LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1979, Page 162

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SPECIAL AND SUNDRY MATTERS 163

To Urge Resolution of Overture 9-11
RESOLUTION 9-05
Overture 9-11 (CW, p. 243)

WHEREAS, Unresolved matters and misunderstand-
ing at a high level can have an adverse effect on the
Synod, particularly the laity; and

WHEREAS, The matter referred to in Overture 9-11
seems to be inadvisable for the convention to resolve;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the convention urge the parties in-
volved to expedite efforts toward a God-pleasing solu-
tion; and be it further

Resolved, That the convention implore God’s bless-
ings on these efforts.

Action: Adopted (8).

To Support Ministry
of Armed Forces Commission

RESOLUTION 9-06
Report 9-01 (CW, p. 237)

WHEREAS, The mission of the Armed Forces Commis-
sion is to support the ministry to military personnel and
their dependents wherever they are assigned; and

WHEREAS, The continuing need exists to serve the
civilian members of our church serving the government
and industry overseas; and

WHEREAS, The Armed Forces Commission is depen-
dent largely on the home congregation to make the
names and locations of these people known; and

WHEREAS, The Armed Forces Commission forwards
the names and addresses of civilian/military personnel
to sister or partner churches of our Synod in order for
them to minister to their needs; and

WHEREAS, There is an increasing need to provide
pastoral care and ministries to Lutheran patients in all
Veterans Administration hospitals; therefore be it

Resolved,

1. That the church reaffirm its ministry to its mem-
bers serving in the military and to overseas civilians;

2. That District Presidents encourage pastors and
congregations to become aware of the service offered by
the Armed Forces Commission and of the congrega-
tions’ responsibility toward these members;

3. That pastors and congregations be encouraged to
promptly notify the Armed Forces Commission of all
members serving in the military wherever they are
stationed, as well as those civilians overseas, and keep
the commission informed of any change in status or
location;

4. That all names and addresses be reported prompt-
ly to the Armed Forces Commission;

5. That all congregations be strongly encouraged to
participate in the annual Mother’s Day offering in

support of this vital ministry of the Armed Forces
Commission.

Action: Adopted (8).

To Provide Adequate Maintenance
for Church Workers

RESOLUTION 9-07
Overture 9-06 (CW, p. 242)

WHEREAS, In a day when many of our church
workers are well compensated for their services by their
congregations, there are still situations in our Synod
where other pastors, teachers, and parish workers are
not cared for as well; and

WHEREAS It is generally agreed that it is a part of the
District President’s office to see that all church workers
are adequately compensated; and

WHEREAS, Inadequate remuneration is sometimes
evident in the first placements of candidates where
presumably the District President’s office has the great-
est influence and authority; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod give charge to the District
Presidents to see to it that workers, after being recruited
by the Synod, trained by the Synod, and placed by the
Synod, be provided with fair living conditions and
remuneration in keeping with our Lord’s admonition to
provide adequate care for “those who work hard among
you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish
you” (1 Thess. 5:12 NIV).

Action: Adopted (12).

(Discussion was begun in Session 8. The convention de-
clined an amendment to insert after “District Presidents” the
words “‘to remind congregations.”)

To Note Texas District Anniversary
RESOLUTION 9-08
Overture 9-10 (CW, pp. 242-243)

WHEREAS, Notice of the Texas District’s 75th anni-
versary has been received; therefore be it

Resolved, That the date of the 75th anniversary of
the Texas District be added to the list of significant
anniversaries to be observed during the next biennium,
Report 9-02 (CW, p. 240).

Action: Adopted (12).

To Thank God
for Faithful Lay Persons

RESOLUTION 9-09
Overture 9-12 (CW, p. 243)
WHEREAS, God has blessed The Lutheran Church—