# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1969_S426
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426 CHURCH LITERATURE AND PUBLICATIONS; PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Synod and the Lutheran Laymen’s League as an ongoing
and continuing operation; and be it further

Resolved, That the synodical Board of Directors and
the Board of Governors of the Lutheran Laymen’s
League, or their representatives, meet annually for the
review of the progress made in the joint sponsorship
and the discussion of budgetary projections and of the
League’s financial participation for the ensuing year;
and be it finally

Resolved, That the synodical convention commend
the television ministry to the fervent prayers, the per-
sonal interest, and the generous support of our entire
church and implore the continued benediction of our
Lord upon its worldwide proclamation of Christ's saving
Gospel through this powerful, ever-expanding medium
of communication. Boarp or Directors

HerBert MUELLER, Secretary
(10-21)

To Encourage Church Publications

Wuereas, A plethora of publications has developed
within our church at all levels; and

Wuereas, Such proliferation risks wasteful overlap
and mediocrity, impairing the image of the church in-
ternally and externally; therefore be it

Resolved, That Synod authorize a study of all present
publications within the church; and be it further

Resolved, That such study develop criteria and
guidelines for elimination of unnecessary proliferation
and encouragement of highest journalistic standards;
and be it finally

Resolved, That a report and recommendations grow-
ing out of this study be presented to the Synod at the
Milwaukee convention.

BoarpD FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS

Rev. Victor C. RicKMan, Chairman
Mr. RicHarp HANNEMAN, Secretary
Rev. KENNETH M. Linpsay, Director

(10-22)

To Present Awards for Communications

Wuereas, Responsible and effective religious com-
munication is of vital importance to the witness and
ministry of the church; and

Whereas, Our church has taken a leading interest in
and has greatly benefited from such communication by
internal and external media; therefore be it

Resolved, That Synod authorize appropriate awards
in appreciation and recognition of outstanding com-
munications, internally and externally; and be it further

Resolved, That the Board for Public Relations be
authorized to draw up suitable guidelines for recogni-
tion and presentation.

BoarpD FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS

Rev. Victor C. RicKMan, Chairman

Mr. RicHarp HANNEMAN, Secretary

Rev. KENNETH M. Linpsay, Director
(10-23)

Report of Committee on Publishing
Walther’s Writings

During the past biennium the Committce on Publish-
ing Walther’s Writings met four times. As reported to
the convention in New York, the committee had com-
pleted most of its planning for a projected 10-volume
selection of Walther’s writings in translation. The first
volume was to be published in 1968.

However, funds have not yet been made available for
this project and to date no volumes have been published.
We respectfully request the Synod to clarify the source
of the funds for this project (cf. Proceedings, 1962, p.
143, Resolution 8-14). HENRY J. EGGoup

Erich H, HEINTZEN
ERwIn L, LUEKER

Lewis W. SPITZ

AvucusT R. SUELFLOW
LORENZ WUNDERLICH

Car. S. MEYER, Chairman