LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1965, Page 84

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84 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 1

Resolved, That the Synod encourage and support in
every possible way the continuation of the relationship
between all such churches and our Synod; and be it
further

Resolved, That the promotion of evangelistic en-
deavors, such as the use of radio, television, film fes-
tivals, and Christian literature, be encouraged, so that
the true mission of the church may be carried out in
these geographical areas.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Encourage and Commend the Work
in England
RESOLUTION 1-11
Report 1-06 (CW, p. 17)

Wuereas, Our Synod has been made mindful of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church of England’s master plan,
according to which it hopes to establish a self-support-
ing church in Great Britain; therefore be it

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church — Missouri
Synod encourage the further development of the master
plan of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of England;
and be it further

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church — Missouri
Synod commend Concordia Publishing House Ltd. for
its foresight in enlarging its publishing headquarters in
London for the further dissemination of Christian litera-
ture in Europe.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To.Establish Hostel Facilities in Europe
RESOLUTION 1-12

Report 1-06 (CW, p. 18) —

Wuereas, The witness of college and university stu-
dents is vital in carrying out the evangelistic program
of the church in all parts of the world; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Board for European Affairs urge
the Board of Directors of the Synod to consider the
establishment of hostel facilities in certain areas of Eu-
rope so that our Lutheran students:in those areas might
have headquarters from which to provide a true witness
for Christ during their time of study overseas.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Expand Work in Northern Brasil
RESOLUTION 1-13
Report 1-02, III, B, 2 (CW, p. 9)
Wuereas, The large area of northern Brasil is rela-
tively untouched by our church’s mission; and

Wuereas, The resources of finances and manpower
of the Brasil District are not sufficient to meet the chal-
lenge of this mission potential; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Board for Missions and the Brasil

District mutually develop an arrangement whereby the
Synod may initiate and effect a program of outreach
and ministry in northern Brasil.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Overseas Graduate Work in Theology
RESOLUTION 1-14
Report 1-05 (CW, p. 15)

In response to the directive of the Cleveland con-
vention to give special attention to the possibility of
establishing an overseas graduate seminary, a study
concerning this matter was conducted by representatives
selected by the Board for World Missions together with
representatives of the Asian seminaries and the churches
to which they are related; therefore be it

Resolved, That our national workers in other nations
use acceptable graduate theological facilities available
in their area; and be it further

Resolved, That the Board for Missions arrange to
bring selected national workers to the U.S. A. so that
they may receive special training.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Plan Ministry to Foreign Students
in the U.S. A.

RESOLUTION 1-15
Report 1-05 (CW, p.13)

Wuereas, High school, college, and university stu-
dents, foreign research scholars, observers, and ex-
changees studying in the U.S.A. total 150,000 and the
number is still growing; and
_ Wuereas, This strategic group of English-speaking
representatives from 141 nations is sometimes referred
to as our nearest foreign field; therefore be it

. Resolved, That we urge our congregations and agen-
cies to recognize the opportunity for witness to this
strategic group; and be it further

Resolved, That we request the Board for Missions to
study possible approaches and implement a plan that
will result in an effective ministry to this group.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Survey of Mass Media in Missions ©
RESOLUTION 1-16
Report 4-52 Un (URO, p. 15)
Wuereas, A survey of mass media in missions has
been initiated in April 1965; and
Wuereas, The use of mass media is important for the
fulfillment of the mission of the church; therefore be it

Resolved, That the results and findings of the sur-
vey of mass media in missions be referred to the Board
for Missions for its study and implementation.

Action: This resolution was adopted.