Synodical Conference Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1950, Page 107

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Ev. Luth. Synodical Conference of North America. 1950 107

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Wuerzas, The Lord has moved the heart of one of our members
to provide the funds for the erection and equipment of a hospital
in Nigeria, thus not “jeopardizing our present financial require-
ments for missionary purposes”; therefore be it

Resolved, That the convention give thanks to God and ask Him
to graciously reward the kind donor.

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Wuereas, We have considered the additional budget items listed
on pages 24 and 25 and have found them necessary; therefore be it

Resolved, That these additional funds be made available.

Wuereas, The Lord has provided us with phenomenal mission
opportunities in Nigeria; and

Wuereas, The conditions for the health of our mission per~-
sonnel are extremely taxing; therefore be it

Resolved, That we here at home continue to pray fervently for,
and to support adequately, the work in Nigeria.

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Wuerzas, An outstanding sound movie — “Bringing Light to
Africa” — has been produced; and ~

Wuersas, This is available to all our congregations at $10.00
a showing; therefore be it _

Resolved, That we urge our congregations to make use of this
film to produce greater interest in the work in Nigeria.

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Wuereas, the Missionary Board at times is asked for some spe-
cial projects which merit support; and .

Wuereas, the Board has provided such a list on pp. 26 and 27;
therefore be it

Resolved, That we approve this list and encourage the Board to
publish the same in the official church organs of the member synods.

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WuerEAS, Two outstanding lay members of the Nigerian Church
have requested financial support in order to obtain university train-
ing in America; and

Wuenzas, This matter is fraught with many implications; there-
fore be it oo : i

Resolved, That the Missionary Board be asked to consider this
‘matter further and be empowered to act as the situation may de-
velop and may warrant, without jeopardizing the funds needed for
regular mission support. _ ‘

Wuergeas, A number of missionaries have been forced to return
to the States because of impaired health; therefore be it
Resolved, That the convention implore the Lord’s blessing for
a speedy recovery; and be it further ; po!