# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1941_S413
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Miscellaneous 413

VHEREAS, Owing to the threefold increase in time and fivefold
ease in power it has become necessary for Station KFUO greatly
increase its facilities at a tremendous expenditure; and
 Wuereas, Station KFUO is the key station of the Lutheran
ir; therefore be it

Recommended, That Synod grant Station KFUO $10,000 a year
such time as the station can become self-supporting.

Action of Synod: This recommendation was adopted.

Concerning a Commission on Christian Marriage
and the Family
(Memorial 905)

Wuereas, The distraught conditions in world and nation
involve, and are largely the result of, disruption of the basic
institution of society, the family; and
Wuereas, Discussion and inquiry in every level of our own
Church indicates perturbation and difficulty in regard to these
4 areas of doctrine and life; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synodical Praesidium appoint a Commis-
sion on Christian Marriage and the Family, which shall (a) study
problems before the Church of today; (b) formulate goals, policies,
and objectives for clergy and laity; and (c) devise means, in
coordination with the synodical committees or boards on Higher
Education, Christian Education, Young People’s Work, and Litera-
ture, for a constructive approach to these problems and an answer
to the demand for assistance in solving them.
THe GENERAL LITERATURE BOARD
RicHarp R. CAEMMERER, Secretary

Report of Committee 14

The Committee recommended that the President of Synod
appoint a committee, comprising both pastors of congregations and
laymen,

1. To study the entire subject of Christian Marriage and the
Family and other problems of Christian life arising out. of the
changing social order; and

2. To carry on this study in conjunction with the Synodical
Committees or Boards on Higher Education, Christian Education,
Young People’s Work and Literature, for the purpose of coordinat-
ing the efforts of all these agencies in developing a rounded program
on these subjects; and

3. To report its findings and make recommendations to the next
triennial convention of Synod.

Action of Synod: These recommendations were adopted.