# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1967_S149
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SOCIAL ACTION: AND WELFARE 149

To Support and Consult with Lutheran
Human Relations Association of America
RESOLUTION 9-02
Report 9-01 (CW, p. 264)
Overture 9-13 (CW, p. 277)

Wuereas, The Lutheran Human Relations Associa-
tion of America has assisted The Lutheran Church —
-Missouri Synod to see, understand, and respond to the
problems of human relations that confront the church,
its leaders, and its members; and

Wuereas, These problems demand the attention and
response that the church is uniquely able—~and as-
signed by her Lord — to give; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod encourage its Districts and
congregations both to consult with and to utilize the ser-
vices of the association’s ministry so that problems in
human relations receive effective attention in the name
of Christ; and be it further

Resolved, That in keeping with the recommendation
of the report of the Commission on Social Action the
Synod encourage individuals, groups, and congregations
to give financial and all other possible help to the Lu-
theran Human Relations Association of America.

Action: Adopted.

To Adopt Report of Commission for Services
to the Mentally Retarded

RESOLUTION 9-03
Report 9-03 (CW, p. 270)

Wuereas, The floor committee on social action and
welfare rejoices with the Commission for Services to the
Mentally Retarded at the announcement of the appoint-
ment of Mr. Marshall Nelson as the full-time executive
secretary of the commission; therefore be it

Resolved, That congregations of the Synod be en-
couraged to avail themselves of the services of the Com-
mission for Services to the Mentally Retarded; and be it
further

Resolved, That the report of this commission be re-
ceived with thanks.

Action: Adopted.

To Reinstate Administrative Expenses for
World Relief in Synodical Budget
RESOLUTION 9-04

Report 9-04 (CW, pp. 272—274)

Wuereas, The need for carrying out the directive of
Christ concerning the poor, the hungry, and the home-
Jess of our world continues great in our day; and

Wnereas, The work that has been accomplished by

the Board of World Relief in its domestic and overseas
activities has been particularly blessed; and

-Wuereas, The funds that have been expended by the
Board of World Relief during the past biennium have
been provided largely through the generous response of
individuals and congregations; and

Wuereas, The church’s concern for those in need and
its awareness of what must be accomplished should be
stimulated and encouraged; therefore be it

Resolved, That the report of the Board of World Re-
lief be received with gratitude; and be it further

Resolved, That an allocation for administrative ex-
penses of the Board of World Relief be reinstated in the
budget of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod; and
be it finally

Resolved, That the Board of World Relief be encour-
aged to continue its efforts to solicit additional, exten-
sive, and generous support from congregations and indi-

viduals.

Action: Adopted as amended.

(Amended by addition of “administrative expenses of” in
second Resolved.)

To Refer Overture 9-12 (Coordination and
Information re Federal Programs)
to Board of Directors
RESOLUTION 9-05

Overture 9-12 (CW, p. 276)

Whereas, The substance of Overture 9-12 has con-
siderable merit; and

Wnuereas, The problem of coordination of study
efforts and distribution of information to the Districts of

-the church is deserving of consideration at the highest

administrative level of the church in order to eliminate
duplication of efforts; and

Wuereas, Functioning units within the church, i.e.,
respective synodical boards, commissions, and institu-
tions, have already taken some of these matters under

advisement; therefore be it

Resolved, That Overture 9-12 be referred to the
Synod’s Board of Directors for coordination of the
efforts of the subsidiary institutions and Districts of the
Synod and for the effective release to Districts and insti-
tutions of the findings of such studies.

Action: Adopted.

To Refer Overture 9-17 (Foster Care)
RESOLUTION 9-06
Overture 9-17 (CW, p. 278)

Wuereas, The substance of Overture 9-17 has con-
siderable merit; therefore be it

Resolved, That Overture 9-17 be referred to the

Board of Social Ministry for study and implementation.

Action: Adopted. _