# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1935_S288
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

276 Proceedings of Thirty-Sixth Regular Convention,

Office of General Synodical Auditor.
Unprinted Memorial 23 proposed the creation of the Office of
Synodical General Auditor.
Action of Synod.
Upon recommendation of Committee 19 the Proposals of this
overture were rejected,

Department of Stewardship.
(Memorial 607.)

Wuergas, There is 4 continual lack of funds needed for the pur-
pose of carrying on the work of the Lord Properly; and

Wuereas, This condition has existed not only throughout the
days of’ the 80-called depression, but also in days of prosperity; and

WuHereas, The members of Synod even in times of depression
possess the funds necessary for the Carrying on of this work of the
Lord; and

WHEREAs, Experience shows that the application of adequate
methods for the purpose of obtaining such funds has met with noble
responses in the past; and

Wuergas, The lack of consistent financial Cooperation and co-
ordinati

therefore be it

Resolved, That we, the pastors of the La Porte-South Bend Circuit
of the Centra] District, respectfully petition the Hon, Synod of Mis-
souri, Ohio, and Other States —

1) To create a Department of Stewardship, to be headed by a
Director of Finance;

2) To have a set of rules and regulations pertaining to this office
drawn up, these to be presented to this convention for acceptance;

convention. Respectfully submitted by

THE Pasrorar ConrerENce or La Porte-Soury Benn Crourr.
P. C. Barru. O. W. Linnemener.
(Signed) W. 1. Voegt, Chairman of Conference.
TH. W. Scuroeprr, Secretary of Conference,

Concerning this matter the Western District had submitted the
following unprinted memoria] (No. 44): —