# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S23
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

«¢ Herbert Mueller presented Resolution A
55), which directed petitioners in certain
take their concern to synodical boards or
éns before approaching the convention. Prior
“ the resolution, Overture 4-67, Overtures
port 5-02,11,0, and Overture 5-68 were
-the listing found in Resolution A. In the
., which followed a motion was made to remove
“61-53 and Overture 4-67 (TB 154), as well as
‘6-61 (TB 155). After some discussion this
ment was declined. In further action a motion
sade-to amend the word “a” to “the 55th conven-
¢ndine 11 (TB 154). This amendment was with-

‘after it was pointed out that matters relating to
the concerns expressed in the overtures under
ution A could be considered in a future convention.
farther amendments, the delegates agreed to elimi-
& Overtures 5-48 to 5-51, as well as Res. 5-11 and 5-13
the list of referred overtures and resolutions.
ver, they declined to remove Overture 2-33 to refer
ck to committee. A motion to strike Overture 1-
4A—B from the list failed to receive a second. After the
elegates agreed to close debate, they adopted Resolu-

gn: Aas amended.

‘Resolution B
Dr. Mueller next presented Resolution B, which
refers petitioners bringing certain overtures to previous
‘convention action dealing with the issues addressed by
‘the overtures. Prior to discussion of the motion he
‘pointed out that in line 51 (7B 155) Bylaw 3.593 should
= bechanged to Bylaw 2.593. In discussion which followed
‘:) @ motion was made to delete lines 66—73 (TB 155).
= Completion of discussion of the amendment was delayed
““yntil the delegates had received greetings from Dr.
David Preus.

Greetings

.’s» Dr. David Preus, bishop of The American Lutheran
-.Church addressed the delegates, bringing greetings
«from The American Lutheran Church. He expressed his
‘appreciation for the work of Dr. Bohlmann and Secre-
tary Mueller, who had also served as the president of
LCUSA. In his remarks he spoke of Christ, the hope and
life of the world, which will be the theme of several
major international Lutheran gatherings. While we
may have differences, he reminded the delegates that it
is our common task to proclaim Him as Lord and Savior.
In his remarks he also expressed appreciation for the
work of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and the
example which had been given to other Lutherans in
outreach, particularly in the area of church extension.
He stated it as his conviction that it would be difficult
E for others to catch up with the fast pace which The
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has set in this area.

Resolution B

a Following the presentation of Dr. Preus, discussion
of the amendment to remove lines 66—73 from the

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resolution was continued. After agreeing to call the
question on both the amendment and the resolution, the
delegates declined the amendment and adopted the
resolution as presented.

Elections

Secretary Mueller referred the delegates to the slate
of nominees for the President of The Lutheran Church—
Missouri Synod as they were found in the Convention
Workbook, 277—278. He also reported that Dr. G. Wil
Hyatt, Dr. Arnold Kuntz, Dr. Walter A. Maier, Jr., Dr.
Charles Mueller, and Dr. Robert Sauer had declined
nomination for the position of President. He reviewed
the procedures for amendment to the list of nominees.
After hearing the report the delegates adopted the slate
of candidates for President as presented.

Guests

Dr. Bohlmann indicated that a number of guests
were present, including representatives of the Lutheran
Church of Australia, the Evangelical Lutheran Church
of Brazil, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of England,
the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Church, and the
Evangelical Lutheran Synod.

He also introduced former Vice-Presidents George
Wittmer, George Wollenburg, and Edwin Weber. Dr.
August Bernthal was not present. Speaking briefly, Dr.
Weber brought greetings to the delegates. Dr. Milton
Carpenter, former treasurer of the Synod, was also
introduced to the convention.

Convention Themes

While the 55th convention of The Lutheran Church—
Missouri Synod has as its theme, “Him We Proclaim,” it
also has a number of other themes which are closely
related to it. Dr. Bohlmann pointed out that one of these
is the 500th anniversary of the celebration of the
birthday of Martin Luther. He reviewed a number of
plans for the celebration within the Synod and observed
that the anniversary is being recognized in an indirect
way in this convention through the worship materials
which are being used, as well as the important themes of
Luther’s theology which will be considered each day.

Another theme of the convention is that of youth

Dr. Edwin Weber

Dr. Milton Carpenter