LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1969, Page 154

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154 RESOLUTIONS

To Decline Overture on Home Ownership
RESOLUTION 11-04
Overture 11-12 (CW, p. 441)
Wuereas, The advisability of called workers owning
their own homes is a local concern; therefore be it
Resolved, That this overture be declined.

Action: Adopted (2).

To Receive Report of Commission
on Architecture
RESOLUTION 11-05
Report 11-21U (URO, pp. 81—82)

Whereas, Congregations of the Synod should exer-
cise good stewardship in their building programs; and

Wuereas, The Commission on Architecture in its re-
port has suggested a number of points worthy of con-
sideration by these congregations; therefore be it

Resolved, That congregations of the Synod be en-
couraged to avail themselves of the services of the Com-
mission on Architecture; and be it also

Resolved, That we receive the report of the Com-
mission on Architecture with thanks,

Action: Adopted (2).

To Support Ministry of Armed Forces
Commission
RESOLUTION 11-06
Report 11-04 (CW, pp. 436—438)

Wuereas, The Armed Forces Commission has con-
tinued to provide varied and extensive Christian ser-
vices to thousands of men and women in the Armed
Forces; and

Wuereas, The Armed Forces Commission is provid-
ing excellent chaplains to serve these men and women;
and

Whereas, The Armed Forces Commission has made
a unique contribution to the welfare of our service men
and women by maintaining personal contact with and
showing concern for each individual; therefore be it

Resolved, That individuals and congregations con-
tinue to support the ministry of the Armed Forces Com-
mission; and be it further

Resolved, That pastors of the Synod be urged to
keep the Armed Forces Commission informed on all
addresses of men and women in the service; and be it
finally

Resolved, That the report of the commission be ac-
cepted by this convention with commendation for the
God-pleasing ministry rendered.

Action: Adopted (8).

To Commend Bethesda Lutheran Home
RESOLUTION 11-07

Report 11-A (CW, pp. 489—490)

Wuereas, Bethesda Lutheran Home provides an ex-
cellent spiritual ministry together with the developing
program of physical services and utilization of new con-
cepts of patient care for 666 retardates; and

Wuereas, Bethesda has a continuing need for support
from our congregations, in addition to the “His Too”
crusade for capital funds; therefore be it

Resolved, That we commend them for their fine pro-
gram and encourage our congregations to generously
support their program with prayers and offerings; and
be it also

Resolved, That we accept their report with gratitude.
Action: Adopted (2).

To Decline Overture re Draft Counseling
RESOLUTION 11-08
Overture 11-11 (CW, p. 441)

Wuereas, Information on selective service is avail-
able through local, state, and national draft boards; and

Wuereas, The Armed Forces Commission provides
preinduction material for spiritual guidance; therefore
be it

Resolved, That Overture 11-11 be declined.
Action: Adopted (13).

(This resolution was discussed in three sessions: 8, 9, 13.
See also Res. 2-28.)

To Prescribe Procedures for Selection
of Convention Site
RESOLUTION 11-09

Overtures 11-15 to 11-17 (CW, pp. 441—442)

Wuereas, Our synodical conventions are increasing
in size with respect to both number of delegates and
facilities required; and

Wuereas, It is becoming increasingly difficult for
many cities to handle efficiently a convention of such
magnitude; and

Wuereas, It is advisable that together with any in-
vitation for a future convention, qualifications should be
submitted indicating the ability of a city to meet cer-
tain minimum requirements; therefore be it

Resolved, That prior to submitting invitations the
host group determine the minimum requirements from
the Synod’s convention manager and then submit their
proposal to the Council of Presidents for recommenda-
tion to a convention.

Action: Adopted (2).