LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1967, Page 83

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MISSIONS 83

the Middle East, Nigeria, Ghana, Europe, and Latin
America demonstrate God’s mission at work in these
fields in spite of budgetary cutbacks, political and eco-
nomic unrest and disturbances, and the recent forced
evacuation of missionary personnel from the Middle
East and from Nigeria; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod —

a) express praise and thanksgiving to the Lord for
His blessings on these fields;

b) commend and extend greetings to our missionary
personnel and to the churches in these fields;

c) make every effort to demonstrate concern for
and support of our missionaries and missions in these
fields by increased offerings for missions; and

d) request the President of the Synod to offer a
prayer on the floor of this convention for our mis-
sionaries and for our sister churches throughout the
world.

Action: Adopted.

To Express Gratitude for Dr. William Hillmer
RESOLUTION 1-08

Wuereas, Dr. William H. Hillmer has served the
Synod faithfully as an executive in the area of missions
for 18 years and will leave his present position as Ad-
ministrative Coordinator of the Board for Missions at
the close of this convention; and

Wuereas, Through his outstanding leadership the
mission program of the Synod has steadily progressed,
and the unification of the Board for Missions was
achieved; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod thank God for the many
blessings given to the church through the dedicated
labors of His servant William H. Hillmer and implore
the Lord’s continued blessings upon his future ministry.

Action: Adopted.

To Decline Request to Censure Lutheran
Campus Pastor
RESOLUTION 1-09
Overture 1-12 U (URO, p. 3)

Wuereas, Paragraph 5.31 a of the synodical Hand-
book outlines the procedures to be followed in matters
such as presented in Overture 1-12 U; therefore be it

Resolved, That Overture 1-12 U be declined.

Action: Adopted.

To Intensify Work Among Spanish-Americans
RESOLUTION 1-10

Overture 1-13 U (URO, p.3)

Wuereas, The Spanish-Americans are the largest
and fastest-growing ethnic group in-the nation with a
mother tongue other than English; and ;

Wuereas, In most cases the Spanish-American im-

migrants do not have an established relationship with
any Christian church; and

Wuereas, There is a Scarcity of men who can min-
ister in the Spanish language; therefore be it

Resolved, That we commend those Districts and in-
stitutions of learning which are Serving the Spanish-
American people and encourage them to continue in
this Gospel ministry; and be it further

Resolved, That the Board for Missions intensify its
efforts to seek out and train the manpower needed for
this growing area of mission opportunity.

Action: Adopted,

To Help Structure Congregations
for Mission
RESOLUTION 1-11
Report 1-01 (CW, pp. 15—16, 22—23)

Wuereas, The affirmations on God’s mission which
were adopted in Detroit speak directly to the role of
the local congregation in God’s mission; and

Wuereas, We have been slow to implement the affir-
mations and therefore need materials to help the con-

gregations in understanding and fulfilling their role;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod instruct the Board for
Missions to make the staff study document “The Struc-
ture of a Missionary Congregation” and other study
materials available to al] congregations as they prepare
for and engage in God’s mission to the community about
them; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod instruct the Board for
Missions and the Commission on Mission and Ministry
in the Church to develop study guides which will
sharpen the implications of the Mission Affirmations as
they apply to the members of Christ’s church.

Action: Adopted.

To Take Steps Now to Provide

for Capital Needs Beyond 1969
RESOLUTION 1-12
Report 1-03 (CW, pp. 34—41)

Wuereas, A lack of funds, Ebenezer. notwithstanding,
has forced us to delay urgently needed church extension
and mission projects requiring capital funds; and

Wuereas, We will need to abandon many more proj-
ects if the lack of funds continues; and

Wuereas, There are as yet no provisions to meet
capital needs beyond Ebenezer; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod implore the Lord for the
will and power to fulfill its pledge and commitment so
that the purposes and program of Ebenezer can be
achieved; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod seek the Lord’s help and
take steps now to provide for capital needs beyond 1969,

Action: Adopted.