LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1962, Page 92

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92 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 2

Report on Missions to the Blind
RESOLUTION 2-04
Report 202, pp. 112, 113, Reports and Memorials

Whereas, Our missions to the blind have been so
effective and this work has been so wonderfully blessed
of the Lord, both in this country and in others; and

Whereas, A large number of men and women
throughout the Synod have given wonderful service
without cost to the church through the transcription of
material into Braille; and

Wuereas, The need to produce effective materials,
publications, and transcripts continues and requests
constantly are received for additional service; there-
fore be it

Resolved, That we thank God for the wonderful
blessing upon the labors of our men and women who
work in missions to the blind; and be it further

Resolved, That we thank the volunteers who helped
in making effective our mission program for the blind;
and be it finally

Resolved, That we urge the Synod to continue to
grant ample support and aid to this important ministry
of the church.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

The Lutheran Free Churches of Europe
RESOLUTION 2-05
Report 206, pp. 120—122, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The Free Churches on the European con-
tinent have responded to the stimulation and guidance
our church has provided with energetic programs in
stewardship and evangelism; and

Wuereas, The voice and witness of the Free Churches
should continue to be heard; therefore be it

Resolved, That we commend the Free Churches of
Germany for having achieved financial independence in
their current church operations and for soliciting funds
to erect a student dormitory at Oberursel; and be it
further

Resolved, That the Synod continue to offer financial
support for the theological training program at Ober-
ursel and for the publication of its theological quarterly
with the understanding that the Free Churches continue
to increase their contributions for this purpose; and
be it further

Resolved, That we urge the Board for European
Affairs to develop and implement an aggressive mission
policy for France and Belgium; and be it further

Resolved, That we recognize, with appreciation, that
the Evangelical Lutheran Church of England has
adopted a master plan which envisions twenty con-

gregations by 1984 and full self-support by that date;
and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod grant increased subsidy
until 1970 to enable them to add one additional pastor
annually; and be it further ,

Resolved, That the Synod assist the Evangelical Lu-
theran Church of England with the needed loans to
acquire the necessary church facilities and parsonages;
and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod assist in the development
of the theological program which has been established
on a limited scale at Cambridge; and be it finally

Resolved, That support be granted to the Polish Lu-
theran Church in Exile until it can be amalgamated
with the ELCE.

Action: This resolution was adopted as printed
above, after the sentence, contained in the submitted
resolution, “that a resident counsellor be placed in
Europe, to maintain closer contact with the scattered

churches and to render them meaningful assistance”
had been deleted.

Work Among Spanish-speaking People
RESOLUTION 2-06

Memorial 213, p. 136, Reports and Memorials
Unprinted Memorial 213-A, p.50, Today’s Business

Wuereas, There are reportedly over four million
Spanish-speaking people already residing in the United
States and this population influx is steadily continuing
so that some of our large cities expect their Latin-
American population to increase sixty-five. percent be-
fore 1975; and

WuereEas, Many of our churches in urban areas find
an increasing number of Spanish-speaking people
within their parish boundaries; and

Wuereas, An extremely high percentage of these
people are not formally affiliated with nor active in any
church and not acquainted with the Gospel; there-
fore be it

Resolved, That we commend the Synod’s Board for
Missions in North and South America for its continuing
concern for these people; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge the Board for Missions in
North and South America to undertake the coordination
of our Gospel witness to these people, especially in the
local congregation; and be it further

Resolved, That the Board for Missions in North and
South America be instructed to help recruit persons
able to work in the Spanish language; and be it finally

Resolved, That adequate linguistic training for this
work in the Spanish language be encouraged in every
possible way in our Synod’s institutions, including its
institutions of higher learning.

Action: This resolution was adopted.