# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S426 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 426 PROPOSED AGENDA ZN CLOSING OF THE CONVENTIONS OF THE SYNOD AND ITS DISTRICTS 1. Time and circumstances will determine whether the conventions of the Svnod and 11s Districts are closed with the Divine Service. Vespers, or Evening Praver. itis appropriate that in the service commemoration be made of pastors and teachers who have died in the Lord since the last convention. 2. [opportunity presents itself. the Synod’s representative may install the District President in a public worship service during the convention: the District president ma install the other elected officers and hoard and commission members immediatels before the closing devotion of the convention 2. If such opportunity does not present itself, the svnodical representative installs the District president and all other officers and board members immediately before the closing devotion 4. Officers of the Synod are installed in a special service as determined in the Simod\ Bylaws. 5. 4 Aion of prave or thanksgiving may be sung 4. The president or one whom he designates mav give a brief address Stand P Let us pray. ~ One or both of the following Collects are said. Other appropriate pravers mas be used instead. 296 VAN ow INSTALLATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE SYNOD OR OF A DISTRICT 1 This rite ts used Ay those so authorized to install the president of the Sinod or ot a District of the Sind. 2 The mstallation takes place. when possible. in the Dine Service betore the Praser ot the Church The Propery are those appointed tor the day on which the invtallauion takes place 2 Betore the service begins, the presiding minister gathers all together tor the Word at Gad and praver Then all enter the church together. the president-elect preceded by any others to be installed going before the assisting ministers. and the presiding minister las: of ull Sit 4. When the time for the installation has come. the president-elect presents hinnselt betore the altar. The presiding minister, standing betore the altar. sass: ® In the name of the Father and of the -+ Son and of the Holy Spirit. @ Amen S. The presuding minister addresses the president-elect: P Dear brother in Christ, vou have been properly elected to serve as president of {the ___.-_____ District of) The Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod. Hear the words of Holy Scripture. 29% » Almighty and everlasting God, send down upon your pastors and upon the congregations committed to their charge the healthful Spirit of your grace, and that they may truly please vou, pour upon them the continual dew of your blessing: through Jesus Christ, vour Son, our Lord. © Amen OR P Grant, we implore you, almighty God, to your Church your Holy Spirit and the wisdom which comes down from above that your Word may not be bound but have free course and be preached to the joy and edifying of Christ's holy people so that in steadfast faith we may serve you and in the confession of your name abide to the end; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit. one God. now and forever. © Amen x. The president continues » Lord God our Father, vou kept Abraham and Sarah in safety throughout the days of their pilgrimage, vou led the children of Israel through the midst of the sea, and by a star you led the Wise Men to the infant Jesus. Protect and guide us now in this time as we set out to travel, make our ways safe and our homecomings joyful. and bring us at last to our heavenly home, where you dwell in glory with your Son and the Holy Spirit. God forever. S Amen ¥. The president says I now declare this convention closed, in the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. © Amen 10, The president pronounces the Blessing The Lord preserve vour going out and your coming in from this time forth and even forevermore. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit + be with you all. © Amen 29° 4. The assisting ministers read the following portions of Holy Scripture. Other appropriate portions of Scripture may be added. A For the grace of God that brings salvation to all men. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions. and to live setf-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age. while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior. Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good. (Titus 2:1 1-14) What vou heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Hols Spirit who tives in us. (2 Tim, 113-14) As for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it.(2 Tim. 3:14) Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 12 Tim. 2:1) Do sour best to present yourself to God as one approved. a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. (2 Tim. 2:15) Preach the Word: be prepared in season and out of season; correct. rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. (2 Tim. 4:2) Set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. 41 Tim. 4:12b) ~ The presiding minster addressey the president-elect P Dear brother. may vou receive and keep these words in vour heart that vou may be strengthened and encouraged in your labors. Read and take God's Word to heart at all times, calling upon him to uphold you in the ministry “hich is committed to you. I ask you now in the presence of God and of this assembly: Do you accept this office in the Church to “hich you have been elected? ~ Ido.