LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1962, Page 142

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142 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 8

to carrry out the assignments given to it by the Synod
in 1947, 1950, 1953, and 1959; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod encourage its members to
examine and evaluate the findings and conclusions of
Engagement and Marriage and Sex and the Church;
and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod direct requests for formal
doctrinal and practical statements regarding entrance
into marriage to the Commission on Theology and

Church Relations; and be it finally

Resolved, That said commission,
study, report to the Synod.

after adequate

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Indexing Periodicals Published by
The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod

RESOLUTION 8-07
Unprinted Memorial 718, pp. 94—97, Today’s Business

Wuereas, The Synod adopted the resolution encour-
aging Concordia Publishing House to publish a continu-
ing index of the Synod’s magazines and periodicals
(1959); and

Wuereas, A special committee appointed by Con-
cordia Publishing House has restudied the 1959 resolu-
tion and has recommended that favorable action be
taken in implementing this resolution; therefore be it

Resolved, That this convention direct Concordia
Publishing House to publish a continuing index of the
Synod’s magazines and periodicals; and be it further

Resolved, That any deficits involved in publishing
the index be assumed by the Synod.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Report of Concordia Tract Mission
RESOLUTION 8-08
Report 707, pp. 306, 307, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, Concordia Tract Mission has been engaged
in tract distribution for 344 years and has responded to
the needs of congregations and individuals through-
out the world; and

Wuereas, The Lord of the church is providing ever-
increasing opportunities for distribution of Christian
tracts, especially in areas where our church’s missionary
outreach is limited; therefore be it

Resolved, That we commend the Concordia Tract
Mission and its director for this valuable contribution
to the missionary outreach of the church; and be it
further

Resolved, That we encourage congregations, organi-
zations, and individuals to support the Concordia Tract
Mission and to make diligent and prayerful use of its
materials.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Report of Young People’s Literature Board
RESOLUTION 8-09

Report 703, pp. 301, 302, Reports and Memorials

Resolved, That we accept the report of the Young
People’s Literature Board with thanks and commend
this board for its faithful work in the promotion of
literature for children and young people of the church
and in the promotion of libraries that will ably serve
our Lutheran parishes and schools.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Provide for Wider Distribution of the Book
of “Reports and Memorials”

RESOLUTION 8-10

Memorial 713, pp. 308, 309, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The book of Reports and Memorials of the
convention of the Synod has become a large volume
with much detailed information essential specifically for
pastors, teachers, and lay delegates to conventions; and

Wuereas, The cost of producing this volume for
wider distribution would involve additional expense
which may not have proportionate benefits to the
Synod; and

Wuergas, The Lutheran Witness and other publica-
tions disseminate much information about convention
business both before and after conventions; and

Wuereas, It is desirable that members of the Synod
who specifically request a copy of the book of Reports
and Memorials be given the opportunity to secure one;
therefore be it

Resolved, That additional copies of the book of Re-
ports and Memorials be made available through Con-
cordia Publishing House at cost to members of the
Synod desiring them; and be it further

Resolved, That details of implementing this be left
to the management of Concordia Publishing House.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Report of the Committee for Research
RESOLUTION 8-11
Report 1107, pp. 380, 382, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The Committee for Research has examined
and properly processed 122 projects since its inception;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod commend this committee
for its oustanding contributions in this research en-
deavor.

Action: This resolution was adopted.