# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1977_S116
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116 RESOLUTIONS

Resolved, That the Board for Missions give
assistance to our sister churches in Ghana and Nigeria
in efforts to bring the Gospel to the Bimoba and other
unevangelized people; and be it further

Resolved, That such endeavors be conducted in
amicable agreement with other Lutheran churches in
the areas involved; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod in convention ask our
congregations to take prayerful note of the commitment
of manpower and funds which will be required to
undertake such new work; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Board for Missions, the Board of
Stewardship, and the Board for Public Relations make
a concerted effort to keep the Synod fully informed so
that these new fields may be entered with the prayers
and intercessions of all our congregations.

Action: Adopted (3).

To Recognize the Lutheran Church—
Hong Kong Synod as a Sister Church
RESOLUTION 2-02

Report 2-01, App. A, Rec. 1 (CW, p. 10)

WHEREAS, God has blessed the mission efforts of
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in Hong Kong
and has created Christian congregations that have
been organized into a church known as the Lutheran
Church—Hong Kong Synod; and

WHEREAS, The Lutheran Church—Hong Kong
Synod has requested recognition as a sister church; and

WHEREAS, A common confessional basis and com-
mitment to God’s mission constitute a precious bond
between The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and
the Lutheran Church—Hong Kong Synod; and

WHEREAS, The Board for Missions and the Commis-
sion on Theology and Church Relations have examined
the constitution of the Lutheran Church—Hong Kong
Synod as required in Bylaw 16.03 b; therefore be it

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church—Missouri
Synod in convention joyfully recognize the Lutheran
Church—Hong Kong Synod as a sister church.

Action: Adopted (3).

To Thank God for New Testament
in Three New Languages
RESOLUTION 2-03

Report 2-01, App. A, Rec. 5 (CW, p. 11)

WHEREAS, Our missionaries in the Ogoja Province,
Nigeria, have devoted many years to the task of
analyzing and learning the Yala, Bokyi, and Kukele
languages; and

WHEREAS, This task was undertaken for the purpose
of bringing the written Word of God to these people; and

WHEREAS, This year marks the completion of the
translation of the entire New Testament into the Yala,
Bokyi, and Kukele languages; therefore be it

Rev. John Fajen, Missionary to Nigeria and Translator

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church—Missouri
Synod join the Lutheran Church of Nigeria in praising
God for blessing the work of those missionaries and
their helpers who labored to make these translations
possible.

Action: Adopted (3).

To Continue Renewal Retreats
RESOLUTION 2-04
Report 2-02, V, Rec. 1 (CW, 25)

WHEREAS, Out of love for our Lord and our fellowman
Retreats at all synodical levels; and

WHEREAS, Twenty-two Districts have conducted
such retreats with positive and encouraging results;
and

WHEREAS, Renewal Retreats are designed to help the
Christian grow in desire and ability to evangelize;
therefore be it

Resolved, That we adopt a 2-year goal of completing
the program of Renewal Retreats as outlined in
Anaheim Res. 1-03; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge Districts and circuits to
continue to conduct Renewal Retreats for professional
workers of the church and their spouses; and be it
finally

Resolved, That we urge the congregations of the
Synod to conduct Renewal Retreats for the officers,
boards, and committees of the congregations and other
lay leaders and implement this program throughout the
congregation.

Action: Adopted (5).
To Implement
Church Growth Principles
RESOLUTION 2-05A

Overtures 2-13, 2-14 (CW, pp. 32—33); Report 2-
02, VI, 2 (CW, p. 28)

WHEREAS, Scripture teaches that without Christ