LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1969, Page 153

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It had read: “. . . be authorized to publish the theological
journal, The Concordia Theological Monthly.” The assem-
bly, caught napping, also decided to amend Point 1 by in-
serting “it” before “encouraged.” This makes no sense.)

Not to Establish New Official
Doctrinal Journal
RESOLUTION 10-22

Overture 10-28U (URO, pp. 78—79)

Wuereas, The Committee on Editing Theological
Journals has recommended in its report (Report 10-07,
CW, p.421) that the faculty of Concordia Theological
Seminary, Springfield, and the faculty of Concordia
Seminary, St. Louis, each be authorized to edit a theo-
logical journal; and

Wuereas, The committee recommends for adoption
by the Synod the principle “that the doctrinal content of
such journals remain loyal to the Holy Scriptures and
the Lutheran Symbols, with that diversity of expres-
sion which is both allowable and desirable within these
boundaries”; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod respectfully decline Over-
ture 10-28U.

Action: Adopted (13).

To Publish Walther’s Writings
RESOLUTION 10-23

Report 10-23 (CW, p. 426)

Wuereas, The Synod in its Cleveland convention au-
thorized the Board of Governors of Concordia Histori-
cal Institute and the Commission on Church Literature
to publish the writings of Dr. C. F. W. Walther; and

Wuereas, The Synod directed the Fiscal Conference
to make available the necessary funds for this project;
and

Wuereas, The Committee on Publishing Walther’s
Writings has developed a plan for printing significant
works of Walther in eight volumes; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod endorse the project once
more; and be it also

Resolved, That the Synod request the Board of Direc-
tors to find means to make this project possible.

Action: Adopted (13).

11. SPECIAL MINISTRIES AND SUNDRY
MATTERS

To Remember Lutheran Deaconess
Association
RESOLUTION 11-01

Overture 11-13 (CW, p. 441)

Wuereas, The Lutheran Deaconess Association this
year observes its 50th anniversary of service to the
church; and

Wuereas, The church has received many blessings

RESOLUTIONS 153

from the association and the services of the more than
300 deaconesses during these 50 years; therefore be it

Resolved, That this convention encourage all con-
gregations of the Synod to remember with thanks to
God the service to the church by the association and
its deaconesses by observing the association’s golden an-
niversary on Sept. 21, 1969, or on another Sunday of
their own choosing; and be it further

Resolved, That this convention encourage all the
congregations of the Synod to consider whether their
programs might be strengthened by the inclusion of a
deaconess in their ministry; and be it finally

Resolved, That this convention receive with thanks
the report of the Lutheran Deaconess Association.

Action: Adopted (2).

To Encourage Valparaiso University
RESOLUTION 11-02

Report 11-D (CW, pp. 491—492)

Wuereas, Valparaiso University continues to expand
its programs and facilities for the training of laymen
and laywomen for Christian service and has influenced
many to seek a full-time professional career in the
church; therefore be it

Resolved, That the university be encouraged to
maintain its distinctive Christian character; and be it
also

Resolved, That the university be thanked and com-
mended for its report.

Action: Adopted (2).

To Urge Support of American
Bible Society
RESOLUTION 11-03

Overture 11-14 (CW, p. 441)

Wuereas, The Synod recognizes that the American
Bible Society renders an essential worldwide missionary
service through translating and publishing the Scrip-
tures without note or comment and through distributing
them without profit and usually below cost; and

Wuereas, The American Bible Society is making an
unprecedented contribution to the Christian witness
through its widespread distribution of a new inexpensive
translation of the New Testament; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod urge all its congregations
and individual members to contribute to the work of the
American Bible Society in order to provide the Scrip-
tures needed for the missionary advance to which we
are committed; and be it also

Resolved, That the Synod encourage its Districts to
emphasize in their programs the need for a wider
reading and sharing of the Holy Scriptures in our own
land and throughout the world.

Action: Adopted (2).