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LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1929, Page 176

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180 _ Proceedings of Thirty-Fourth Regular Convention

be considered by themselves, to the exclusion of Others, but r
conjunction with others. We should not construct a buildin.
individual institution to fit a present local] need, nor shou = at
tend or expand an institution unless the need of Synog at |
requires such an expansion at this time. age
We should view the considerations circumspectly, always kee
Synod’s ability and the requirements of Synod at large before
In other words, if we are reasonably certain that the Present en Ms
ment at an institution will continue and will for an indefinite number

3. Synod has at its disposal a large number of graduates; unless
it expands its missions, it cannot place these candidates,

effect, we should ascertain to what extent present equipment wil]
suffice to fil] Synod’s needs,

d. Church Extension,
Memorial 605 advocates that District funds find no place in the

1931, and $150,000 in 1932. (Resolution B.) We believe that
a budget of $300,000 for the triennium is sufficient and that, assuming
that Synod adopts our recommendations regarding the debt, the debt-

loans, should enable the General Church Extension Board to make ©
such loans as seem to be urgent. Concerning District funds we
endorse Memorial 605 and recommend that each District itself pro-
vide such funds as it can for its own: program.