# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1926_S197
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Ev. Luth. Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States. 1926. 147

“8, The manner of procedure in such cases ig regulated by the
synodical stipulations that exist between members of the various
Districts or the Synodical Conference. (See Synodical Handbook,
p. 27, § 8; p. 159, § 6.)

“9. The Central District earnestly petitions the Delegate Synod
to consider above resolutions and to incorporate the principles therein
expressed in appropriate resolutions of its own.”

Pursuant to § 9 of these resolutions, our resolutions are herewith
submitted to the General Body.

On behalf of the Central District,
Hammond, Ind., April 9, 1926. W. F. Liorrsiny, Secretary.

Only Pastors of Lodge-Free Congregations to be Elected

to Synodical . Offices.
Resolution adopted by the Central Illinois District, Springfield, IIL,
October 7—13, 1925. (See Proceedings, p. 64.)

Wuergas, Our Synod still is engaged in a struggle with the lodge
evil and is making a determined effort to rid itself of lodge-members,
we hold that it would weaken our stand in this matter if we had
officers who serve congregations generally known to be tainted with
lodgery, therefore be it

Resolved, That we petition Synod to declare its determination to
elect only such men to official positions as are pastors of congregations
known to be free of the lodge evil.

Chatham, Ill, March 2, 1996, E. C. Wearnavrrt, Secretary.

Overture submitted to Synod by the Southern Indiana Pastoral Conference,

“Wuerras, It is of the greatest importance that we do not allow
any indifference toward the lodge evil to grow among us; and

“Wuereas, It is ruinous to good discipline if pastors of con-
gregations in which lodgemen are knowingly admitted to the Lord’s
Table hold prominent positions in our Synod (although it cannot be
the purpose and intent of these resolutions to pass any judgment on
the faithfulness of any individual pastor in his determined and per-

sistent testimony against the lodge evil both in public and in private) ;
therefore be it

“Resolved, That no pastor of a congregation in which lodgemen
are admitted to the Lord’s Table be eligible to an executive position
in Synod; and be it furthermore

“Resolved, That any such pastor elected to an executive position
be held in honor bound to resign his position.”

Waymansville, Ind., October 21, 1925. Wo. Axzr, Secretary. .