# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1986_S28
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

28 MINUTES OF THE CONVENTION

motions to refer back to the committee, accept a substitute
motion, and to delete the first resolve.

Awards Presentations

The chairman introduced Rev. Thomas R. Armour,
president of the Board of Trustees of Mill Neck Manor
Lutheran School for the Deaf in New York. Presentation
of the John of Beverly Medals was made by Mr. Philip
Bauer, Jr., chairman of the board, to Prof. Donald Peterson
and Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Peterson.

The chairman introduced Dr. Rodney Rynearson, ex-
ecutive director of the Lutheran School for the Deaf in
Detroit. The Ephphatha Award from Lutheran School of
the Deaf was given to Mr. Fred Harbart by Rev. Arnold
Kromphardt, president of the Eastern District.

Elections Committee

Chairman Barry presented election results for Vice-
Presidents 2 through 5: Karl Barth, 220; August Bernthal,
211; Harlan Harnapp, 137; Robert H. King, 768; John
Klotz, 90; Arnold Kuntz, 176; Walter Maier, 508; Kurt
Marquart, 236; Guido Merkens, 394; Charles S. Mueller,
447; Robert D. Preus, 336; George F. Wollenburg, 809. Bal-
lots cast were 1,122, and there were 44 invalid ballots.
Needed for election was 562. Chairman Barry announced
that George F. Wollenburg was elected Second Vice-Presi-
dent of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and Dr.

Robert H. King was elected Third Vice-President of The
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

The ballot for Vice-Presidents 4 and 5 contained four
names: Maier, Merkens, Mueller, and Preus. Prior to the
distribution of ballots, a motion that anyone who has a
spoiled ballot may have it replaced was defeated. Balloting
took place for vice-presidential positions 4 and 5.

Theology and Church Relations

Committee Chairman Meyer led the convention in con-
tinuation of discussion of Res. 3-02 (TB 62). The convention
adopted amended Res. 3-02 to develop a theological state-
ment of mission, after declining a resolution to add a re-
solve that the statement replace the Mission Affirmations
of 1965.

The convention then adopted Res. 3-03 (TB 62-63) to
commend the CTCR report “Theses on Justification.”

Housekeeping

The chairman requested those standing near the exit
doors to refrain from speaking within the convention hall,
since this disturbs delegates.

Devotion

The closing devotion was led by Dr. Ray Martens, presi-
dent of Concordia College, Austin, using the Worship
Guide, page 20.

Session 6
July 21, Afternoon
Opening Devotion

The opening devotion was led by Dr. Michael J. Stel-
machowicz, executive secretary of the Board for Profes-
sional Education Services, who used the Worship Guide,
page 20, and LWCC, page 67.

Minutes

The convention adopted the minutes for Sessions 1 and
2, Saturday, July 19, 1986, found in Today’s Business,
pages 303-307.

Announcement

The chairman reported a concern for those in wheel-
chairs when standing votes are called. He suggested those
in wheelchairs attempt to sit along the main aisle, thereby
making counting easier for the tellers.

Election

Chairman Barry reported second ballot election results
for Vice-Presidents: Walter A. Maier, 622; Guido Merkens,
615; Charles S. Mueller, 539; and Robert D. Preus, 374. A
total of 1,104 votes had been cast, 4 were spoiled, and 553
votes were needed for election. Chairman Barry announced
that Dr. Walter A. Maier had been elected Fourth Vice-
President, and Dr. Guido Merkens Fifth Vice-President.

Nominations

Dr. C. Heckmann, chairman of Committee 8, provided
background information on the process used by the Nom-
inations Committee in carrying out its assignment. Chair-