# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1944_S769
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PROPOSED SYNODICAL HANDBOOK

remind them that they are a chosen generation, a royal
priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people to show
orth the praises of Him who has called them out of
darkness into His marvelous light. He shall meet with
the entire congregation, if possible, rather than with
the voting members only.

B. He shall inquire whether the congregations are
zealously guarding the purity of doctrine, not toler-
ating errors or schismatic tendencies.

C. He shall inquire regarding the attendance at
services, at Communion, at voters’ meetings; the
salaries of pastors and teachers; the participation of
the congregation in the work of the church at large
and in missions; the reading of Christian literature;
the Christian training of the children; the adequate
indoctrination of adult catechumens; and the family
altar. .

D. He shall inquire what means are being used to
guard against the evil influences of sects and organiza-
tions which endanger the spiritual life of the con-
. gregation.

E. He shall inquire concerning excommunications
and examine the minutes referring to them, with a
view to possible adjustment according to the Word
of God.

F. If differences between a pastor and his congre-
gation have arisen and have been brought to his
attention, he shall strive to bring about a peaceful
adjustment in a Christian manner. (Matt. 18: 15-17;
1 Tim. 5:19.) '

G. He shall report on the work of Synod.

S. H. 42

287. Report by Visitor

The Visitor shall report on his activities to the Dis-
trict President.
S. H. 43. 13 ;
289, Expenses of Visitor

. ‘The Visitor is authorized to draw upon the District
Treasury for his expenses.
S. H. 40.5

MEETINGS OF THE VISITORS’ CIRCUITS

291. Circuit Meetings

"The Visitor Shall call a meeting of his circuit at
least once each year.
S. H. 43 ff.

293. Representation at Circuit Meetings

Each congregation of the respective circuit shall be
represented at such circuit meetings by its pastor and
at least one delegate. It is desirable that the delegate
who represented the group of congregations at the con-
vention of Synod shall serve for the term of three
years, and the delegate to District conventions for one
or two years respectively; other delegates shall be
chosen by the congregations as circumstances require.
Such circuit meetings shall be open to all members of
the congregations.

S. H. 43 ff.

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