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LCMS Convention Workbook St. Louis, Missouri — 1975, Page 34

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34 MISSIONS

2-16
To Expand Mission Work in the World

WHEREAS. We live in a world that is increasing in its popula-
tion, not decreasing: and

WHEREAS. We as Christians are daily faced with vet a larger
number of people who do not know Jesus Christ as Savior and
Lord: and

WHEREAS. Our Board for Missions too frequently speaks of
decrease in its mission work. or of “retrenchment” or “con-
solidation” of mission work, rather than of expansion or co-
operation in new areas: and

WHEREAS. It seems apparent that entirely new mission
groups and organizations apart from our church body have
been able to begin and thrive in the world. thus indicating that
the fields are ripe to harvest: and

WHEREAS. Too frequently the membership of the Synod is
reminded of the mission of the Synod rather than of the mission
of our blessed Lord Jesus Christ. thus limiting our vision and
outreach for the kingdom of Christ: therefore be it

Resolred. That we ask our Board for Missions to be bold in
expanding existing mission fields with a particular eve towards
cooperation with other Lutherans and Christians. thus widening
our outreach for Christ: and be it further

Resolved, That new areas of mission outreach be carefully
studied and opened, likewise with an equal examination of
cooperation possibilities: and be it finally

Resolred. That the entire membership of the Synod fervently
support such moves by the Board for Missions with not only
their fervent prayers but most especially their renewed and
strengthened financial support. with the assurance that such
work is being done for our Lord and Redeemer, not just simply
for a church body.

Peace Lutheran Church
New Berlin, Wis.

Donald Schwerin, President
Jan Blanchard. Secretary
Martin W. Bangert. Pastor

2-17A

To Encourage Greater Promotion
of Mission Work

WHEREAS. The Great Commission of our Lord is to make
disciples of all nations by baptizing and by teaching: and

WHEREAS. One of the reasons for the forming of our Synod
was to promote this discipleship by spreading the Gospel to all
men: and

WHEREAS. The history of the Synod has been one of strong
mission activity: and

WHEREAS. Only in very recent times has our Synod lessened
its efforts in the area of missions. because of internal strife and
doctrinal division: and

WHEREAS. The world is erving out in need for the saving
Gospel message: therefore be it

Resolved. That the Synod redirect its efforts to the primary
goal of mission work. both at home and abroad: and be it further

Resolved. That the Synod in all due haste take every measure
at its disposal to settle the doctrinal issues that divide us: and
be it further

Resolved. That our people be made more fully aware of this
critical need for missions, that they may assist in every way
possible. by encouraging young men to enter the ministry, by
financial assistance. and by prayer: and be it finally

Resolved. That we give unending thanks to our God for His
yoodness to our church and so respond by making Jesus Christ
known to all.

St. Paul Lutheran Church
Cincinnati, Ohio
Joseph Lewin. Secretary

Identical or similar:
2-17B to 2-17D
Zion, New Orleans. La.

St. John’s, Roselle, Il.
Mount Calvary, New Orleans, La.

S. Ponseti

R. P. Wiegert
M. H. Lehnhardt

2-18A

To Open New Foreign Mission Fields

WHEREAS. The world population has grown from about 1
billion in 1830 to 4 billion at the present: and

WHEREAS. Three billion in the world do not confess Jesus
Christ as their Savior: and

WHEREAS. Our co-workers in various parts of the world are
continuing to expand within the present fields and desire to
increase their evangelistic efforts: and

WHEREAS. It has been 14 years since our Synod has opened
anew mission field: and

WHEREAS. Eighty percent of the non-Christian people can
be reached only by cross-cultural evangelism ‘foreign missions):
and

WHEREAS. The Board for Missions has taken leadership in
encouraging an aggressive evangelistic thrust in concurrence
with the leadership of our sister churches: and

WHEREAS. We are already invited to the whole world by our
Lord Jesus Christ: therefore be it

Resolved. That our co-workers around the world be com-
mended for their desire to increase their evangelistic outreach
and that the Synod do all possible to encourage them: and be
it further

Resolved, That the Synod repent for not opening new fields
in a world of 3 billion unreached peoples: and be it finally

Resolved. That the Synod follow the leadership of the Board
for Missions and earnestly seek to open new fields of mission
activity in order to make disciples of all peoples.

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
Milwaukee. Wis.
Ervin R. Lemke. Pastor

Identical or similar:

2-18B

Faculty, Concordia Theol. Sem., Springfield, IIL. R. Preus

2-19

To Begin Mission Work in Portugal,
Angola, and Mozambique

WHEREAS, There is great need of implementing mission con-
ditions in Portugal beyond the possibilities of the Brazil District
of the LCMS: and

WHEREAS, It is time to start mission work among Portuguese-
speaking nations in Africa: therefore be it

Resolved. That:

at The LCMS sponsor 50% of the total budget of the Evan-
gelical Lutheran Church of Portugal:

b) The LCMS start mission work in Angola and Mozambique
in the near future:

c) Missionaries from Brazil be sent to Portugal, Angola,
and Mozambique on request and sponsorship of the LCMS:

d) These missionaries be given the opportunity to participate
in special courses which the LCMS provides for other mis-
sionaries before sending them:

e) The LCMS study with the Brazil District the possibility
of turning over to the synodical Board for Missions the whole
administration and supervision of mission work in Portugal: and