# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1967_S31 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) Peels MINUTES OF THE CONVENTION 31 It returned to the resolution about the observance of the Reformation anniversary. After a motion to recommit was lost and the previous question was moved and passed, the resolution was adopted (TB 53, 3-12). The convention instructed the Commission on Wor- ship to prepare materials for annual periods of prayer for unity (TB 152, 3-14). It took no action on Overtures 3-07, 3-10, 3-50 U, and 3-51 U, as they refer to altar and pulpit fellowship with the Lutheran Church in America, and referred this matter to the Commission on Theology and Church Relations (TB 278, 3-19). Committee 4— Synodical Administration The convention declined Overture 4-48 U, that all administrative positions be filled by laymen, and urged that where possible such positions be filled with lay- men (TB 223, 4-20). It asked the Department of Research and Statistics to study the matter of District size and boundaries and to bring recommendations to the 1969 convention (TB 222, 4-18). It referred the request of the Lutheran Human Relations Association to the Board of Directors (TB 222, 4-19). It granted permission to the Commission on The- ology and Church Relations to rearrange its internal subcommittee structure (TB 223—224, 4-21). It stipulated that cost estimates should accompany overtures and resolutions involving capital outlay or current expenditures to the extent feasible (TB 224, 4-22). Recognition Dr. Harms recognized Mr. Clarence Amling. Memorial Service A memorial service was conducted by Dr. Paul Streufert. He spoke on 1Cor.15:21. The convention choir sang an anthem. The Litany of Commemoration was used, Session 13 Opening July 13, Morning Rev. Peter R. Hunt conducted the opening devotion with the Order of Matins. The theme was “God — Risen and Ruling Lord.” Dr. Oswald C. J. Hoffmann presented the fourth part of his essay. He emphasized the catholicity of the church, the catholicity of our Lord. The continuity of the church is dependent on Christ. The minutes of Session 12 were adopted as read. The chairman announced a change in the agenda; committees will report in the following order: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8. Committee 1— Missions The convention placed the Board for Church Ex- tension in the Division of Missions (TB 356, 1-29). Committee 1 was dismissed with thanks. Committee 3— Church Relations The resolution to take steps toward declaration of altar and pulpit fellowship with The American Lutheran Church was placed before the convention (TB 313f to 313g, 3-23). By a vote of 704 to 48 it was resolved that the debate on the resolution and amendments, if any, be limited to 2 minutes per speaker, who may speak only once. An amendment to the resolution was lost. After considerable discussion, a second amendment was defeated. After the previous question was moved and carried, the resolution was adopted (with fewer than 10 dissenting votes). After the resolution was declared adopted, President Harms asked the assembly to rise and offered a prayer. Vice-President W. Harry Krieger took the chair at 10:45 a.m. Committee 4— Synodical Administration The convention endorsed the principle of coordinat- ing the auxiliaries in the Synod, asking for continued study and a report to the 1969 convention (TB 228 to 229, 4-29). It accepted the report of the Synod’s Board of Di- rectors, asked it to report recommendations to the Synod in 1969 about the possible realignment of Dis- tricts, warned against significantly increasing the debt of the Synod, and concurred in the prayer for the suc- cess of the Ebenezer program (TB 229—230, 4-30). It wants the study of the location of the synodical headquarters to be continued and authorized an appro- priation of $25,000 therefor, requesting a report to the 1969 convention (TB 230—231, 4-31). The resolution to institute changes in the adminis- trative structure is to be studied by the Board of Di- rectors, and recommendations are to be reported to the next convention of the Synod (TB 375, 4-39). Committee 8— Young People’s Work The convention declined Overture 8-02 U in regard to the Walther League structure and program (TB 300, 8-06) and Overture 8-03 U regarding the new publication Arena (TB 300—301, 8-07). Committee 8 was dismissed with thanks. Committee 6 — Colleges and Seminaries Discussion was resumed on the resolution about emphasizing the recruitment of Negro teen-agers (TB 248, 6-24). The resolution was amended: “and be it finally Resolved, That this convention affirm that it recognizes the relationship between recruitment of Ne- gro teen-agers and their employment by the church as a part of a truly integrated ministry.” The resolution with the amendment was adopted. The resolution to proceed with building the junior college at Irvine, Calif., and to retain the college at Oakland until the new school at Irvine is opened was presented. The question was divided. Time expired before discussion was completed (see TB 189—190, 6-12).