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Synodical Conference Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1930, Page 64
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64 Verhandlungen der zweiunddreißigſten Verſammlung
Mission in Africa.
(Report, p. 57, No. 10.)
WHEREAS, The synods constituting the Synodical Conference have
encouraged the Synodical Conference to make an exploration of
mission-possibilities in Africa; and
WHEREAS, Approximately $6,000 for this purpose has been col-
lected, chiefly by our colored brethren; therefore be it
Resolved, That the Missionary Board be instructed to select
a committee of capable men to do all preliminary work preparatory
to an exploration in Africa; and be it further
Resolved, That said committee submit its findings to the Mis-
sionary Board and report to the Synodical Conference at its next
meeting; and be it further
Resolved, That said committee carry out this exploration in
Africa pending the approval and decision of the Synodical Conference.
Adopted.
Additional Help for the Field Secretary.
WHEREAS, Director C. F. Drewes has done faithful and efficient
work for the development of the missions among the colored people
for the last twenty-two years; therefore be it
Resolved, That we give Pastor Drewes a rising vote of thanks;
and be it furthermore
Resolved, That we wish Pastor Drewes the Lord's blessing for
recovery of his health; and be it finally
Resolved, That the Missionary Board be empowered to engage
such additional help to assist the Field Secretary as the work
requires.
Adopted.
Rev. Frank D. Alston.
(Report, p. 46, No. 8.)
WHEREAS, It has pleased the Lord of life and death on the
twentieth day of March, 1930, to call our colored brother, the Rev.
Frank D. Alston, of Kannapolis, N. C., unto Himself through
a blessed death; and
WHEREAS, The departed for many years was actively engaged in
Negro Mission work and by his efficiency, conscientiousness, faithful-
ness, and success in the ministry gained the respect and esteem
especially of the colored brethren in the Southeastern District; there-
fore be it
Resolved, That we thank God for the rich blessings which He has
bestowed upon the Church through the departed and ask the Lord
to let the example of this brother stimulate us all, and especially
our colored brethren, to faithful service; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary send a copy of these resolutions and
a letter of condolence to the widow of the departed and her son in
Charlotte, N. C.
Adopted by rising vote.
English translation AI translation
64 Proceedings of the thirty-second convention
[Printed in English.]
Mission in Africa.
(Report, p. 57, No. 10.)
WHEREAS, The synods constituting the Synodical Conference have
encouraged the Synodical Conference to make an exploration of
mission-possibilities in Africa; and
WHEREAS, Approximately $6,000 for this purpose has been col-
lected, chiefly by our colored brethren; therefore be it
Resolved, That the Missionary Board be instructed to select
a committee of capable men to do all preliminary work preparatory
to an exploration in Africa; and be it further
Resolved, That said committee submit its findings to the Mis-
sionary Board and report to the Synodical Conference at its next
meeting; and be it further
Resolved, That said committee carry out this exploration in
Africa pending the approval and decision of the Synodical Conference.
Adopted.
Additional Help for the Field Secretary.
WHEREAS, Director C. F. Drewes has done faithful and efficient
work for the development of the missions among the colored people
for the last twenty-two years; therefore be it
Resolved, That we give Pastor Drewes a rising vote of thanks;
and be it furthermore
Resolved, That we wish Pastor Drewes the Lord's blessing for
recovery of his health; and be it finally
Resolved, That the Missionary Board be empowered to engage
such additional help to assist the Field Secretary as the work
requires.
Adopted.
Rev. Frank D. Alston.
(Report, p. 46, No. 8.)
WHEREAS, It has pleased the Lord of life and death on the
twentieth day of March, 1930, to call our colored brother, the Rev.
Frank D. Alston, of Kannapolis, N. C., unto Himself through
a blessed death; and
WHEREAS, The departed for many years was actively engaged in
Negro Mission work and by his efficiency, conscientiousness, faithful-
ness, and success in the ministry gained the respect and esteem
especially of the colored brethren in the Southeastern District; there-
fore be it
Resolved, That we thank God for the rich blessings which He has
bestowed upon the Church through the departed and ask the Lord
to let the example of this brother stimulate us all, and especially
our colored brethren, to faithful service; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary send a copy of these resolutions and
a letter of condolence to the widow of the departed and her son in
Charlotte, N. C.
Adopted by rising vote.