LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1923, Page 39

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” By. Luth: Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States. 1923. 39

in’ which there is no competition, has been opened to us in the
soa “of Washington and Idaho, especially in the state schools.
apels and’ parsonages are needed in a number of places. The
+t for 1923 amounts to $28,000. At present the treasury shows
deficit of $12,000. This is largely due to the fact that special collec-

for this mission are less common. since the introduction of the
Pedget system. The annual contributions of the deaf-mutes approx-

imate $2,000. Action.

1. Since special collections for this treasury are decreasing rather
than increasing and the treasury is dependent on the budget, Synod
- recommended all congregations to.introduce the budget system.
2. The resolution of Synod passed at several conventions, recom-
mending té our congregations to lift a collection for our Deaf-mute
Missions on the 12th Sunday after Trinity, was not rescinded, but is
E to remain in force. The editors of both the Lutheraner and the Wit-
E  mess are to call attention to the matter.
3. The Mission Board was encouraged to erect chapels and par-
sonages in Detroit, St. Louis, St. Paul, Omaha, New York, and Kan-
- gas City in order to save the expenditures for rent.

Literature for the Blind.

The question of providing Christian literature in raised type for
the blind was brought before Synod. .

Synod resolved that this question be referred to the Deaf-mute
Mission Board, which is to look into the matter and report at the
next convention. ,

Jewish Mission.
(Germ. Rep., p. 116.)

The committee reported that it had carefully read the report of
Jewish Mission work in New York. Pastor Friedmann has shown
himself most diligent in his missionary activities. Even if no great -
visible results can be seen, our Synod has done its duty in preaching,
the Gospel to the Jews of New York. ;

The board was empowered to purchase a home for the missionary,

especially as a suitable house can be purchased and fitted out for
100. .

Foreign-Tongue Missions.
(Report of the Board, Condensed. Germ. Rep., p. 119.)

: While the Foreign-tongue Mission work has not increased much
; in extent, there has been a constant inner growth. The foreign-
;~ tongue: congregations have materially increased their contributions.

Owing to peculiar circumstances, the board found itself compelled