# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1938_S184
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184 Various Missions

for another triennium appropriation of $15,000 per annum, to be
drawn subject to the regulations of Synod.”

Action of Synod: This resolution was adopted.

The Mission Board asked that a Visitor be sent to the foreign
fields. Committee 2 recommended:

Since a visitation of the fields both in India and China is
urged by the missionaries and the Board realizes the urgent need
of such a visitation; therefore be it

Resolved, That Synod accede to the request of the Board to
grant sufficient funds for a visitation both in China and in India;
and we recommend that, if possible, two men be sent. — Note:
It was stated that the committee had members of the Mission Board
in mind.

Action of Synod: This resolution was adopted.

Committee 2 recommended the following resolution:

In regard to the passing of Mr. Wm. Lehr, who for many years
has served Synod as a member and officer of the Board for
Foreign Missions, be it

Resolved, That Synod, by a rising vote, express its sincere
appreciation of the faithful services of the departed brother.

Action of Synod: This resolution was adopted.

Resident Adviser in Foreign Mission Fields
(Memorial 410, p. 145)
Committee 2 brought in the following resolutions:

Wuereas, Synod on previous occasions authorized the Board
of Foreign Missions to call a superintendent or resident director of

missions for our Foreign Mission fields (see Proceedings of 1932

and 1935); and

Wuereas, Such an arrangement would greatly facilitate the
work in the respective fields as well as that of the Board of Foreign
Missions, eventually even effecting a saving in actual expenditures
and certainly of time; therefore be it

Resolved, That Synod again instruct the Board of Foreign
Missions to appoint or call a resident adviser or advisers for the
mission-fields both in India and China; and be it further

Resolved, That the Board of Foreign Missions be instructed
to consult with the Venerable President and Vice-Presidents of
Synod, the Secretary of Missions, and the workers in the respective
fields before making the selection of the respective man or men
and before drawing up rules and regulations concerning the most