LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1962, Sheet 163

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SPECIAL MINISTRIES AND MISCELLANEOUS 163

tude toward lodgery not consistent with the principles
taught in the classroom and presented in the pastoral
theology books.

therefore be it
Resolved, That this memorial be accepted.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Note: The memorial reads as follows:

Resolved, That this convention reaffirm the Synod’s
stand on the lodge question as defined in the Handbook;
and be it further

Resolved, That we urge the President of the Synod
to give further implementation to the resolution of the
Synod in 1959 (Proceedings, p. 268): “That we urgently
request the President of the Synod to instruct the
District Presidents to make the lodge practice of con-
gregations in their Districts a matter of special concern
and, by way of evangelical admonition and discipline,
to deal with all pastors and congregations not conform-
ing to the synodical policy as stated in paragraph 14.03
of the synodical Handbook.”

Report of the Walther Sesquicentennial
Committee
RESOLUTION 13-09
Report 1109, pp. 382—-384, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The Lord has richly blessed the conse-
crated efforts of the members of the committee which
arranged for a fitting observance during 1961 of the
150th anniversary of the birth of Dr. C. F. W. Walther;
and

WHEREAS, It would appear that because of the work
of this committee many more members of the Synod
gained a deeper appreciation of the Scriptural principles
for which Dr. Walther stood and for which he so nobly
contended, of the theological contributions which he
made, and of the part he played under God in guiding
the destinies of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod
during the crucial years; and

Wuereas, The work of this committee will be appar-
ent for many years to come; therefore be it

Resolved, That we highly commend the members of
the Walther Sesquicentennial Committee for their ef-
ficient labors; that we receive their encouraging report;
that the Synod accede to the request of the committee
that it be dismissed; and be it further

_ Resolved, That we express our sincere gratitude to
all others who in any way contributed to the success of
the Walther Sesquicentennial observance.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Dismiss, etc.
RESOLUTION 13-10

Action: Resolution 13-10 was canceled and replaced
by Resolution 13-26, page 167.

To Increase Levy of Congregations Toward
Sharing Cost of Synodical Conventions

RESOLUTION 13-11
Memorial 823, p. 353, Reports and Memorials

WHEREAS, Your committee has been advised that the
Board of Directors of the Synod is considering the es-
tablishment of a Department of Conventions; therefore
be it

Resolved, That this memorial be referred to the
Board of Directors.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Report on Valparaiso University

RESOLUTION 13-12
Report 1110, pp. 384, 385, Reports and Memorials
Wuereas, Valparaiso University continues its fruit-

ful endeavors to serve the church in the area of Chris-
tian higher education; and

Wuereas, The University through its Board of Trus-
tees and its administrative officers has on its own re-
quest and with the consent of the Board of Directors of
the Synod submitted this fine report of its activities,
principles, and objectives; therefore be it

Resolved, That this convention receive the full and
complete report of the Board of Trustees of Valparaiso
University and its administrative officers; and be it
further

Resolved, That we commend them for submitting
this report, especially in view of the fact that no such
report has ever before been received by a convention
of the Synod; and be it finally

Resolved, That all congregations and members of the
Synod support the University in its aims and purposes
to serve the church in the field of Christian higher
education.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Refrain from Authorizing Any Further

Collections for Valparaiso University Until

Certain Professors Refrain from Advocating
Theory of Evolution, etc.

To Refrain from Authorizing Any Collection
for Valparaiso University Until Steps Have
Been Taken to Remedy Certain Evils

To Refrain from Authorizing Further
Collections for Valparaiso University
Until Certain Instructors Are Removed, etc.