Synodical Conference Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1958, Page 96

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96 Proceedings of the Forty-fifth Convention

Wuergas, An increasing number of inhabitants of A
purchasing radios; and

Wsereas, The actual production of these programs ‘is’ Ci
pletely in the hands of our church in Nigeria; be it ‘

Resolved, That we express our gratitude to the Lutherai
men’s League for the expansion of this program; and be it f

Resolved, That we assure the Lutheran Laymen’s Lea
our continued support by prayers and gifts of this mighty air
of missions at home and abroad; and be it finally

Resolved, That we heartily thank our workers in Nigeria’ ff
their splendid efforts in this regard and encourage them to co i
and, if possible, expand this service.

Resolution 6

Wuereas, The resolution of the 1956 Lutheran Synodical C
ference convention concerning the Bible Institute in Nige
being implemented; and

Wuereas, The Bible Institute is now scheduled to open
January 1, 1959, in Nung Udoe; be it

Resolved, That we express our gratitude for the contig
progress of this important aspect of preparing indoctrinated na
workers for our congregations in Nigeria and that we beseech
Lord richly to bless this endeavor.

Resolution 7

Wuereas, The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League at |
1957 corivention in Minneapolis set aside a sum of $25,000.00 for
establishment of a Bible Institute in Nigeria, $15,000.00 for chapels)
in the Ogoia Province, and $15,000.00 for a chapel at the hospital
in Eket; be it

Resolved, That we express our sincere thanks and gratitude
to the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League for these liber
gifts of love made for our work in Nigeria.

Resolution 8

Wuereas, The most recent endeavor of our Nigerian missions
in the Ogoja Province is being richly blessed by the Lord; be it@

Resolved, That we commend our workers for the efforts being '4
put forth in this challenging mission field and pray the Lord of 4
the harvest to grant them wisdom and patience, consecration and &
love as they devote themselves continuously to the cause of show- a
ing the love of God in Christ Jesus to men everywhere. ™

Resolution 9

Wuereas, The Board of Governors of the Lutheran Seminary
and of the Lutheran High School at Obot Idim, Uyo, Nigeria, have 3
stated very definitely and clearly the pressing need for a chapel
with adequate worship facilities for every day of the week for the ™
missionaries and their families, for the professors, instructors, and “3
students of the Seminary and the High School at Obot Idim; and ,