# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1935_S291
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Ey, Luth. Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States. 1935. 279

Report of Committee 19:—

We recommend that wherever possible a more extensive use be
made of the talents of our laymen and that an effort be made to
appoint or elect as members of our boards and committees laymen of

outstanding ability. Action of Synod

This recommendation was adopted.

A More Equitable Budget Apportionment.
. (Memorial 609.)

At present all congregations of a District or circuit are expected
to raise the same proportionate share for Synod regardless of their
own home obligations. Some congregations do extensive mission-
work by maintaining day-schools at considerable cost. We herewith
petition Synod to consider the advisability of devising a more equi-
table distribution of the synodical apportionment, specifically, to grant
allowance for each child in the day-school from non-Lutheran homes.

‘Sr. Pauy’s Ev. LuTHERAN Cuurcn, St. Louris, Mo.

AuBert F. Mucnow, President.
March 11, 1935. Ernst J. Meyer, Secretary.

Report of Committee 19: —

We recommend that, inasmuch as Overture 609 relates to a matter
between a District and its congregations, the petitioning congregation
be advised to take up this matter with its District.

Action of Synod.
This report was adopted. -

Congregational Pledge Plan.
‘(Unprinted Memorial 24.)

Wuereas, The so-called Ahlbrand plan has failed to bring the
desired results; and .

Wuereas, The congregation-pledge plan, now used in the North
Wisconsin and Southern California Districts, has proved very satis-
factory; therefore be it :

Resolved, That. Synod substitute the congregational pledge plan
for the Ahlbrand plan.

Respectfully submitted,
Epwarp A. DicKE.

Report of Committee 19:— :

We recommend that unprinted Overture 24 be referred for con-
sideration to the Synodical Finance Committee.

” Action of Synod.
This recommendation was adopted.