# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S146 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 146 RESOLUTIONS Resolved, That the Commission on Worship be re- quested to restudy the two services containing the phrases causing the concern and make necessary re- visions and that the Council of Presidents be delegated by this convention to give final acceptance to these services. Action: Adopted (6). (The delegates declined two amendments: (1) To substitute the CTCR in the second resolve and to strike the final words beginning with the reference to the Council of Presidents and to substitute the words “they be submitted to the 1986 con- vention for approval.” (2) To insert “in consultation with the CTCR” after “Commission on Worship” in the second resolve and to add after “concern” the words “and other concerns raised at this convention.”) To Provide Small-Group Bible Study Opportunities and Materials RESOLUTION 2-08 Overture 2-46 (CW, p. 88) WHEREAS, The power for spiritual growth is in the use of the Word (2 Tim. 3:16-17); and WHEREAS, Small-group Bible study provides another opportunity for the Spirit to work in the hearts of God’s people that they might grow in knowledge, under- standing, and discipleship; and WHEREAS, Bible study that is conducted in small groups (8—12 people) is an effective way to assimilate people into the local congregation; and WHEREAS, The average enrollment of confirmed members of the Synod in Bible classes was 19.2% as of the end of 1982, which indicates a need to involve more youth and adults in Bible study; therefore be it Resolved, That congregations of the Synod be en- couraged to conduct a Bible study program that offers options both in small discussion groups and in larger - classes; and be it further Resolved, That the Board for Parish Services be encouraged to produce a variety of simple and concise short-term discussion guides especially designed for Bible study in the small-group setting; and be it further Resolved, That the Board for Parish Services, to- gether with Concordia Publishing House, continue to market a supply of discussion guides for use by con- gregations of the Synod; and be it further Resolved, That the congregational boards of edu- cation be encouraged to acquaint themselves with the materials being offered by the Board for Parish Services and provide funding for use of such materials; and be it finally Resolved, That by 1994 the congregations of the Synod annually seek to involve at least 28% of their confirmed members in a weekly Bible class series. Action: Adopted (6). (The delegates declined to change 28% to 50%.) To Revise Concordia Publishing House Bylaws RESOLUTION 2-09 Overtures 2-38—2-39 (CW, pp. 85—86) WHEREAS, A careful study of the bylaws of the Synod and of Concordia Publishing House indicates that several bylaws of both corporate entities are in need of clarification; and : WHEREAS, The Board of Directors of the Synod have _ been consulted and have agreed to request the Synod, at its 1983 convention, to make the following change; therefore be it 3 Resolved, That Concordia Publishing House at the time it next amends its bylaws also amend its Bylaw 1.17 to replace the words “President of the Synod” with the words “Board of Directors of the Synod,” whic under the Synod’s Bylaws is responsible for approving the encumbering of all property unless delegated to other component parts of the Synod; and be it further Resolved, That synodical Bylaw 2.611 be changed to read: PRESENT WORDING 2.611 Incorporation c. Surplus funds, when not needed in th operation of the publishing house, shall be paid to th Synod according to a formula agreed upon by boards of directors of Concordia Publishing Hous and of the Synod. : e. The purpose of Concordia Publishing Housei to serve as the publisher of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Unless otherwise instructed by th Synod the Board of Directors of Concordia Publishin| House shall determine what is to be published by the corporation. Decisions on the publishing of curr lum materials shall be determined jointly by ‘thi Board for Parish Services and Concordia Publishing: House. All manuscripts of a religious or theological nature shall be approved through the Synod’s pre’ scribed procedure for doctrinal review before pub cation. PROPOSED WORDING 2.611 Incorporation c. Surplus funds, when not needed in the ope tion of the publishing house, may be ordered pai the Synod by the Board of Directors at any regula special meeting. : e. The purpose of Concordia Publishing Houses to serve as the publisher of The Lutheran Chur Missouri Synod. Unless otherwise instructed b: Synod the Board of Directors of Concordia Publishu House shall determine what is to be published b: corporation. Concordia Publishing House 8 however, consult with representatives of the Synqg Board for Parish Services on the publishing © riculum materials, the Board for Communica® Services on the publishing of the Synod’s 0 periodicals, and other boards when materi produced in concert with them. All manuscripts religious or theological nature shall be ap through the Synod’s prescribed procedure for trina] review before publication. Action: Adopted (8).