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LCMS Convention Workbook St. Louis, Missouri — 1973, Page 69

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THEOLOGY AND CHURCH RELATIONS 69

Synod be guided by the express statements of the above
cited Scripture passages rather than by the Mission Affirma-
tions adopted in 1965.
St, Paut’s LUTHERAN CHURCH
Fairmont, Minn.
Duane Roloff, Chairman
Herbert Haertel, Secretary

2-73

To Reaffirm Affirmations Rather Than
“A Statement,” Article II

Wuereas, A group of our members has been studying
A Statement of Scriptural and Confessional Principles, spe-
cifically Article III on the “Mission of the Church,” includ-
ing the references and citations in the “Study Edition”; and

Wuereas, They have also surveyed the ministry of Jesus
to the whole man and studied His instructions to the disciples
in Luke 9:1-2; 10:8-9; and John 20:21 and noted that we
are to carry on Christ’s ministry to the whole man; and

Wuereas, The results of their Bible study was confirmed
when they studied in greater scope than as cited in the
“Study Edition” the “Affirmations on God’s Mission” adopted
by Synod at Detroit in 1965 and the “Social Ministry Affir-
mations” adopted by Synod at Milwaukee in 1971; and

Wuereas, They have found that Article II] of A State-
ment does not fully express the mission of the church as
does the Bible and the aforementioned Affirmations; there-
fore, upon their recommendation, be it

Resolved, That Ascension Congregation petition the syn-
odical convention to be held in New Orleans in 1973 to re-
affirm both the Detroit “Affirmations on God’s Mission” and
the Milwaukee “Social Ministry Affirmations.”

ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH
East Lansing, Mich.
Carroll Wamhoff, Chairman

2-74

To Carry Out Mission Affirmations

Wuereas, The Mission Affirmations were formulated after
much research and are solidly grounded in the Gospel of
Jesus as it is revealed in the Scriptures: and

WHEREAS, They express confidence and joy in the Lord
of the church, and accent the oneness of God’s mission
everywhere in the world: and

Wuereas, The 1965 convention joyfully endorsed them;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the LCMS in convention praise God for
renewing our zeal for His work through the Mission Affir-
mations; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod continue to carry out these
affirmations through its missions and its Districts.

Z10N LUTHERAN CHURCH
Decatur, Ind.

Morris Krueckeberg, President
Raymond Thieme, Secretary

2-T5A

To Reaffirm Mission Affirmations

Wuereas, The Mission Affirmations of the 1965 synodical
convention provide a positive direction in the area of mis-
sions at home and abroad by serving as a guide for a true
and total ministry in Christ, of Christ, and with Christ; and

WuereaS. These affirmations are to lead the individual
persons, each congregation, all the Districts, and the Synod
to have a true concern for all mankind, those without and
within fellowship, and their whole existence in relation to
the Gospel; and

Wuereas, We the members of the LCMS have often
strayed from the positive direction and guide of these af-
firmations; therefore be it

Resolved. That we humbly repent of ovr failu.s to carry
out the affirmations, secure in the forgiveness of our Lord,
who also enables us to follow in His steps and to carry out
the mission of the church: and be it further

Resolved. That we as a Synod reaffirm the Mission Affir-
mations, establish their intent as our daily ambition, and
get on with the task of sharing God's love with the whole
world.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH
Grand Forks, N. Dak.
Michael Polovitz. President
Eugene De Lorme. Secretary

Similar:
2-75B

New England District Pastoral Conference, Thomas Dz
Kraus, Secretary.

2-75C€

Golden Gate Pastoral Conference, California and Nevada
District, Louis C. Marting, Secretary.

2-75D
Sierra-Nevada Pastoral Conference, California and Ne-

vada District, Oren Geiger, Chairman; James A. Kabel, Sec-
retary.

2-76
To Restudy and Apply Mission Affirmations

Wuereas. The Mission Affirmations adopted by the Synod
in 1965 are a positive witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ:
and

Wuereas. They have helped the people of God to under-
stand the implications of the Gospel for their life under
Christ both corporately and individually; and

Whereas. Their validity has been recognized by the
Synod through their extension in the form of affirmations
on evangelism and social ministry adopted by the Synod
in 1971; and

Wuereas, They continue to hold the potential of further
valuable counsel for the work of our church in our time:
therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod urge its member congregations
to restudy and apply the affirmations in the context of their
local circumstances: and be it finally

Resolved, That the various boards and commissions of
the Synod be urged to let the Mission Affirmations guide
them as they implement their several responsibilities to the
church.

FacuLty
Concorpia TEACHERS COLLEGE
River Forest, Ill.

2-77
To Draft New Social Affirmations

Wuereas. The LCMS at its 1971 convention in Milwaukee
hastily adopted a set of Social Ministry Affirmations (Res.
9-07) without providing pastors or congregations previous
opportunity to study them: and

WuereasS, Sections of these affirmations are both confus-
ing and appear to be in direct conflict with Articles XVI and
XXVIII of the Augsburg Confession: and

Wuereas. These affirmations are both verbose and contain
strong political implications which according to Article
XXVIII are outside the domain of the church (see especially
section V1): therefore be it

Resolved, That the CTCR draw up a new statement de-
fining the social ministry of the church for action by the
convention of 1975; and be it finally

Resolved. That until such time the LCMS regard Articles