LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1967, Page 50

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50 PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Res. 16-08 — to the Board. of Directors for decision

Res. 16-13 — to the Secretary of the Synod for proper
communication

APPENDIX B

Four proposed resolutions were referred to the
President’s office. Disposition of these proposed resolu-
tions was as follows:

4-32: “To Make Greater Use of Laity”

Through various channels the intent of this resolu-
tion was communicated to officials of the Synod and its
controlled organizations for study and implementation.
Action will likely come indirectly through proposals
being offered in response to Resolution 4-32.

5-39: “To Broaden Scope of Activity of Commission
on Fraternal Organizations”

After careful review, the Commission on Consti-
tutional Matters is requested to amend the Handbook
(14.03) as follows:

a. The commission shall gather and provide informa-
tion, advice, and literature concerning fraternal organiza-
tions, societies, and lodges of an unchristian or anti-
Christian character.

b. The commission shall seek to explain the synodical
lodge policy to these fraternal organizations with a view
to having them discard objectional features.

7-18: “To Adopt Statement on Sex Morality and the
Christian”

The statement to which this proposed resolution has
reference was prepared at the direction of the Board
of Parish Education and its Family Life Commission.

While the Synod does not take an official position
with respect to matters of morals, it does seek to offer
guidance and counsel on the basis of the Word of God.
The concern to which this statement is addressed has
received -continuing attention in regularly published
materials and through special statements, such as the
one prepared by the Commission on Social Action
under the title “Statement to the Church Concerning
the National Collapse in Sexual Morality.” The state-
ment in -7-18 is therefore added to the growing list of
materials available on this subject.

8-11: “To Receive the Report of the Board for Young
People’s Work”

No particular action was called for in this proposed
overture. Nevertheless, there has been closer contact
on an ongoing basis between the responsible leaders of
youth work in the Synod and the President or repre-
sentatives of his office and the Board of Directors.

APPENDIX C

At the 1965 convention The Lutheran Church — Mis-
souri Synod in various resolutions directed the Presi-

dent of the Synod to carry out specific assignments.
Such resolutions are listed herewith, together with a
report of action and developments.

1-43: “To Authorize More Effective Administration of
African Missions”

As a result of consultations with officials and mis-
sion leaders, the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran
Churches now has a representative with voice and vote
on the Board for Missions. The SELC has also agreed
to support more generously the total worldwide mission
program sponsored by The Lutheran Church — Mis-
sourl Synod.

3.01: “To Discontinue the Lutheran Synodical Con-
ference and to Invite the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran
Churches to Affiliate with the Missouri Synod”

Part one of the title of this overture is on its way
to being accomplished. By mutual agreement, overtures
are being submitted by appropriate persons both to
The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod and to the
Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches asking that
the Lutheran Synodical Conference be dissolved.

Part two of the title has been given consideration.
A special committee was appointed by the Synod to
consult with representatives of the SELC. This joint
committee has met to explore the best method for
carrying out the will of both synods in this matter. No
final recommendation has been prepared at this date.
Future meetings are planned.

APPENDIX D
Departed Workers of Past Biennium

Former District Presidents

Dr. Charles A. Behnke Dr. Arthur H. Werfelmann
Rev. K. William Mahler

Professors and Former Professors

Rev. William O. Burhop Dr. Carl S$. Mundinger
Prof. Vernon Koehler Prof. Martin C. Pieper.
Dean Henry Kumnick Prof. Jack O. Riedel

Prof. E. G, Richard Siebert
Prof. Paul A. Tucker

Dr. Fred Wahlers

Rev. Otto W. Wismar

Rev. Ernest C. Lewerenz
Rev. Emil W. Luecke
Rev. Wilbur H. Luecke
Dr. John T. Mueller

Others Who Have Served the Synod in an Official
Capacity or Rendered Outstanding Service

Dr. William F. Beck Dr. Karl Kurth

Rev. William F. Bruening Rev. Harry E.-Olsen

Artist Charles E. Burchfield Dr. Theo. W. Strieter

Rev. George Kuechle Dr. Henry F. Wind ©

OLIveR R. Harms, President