# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1989_S140
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140 RESOLUTIONS

e. becoming an active participant of a local congrega-
tional family in the body of Christ; and

Wuereas, Some congregations on their own initiative
have already adopted guest membership for seasonal res-
idents; therefore be it

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
congregations, as appropriate, be encouraged toward fur-
ther development of guest memberships which could in-
clude such basic rights and privileges as reception of the
sacraments, pastoral care, congregational concern, use of
their time, talents, and treasures in the service of the Lord,
and attendance and participation in voters’ assemblies as
advisory or associate members.

Action: Adopted (15).

(A motion to add the words, as members or, before advisory in
the original resolve was declined. By common consent the words
or associate were added after the word advisory)

To Publish Mailing Addresses
of Chairmen of Boards and Commissions
in The Lutheran Annual

RESOLUTION 5-20
Overtures 5-40A—44 (CW, pp. 234-35)

Wuereas, Individuals and congregations are concerned
about the issues that face synodical boards and commis-
sions; and

WHEREAS, It is fitting that openness be practiced by all
synodical boards and commissions, both as regards the
issues that come before these boards and commissions and
as regards issues others see as worthy of consideration by
these boards and commissions; and

Wuereas, Board and commission members are pres-
ently listed in The Lutheran Annual and are reachable
through staff and/or the appropriate chairman; therefore
be it

Resolved, That the chairman of each board and com-
mission be listed first with address in The Lutheran An-
nual; and be it further

Resolved, That the addresses of other lay members of
boards and commissions be made available upon request
from staff and/or the appropriate chairman.

Action: Adopted (15).

To Refer Regional Representation
on Board of Directors
to Commission on Structure
RESOLUTION 5-21
Overture 5-39 (CW, p. 234)
Wuereas, The Commission on Structure has not yet

addressed the concept and potential of regional represen-
tation on the Board of Directors; therefore be it

Resolved, That Overture 5-39 be remanded to said com-
mission for their consideration and study.

Action: Adopted (15).

To Decline Overtures 5-33A-—C and 5-34
RESOLUTION 5-22
Overtures 5-33A-—34 (CW, pp. 232-33)

Wuenreas, An objective body independent of all officers,
boards, and commissions which has as its prime function
the review of the operating efficiency of the Synod is es-
sential to the future of the Synod; therefore be it

Resolved, That Overtures 5-33A-C and 5-34 be
declined.

Action: Adopted (15).

To Decline Overtures 5-35—36
re Staff Appointments

RESOLUTION 5-23
Overtures 5-35 (CW, p. 233)

Wuereas, God has called His church on earth to work
in a spirit of Christian harmony; and

Wuereas, Our response to God’s call includes working
together in an atmosphere of Christian cooperation, frank-
ness, and collegiality; and

WueEreas, The President of the Synod “shall ultimately
be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the syn-
odical staff’ (Bylaw 3.101 h); and

Wuereas, Such supervision by the President is en-
hanced by his direct involvement in the staff selection pro-
cess to effect harmonious, God-pleasing working
relationships; therefore be it

Resolved, That Overtures 5-35 and 5-36 be respectfully
declined.

Action: Adopted (15).

To Decline Certain Overtures
RESOLUTION 5-24A
Overtures 5-17, 5-22A-26, 5-29-30, 5-32, 5-68, 5-82
(CW, pp. 228-32, 240, 242)

WHEREAS, The floor committee has considered all over-
tures assigned to it and has concluded, for various reasons,
that certain overtures should be declined; therefore be it

Resolved, That the following overtures be respectfully
declined for the reasons given:

Overture Subject Reason
5-17 To Restore Bylaws Policies already established
Concerning Relation- by Council of Presidents
ship to Non-Member
Congregations
5-22 To Amend Bylaws for Present membership suffi-
A—C Commission on Con- cient. Final interpreter
stitutional Matters needed between conventions
5-23 To Elect Commission Matters involving President

A &B on Constitutional minimal
Matters

To Elect Commission
on Constitutional

Matters

Present membership
sufficient

5-24