Synodical Conference Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1950, Page 133

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Ev. Luth. Synodical Conference of North America. 1950 1338

Peter before them all,” may be necessary in case of a public offense
within the Synodical Conference; a public rebuke, public testi-
mony to the truth of the Gospel, a public disavowal.

See also Acts 15: 23-25. “And they wrote letters by them after
this manner; the Apostles and elders and brethren send greeting
unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria
and Cilicia; forasmuch as we have heard that certain which went
out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls,
saying, Ye must be circumcised and keep the Law; to whom we
gave no such commandment; it seemed good unto us, being as-
sembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our
beloved Barnabas and Paul.”

4. Re ASSOCIATION OF LUTHERAN SEMINARIANS

The.matter of the participation of Synodical Conference semi-
naries in the Association of Lutheran Seminarians was discussed
at great length by your Committee. The Committee takes excep-
tion to such membership. However, it was recognized that since
membership in this Association is the direct concern of the Synod
involved, the matter must be dealt with by that respective synod-

ical body. Respectfully submitted,

J. H. Mever, Chairman
C. M. Gutiervup, Secretary

REPORT OF FLOOR COMMITTEE

(Committee: Prof. E. E, Kowalke, Pastors John Bajus, Theo. E.
Dorpat, Wm. T. Eggers, A. Halboth, H. W. Romoser, E. Unseth,
E. H. Wildgrube.) ;

A

Re Report of the Synodical Committee on Intersynodical Relations

1. Interim Committee Arrangements

Wuereas, the Committee on Intersynodical Relations reports
that the constituent synods have found the arrangement for selec-
tion of personnel of the Interim Committee (Proceedings, 1946,
“p. 61£.; 1948, p. 144) acceptable; and

WHEREAS, it is recognized that interested persons may wish to
make representations to the Interim Committee from time to time;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the Interim Committee as constituted continue
its work; and be it further

Resolved, That the Interim Committee be asked to publish be-
times the date and place of its meetings, making it possible for in-
terested parties to attend and present their views.

Action by the convention: Actiop was deferred until the Interim
Committee had submitted its report (see Proceedings, pp. 125—127,
Report of the Floor Cgmmittee on the Interim Committee Report).

2. Re Unionism

Wuereas, The Committee on Intersynodical Relations reports |
(Proceedings, p.128) that the representatives of the constituent
synods have not reached agreement on the validity of a distinction

between “prayer fellowship” and “joint prayer”; therefore be it