LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1971, Page 195

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RESOLUTIONS 195

Resolved, That we support the concept of a floor
under poverty; and be it also

Resolved, That the Board of Social Ministry and
World Relief continue to study this concept and give
8uidance to our People through appropriate channels.

Action: Declined (17).

The Christian Church and World Hunger:
To Increase Financial Support
RESOLUTION 9-19

Overtures 9-04, 9-06, 9-07 (CW, pp. 386—387, 389)

Wuereas, The Lord has blessed many of us with a
great share of this world’s goods; and

Wuereas, He expects us to use material things to the

glory of His name and to the salvation and welfare of
the neighbor; therefore be it

Resolved, That we share our bounty with those who
do not have; and be it further

Resolved, That expenditures for furnishings and
equipment and future building programs be carefully
evaluated in the light of the total financial needs of
Christ’s ministry to the whole man,

Action: Adopted (18).

(An amendment in Session 17 to strike the final resolved
failed in Session 18.)

The Christian Church and World Hunger:
To Proclaim Annual World Hunger Day

RESOLUTION 9-29
Overture 9-04 (CW, pp. 386—387)

WuerEas, A new emphasis on the problems of hun-
Ser, poverty, and injustice is needed in our troubled
world; and

Wuereas, Christian people have been called by God
to right wrongs, to heal woes, to Strengthen the weak,
and to feed the hungry; therefore be it

Resolved, That an Annual World Hunger Day be
proclaimed by the President of the Synod, and that
each congregation be asked to observe this day, at

Resolved, That Suidelines for such observances be
prepared by the Board of Social Ministry and World
Relief,

Action: Adopted (18).

The Christian Church and World Hunger:
To Encourage Breakfast Programs

RESOLUTION 9.21
Overture 9-32 (CW, p. 396)

WHEREAs, There are children in urban and rural
areas in the United States who suffer from serious mal-
nutrition because of scarce or poor diets; and

WHEREAs, United States Department of Agriculture
funds are available to cover at least 15¢ per child per
breakfast for food costs, and up to 80 percent of the
total cost; and

WHEREAs,

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church — Missouri
Synod commend those churches that are serving break-~

fasts to children in their schools and/or communities;
and be it further

Resolved, That social welfare committees of congre-
gations be encouraged to determine the needs of such

Resolved, That we express our appreciation and
admiration for those young people who have raised
considerable money for such breakfast programs,

Action: Adopted (18).

To Study the Role of Women
RESOLUTION 9.22
Overture 9-11 (CW, p. 390)
Wuereas, The general view of the role and position
of women in society is changing; and
WHEREAS, Women are becoming increasingly aware
of new and significant roles that are open to them in the
expanding life and activity of the church; and
WueREAs, It is necessary that Christians appreciate
the great gifts God has given to His church in conse.
crated and able women; and
Wuereas, There are theological implications in.
volved in these changing roles; therefore be it

Resolved, That the President of the Synod refer to
the Commission on Theology and Church Relations the

further
Resolved, That all members of the Synod be en-