# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1941_S420
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420 Miscellaneous

Meeting of Committees before Synodical Convention
(Committee 14)

Wuereas, Much time must be spent by various synodical con-
vention committees while Synod is in session and most of the pre-~
liminary work of these committees could be done before Synod con-
venes, thereby permitting committee members to enjoy the benefits
of attending sessions, your Committee .

Recommends, That Synod ask the Hon. President to instruct all
synodical convention committees whose work will necessitate longer
sessjons for review to meet prior to the opening day of Synod.

Action of Synod: This recommendation was adopted.

Centennial Resolution
(Committee 14)

Wuereas, The Lord in His grace and love has signally blessed
the humble beginnings of our Church and has preserved the price-
less treasure of purity of doctrine and the unadulterated Sacra-
ments; and

Wuereas, The year 1947 marks the completion of a centu1 y of
the enjoyment of these blessings; therefore be it

Resolved:

1. That our beloved Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States
take cognizance of this fact and gratefully acknowledge the kindness
and the grace of our God by commemorating this epoch-making
event in a Synod-wide and God-pleasing celebration;

2. That the President be instructed to appoint a committee to
formulate plans.

Action of Synod: This resolution was adopted,

Condolences on Death of Synodical Leaders
(Committee 14)

Wuereas, The Lord of the Church has deemed it wise to trans-
late from the Church Militant to the Church Triumphant the souls of
the following venerable leaders:

1. Dr. F, Pfotenhauer, President of Synod 1911—1935, Honorary
President of Synod 1935—1939, died October 9, 1939;

2. Dr. F. J. Lankenau, Vice-President of Synod 1926—1939, died
July 16, 1939;

3. Rev. Karl Kretzschmar, Vice-President of Synod 1935—1938,
died December 21, 1939;

4. Rev, William Grother, member of the Board of Home Mis-
sions in North America, died January 31, 1939;