LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1967, Page 25

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MINUTES OF THE CONVENTION

Committee 4— Synodical Administration

The convention accepted the report of the executive
director of the Board of Directors (TB 167, 4-03). With-
out a negative vote it removed the mandate to provide
for the distribution of a manual of synodical operations
(TB 167, 4-04).

It accepted the report of the Synodical Service Com-
mission (TB 168, 4-05).

The convention restated the property duties of the
synodical Board of Directors, changing Handbook 2.87
by replacing it with new bylaws (TB 168—169, 4-06).

Sections 3.01, 3.02, 3.21 a, 3.27, 3.29, 3.31, 3.21 b of
the Handbook were altered. The numbering of the en-
tire section from 3.01 to 3.49 was changed. The proposed
wording of these sections in the Handbook was adopted
according to Resolution 4-07 (TB 170—173). An amend-
ment to change the wording of Section 3.21 a was lost.

Rev. Fred W. Loose closed the session with a devo-
tional exercise in which the Litany for the Church was
used.

Session 7
Opening July 11, Morning

Rev. August F. Bobzin conducted the devotion to
begin the day. The theme “God — Incarnate Son” and
the Litany of the Incarnation were used.

Dr. Roland Wiederaenders, whose birthday is this
day, was chairman for the first part of the morning
session.

Dr. Oswald C. J. Hoffmann presented the second
part of his convention essay, stressing the unity of the
church.

The minutes of the sixth session were adopted as
read,

Elections

The chairman of the Committee on Elections re-
ported the results of the elections, after which the chair-
man declared the board and commission members duly
elected [see “Election Results” attached to Minutes].

Committee 6—Colleges and Seminaries

Discussion was resumed on the resolution to raise
faculty salaries. The resolution “That the Board for
Higher Education annually review faculty salary sched-
ules” was amended by adding: “and grant at least a
cost-of-living raise.” The resolution as amended was
adopted (TB 92—93, 6-11).

The convention directed the Board for Higher Edu-
cation to improve and upgrade Alabama Lutheran
Academy and College and to intensify the recruitment
program (TB 194, 6-21). Rev. Paul Elbrecht, president
of Alabama Lutheran Academy and College, was given
special permission to address the assembly; he empha-
sized the immediate needs for student-aid funds.

Not acted on was a resolution to intensify the recruit-
ment of Negro young men and women as future pastors
and teachers, since time did not permit full discussion
(see TB 248, 6-24).

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Committee 7 — Parish Education

Discussion on the resolution to warn against preju-
dice was resumed, and the resolution was adopted (TB
120, 7-03).

President Harms returned to the chair.

The convention encouraged congregations to partici-
pate in the “Patterns of Performance” project of the
Board of Parish Education (TB 232, 7-05).

Dr. Franklin Clark Fry

Dr. Karl Graesser introduced Dr. Franklin Clark
Fry, president of the Lutheran Church in America,
churchman, administrator, and theologian. Dr. Fry
brought greetings from the Lutheran Church in Amer-
ica. Speaking on the basis of Ps. 118:24, he called this
a great day which the Lord has made, a day on which
those who rejoice together could also labor and testify
together.

Committee 8— Young People’s Work

The committee reporting on the report of the Board
for Young People’s Work called attention to 10 areas of
concern and offered a 10-point resolution calling for:
preparation of materials for the lower teens; more in-
formation regarding the transfer of the administration
of youth ministry; added opportunities for training for
youth ministries; leadership training; the involvement
of the youth in the affairs of the Synod and its Districts
and congregations (‘and congregations” was added by
an amendment from the floor); encouragement of full-
time District directors of youth ministry; completion of
a theological statement on youth ministry; use of exist-
ing synodical publications; guidance for junior organi-
zations; direction and materials for ministry among
young adults. The resolution as amended was adopted
(TB 219—220, 8-04). Financial support is to be given
to the Board for Young People’s Work to carry out its
program (TB 221, 8-05).

Committee 9— Social Action and Welfare

The resolution directing that an educational program
be undertaken toward participation in open-housing
programs and directing the Board of Social Welfare to
advance the cause of open housing was discussed at
some length. After the previous question had been
moved, seconded, and adopted, the convention passed
the resolution (TB 244—245, 9-08).

The convention then laid down guidelines for the
Board of Social Welfare to implement the immediately
previous resolution (TB 246—247, 9-10).

The session was closed with a prayer by Rev. August
F. Bobzin.

Session 8
July 11, Aft
Opening uly 11, ernoon
Mr. William Fenske opened the eighth session with
prayer.

Vice-President George Wittmer was in the chair.