LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1969, Page 152

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152 RESOLUTIONS

Resolved, That Concordia Publishing House be en-
couraged to continue its present endeavor in this direc-
tion.

Action: Adopted (8).

To Publish Dr. Wm. Beck’s Old Testament
Translation if Feasible
RESOLUTION 10-17

Overtures 10-15, 10-16 (CW, p. 424)

WHEREAS, The matter of publishing the late Dr. Wil-
liam Beck’s translation of the Old Testament in con-
temporary English is presently under consideration by
the Commission on Church Literature and the Board of
Directors of Concordia Publishing House; and

Wuereas, More time would be required for publica-
tion than proposed in Overtures 10-15 and 10-16; there-
fore be it

Resolved, That the Commission on Church Literature
and the Board of Directors of Concordia Publishing
House be asked to continue their study of this manu-
script and be encouraged to publish it if feasible.

Action: Adopted (8).

(An amendment to change the final words to “as soon
as feasible” failed to carry.)

To Encourage Church Publications Study
RESOLUTION 10-18
Overture 10-21 (CW, p. 426)

Wuereas, A plethora of publications has developed
within our church at all levels; and

Wuereas, Such proliferation risks wasteful overlap
and mediocrity, impairing the image of the church in-
ternally and externally; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod authorize a study of all
present publications within the church; and be it further

Resolved, That such study be undertaken by the
Board for Public Relations; and be it finally

Resolved, That periodic reports be made to the Board
of Directors of the Synod so that recommendations
growing out of this study can be presented to the Synod
at the Milwaukee convention.

Action: Adopted (18).

To Receive Report of KFUO, KFUO-FM
RESOLUTION 10-19
Report 10-24U (URO, pp. 76—77)

WuereEas, Radio Station KFUO and KFUO-FM ren-
ders invaluable service in strengthening our witness to
Christ and the Christian life; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod receive the report with
thanks to the staff and personnel of KFUO, KFUO-FM;
and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod urge its pastors and con-

gregations to make use of the services KFUO provides;
and be it finally

Resolved, That the Synod urge its members to re-
member KFUO in their prayers and also to give gen-
erously for its support through gifts and bequests.

Action: Adopted (13).

To Consider West Coast Office
of Public Relations
RESOLUTION 10-20
Overture 10-27U (URO, p.78)
Wuereas, There is an emerging need to establish
a public relations office on the West Coast; and
Whereas, The Board for Public Relations is presently
studying the feasibility of establishing such an office;
therefore be it
Resolved, That Overture 10-27U be referred to the
Board for Public Relations for further consideration and
action.

Action: Adopted (13).

To Take Action on Committee Report

re Editing of Theological Journals
RESOLUTION 10-21
Report 10-07 (CW, pp. 420—421)

Resolved,

1. That the faculty of Concordia Theological Semi-
nary, Springfield, be commended for editing The Spring-
fielder and be encouraged to continue to edit this theo-
logical journal;

2. That the faculty of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis,
be commended for editing the Concordia Theological
Monthly and be encouraged to continue to edit it;

3. That Concordia Publishing House be authorized to
publish both theological journals;

4, That the doctrinal content of such journals remain
loyal to the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Symbols,
with that diversity of expression which is both allowable
and desirable within these boundaries;

5. That the journals be edited with a view toward
serving the needs of the professional workers of the
church (pastors, missionaries, professors, and teachers),
specifically for the purpose of professional growth, edi-
fication, and equipment for ministry; and also that these
journals recognize their obligation to give a positive
Lutheran theological witness to theologians and pastors
outside our denomination;

6. That the content of these journals be regarded as
the official position of the Synod only when they print
what the Synod has adopted in convention; and be it also

Resolved, That the Synod discharge the committee on
editing theological journals.
Action: Adopted as amended (13).

(The final resolved at first read: “that the Synod dis-
charge the committee with thanks.” Point 3 was amended.