LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1969, Page 151

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RESOLUTIONS 151

Wuereas, The Editorial Commission for Official Peri-
odicals continues to search for ways of effectively com-
municating the Word of God to 20th-century readers;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod recognize that in spite of
the constant efforts of the commission to present only
those materials which are in keeping with the charge
it has received from the Synod, statements may appear
which are capable of being misunderstood; and be it also

Resolved, That the Synod encourage the commission
to continue its awareness of the need to present all mate-
rials in conformity with the Scriptures as its teachings
are reflected in the Lutheran Confessions and the doc-
trinal position of the Synod.

Action: Adopted (7).

(An amendment to drop the last seven words failed to
carry. A motion to divide the question failed, with only 190
standing for the affirmative. A motion to change “and the”
to “which are the” in the final words failed by a standing vote
of 337 to 435. A motion to recommit for more acceptable
wording failed. The resolution was then adopted.)

To Amend Articles of Agreement
of Concordia Publishing House
RESOLUTION 10-13

Report 10-08 (CW, pp. 421—422)

Resolved, That the Synod accept the recommenda-
tions of the Board of Directors of Concordia Publishing
House, viz.:

1. Amend Article III by deleting from the second
paragraph thereof the reference to the “Evangelical Lu-
theran Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States” and
insert in lieu thereof: “The Lutheran Church — Missouri
Synod,” so that, as amended, the second paragraph of
said Article III shall read as follows:

The Directors shall hold their office for such time and in
such manner and under such terms and conditions as may
be set forth by The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod.

2. Amend Article VI so that, as amended, said Ar-
ticle VI shall read as follows:

This association may receive by gift, devise and bequest
real and personal property for any of the purposes herein
above mentioned; but no part of any property acquired by
this association by purchase, gift, devise, bequest or other-
wise, nor the rents, issues or profits thereof, shall in any
wise or in any manner, inure to or be used for the bene-
fit of any officer, director, employee, or agent of this as-
sociation, but the same shall be used wholly and solely for
the purposes hereinabove set forth for the exclusive use and
behoof of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod. Upon
the dissolution or winding up of this association, its assets
remaining after paying, or providing for the payment of, all
debts and liabilities of this association, shall be distributed
to The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod, an organization
exempt from tax under the United States Internal Revenue
Code. If at the time of such dissolution or winding up
this association holds assets on trust, such assets shall, un-
less otherwise provided by the terms under which the same
are held, be distributed to The Lutheran Church — Missouri
Synod to be thereafter held and administered on the same
trusts.
3. Add a new Article VIII, reading as follows:

These articles of agreement may be amended at any meet-
ing of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod by a major-

ity vote of the voting delegates present at such meeting of
said Synod, provided such amendments are not inconsistent

with the Constitution or laws of the United States or the
State of Missouri and are thereafter approved by the Cir-
cuit Court of the City of St. Louis, Missouri.

Action: Adopted as given above (8).

Not to Designate 5% of CPH Profits
to Concordia Tract Mission
RESOLUTION 10-14

Report 10-09 (CW, p. 422)

Wuereas, The Concordia Tract Mission has been
serving as an effective means of communicating the
Gospel to many; and

Wuereas, Concordia Publishing House has been sub-
sidizing this program and is willing to continue subsidiz-
ing this excellent program; therefore be it

Resolved, That the recommendation that 5% of the
profits of Concordia Publishing House be allocated to
the Concordia Tract Mission be declined; and be it
further

Resolved, That the Synod encourage Concordia Pub-
lishing House to expand this program as it deems expe-
dient; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod commend those responsible
for the Concordia Tract Mission program; and be it
finally

Resolved, That the Synod encourage its members to
continue their support of the Concordia Tract Mission
with their gifts and prayers.

Action: Adopted (8).

To Encourage Christian Art
RESOLUTION 10-15

Overture 10-10 (CW, p. 422)
Wuereas, Art has always been an integral part of
the worship life of the church; therefore be it

Resolved, That wherever possible the church develop
and utilize new and nonverbal means of communication
in its public worship and educational program; and be
it further

Resolved, That the Synod and its Districts use all
possible means to encourage and support the work of
Christian artists in their midst.

Action: Adopted (8).

To Depict Characters Properly
RESOLUTION 10-16

Overtures 10-11, 10-12 (CW, pp. 422—423)

Wuereas, The Gospel of Christ is intended for all
men; and

Wuereas, The church in its publications uses pictures
depicting characters in presenting this Gospel; and

Wuereas, Concordia Publishing House is presently

endeavoring to depict characters without regard to race
or color; therefore be it