# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1971_S209
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

RESOLUTIONS 209

projects and the many other ways of advancing the
cause of the Savior; and be it also

Resolved, That their report be accepted with thanks.
Action: Adopted (5).

To Respond to Communication from
Evangelical Lutheran Church — Synod
of France and Belgium

RESOLUTION 11-10
Report X-02 (CW, pp. 483—484)

WuereEas, We have received a communication from
the Evangelical Lutheran Church — Synod of France
and Belgium (cf. X-02, pp. 483—-484); therefore be it

Resolved, That the convention receive this communi-
cation and assure the Evangelical Lutheran Church —
Synod of France and Belgium that the 1971 convention
of Synod is dealing with the concerns of said com-
munication.

Action: Adopted (5).

To Accept Report of Bethesda
Lutheran Home
RESOLUTION 11-11
Report X-04 (CW, p. 484)

Wuereas, Bethesda Lutheran Home continues to ren-
der outstanding services in ministering to the whole
man for its more than 600 residents; therefore be it

Resolved, That we commend the board and the staff
for their dedicated services; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge our congregations and peo-
ple to give prayer and financial support to this house
of mercy; and be it finally

Resolved, That we accept the report on Bethesda
Lutheran Home.

Action: Adopted (5).

To Express Appreciation for Council
of Lutheran Ministries
RESOLUTION 11-12
Report X-03 (CW, p. 484)
Wuereas, The Council of Lutheran Ministries in-
forms the members of the Synod of the validity and need
of voluntary agencies to serve the church and has co-

ordinated the work of these intrasynodical ministries;
therefore be it

Resolved, That we express to them our heartfelt
thanks for their splendid service and receive their re-
port with thanks.

Action: Adopted (5).

To Accept Report of Lutheran Deaconess
Association

RESOLUTION 11-13
Report X-06 (CW, p. 486)

Wuereas, The Lutheran Deaconess Association has
for more than 50 years served under the motto “Faith
and Service in Christ” in training deaconesses for min-
istry in parishes, institutions, overseas programs, social
services, and special urban ministries; and

WuereEas, Deaconesses because of their training can
render valuable services to the church; therefore be it

Resolved, That congregations be urged to give con-
sideration to engaging a deaconess on their staff and
also to provide financial support to the program; and
be it further

Resolved, That we accept the report on the Lutheran
Deaconess Association; and be it finally

Resolved, That we wish Dr. Lucille Wassman the
Lord’s blessing as she assumes her position as executive
director of the Lutheran Deaconess Association.

Action: Adopted (5).

To Increase Support for Valparaiso
RESOLUTION 11-14
Report X-05 (CW, pp. 485—486)

Wuereas, Valparaiso University has continued to
serve the young people of the church by striving for
excellence in higher education together with an under-
standing and appreciation of the values of the Christian
faith; and

Wuereas, The costs of education have risen dramati-
cally in recent years; therefore be it

Resolved, That congregations be encouraged to in-
crease their support for the work of the university; and
be it further

Resolved, That the report on the university be ac-
cepted with thanks.

Action: Adopted (5).

To Decline Overture 11-11
RESOLUTION 11-15
Overture 11-11 (CW, p. 435)
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Wuereas, The names of delegates are printed in the
Convention Workbook, which is distributed “not later
than 6 weeks prior to the opening date of the conven-
tion” (Handbook, 1.272e); and

Wuereas, This is deemed adequate time to commu-
nicate with the delegates; therefore be it

Resolved, That Overture 11-11 be declined.
Action: Adopted (5).