# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1941_S234
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234 Reports and Action on Various Mission-Fields

Report of Committee 2

Concerning Negro Missions in the United States the Committee
submitted the following resolutions:

Wuereas, The Synodical Conference is by agreement of the
synods constituting the Synodical Conference the authorized body
to conduct missions among the colored race of our country; and

Wuenreas, A laudable interest of our congregations in metro-
politan areas in bringing the Gospel to the colored race is in
evidence in different sections of our Synod; and

Wuereas, It is to the best interests of our Negro missions,
wherever located and by whomsoever fostered, to be considered
and treated as a part of the Negro Missions officially conducted by
the Synodical Conference; therefore be it

Resolved, To restate the agreement of the synods constituting
the Synodical Conference that the Synodical Conference is the
authorized body to conduct missions among the Negro race of our
country; and be it further

Resolved, That the Fiscal Conference be urged to increase
the appropriations for work among the Negro race in metropolitan
centers. ,

Action of Synod: These resolutions were adopted.

Concerning the African Missions Committee 2 recommended
the following resolution:

‘WHEREAS, The Lord in a most marvelous manner has blessed
the labors of our faithful missionaries in our African Mission
fields; and

Wuereas, This year marks the fifth anniversary of our African
Missions; therefore be it

Resolved, To extend our greetings and our well-wishes to the
Missionary Board of the Synodical Conference in charge of the
African Missions, to the missionaries, their wives, to the woman
workers, to all the churches and their members, assuring them
of our deep interest in the work done, of our continued prayers,
and of our whole-hearted support.

Action of Synod: This resolution was adopted.

Re Decentralization of Our Cities
(Unprinted Memorial 59)

During the past decade there has been a decided and wide-
spread shift of population from metropolitan centers to suburban
and country areas, which is making itself felt to a great extent in
the well-established congregations that are located in our larger
cities. In addition to this, economic and industrial conditions have