# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1941_S158
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

156 Elementary Education

Wuereas, It was eminently successful in producing The Call
of the Cross, the sound film portraying Synod’s early history; and

Wuereas, The field of visual education, Particularly because of
its emphatic powers of Presentation can and should be used, under
divine blessing, with much success; and

Wuereas, Relatively little material suitable for our purpose
is at present available, despite the repeated appeals of our pastors
and teachers; therefore be it

Resolved, That Synod express its thanks to the Department
of Publicity and Missionary Education for past achievements; and
be it further

Resolved, That this department be encouraged and authorized
to develop visual educational material as soon as Possible and as

and be it further
Resolved, That this department also be instructed to lay plans
for the establishment of a Visual Education Department under its

further

Resolved, That the Department of Publicity and Missionary
Education be asked to compile, publish, and distribute a list of
available and Suitable films, slide-lectures, and photographic ma-
terials; and be it further

Resolved, That the Department of Publicity and Missionary
Education issue material for the instruction of those who take

all who need information, or can offer help, regarding the produc-

Action of Synod: These recommendations were adopted.

Report of the Committee to Determine the Status
of Woman Teachers

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