# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1967_S162
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Resolved, That ‘the Synod instruct the special ‘ ‘anni-
versary “committee to’ diréct “its ‘planning for “the
125th-anhivérsary observarice in ‘such a manner as will
fefféct the true character. of the church as a “pilgrim
body” which‘has here “no continuing city”. but amarches
courageously forward, ever ready, under obedient faith
to her Lord;'to “redeem: the time,” both by accepting the
opportunities and by overcoming the trials of the future,
until ows Lord ‘shall lead: her to. her final consummation
of eternal glory.

Action: Adopted. -

To Provide Funds for’ +: Expansion of
.. . .Concordia Historical Institute —
o “> °. RESOLUTION 13-17
Overtuie 13-11 (CW, pp. 331—332)
- ‘WHEREAS, Concordia Historical Institute, the Depart-
ment-- -of Archives and History of The Lutheran
Church — Missouri Synod, has for 40 years served the
historical and archival needs of the Synod and American
Lutheranism; and

Wuereas, The present facilities of Concordia Histori-
cal Institute are overcrowded to the point where valu-
able items already i in the collection may be damaged and
others may never be given to the institute; and -

Wuereas, The 125th anniversary of The Lutheran
Church — Missouri Synod. will. be. observed in 1972,
which date also marks the 125th anniversary of the es-
tablishment of the Synod’s archival- historical program;
and:

- ‘Wuereas, The 1965 Detroit convention has already
resolved that the President of the Synod appoint a spe-
cial 125th Anniversary Committee; therefore be it

_Resolwed, That the 125th Anniversary Committee be
Sinpowered, among other anniversary projects, to ar-
range for sufficient funds (approximately $500,000) to
meet the expansion needs of Concordia Historical Insti-
tute.

Action: Adopted.

To Decline Authorizing Board of Directors
to Select Convention Sites
RESOLUTION 13-18

Overture 13-20 (cw, p. 334)
" Wuereas, The present Bylaws “of The Lutheran
Church — Missouri Synod leave the selection of sites for
the synodical conventions to the discretion of the con-
vention (1.39); and
' ‘Wnereas, According to our congregational form of
church government, this right is generally considered
the prerogative of the constituting assembly; therefore
be it

Resolved, That Overture 13-20 be declined.

Action: Adopted.

‘Yo Amend Bylaws Governing
Armed Forces Commission
RESOLUTION 13-19
Overture 13-23 U (URO, p.63) _

WHEREAS, The Bylaws of. the Synod do not fully de-
tail the work of the Armed Forces Commission; there-
fore be it

. - Resolved, That the. following changes in the Bylaws
affecting the work of the Armed Forces Commission. be
made:

1. In the heading the word “Commission” ‘replaces
the word “Work” and reads: ©

_. B, ARMED FORCES COMMISSION =
2. In 15.21, “Personnel and Appointment of Commis-
sion,” there is no change.

3. In 15.23. the lettering is changed to allow for. an
additional general duty:

15.23 General Duties

The commission shall —

a. provide a ministry for all of the Synod’s military per-
sonnel; [addition]

b. function as a liaison agency between the ‘chiefs of the
armed forces and Veterans Administration and the chaplains
representing the Synod;

c. endeavor to keep our Synod well represented in all
branches of the armed forces by soliciting and processing
applications for appointments as chaplains in the armed
forces, Reserve Corps, and. Veterans Administration; —

d. maintain an executive office and appoint an Executive
Secretary if and when necessary, subject to the approval of
the President of the Synod;

e. work in close cooperation with synodical and District
officials and give information to them concerning the service
maintained by the commission;

f. advise and report to the Synod on all matters pertain-
ing to military and veterans affairs. [changed wording]

4, In 15.25 the word “monthly” is deleted in c, and f
is an addition:

15.25 Chaplains

The commission shall —

a. solicit and process applications for appointments as
military chaplains and request the President of the District
in which the chaplain resides to issue the order for the
ordination and commissioning or commissioning of such
chaplains.

b. give counsel to chaplains;

c. insist on regular reports to the commission from chap-
lains on active duty; ; ;

d.. withdraw ecclesiastical endorsement from such chap-
lains as depart from the accepted Scriptural teachings and
practices of our church body or persist in an ungodly life
or when such withdrawal is demanded for the good of the
armed forces;

e. provide financial support for a reasonable length of
time.for chaplains who have been honorably discharged
from the armed forces;

y provide chaplains with appropriate literature. [addi-
tion

5. In 15.27 the lettering is changed to allow for one
substitution (d) and for two additions (e and f):

15.27 Active Military Personnel

The commission shall —

a. keep an accurate record of all men and women serv-
ing in the various branches of the armed services;