# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1986_S24
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

24 MINUTES OF THE CONVENTION

allow his name to stand for First Vice-President, as did
Dr. Guido Merkens. Thus the name of Dr. August Men-
nicke was added to the slate. The slate was amended by
adding the name of Dr. Robert King, and the convention
then adopted a slate of six candidates for First Vice-Presi-
dent as follows: Richard T. Hinz, Robert King, Walter A.
Maier, August Mennicke, Wilbert Sohns, and George Wol-
lenburg.

Congregational Ministries

Dr. Bohlmann introduced Dr. A. Reimnitz, chairman of
Committee 2. Chairman Reimnitz led the convention into
a table-talk, as it related to proposed Res. 2-01. Later the
delegates were asked to punch their answers on cards to
questions 26-39 and 76-87.

Witness and Outreach

Rev. Roy K. Holm, chairman of Committee 1, was in-
troduced. He led the delegates into a table-talk relating to
Res. 1-01A, and following the table-talk asked them to
punch their cards for questions 41—74.

Introduction

President Bohlmann introduced Dr. Nelson Unwene of
the partner church in Nigeria, who brought greetings from
the brethren and partners in Nigeria.

Elections Committee

Chairman Al Barry and his committee distributed bi-
ographical information on Candidates King and Mennicke
to the delegates. A question arose regarding the necessity
of delegates to wear red badges to receive a ballot. The
chair ruled the red badges were required, and the ruling
was upheld by the convention. Balloting then took place
for First Vice-President.

Closing Devotion

Chaplain Mueller led the convention in the closing de-
votion, as found on pages 10-12 of the Worship Guide.

Bible Study

The Sunday morning Bible Study, “Alive in Christ: The
Word of God,” was led by Dr. August Mennicke, president
of the Minnesota North District.

Hymn Sing
The pre-Matins hymn sing was led by Chaplain Herbert
Mueller.

Memorial Worship Service

During the Sunday morning worship service the home-
going of Rev. Joseph G. Lavalais and Rev. Gerhardt W.
Hyatt, Vice-Presidents of the Synod, Rev. Harold Huber,
president of the Montana District, and all pastors,
teachers, and church workers whom the Lord received into
glory during the past triennium was remembered. Worship
leader for the Matins service was Chaplain Herbert Muel-
ler, and the preacher was Dr. Oswald C. J. Hoffmann. The
theme of Dr. Hoffmann’s homily was “The Secret of the

Ages,” based on Col. 1:26. He pointed out that there is only
one No. 1; namely, Jesus Christ. He is the only lifeline of
life.

Session 3
July 20, Afternoon

Devotion

Dr. Erwin Kolb, executive secretary of the Board for
Evangelism Services, used the Worship Guide, page 13,
and LWCC, page 67, for the opening devotion.

Special Presentation

On behalf of a grateful church, President Ralph Bohl-
mann presented silver crosses to Mrs. Elda Hyatt, wife of
Dr. Gerhardt W. Hyatt, and to Mrs. Gwendolyn Marshall,
daughter of Dr. Joseph Lavalais.

Witness and Outreach

Roy K. Holm, chairman of Committee 1, introduced Res.
1-17 (TB 41). The convention adopted the resolution by
rising and singing the doxology, expressing gratitude to
Almighty God for what He has accomplished through the
ministry of Dr. Oswald Hoffmann. Dr. Hoffmann ad-
dressed the convention briefly.

Elections Committee

Chairman Barry presented the results of the first ballot
for First Vice-President: Richard Hinz, 126; Robert King,
63; Walter Maier, 105; August Mennicke, 291; Wilbert
Sohns, 320; George Wollenburg, 189; Spoiled, 1; total
1,095; needed for election, 549. Four names remained on
the next ballot for First Vice-President; Hinz, Mennicke,
Sohns, and Wollenburg. A question of information was
asked by a delegate regarding the qualifications to serve
as First Vice-President. The chairman provided the re-
quested information, and the second ballot for First Vice-
President took place.

Human Care

Rev. R. Fink, chairman of Committee 7, asked Dr. Eu-
gene Linse, executive secretary of Social Ministry Services,
to introduce the film, “Our New Life Begins Today.” Table-
talks were held regarding human care, specifically as re-
lated to Res. 7-01A.

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