# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1944_S253
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Intersynodical and Doctrinal Matters 253

Report of the Committee on Finnish Relations
(Unprinted Memorial 27) ;
: During the past triennium our fraternal relations with the
Finnish National Church have continued and increased in cor-
“diality. This year our Finnish brethren suffered a heavy loss when
ce-President R. V. Niemi was called Home in the prime of life.
‘umerically offsetting such painful losses is the encouraging fact
that more and more Finnish graduates of our Springfield Sem-—
‘inary, who are proficient in both languages, are entering the ranks.
ofthe clergy, so that now the National Church can even expand
ts"missionary activities. We therefore recommend that the re-
quested financial assistance be again granted. —
“Because of the distance, Pastor R. Herrmann was not present
at the annual. convention in Fitchburg, Mass., in 1941; but he did
attend the 1942 convention in New York Mills, Minn., and that in
Marquette, Mich., last year and intends to be present again in
these days at Covington, Mich. On the other hand, the National
“Church will very likely be represented this year at the convention
"of the Synodical Conference.

“Since our brethren believe, teach, and confess the inspired
Word of God according to all our Lutheran Confessions and take
a firm stand against contrary doctrines and practices, we would
urge that wherever local conditions permit, our mutual fraternal
relations be fostered and promoted.
: THE COMMITTEE:
Paut ScHutz E.C.Wecenaurt R. HERRMANN

With regard to Unprinted Memorial 27, concerning the relation-
ship to the Finnish National Church, Committee 3 recommended:
-1. That our Synod again grant the Finnish brethren the cus-
tomary financial support; :
“9. That the mutual relationship between our body and the
Finnish National Church should be promoted in every possible
“qmanner; ; .
s/3, Also that Synod express its condolence to the Finnish
‘brethren in the loss .of one of their great leaders, Vice-President
R:V. Niemi. ,
She ACTION
This report ,was adopted.

A Serious Complaint. and an Urgent Petition
ce (Memorial 619)

: 1 Complaint. — If the committee members appointed to con-

der and answer the overtures of the undersigned concerning the-

e of one, or many cups in Holy ‘Communion and also concerning