LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1962, Sheet 95

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MISSIONS 95

continues to attract wide attention for its aggressive and
intelligent use of the media of mass communications for
the proclamation of the Gospel of Christ; and

Wuereas, There are in the United States and over-
seas many avenues of mass media unused by our church
body; and

Wuereas, The Civilians Overseas program has be-
come the responsibility of the Board for Missions in
North and South America; therefore be it

Resolved, That both the limitations and the poten-
tials of the media be recognized in using them for the
total task of the church in bringing others into the
fellowship of the worshiping, serving church: and be
it further

Resolved, That efforts be made to enlist the aid of
Lutheran Christians here at home and overseas in the
further use of mass media.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Discontinue Using Term
“Subsidized District”
RESOLUTION 2-12

Report 201, II, D, p. 109, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The term “subsidized District” is often mis-
leading; and

Wuereas, District subsidy may constantly be neces-
sary because the Synod views its home mission program
as a unified project; and

Wuereas, Allocations of subsidy are made to the Dis-
tricts in line with basic principles and procedures on
which the Board for Missions in North and South Amer-
ica and District Mission Boards are agreed; therefore
be it

Resolved, That the Board for Missions in North and
South America no longer use the term “subsidized Dis-
trict”; and be it further

Resolved, That individual Districts of the Synod be
encouraged to undertake special mission projects and
open new fields in order that the maximum impact be
made where maximum opportunities exist; and be it
further

Resolved, That where necessary all Districts be en-
couraged to accept funds for mission work for such mis-
sion projects; and be it finally

Resolved, That no District curtail its contributions to
the Synod because of such projects.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Alert Congregations to Their
Responsibility in Missions to the Deaf
RESOLUTION 2-13
Report 203, pp. 118—116, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, God’s bountiful blessings on the mission
to the deaf are evident as thousands of deaf gather in
churches and chapels, not only in the United States and

Canada but also foreign areas, to learn of the love of
God in Jesus Christ; and

Wuereas, The great opportunities to expand this mis-
sion demand both additional men and subsidy; therefore
be it

Resolved, That all congregations be alerted to their
responsibility in the area of missions to the deaf; and
be it further

Resolved, That the Synod be requested to intensify
its training of workers and to make available additional
manpower and money to carry on this work both at
home and abroad.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Study Bermuda as a Possible
Mission Field
RESOLUTION 2-14
Special Resolution

Wuereas, It has come to our attention through the
Armed Services Commission that the opportunities for
establishing a Lutheran Church in Bermuda warrant
further exploration; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod authorize the Board for
Missions in North and South America, acting through
an established District, to give further study to this field
and initiate the work if the findings warrant it.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Report of Division of World Missions
RESOLUTION 2-15
Report 204, pp. 116, 117, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The church has been charged by the Lord
with a prime concern for the evangelizing of all the
world; and

Wuereas, The members of the Synod indicate their
concern of meeting their responsibility through many
inquiries concerning missions, the conduct of mission
fairs, the expressed desire for personal involvement and
through their ready outpouring of gifts for general and
specific mission projects; and

Wuereas, The Christian church is growing faster
than ever but nevertheless is not keeping pace with the
population increases; and

Wuereas, The time is short and doors are closing in
some parts of the world while at the same time the
Lord is also placing new opportunities and means of
communication before us; and

Wuereas, The Lord has poured superabundant ma-
terial and spiritual wealth upon our church, expecting
us to share this wealth with others; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Division of World Missions alert
and lay upon the conscience of the church the challeng-
ing need and the present opportunities of bringing the
Gospel to the unevangelized peoples of the world; and
be it further