# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1969_S154 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 154 RESOLUTIONS To Decline Overture on Home Ownership RESOLUTION 11-04 Overture 11-12 (CW, p. 441) Wuereas, The advisability of called workers owning their own homes is a local concern; therefore be it Resolved, That this overture be declined. Action: Adopted (2). To Receive Report of Commission on Architecture RESOLUTION 11-05 Report 11-21U (URO, pp. 81—82) Whereas, Congregations of the Synod should exer- cise good stewardship in their building programs; and Wuereas, The Commission on Architecture in its re- port has suggested a number of points worthy of con- sideration by these congregations; therefore be it Resolved, That congregations of the Synod be en- couraged to avail themselves of the services of the Com- mission on Architecture; and be it also Resolved, That we receive the report of the Com- mission on Architecture with thanks, Action: Adopted (2). To Support Ministry of Armed Forces Commission RESOLUTION 11-06 Report 11-04 (CW, pp. 436—438) Wuereas, The Armed Forces Commission has con- tinued to provide varied and extensive Christian ser- vices to thousands of men and women in the Armed Forces; and Wuereas, The Armed Forces Commission is provid- ing excellent chaplains to serve these men and women; and Whereas, The Armed Forces Commission has made a unique contribution to the welfare of our service men and women by maintaining personal contact with and showing concern for each individual; therefore be it Resolved, That individuals and congregations con- tinue to support the ministry of the Armed Forces Com- mission; and be it further Resolved, That pastors of the Synod be urged to keep the Armed Forces Commission informed on all addresses of men and women in the service; and be it finally Resolved, That the report of the commission be ac- cepted by this convention with commendation for the God-pleasing ministry rendered. Action: Adopted (8). To Commend Bethesda Lutheran Home RESOLUTION 11-07 Report 11-A (CW, pp. 489—490) Wuereas, Bethesda Lutheran Home provides an ex- cellent spiritual ministry together with the developing program of physical services and utilization of new con- cepts of patient care for 666 retardates; and Wuereas, Bethesda has a continuing need for support from our congregations, in addition to the “His Too” crusade for capital funds; therefore be it Resolved, That we commend them for their fine pro- gram and encourage our congregations to generously support their program with prayers and offerings; and be it also Resolved, That we accept their report with gratitude. Action: Adopted (2). To Decline Overture re Draft Counseling RESOLUTION 11-08 Overture 11-11 (CW, p. 441) Wuereas, Information on selective service is avail- able through local, state, and national draft boards; and Wuereas, The Armed Forces Commission provides preinduction material for spiritual guidance; therefore be it Resolved, That Overture 11-11 be declined. Action: Adopted (13). (This resolution was discussed in three sessions: 8, 9, 13. See also Res. 2-28.) To Prescribe Procedures for Selection of Convention Site RESOLUTION 11-09 Overtures 11-15 to 11-17 (CW, pp. 441—442) Wuereas, Our synodical conventions are increasing in size with respect to both number of delegates and facilities required; and Wuereas, It is becoming increasingly difficult for many cities to handle efficiently a convention of such magnitude; and Wuereas, It is advisable that together with any in- vitation for a future convention, qualifications should be submitted indicating the ability of a city to meet cer- tain minimum requirements; therefore be it Resolved, That prior to submitting invitations the host group determine the minimum requirements from the Synod’s convention manager and then submit their proposal to the Council of Presidents for recommenda- tion to a convention. Action: Adopted (2).