# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1977_S147
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RESOLUTIONS 147

To Encourage the Eastern District

RESOLUTION 4-09A
Overtures 5-116U A—B, 5-118U (TB, pp. 16-17)

WHEREAS, The Eastern District has a long and
valued heritage of support to The Lutheran Church—
Missouri Synod; and

WHEREAS, The presidents of the Eastern District
have given leadership in stewardship and other fields
of service to the District and the Synod; and

WHEREAS, There now is difficulty in the District
because of questions relating to dual claims for the
office of the President; and

WHEREAS, The congregations of the Eastern District
are to be commended that during its recent difficult
history there has been a determination to continue
membership in the Synod; and

WHEREAS, We, the members of the Synod, are eager
to support our brothers and sisters in Christ in the
Eastern District with our prayers, understanding, and
trust; therefore be it

Resolved, That we encourage the members of the
Eastern District to work out a solution for their
difficulties which will meet the basic requirements of
Anaheim 5-02A and at the same time promote healing
and unity in the District at a pace which encourages
such healing and unity; and be it finally

Resolved, That a grateful notice of the resolution of
these difficulties be provided to the 1979 convention of
the Synod.

Action: Adopted (5).

(The committee inserted “congregations of the... are” in
the fourth whereas. The convention agreed to consider
Overture 5-LIGUA in Today’s Business, page 16, as a
substitute resolution. It then declined the substitute and
adopted Res. 4-09A)

To Hold Synodical Conventions
in St. Louis

RESOLUTION 4-10-1
Overtures 4-36A-—4-39 (CW, p. 151)

WHEREAS, The cost of conducting synodical conven-
tions is becoming increasingly expensive; and

WHEREAS, It would be more convenient and more
economical to conduct our conventions in a central
location; therefore be it

Resolved, That future conventions be conducted in
St. Louis, effective with the 1981 convention, with the
understanding that consideration may be given to
other areas upon special request; and be it further

Resolved, That the convention manager be in-
structed to prepare a system to equalize convention
travel costs on a District-by-District basis; and be it
finally

Resolved, That the Commission on Constitutional
Matters be authorized to adjust the wording of the

Bylaws of the Synod to properly effect the purpose of
this resolution.

Action: Adopted as amended (5).

(Amendment: “effective with the 1981 convention.” A
motion to table until the 1979 convention was ruled out of
order. At this time the interpretation was given that the 1979
convention would be held in Kansas City, However, see the
resolution which follows.)

To Determine Place
for 1979 Convention

RESOLUTION 4-10-2
Overture 4-37 (CW, p. 151)

WHEREAS, There appears to have been mis-
understanding about the location of the 1979 conven-
tion of the Synod; and

WHEREAS, Commitments were made to hold the 1979
convention in St. Louis as a result of the discussion of
this matter at the 1975 Anaheim convention; therefore
be it

Resolved, That the arrangements made to hold the
1979 convention of the Synod in St. Louis be honored;
and be it further

Resolved, That the members of our church in the
Kansas City area be thanked for their willingness to be
hosts for the 1979 convention; and be it finally

Resolved, That the members of our church in the
Kansas City area be encouraged to invite the conven-
tion to Kansas City for some future convention year,
after complying with Bylaw 1.39 and Res. 4-10-1 of this
convention.

Action: Adopted (13).

(The second whereas originally had read “tentative
commitments.”)

To Add to the Handbook
an Explanatory Paragraph
re Support Program
RESOLUTION 4-11
Overture 4-60 (CW, p. 161)

Resolved, That for explanation and clarification the
following introductory paragraph be inserted ahead of
Bylaw 10.23:

C. SUPPORT

The support program of The Lutheran Church—
Missouri Synod is a program of financial assistance
to those eligible pastors, teachers, and other
professional church workers and their eligible
dependents who are in financial need. This aid is in
the form of a gift from the budget funds of the Synod.

Action: Adopted (5).

To Decline Overture 4-50
RESOLUTION 4-12

Overture 4-50 (CW, p. 158)
WHEREAS, The Great Commission given us by our