# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1941_S205
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Reports and Action on Various Mission-Fields 205

il to bring the saving truths to others and thus deprive not only
lves of the spiritual blessings but also others. The King’s
iness demands haste.
‘ Tue Boarp ror Home Missions in NortH AMERICA
F.C. Streurert, Executive Secretary

Report of Committee 2

Concerning the report of the Board for Home Missions in.
‘North America, Committee 2 brought in the following resolutions:

*” Wuereas, The Lord of hosts has been with us during the past
mnium and permitted us not only to continue in the glorious
york of saving lost sinners but, in spite of all adversities and stress,
nabled us to extend the borders of His kingdom to many of the
trategic centers of our country, to the Southeastern fields, to
IMexico, and to Alaska; and
:  Wuerseas, Our reports reveal that we now have 1,642 mission-
stations with 169,340 souls and 100,101 communicant members, in
- which stations 2,586 adults were confirmed in the past year and 1,006
adults baptized, 3,693 children confirmed, 6,330 baptized; and
Wuereas, At these mission-stations 6,147 children attend 154

parochial schools and 53,166 are enrolled in 1244 Sunday-schools;
therefore be it

Resolved, That we express our deepest gratitude to our God
- and Savior, who has so graciously blessed our mission endeavors;
--and be it further
Resolved, That at this Wyneken Centennial Convention we

encourage one another to more vigorous efforts in proclaiming the
saving Gospel of Jesus Christ for the extension of His eternal
Kingdom and the glorifying of His holy name.
Action of Synod: These resolutions were adopted.

Concerning the work in the Hawaiian Islands Committee 2
‘submitted the following resolution:

Wuergas, Our Board of Home Missions from time to time re-
ceived inquiries concerning the possibilities of opening mission-
stations on the Hawaiian Islands; and

WuereEAs, It is an established fact that a nucleus of Lutheran
families has permanently settled there; and

Wuereas, The Federal Defense Program is bringing larger
numbers of our men into military service on these islands; there-
fore be it

Resolved, That the Board of Home Missions be instructed to
make a thorough survey of the mission opportunities on the Ha-
waiian Islands and that the Board be given authority to begin work
there, if in their estimation such action is warranted.

Action of Synod: This resolution was adopted.