# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1944_S246
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246 ‘Intersynodical and Doctrinal Matters

need of asking God’s guidance and blessing, and whereas such |
prayers cannot be construed as:a denial of truth or a support of
error; therefore be it a
Resolved, That the following words be added to the Fort
Wayne resolution “prayer fellowship” ... “prayer fellowship here
meaning a prayer fellowship only which would ifiply denial of ©
truth or support of error.” oe
Messran LuTHERAN Cuurcu, New Yorke
, Cart F. Yamapa, Secretary
~ A.W. Trink.em, Pastor

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Lay Representation on Committee on Doctrinal Unity
(Memorial 616)

‘WuerEas, One of the characteristics of Lutheran strength .
always has been the participation of clergy and laity in the work of
the Church, both in matters of doctrine as well as in matters of
life; and

Wuereas, The Committee on Doctrinal Unity representing our
Missouri Synod has heretofore been composed only of members
of the clergy; and

Wuereas, The work of the Committee on Doctrinal Unity is
of tremendous importance to the welfare of our Synod as well as

. the entire Lutheran Church in America; and ;

, Wnuereas, The personnel of the Committee on Doctrinal Unity
should be representative of the entire membership of our Synod;
therefore be it

Resolved, That we hereby -petition the Honorable Delegate .
Synod to adopt the following resolutions:

1. That henceforth the laity of our Church be represented on
the membership of the Committee on Doctrinal Unity;

2. That the personnel of the Committee on Doctrinal Unity
henceforth be composed of two theological professors, three pastors,
and three laymen;

3. That, beginning with this convention, the Committee on
Doctrinal Unity be elected by the convention instead of designa-
tion by appointment.

In the name and by the order of Emmaus Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Denver, Colorado, assembled in regular voters’ meeting
this first day of February in the year 1944.

a Ricnarp J. Fricke, Chairman
ERNEST SAMPSON, Secretary
Henry Geo. Hartner, Pastor