# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1969_S27 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) nacnmg=SAO ESPESEONEONE TEISTIT T TS TSTLNEEISA EE I NENTS LTE NEEL IE HSE BAD EELS STE EEE OEE TE IDE SENET IE LEE SER ELE LED IE MEIGS LE DORE LENSES LOIN DED OT LIT SLE: SHRM MAORI inst —~~ MINUTES OF THE CONVENTION 27 ings of his church body. He pointed to the unity in Baptism between the church bodies as a potential of greater unity between them. He stressed the contribu- tions the Lutherans have to make in the present world situation. He thanked God for the unity already existing and expressed the hope that it would increase. He commended Dr. Harms for his persevering patience, integrity, and wisdom, and bespoke the blessing of God on Dr. Harms, Dr. J. A. O. Preus, and the Missouri Synod. The convention gave Dr. Marshall a rising ovation. Young People’s Work Chairman Neunaber of Committee 8 presented four young people of the Walther League who addressed the convention on the social issues which are the Walther League’s main concerns. They were Dave Croon, Bill Kunke, Frieda Armstrong, and Fidel Ynigues. The convention commended the Walther League for past services and prayed that the Spirit be given it in its newly adopted objectives (TB 170, 8-07) and therefore also declined the overture repudiating the present ap- proach of the Walther League (TB 171, 8-08). It encouraged local youth groups to adopt descriptive local names (TB 170, 8-06). The resolution commending the Prince of Peace Volunteer program and the encour- agement of the development of relevant programs (TB 168—169, 8-04) was discussed but not acted on, since sixteen additional speakers wanted the microphone. The previous resolution also invoked considerable discussion. Social Action and Welfare Dr. Martin C. Poch directed the report of Commit- tee 9. Continued support of the World Relief program was approved (TB 157—158, 9-02). All Districts were encouraged to appoint a Commis- sion on Ministerial Health, and the synodical commission was commended (TB 166, 9-10). The convention expressed the desire that congrega- tions study the social action documents, which were commended (TB 214, 9-13). The resolution to avoid racism especially in member- ship transfers was amended with the substitution of “all racism” for “everything that can be interpreted as racism” and adopted (TB 159, 9-04). Closing Rev. Albert Dominick spoke the prayer at the close of the session. Session 7 . July 15, Afternoon Opening Mr. C. W. Muhlenbruch gave the opening prayer. The minutes of the sixth session were adopted as read. Elections Mr. W. W. Kayser, chairman of the Board for Con- vention Nominations, presented the following additional names for the Board of Concordia Teachers College, River Forest: George Brueggemann, Richard C. Dick- inson, Irwin L. Mellenthin, and Roger Wheeler. This slate was adopted. The following were nominated from the floor: A. O. Gebauer, Walter C. Dissen, E. P. Kaufeldt, and A. R. Kretzmann. The list of nominations was closed by res- olution. Review Committee The report of the special committee to review late overtures was approved (TB 211). Communications The chairman of Committee 10, Dr. August Bernthal, introduced Dr. O. A. Dorn for the centennial observance of Concordia Publishing House. Dr. Dorn introduced members of the CPH Board of Directors, Mr. Eric Smith of the London firm, and Mr. Alberto Mattis of Porto Alegro. Mr. Alfred Leimbach, chairman of the board, told about the finances of the firm. Dr. Dorn talked about the responsibilities of publishing for the church. Mr. Smith reported briefly on the activities of CPH Ltd., London. Professor Ralph Reinke was presented as the new assistant to the manager of CPH. Rev. Kenneth Hoffmann closed the observance of the centennial. The convention recognized difficulties of always making statements in official documents that are not capable of being misunderstood and encouraged efforts to keep them in conformity with the Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions (TB 59—60, 10-12). An amend- ment to delete the words “and the doctrinal position of Synod” was lost, as was the amendment to sub- stitute the words “which are the doctrinal position of the Synod.” The count on the division was 435 against the amendment and 337 for the amendment. Elections Chairman Bruns announced that 937 ballots were cast on the nominating ballot for the remaining four Vice-Presidents. A total of 153 men were nominated. The following 12 had the largest number of votes: Victor L. Behnken, Bertwin Frey, Paul Jacobs, W. Harry Krieger, Guido Merkens, Theo. F. Nickel, Ellis Nieting, E. C. Rakow, Paul Streufert, Alvin Wagner, E. C. Weber, and George Wittmer. Marshall’s Address Resolved, That Dr. Marshall’s address be printed in full in the ProcEEpINGs. Stewardship and Finance;. Retirement and Pensions Chairman Ellis Nieting of Committee 12 returned to Resolution 12-15. The convention resolved that no changes are to be made in the scope of participation in benefit and retirement plans (TB 95, 12-15). It pro- vided for the study of medical coverage for dependents of married students at the terminal schools of the Synod (TB 95—96, 12-16) and declined an overture to make retroactive certain claim procedures (TB 96, 12-17). It also declined an overture to permit loans to high school associations, however, allowing such loans meet- ing investment standards (TB 96—97, 12-18). It thanked