# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1977_S124
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124 RESOLUTIONS

24A—B is in the area of the Synod working at the
District level, not at the national level; therefore be it

Resolved, That Overtures 2-24A—B be respectfully
declined.

Action: Adopted (6).

To Decline Overture 2-28
(To Employ CB in Service of Gospel)
RESOLUTION 2-34
Overture 2-28 (CW, p. 36)

Resolved, That Overture 2-28 be respectfully de-
clined.

Action: Adopted (6).

To Decline Overture 6-110
(To Grant $10,000 for Ongoing
Ambassadors Building)
RESOLUTION 2-35
Overture 6-110 (CW, p. 263)

Resolved, That Overture 6-110 be respectfully de-
clined.

Action: Adopted (6).

To Study Relationship of LAMP
and the Synod

RESOLUTION 2-36
Overture 2-26 (CW, p. 36)

WHEREAS, The work being done by the Lutheran
Association of Missionaries and Pilots (LAMP) is
bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to scattered people
in the far north; and

WHEREAS, LAMP has not requested endorsement by
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod; and

WHEREAS, The Board for Missions has not deter-
mined what relationship might be established with
LAMP; therefore be it

Resolved, That we commend LAMP for their

concern and love in the work which they are doing; and
be it further

Resolved, That the Board for Missions seek to
determine what relationship might be established
between LAMP and the Synod.

Action: Adopted (6).

To Continue Implementation
of Mission Study Commission
Recommendations

RESOLUTION 2-37
Report 2-01, V (CW, p. 9)

WHEREAS, The Mission Study Commission reported
to the Anaheim convention in 1975; and

WHEREAS, The Anaheim convention directed the
Board for Missions to take the report of the Mission
Study Commission under advisement and report to the
Dallas convention on its response; and

WHEREAS, The Board for Missions has submitted to
the convention a detailed statement on its response;
therefore be it

Resolved, That this statement by the Board for
Missions be referred to the Board of Directors and to the
Task Force on Constitution, Bylaws, and Structure for
study and suitable action; and be it further

Resolved, That the Board for Missions be strongly
encouraged to continue to take under advisement the
recommendations of the Mission Study Commission;
and be it finally

Resolved, That we hold our mission workers high on
our prayer list, and that while these studies are under
way during the next biennium, the Board for Missions
strive for even greater effectiveness by placing special
emphasis on the promotion of God-pleasing understan-
ding and unity among our missionaries and between
the Board for Missions and our workers in the field so
that we may also grow in the love of Christ and the
power of the Spirit in this vital work of the Lord.

Action: Adopted as amended (13).
(Amendment: The last resolve was added.)