# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1969_S157
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RESOLUTIONS 157

WHEREAS, This love causes us to give thanks to God on
their behalf; therefore be it

Resolved, That the 1969 Synod praise and thank God
for His great love in Christ and the love of our brethren
toward us; and be it further

Resolved, That we express our thanks to The Lu-
theran Church — Missouri Synod for their brotherly love
shown toward us by their continued support of our work;
and be it further

Resolved, That we assure them of our brotherly love
and wish them God’s richest blessings in their 1969 con-
vention at Denver.

therefore be it

Resolved, That the convention receive this letter
with thanks.

Action: Adopted (9).

To Thank Commission on Fraternal
Organizations
RESOLUTION 11-19
Report 11-01 (CW, p. 427)
Wuereas, The Commission on Fraternal Organiza-
tions has continued to offer valuable counsel and aid

to the pastors and congregations of the Synod in deal-
ing with the lodge problem; therefore be it

Resolved, That we thank the members of the com-
mission for their labors and receive their report with
thanks.

Action: Adopted (13).

To Use Services of Commission
on Architecture
RESOLUTION 11-20
Report 11-21U (URO, pp. 81—82)

Wuereas, Members of the Commission on Architec-
ture, through training and experience, have highly de-
veloped skills in the fields of architecture for worship
and education and in the areas of long-range planning,
programing, and site selection; therefore be it

Resolved, That the various divisions of the Synod
and the boards and committees of the Districts be en-
couraged to avail themselves of the services of the
Commission on Architecture.

Action: Adopted (9).

To Receive Report of The Lutheran
Church — Missouri Synod Foundation
RESOLUTION 11-21

Report 11-02 (CW, pp. 427—431)

Wuereas, The report The Lutheran Church — Mis-
souri Synod Foundation provides a valuable source of
information regarding its specialized services; and

Wuenreas, These services render a valuable contri-
bution to the work of the church; therefore be it

Resolved, That the convention receive the report of
the foundation with thanks.

Action: Adopted (9).

12. STEWARDSHIP AND FINANCE;
RETIREMENT AND BENEFIT
PROGRAMS

To Commend Dr. John E. Herrmann
RESOLUTION 12-01

Report: Unprinted
Resolved, That the following document of commen-
dation, properly executed by the President and the
Secretary of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod,
be presented te Doctor John E. Herrmann:
“And His gifts were that some should be apostles,
some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and
teachers, for the equipment of the saints, for the
work of ministry, for building up the body of
Christ.” Eph. 4: 11-12

Wuereas, Doctor John E. Herrmann has served his
Lord and the church with unstinting devotion as parish
pastor and as an executive secretary in the Kansas and
the Western Districts; and

Wuereas, He has served The Lutheran Church —
Missouri Synod very faithfully and effectively, being
called in 1949 as the first Stewardship Counselor of our
Synod and helping us achieve, under God, remarkable
growth in the stewardship of our time, our talents, and
our treasure; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod praise God for the many
blessings given to His church through the dedicated
labors of His servant, Doctor John E, Herrmann, and
implore the Lord’s blessing upon his continued service
in the Kingdom; and be it finally

Resolved, That we pray the rich blessings of our
heavenly Father upon Doctor and Mrs. John E. Herr-
mann.

Action: Adopted (5).

To Accept Report of Treasurer
RESOLUTION 12-02
Report 12-01 (CW, pp. 443—446)

Resolved, That this convention accept the extensive
and detailed report of the Synod’s Treasurer as found
on pages 443—446; and be it also

Resolved, That this convention express appreciation
for the excellent, competent work done by the staff of
the Treasurer’s office, the Assistant Treasurer, Erwin
A. Wesche, and particularly to Doctor Milton Carpenter,
Treasurer, who has so ably served our Lord and His
church without compensation in this capacity since
1962.

Action: Adopted (3).

To Accept Report of Controller
RESOLUTION 12-03
Report 12-02 (CW, pp. 447—462)
Resolved, That the Synod in convention assembled