LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1973, Page 208

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208 RESOLUTIONS

Resolved, That the responsibility for continued de-
velopment and publication of the Walther material be
assigned to the Commission on Church Literature in
consultation with Concordia Historical Institute; and be
it finally

Resolved, That the Commission on Church Litera-
ture pursue their task with all diligence towards com-
pletion of this project.

Action: Adopted (6).

To Decline Overture 10-14 (To Send
Official Periodicals to Servicemen)
RESOLUTION 10-06

Overture 10-14 (CW, p. 342)

Whereas, Concordia Publishing House offers the Lu-
theran Witness and Lutheran Witness Reporter to
Armed Services personnel at a reduced rate through
the local congregations, and provides direct mail ser-
vice; therefore be it

Resolved, That congregations be encouraged to avail
themselves of this service; and be it further

Resolved, That Overture 10-14 be declined.

Action: Adopted (6).

To Decline Overture 10-13 (To Eliminate
Editorial Commission for Official Periodicals)

RESOLUTION 10-07
Report 10-03; Overture 10-13 (CW, pp. 332, 342)

Wuereas, The Editorial Commission for Official Pe-
riodicals is appointed by the President of the Synod after
consultation with the Vice-Presidents; and

Whereas, The Editorial Commission and editorial
staff recognize the importance of the communications
task and have committed themselves to a responsible
program of continued excellence in the Synod’s official
periodicals; therefore be it

Resolved, That Overture 10-13 be declined.
Action: Adopted (9).

To Thank Lutheran Laymen’s League
for Co-Sponsorship
RESOLUTION 10-08

Overture 10-21A (CW, p. 348)

Whereas, The International Lutheran Laymen’s
League has been a co-sponsor of the Synod’s television
ministry since 1968; and

Wuereas, The League continues to offer generous
support for the TV ministry; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod offer its sincere thanks to
the LLL for the substantial contribution to the Gospel
proclamation and for its continuing service to the Syn-
od’s television ministry.

Action: Adopted (6).

To Amend Bylaws Re KFUO
RESOLUTION 10-09
Report 10-06B (CW, pp. 338—340)

Wuereas, The Task Force appointed by the Synod’s
Board of Directors in fulfillment of Resolution 10-21
of the 49th regular convention of The Lutheran Church
— Missouri Synod has completed its study of the future
administration, operation, and ownership of Radio Sta-
tions KFUO-AM and KFUO-FM; and

Wuereas, The Task Force has concluded that the
most efficient and effective operation of Radio Stations
KFUO-AM and KFUO-FM for the purpose of proclaim-
ing the Gospel of Jesus Christ is to have the stations
maintained and controlled by The Lutheran Church —
Missouri Synod, to be operated by a board hereafter
called the Board for Lutheran Radio; and

Wuereas, The Synod’s Board of Directors and the
KFUO Operating Board concur with the findings of the
Task Force; therefore be it

Resolved, That, for the present time, Radio Stations
KFUO-AM and KFUO-FM shall be maintained and
controlled by The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod,
operated by a board called the Board for Lutheran
Radio; and be it further

Resolved, That Sections 12.11, 12.13, 12.15, 12.17, 12.19,
12.23, and 12.25 of Bylaw XII of the Bylaws of The Lu-
theran Church — Missouri Synod, be deleted and 11
new sections substituted in lieu thereof, to be known as
“B. Radio” with Sections 12.11, 12.13, 12.15, 12.17, 12.19,
12.21, 12.23, 12.25, 12.27, 12.29 and 12.31, to read as set
forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part
hereof; and be it finally

Resolved, That Section 12.27 of Bylaw XII of the
Bylaws of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod be
renumbered to read 12.51, and shall be headed with the
title: “C. Television.”

Action: Adopted (6).

B. RADIO

12.11 A Statement of Purpose

The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod _ shall
maintain and control Radio Stations KFUO-AM
and KFUO-FM through a board called the Board
for Lutheran Radio for the purpose of glorifying
the Lord of the church, Jesus Christ, and proclaim-
ing the Word to all men, both Christian and non-
Christian.

12.13 The Board for Lutheran Radio

a. Membership. The Board for Lutheran Radio
shall be composed of eight members: one pastor,
one teacher, one faculty member of Concordia
Seminary in St.Louis, one faculty member from
another terminal school of the Synod, and four
lay persons.

b. Appointment and Term. The members of the
Board for Lutheran Radio shall be appointed by the
President of the Synod soon after each biennial
convention of the Synod for 4-year terms in accord
with synodical procedures.

c. Removal of Board Members. The Board for
Lutheran Radio, by and with the consent of the
President of the Synod, shall have power by a

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