# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1969_S153 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) It had read: “. . . be authorized to publish the theological journal, The Concordia Theological Monthly.” The assem- bly, caught napping, also decided to amend Point 1 by in- serting “it” before “encouraged.” This makes no sense.) Not to Establish New Official Doctrinal Journal RESOLUTION 10-22 Overture 10-28U (URO, pp. 78—79) Wuereas, The Committee on Editing Theological Journals has recommended in its report (Report 10-07, CW, p.421) that the faculty of Concordia Theological Seminary, Springfield, and the faculty of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, each be authorized to edit a theo- logical journal; and Wuereas, The committee recommends for adoption by the Synod the principle “that the doctrinal content of such journals remain loyal to the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Symbols, with that diversity of expres- sion which is both allowable and desirable within these boundaries”; therefore be it Resolved, That the Synod respectfully decline Over- ture 10-28U. Action: Adopted (13). To Publish Walther’s Writings RESOLUTION 10-23 Report 10-23 (CW, p. 426) Wuereas, The Synod in its Cleveland convention au- thorized the Board of Governors of Concordia Histori- cal Institute and the Commission on Church Literature to publish the writings of Dr. C. F. W. Walther; and Wuereas, The Synod directed the Fiscal Conference to make available the necessary funds for this project; and Wuereas, The Committee on Publishing Walther’s Writings has developed a plan for printing significant works of Walther in eight volumes; therefore be it Resolved, That the Synod endorse the project once more; and be it also Resolved, That the Synod request the Board of Direc- tors to find means to make this project possible. Action: Adopted (13). 11. SPECIAL MINISTRIES AND SUNDRY MATTERS To Remember Lutheran Deaconess Association RESOLUTION 11-01 Overture 11-13 (CW, p. 441) Wuereas, The Lutheran Deaconess Association this year observes its 50th anniversary of service to the church; and Wuereas, The church has received many blessings RESOLUTIONS 153 from the association and the services of the more than 300 deaconesses during these 50 years; therefore be it Resolved, That this convention encourage all con- gregations of the Synod to remember with thanks to God the service to the church by the association and its deaconesses by observing the association’s golden an- niversary on Sept. 21, 1969, or on another Sunday of their own choosing; and be it further Resolved, That this convention encourage all the congregations of the Synod to consider whether their programs might be strengthened by the inclusion of a deaconess in their ministry; and be it finally Resolved, That this convention receive with thanks the report of the Lutheran Deaconess Association. Action: Adopted (2). To Encourage Valparaiso University RESOLUTION 11-02 Report 11-D (CW, pp. 491—492) Wuereas, Valparaiso University continues to expand its programs and facilities for the training of laymen and laywomen for Christian service and has influenced many to seek a full-time professional career in the church; therefore be it Resolved, That the university be encouraged to maintain its distinctive Christian character; and be it also Resolved, That the university be thanked and com- mended for its report. Action: Adopted (2). To Urge Support of American Bible Society RESOLUTION 11-03 Overture 11-14 (CW, p. 441) Wuereas, The Synod recognizes that the American Bible Society renders an essential worldwide missionary service through translating and publishing the Scrip- tures without note or comment and through distributing them without profit and usually below cost; and Wuereas, The American Bible Society is making an unprecedented contribution to the Christian witness through its widespread distribution of a new inexpensive translation of the New Testament; therefore be it Resolved, That the Synod urge all its congregations and individual members to contribute to the work of the American Bible Society in order to provide the Scrip- tures needed for the missionary advance to which we are committed; and be it also Resolved, That the Synod encourage its Districts to emphasize in their programs the need for a wider reading and sharing of the Holy Scriptures in our own land and throughout the world. Action: Adopted (2).