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LCMS Convention Workbook St. Louis, Missouri — 1969, Page 217

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SYNODICAL ADMINISTRATION 217

(4-17)

The same overture was presented by Redeemer Lu-
theran Church. Warrington, Fla., Julian D. Beck, chair-
man.

(4-18)

Immanuel Lutheran Congregation, Danbury. Conn.,
Karl Epple, Chairman: Richard Polzin, Secretary; Hans
A. Voss, Pastor.

(4-19)

Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Oxford, Mich., John
Razinski, Secretary: Thomas Berlin, President.

(4-20)

To Stress Advisory Function of
Council of Presidents

Wuereas, The growth of our church has brought
with it increased labors, problems, and decisions for the
synodical President; and

Wuereas, The world unrest has increased the ten-
sions and problems within the church also, which fall
upon the shoulders of the synodical President; and

Wuereas, The Synod ought not expect one man to
make such weighty decisions that may affect the future
of the whole church; therefore be it

Resolved, That in matters of doctrine, practice, and
policy that affect the whole church the Council of Presi-
dents shall advise and counsel with the synodical Presi-
dent, and the synodical President shall call upon the
Council of Presidents to advise him in matters of doc-
trine, practice. and synodical policy.

Pastors OF CIRCUIT 5
Kansas DISTRICT

C. H. Born, Chairman
C. C. Nreman, Counselor

(4-21)

To Reduce All Synodical and District Boards
to Maximum of 9 Members

Wuereas, Christians are directed by God to be good
stewards of all their blessings in all aspects of life; and

Wuereas, The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod
is somewhat hampered by bulky and crowded commit-
tees and boards, and such oversized boards and com-
mittees are poor stewardship of time and money; and

Wuexeas, It is desirable. in the interest of good stew-
ardship, that economy and efficiency be the order of
the day for the administrative work of the Synod and
its Districts: therefore be it

Resclved, That The Lutheran Church — Missouri
Synod declare itself dedicated to good stewardship and

express thanks to God for His many blessings; and be
it finally

Resolved, That all synodical boards and committees
be reduced to a maximum size of nine members for
greater economy and efficiency.

St, PAuL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Shreveport, La.

Ken McCue.ian, Secretary
RIcHaRD JOHNSTON, President
WiiLiaM E, WousREcHT, Pastor

(4-22)
To Reinstate in Budget Administrative
Expenses for World Relief

Wuereas, Poverty and hunger continue to take their
shocking toll within the human family; and

Wuereas, The brutalities of war continue to bring
suffering to countless people, disrupting families and
driving them from their homes and homelands; and

Wuereas, The prospect of solution for these and re-
lated problems appears unpromising; and

Wuerzas, In obedience to the Savior’s command and
example the Synod’s Board of World Relief has played
an increasingly significant role in ministering to the
needy in many parts of the world; and

Wuereas, Furthermore, this ministry of compassion
constitutes a strong Christian witness in support of the
Gospel of Christ; and

Wuereas, It is desirable that the Synod demonstrate
in a tangible way that it heartily supports this mission
of mercy; and

Wuereas, As a token of its approval and support the
Synod at the New York convention in 1967 resolved that
an allocation to cover administrative expenses be rein-
stated in the synodical budget (Resolution 9-04); and

Wuereas, By decision of the Board of Directors of
the Synod this resolution will not be carried out in 1969
and World Relief is not scheduled to receive even a small
token of assistance from the synodical treasury; and

Wuereas, The urgency of the New York resolution,
both in terms of need and in terms of moral support, is
as valid today as it was then; therefore be it

Resolved,

That an allocation to cover basic administrative
World Relief costs be reinstated in the synodical budget,
retroactive to the beginning of the fiscal year;

That the Board of World Relief be authorized to con-
tinue to solicit needed funds for basic relief operations;
and

That the Board of World Relief be encouraged to
pursue its work of compassion courageously and reso-
lutely as a challenge to the church for the exercise of
the greatest of the Christian virtues — 1 Cor. 13.

Curist CHURCH LUTHERAN
Minneapolis, Minn.
Car. T. DoRNFELD, Secretary