# LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters Minutes_St. Louis Missouri_OCTOBER 3 1963_S8
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

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introduce the new accounting procedures as authorized by the Cleveland Con-
vention, while the Syriod's Treasurer was of the opinion that the former and

unrescinded arrangements should be followed.

160. Despite the difficulties of the situation and certain embarrassing
features, which apparently involved personalities, the Committee felt an
obligation to face up to the issue. Accordingly it was agreed that the Secretary
would draft a carefully worded reply to the letter of President Harms which
requested clarification of the conflict. It was understood that the reasoning
as accepted by the Committee during the earlier part of the meeting (''the
last resolution passed by the Synod pertaining to this matter governs the

situation") would be followed.

161, There was some general discussion referring to various activities

and attitudes prevailing in the Church,
162, Adjournment followed,

163, The meeting was closed with prayer.

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