# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1975_S92
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92 RESOLUTIONS

WuereEas, The Synod in the past has contributed to
this fund but, because of its financial status, cannot at
this time; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod urge the Church Extension
Board to generate capital for its service-charge loan
fund.

Action: Adopted (14).

To Defer the Request for
Church Extension Funds for
Budget of the Synod

RESOLUTION 2-19
Report 4-04, V., Rec. D (CW, p. 144)

Wuereas, The question of directing church extension
funds for the regular operating budget of the Synod has
been submitted to the Commission on Constitutional
Matters to determine the constitutionality according to
the present Constitution and Bylaws of the Synod; there-
fore be it

Resolved, That the answer to the request in recom-
mendation D of Section V, Use of Church Extension
Funds (CW, p. 144), be deferred until the CCM has had
the opportunity to submit a ruling.

Action: This resolution was withdrawn as out of
order after the convention had been informed that the
Commission on Constitutional Matters had ruled that the
earnings of the Fund revert back to the Fund until a
convention amends the Bylaws (14).

To Decline Resolution Declaring
Congregations Which Support ELIM
Ineligible to Receive
LCMS Mission Funds
RESOLUTION 2-20A
(Replacing Res. 2-20)
Overture 2-35 (CW, p. 38)

Wuereas, Our dear Lutheran Church—Missouri
Synod is carrying on a full mission program including
subsidized congregations, and relies upon our unified
“walking together”; therefore be it

Resolved, That we respectfully decline Overture 2-35;
and be it further

Resolved, That it is improper for subsidized congrega-
tions to use mission funds to support ELIM.

Action: This resolution died since it failed to receive
action before adjournment.

(The floor committee had replaced its tentative Res. 2-20
with Res. 2-20A).

To Decline Overture 2-33
(World Mission Institute)
RESOLUTION 2-21A
(Replacing Res. 2-21)
Overture 2-33 (CW, p. 38)

Wuereas, The leadership of the Lutheran Women’s

Missionary League has made available to the World
Mission Institute, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, the
remaining funds of the Mission Projects Grant of the
1973 LWML convention for World Mission Institute
scholarships; and

Wuereas, It is clearly established that only Concor-
dia Seminary, St. Louis, is entitled to the use of the
name World Mission Institute; therefore be it

Resolved, That we respectfully decline Overture 2-33.

Action: This resolution died since it failed to receive
action before adjournment.

(The committee had replaced its tentative Res. 2-21 with
Res. 2-21A.)

To Recognize and Thank
Lutheran Braille Workers, Inc.

RESOLUTION 2-22

Report 2-01 (CW, p. 20)

WHEREAS, The 7,000 volunteers of the Lutheran
Braille Workers, Inc., with headquarters in Yucaipa,
Calif., have rendered a distinctive Christian ministry by
supplying free Braille and sight-saving material; and

WHEREAS, This ministry is performed without ex-
pense to the Synod by means of freewill offerings of
many individuals and groups; and

Wuereas, The sainted Robert Loewe and his surviv-
ing wife have directed this specialized ministry for 30
years; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod thank the Lutheran Braille
Workers, Inc., and Mrs. Robert Loewe, its present execu-
tive director, for this blessed labor of love and necessity,
and commend this ministry to God for His continued
grace and blessing.

Action: This resolution died since it failed to receive
action before adjournment.

To Expand Work in Portugal in
Cooperation with the Brazil District

RESOLUTION 2-23
Overture 2-19 (CW, p. 34)

Wuereas, The Brazil District has pioneered mission
work in Portugal since 1963; and

Wuereas, This effort needs to be expanded beyond
the present resources of the Brazil District; and

Wuereas, The Lutheran Hour is opening many doors
of opportunity, particularly in the north; and

Wuereas, There is need to develop a theological
center for the training of national workers; therefore be
it

Resolved, That after thorough consultation and study
on the part of both the Board for Missions and the Brazil
District the work in Portugal be expanded and funded on
a mutually agreeable basis.

Action: This resolution died since it failed to receive
action before adjournment.