LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1962, Sheet 161

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SPECIAL MINISTRIES AND MISCELLANEOUS 161

Wuereas, Foreign-language lip syrchronization can
be prepared for existing films at a moderate cost by way
of preparing for the early inauguration of indigenous
program production; and

Wuereas, A Spanish-language pilot film has been
circulated in Venezuela by the Synod’s Lutheran Tele-
vision Productions Board with encouraging results;
therefore be it

Resolved, That we encourage the Lutheran Televi-
sion Productions Board, in cooperation with the Board
for Missions in North and South America, the Board
for World Missions, and the Missionary Board of the
Synodical Conference, to prepare a series of foreign-
language sound tracks of “This Is the Life” for showing
in other countries.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Accept Report of Operating Board of
Radio Station KFUO

RESOLUTION 12-17
Report 1105, pp. 374—376, Reports and Memorials

Resolved, That the report (exclusive of the Memo-
rial) which describes the service of Radio Station KFUO
to area congregations, synodical Districts, missionaries,
pastors and congregations, seminary students, radio
missions, chaplains, and homes be accepted with thanks.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Adopt Proposed Recommendations
for Functions of KFUO Operating Board
RESOLUTION 12-18
Report 1105, “Memorial,” p. 376, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The memorial offered by the KFUO Oper-
ating Board, outlining the functions of the board, is an
adequate guide; and

Whereas, The Synodical Survey Commission con-~
curred with the recommendations in said memorial ex-
cept for several minor details; therefore be it

Resolved, That in the present synodical Handbook,
Article XII, B, section 12.11, be reworded as printed in
Reports and Memorials, page 376, paragraphs A, B, C, D,
E, F, G, and H, with additions in G, 3: “Develop and
provide, through its Radio and Television Extension
Service, such recordings, program material, scripts, aids,
films, and counsel as will encourage and help congrega-
tions and pastors in broadcasting and telecasting the
Gospel in their areas”; and in G, 4: “Assist in the train-
ing for use of radio and television as media in the
church’s educational program for the ministry and mis-
sionary service”; and be it further

Resolved, That the change which this Memorial
brings about in the synodical Handbook be referred to
the Committee on Constitutional Matters.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Refusal to Consider
RESOLUTION 12-19
Unprinted Memorial 718 A

Wuereas, Unprinted Memorial 718 A is unsupported
by evidence; therefore be it

Resolved, That we decline to consider this Memorial.
Action: This resolution was adopted.

COMMITTEE 13 — Special Ministries
and Miscellaneous

Report of the First Vice-President
RESOLUTION 13-01
Report 1101, p. 364, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The First Vice-President of our Synod,
the Reverend Dr. Oliver R. Harms, has served his Lord
and the church faithfully and well during the past trien-
nium; therefore be it ;

Resolved, That we receive his report with gratitude
and appreciation, that we thank him for his untiring
zeal, and that we implore the Holy Spirit to give him
health and guidance for his important tasks in the fu-
ture.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Report of the Concordia Historical
Institute
RESOLUTION 13-02
Report 1106, p.377—380, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The Concordia Historical Institute per-
forms many valuable services, especially in the preser-
vation of the records and historical data of the Synod
and in the publication of the Concordia Historical In-
stitute Quarterly and other bulletins; and

Wuereas, Under God, the Institute has been instru-
mental in creating and maintaining a greater interest
in the history of the Synod and is endeavoring to lead
the members of our Synod into a deeper understanding
and appreciation of its revered past; therefore be it

Resolved, That we receive the report of the Con-
cordia Historical Institute and commend the Institute,
its director, and its Board of Governors for their con-
secrated efforts and for their concern in collecting and
preserving those materials which manifest the mercy
and kindness of a gracious God to our Synod; and be
it further

Resolved, That we express our gratitude to all boards,
agencies, commissions, congregations, and individuals
who have contributed financially and materially to the
maintenance and extension of this important service,
especially to the Lutheran Laymen’s League for its con-
tinued generous support of the Institute’s extensive
microfilm program, which at present contains more than
40,000 feet of valuable film; and be it finally