# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1944_S394
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394 Miscellaneous Matters

our Church special opportunities for the preaching of the Gos.
pel; and
Wuereas, These special opportunities demanded prompt ac:
tion; and :
Wuereas, President J. W. Behnken took prompt action in theY
appointment of the National Advisory Emergency Planning Cou
cil; therefore. be it ;
; Resolved, That. we commend Dr. Behnken for his action and
approve of the appointment of this Committee. ,
2, Wuergas, There are many areas which have remained un-
touched by our church; and st
* Wuereas, The use of the trailer as'a mission vehicle has
enabled us to penetrate into many of these areas; therefore be ‘it:

; and be it
furthermore ,

Resolved, That additional trailers be purchased if and whe
the need for them is recognized.

_ 3. Wuereas, Many members of our Church have transferred:
their residence to areas of special defense industries; and. | .
Wuereas, The National Advisory Emergency Planning Counc

was quick to help local boards in the establishment of missions
defense areas; therefore be it ' a

Resolved
1. That we approve of the Council’s activities;

.2, That we urge the Council to be on the alert for every op
portunity to extend its activities for the upbuilding of our Lord
Kingdom. oo, .

.. 4. Wuerzas, The General Home, as well as the District, Mission’
Boards have been very co-operative with the Emergency Planning -
Council in meeting the needs of our people on the move and taking

advantage of the many opportunities for spreading the Gospel;
therefore be it .

t

‘ * Resolved, That we commend these ‘boards for such co-opera
tion and urge their further support of Synod’s mission projects. :

Prisoners of War

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.. 5s. WHEREAS, ‘The fortunes of war have brought many prisoners
of :war to. our land;. and

Wuereas, Our Lord commands that the Gospel be preached
alsn'to those-who are in prison; and ce