LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1971, Page 194

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194 RESOLUTIONS

The Christian Church and World Hunger:
To Provide Information

RESOLUTION 9-14
Overture 9-04 (CW, pp. 386—387)

Wuereas, The solution to the problem of world hun-
ger will not be achieved without study and action by all
people; therefore be it

Resolved, That all media of The Lutheran Church —
Missouri Synod be encouraged to aid in communicating
the needs posed by hunger at home and abroad and in
calling for action to alleviate hunger at the parish, na-
tional, and international levels; and be it also

Resolved, That the Board of Parish Education and
the Board for Higher Education, in conjunction with
the Board of Social Ministry and World Relief, imple-
ment training and provide materials on hunger for Lu-
theran schools at all levels, including Sunday schools,
vacation Bible schools, colleges, seminaries, and other
educational institutions, with the goal of equipping the
students for active, responsible community participation
in the attack on hunger and its manifold causes,

Action: Adopted (13).

The Christian Church and World Hunger:
To Encourage Legislative Action

RESOLUTION 9-15
Overture 9-04 (CW, Pp. 386—387)

Wuereas, Decisions of local, state, and federal law-
making bodies play a most significant role in the solu-
tion of the problem of hunger; and

Wuereas, There are uniquely Christian concerns and
insights that should be brought to the attention of legis-
lators; and

Wuereas, An informed Christian citizen will be active
in legislative matters; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Board of Social Ministry and
World Relief of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod
stimulate the agencies of the Synod to provide informa-
tion and give encouragement to the members of the
Synod so that they can communicate their views to
legislators on specific issues concerning hunger; and be
it further

Resolved, That the Lutheran Witness Reporter and
other news media and agencies of the Synod and its
auxiliaries regularly inform their readers of pending
legislative action concerning the poor and the hungry,
encouraging them to inform lawmakers of their desire
for swift and compassionate action on particular bills;
and be it finally

Resolved, That the Board of Social Ministry and
World Relief and appropriate congregational committees
be alert to make sure that existing legislation that deals
with hunger is immediately and effectively implemented.

Action: Adopted ( 17).

The Christian Church and World Hunger:
To Encourage Activities That Emphasize
Hunger
RESOLUTION 9.16

Overture 9-04 (CW, pp. 386—387)

Wuereas, In various areas of the Synod, women have
demonstrated that luncheons or dinners can be effective
means for rallying support for worthy causes; and

Wuereas, The youth of our church have demonstrated
the value of hunger hikes as a means of emphasizing
world hunger and have already raised almost $400,000
for various programs to combat hunger; therefore be it

Resolved, That “hunger luncheons,” “hunger hikes,”
and other special activities be encouraged throughout
the Synod; and be it also

Resolved, That the Board of Social Ministry and

World Relief be responsible for encouraging such actions
and for producing necessary materials,

Action: Adopted (17).

(The convention declined an amendment to insert after
“hunger hikes” the words “as are being carried out in the
Walther League program.” The committee did agree to
change “walks” to “hikes.”)

The Christian Church and World Hunger:
To Produce Enriched Foods
RESOLUTION 9-17

Overture 9-04 (CW, pp. 386—387)

Wuereas, Many people, especially the young of the
poorer classes, indulge in soft drinks, snacks, and other
foods that do not constitute a balanced, nutritious diet;
therefore be it

Resolved, That our members use their influence in
industry and business to encourage American food man-
ufacturers to enrich and fortify foods that are eaten in
quantity by large numbers of people, particularly snacks,
soft drinks, and dry breakfast cereals, and that these
enrichments conform to recognized nutritional stan-
dards.

Action: Declined (17).

The Christian Church and World Hunger:
To Support a Floor Under Poverty
RESOLUTION 9-18

Overture 9-04 (CW, pp. 386—387)

Wuereas, a floor under poverty has been suggested
as a method of breaking the cycle of poverty: and

Wuereas, The Board of Social Ministry and World
Relief has encouraged our members to express their
opinions to their congressmen in this regard; therefore
be it