# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1971_S219 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) : 4 ! ‘ i : | 3 i ; i RESOLUTIONS 219 and 1973 work programs to all congregations; and be it further Resolved, That all congregations be encouraged to make generous pledges for the work of the Synod and Districts, using a 2:1 ratio as a guideline in distributing funds for the local programs and for the program of the Synod and District; and be it finally Resolved, That convention delegates include the challenges of the 1972 and 1973 work programs in their reports to congregations. Action: Adopted (17). To Commend the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League RESOLUTION 16-03 Wuereas, The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League has given generous financial support to the mission pro- gram of the Synod; therefore be it Resolved, That the convention commend the Lu- theran Women’s Missionary League and encourage the league to continue its support of the mission program of the Synod. Action: Adopted (17). To Commend the Lutheran Laymen’s League RESOLUTION 16-04 Wuereas, The Lutheran Laymen’s League has given generous financial support to the television work of the Synod; therefore be it Resolved, That the convention commend the Lu- theran Laymen’s League and encourage the league to continue its support of this work, giving special con- sideration to the opportunities in overseas television. Action: Adopted (17).