# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1981_S169
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WHEREAS, The Black Centennial Committee has
Snitiated successful programs for the recruitment and
ipngoing support of Black students in the ministerial
education system of the Synod; and

WHEREAS, The gathering of Black historical ma-
terials which is a continuing major concern ofthe Black
Centennial Committee, is a valid concern of the Synod;
and

WHEREAS, The Black Centennial Committee has
rendered distinguished service in carrying out its duties;
herefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod express its heartfelt
gratitude to the members of the Black Centennial
* Committee for their excellent service to our Lord; and be
. it further

Resolved, That the concerns and programs initiated
by the Black Centennial Committee be continued by the
Commission on Black Ministry; and be it further

Resolved, That special attention be given to the
gathering of Black Lutheran historical materials and to
intensified recruitment of Black students during the
coming biennium, and that the members of the Black
Centennial Committee be enlisted in these efforts; and
be it finally

Resolved, To dismiss the Black Centennial Commit-
tee with special thanks.

Action: Adopted (5).

To Determine Sites
for Future Conventions

RESOLUTION 4-12A
Overture 4-32 (CW, p. 215)

WHEREAS, it is becoming increasingly difficult for
the convention to decide upon convention sites because
the delegates are not always aware of comparative
costs, availability, etc.; and

WHEREAS, It would be well to increase appreciation
and publicity in areas of Lutheran concentration other
than St. Louis by holding conventions in these areas;
and

WHEREAS, The Indiana District has extended an
invitation for the synodical convention, and study has
been made indicating costs, facilities, and availability
would be similar to those in St. Louis; therefore be it

Resolved, That we accept the invitation to Indian-
apolis for the 1985 (or 1986) convention; and be it further

Resolved, That the Board of Directors make a com-
prehensive study to determine the best method for
selecting future convention sites and report to the next
synodical convention.

Action: Adopted (4).

(Res, 4-12A replaced two resolutions previously submitted
by the floor committee: Res. 4-12 and Res. 4-16.)

RESOLUTIONS 169

To Increase Efforts
to Alleviate Human Needs

RESOLUTION 4-13
Overture 4-30 (CW, p. 215)

WHEREAS, Hunger, malnutrition, disease, and pov-
erty continue to claim the lives of more than 12 million
people each year, most of whom are children under age
5; and

WHEREAS, The Christian compassion demonstrated
through our World Relief program brings much help to
those in need; and

WHEREAS, National governments provide highly
beneficial assistance to Third World countries through
foreign aid programs; therefore be it

Resolved, That we encourage our congregations to
greater participation in the annual Thanksgiving World
Relief/World Hunger offering; and be it further

Resolved, That we encourage our members to dem-
onstrate this concern by personal involvement, e.g.,
“skip a meal once a week,” and contribute its cost to the
World Relief/World Hunger program; and be it finally

Resolved, That as Christian citizens we individually
express this concern to our respective political repre-
sentatives at every opportunity, urging that our govern-
ment give high priority to foreign aid programs for food,
medicine, and clothing to combat hunger, disease, and
poverty in the Third World countries.

Action: Adopted (4).

To Equalize
Convention Travel Expenses

RESOLUTION 4-14
Overtures 4-33—4-34 (CW, pp. 215—216)

WHEREAS, The Synod has already expressed its will
to equalize synodical convention travel expenses (1977
Res. 4-10-1); and

WHEREAS, The economic and administrative con-
cerns involved are too complex for adequate consider-
ation by a convention; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Board of Directors be asked to
effect such equalization beginning with the 1983
convention.

Action: Adopted (5).

To Grant Transfers of Congregations
RESOLUTION 4-15
Overtures 4-11—4-12, L4-39 (CW, p. 209; TB p. 18)

WHEREAS, The following congregations have
requested transfers of their membership from one
District to another;

1. Faith Lutheran Church, Mt. Vernon, II1., from the
English District to the Southern I]linois District;