76-12 Resolution on NAMIBIA

WHEREAS the LSM-USA wishes to express its solidarity with other fellow Christians in Namibia, who are now suffering persecution and denial of the most basic human rights due to the occupation of their country by South Africa; and

WHEREAS the LSM-USA is seeking to inform its membership about the Namibian situation and to call other Lutheran churches toward recognition of the tenuous nature of peace in that nation;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

1. That LSM-USA declare Sunday, October 31^st Namibia Sunday and request that local groups focus attention on the Namibian situation through a special day of worship and prayer for those in Namibia.

2. That local groups participate in Namibia week, October 31 to November 6, by setting up special programs to educate their members on the Namibia situation.

3. That a task force be set up to coordinate these activities and to keep members informed about the Namibia situation through the newsletter and through resources made available through the national office.  This task force will consist of the following individuals: Carol Hack, Wright Williams, Lou Smith, David English.