# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1965_S188
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deep appreciation to the generous donors who have
elected to utilize the channel of the Foundation in the
exercise of their Christian stewardship; and be it finally

Resolved, That the synodical convention commend
The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod Foundation to
our congregations and their membership, urging them
to utilize the Foundation’s services in making special
gifts for our work at home and abroad.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Encourage Appointment of District
Committees and Congregational Key Men
for The Lutheran Church — Missouri
Synod Foundation
RESOLUTION 14-07

Report 14-03 (CW, pp. 398, 399)

Wuereas, There is always a need for promotion and
follow-through on the congregational level on behalf
of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod Foundation;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod encourage all Districts to
appoint a Foundation Committee and all congregations
to appoint a contact or key person for the dissemination
of information on the program of The Lutheran Church
~~ Missouri Synod Foundation.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Accept Report of The Lutheran
Church — Missouri Synod Foundation
RESOLUTION 14-08

Report 14-03 (CW, pp. 398, 399)

Resolved, That the Synod accept the report of the
Board of Trustees of The Lutheran Church — Missouri
Synod Foundation.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Proceed with Expansion of Facilities
for Concordia Historical Institute
RESOLUTION 14-09

Report 14-04 (CW, pp. 401—405)

Wuereas, The present facilities of Concordia Histori-
cal Institute are taxed far beyond the point of effi-
ciency; and

Wuereas, The Work Program Conference has ap-
proved funds to proceed with construction for expansion
of Concordia Historical Institute; therefore be it

Resolved, That this synodical convention urge the
Synod’s Board of Directors to provide the necessary
funds as .soon as. possible for: the expansion of ‘the
facilities of Concordia Historical Institute... -) _-.

' Action: This resolution. was adopted.’ :. --

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RESOLUTIONS —~- COMMITTEE 14

To Encourage Use of Concordia Historical
Institute as Repository

RESOLUTION 14-10

Report 14-04 (CW, pp. 401—405)

Wuereas, It is desirable to understand thoroughly
our Lutheran heritage and to plan meaningfully for the
future; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod encourage retired clergy-
men and their survivors to use the Concordia Historical
Institute as a repository of unwanted volumes, mate-
rials, and historical items.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Accept Report of Concordia Historical
Institute, Department of Archives
and History

RESOLUTION 14-11

Report 14-04 (CW, pp. 401—405)

Resolved, That the Synod adopt the report of the
Concordia Historical Institute, Department of Archives
and History.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Accept Report of Council of Lutheran
Ministries and to Commend These Ministries
to Districts, Circuits, Congregations
and Individual Members, etc.
RESOLUTION 14-12

Report 14-05 (CW, p. 405)

Wuereas, The Council of Lutheran Ministries com-
prises charitable and educational groups carrying on
the role of the ministering arm of the body of Christ;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod commend these ministries
to its Districts, circuits, congregations, and individual
members and urge them to give liberal and continued
financial support and also to petition the Lord of the
church in their prayers that these ministries may con-
tinue to serve our Lord and Master Jesus Christ to
their fullest potential; and be it further

Resolved, That the report of the Council of Lutheran
Ministries be accepted with thanks,

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Acknowledge the Contribution
of Valparaiso University to the Church
and to Encourage the Church to Support
Valparaiso University
RESOLUTION 14-13
Report 14-06 (CW, pp. 405—407)
Overture 14-08 M (TB, pp. 34, 35)

’ Wuereas, This year marks the 40th year of synodical
association. with. Valparaiso. University; therefore be it