# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1969_S24
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

24 MINUTES OF THE CONVENTION

Illinois District; Zack Ruhl, Kansas District; Rich Lange,
Ohio District; Dianne Hammond, Central Illinois Dis-
trict; Wendy Drefke, California and Nevada District;
Gwen Hodge, Missouri District.
Parish Education and Services

Chairman H. W. Niermann of Committee 7 presented
Dr. Justus P. Kretzmann, who spoke to the assembly
and then carried on a dialog with Dr. Arthur L. Miller
and Dr. A. H. Jahsmann that stressed the fundamental
character of parish education and the need for the pro-
gram. During the presentation a “demonstration” with
banners made up of the seven affirmations regarding
Christian education of the New York convention was on
stage.

The convention asserted that Christian education is
essential to the life of the church, the fundamental
activity of the church in mission, and the basic means
for church renewal (TB 139, 7-01).

Parish renewal through educational materials was
recommended, and Boards of Parish Education were en-
couraged to assist congregations in these efforts (TB
139—140, 7-02).

Parliamentary Question

A delegate asked that the results of the tabulation of
the elections be released as filed with the Secretary.
The chairman stated that the practice was discontinued
because releasing the results might put “undue influ-
ence” on the delegates. It was resolved that the con-
vention follow the suggestion of the chairman. The
motion that Secretary release the tabulation was lost.

Church Relations

The chairman of Committee 3, Rev. L. H. Goetz, con-
tinued the report of this committee. He corrected a
reference on page 136 of Today’s Business: “Appendix III
(CW, p.63)” should be substituted for “Appendix A
(CW, pp. 63—64).”

The convention resolved that a committee should be
appointed by the President of the Synod to review the
structure and functions of the Commission on Theology
and Church Relations and report to the 1971 convention.
The committee stated that the intent was that pastors
are to be included in this review committee (TB 136,
3-08).

The convention resolved that the responsibility for
initiating discussions on fellowship belongs to the Com-
mission on Theology and Church Relations under the
direction of the Synod’s President (TB 136—137, 3-09).
An amendment to insert “and practice” was lost.

The convention declined overtures asking the Synod
not to work with Reformed bodies and the Roman
Catholic Church “in sacred matters,” because distinc-
tions between “sacred” and “secular” permit of various
interpretations (TB 137, 3-10).

Resolution 3-11 (TB 137—138) was read but not dis-
cussed.

American Bible Society

Dr. Norman Temme of the American Bible Society
addressed the convention relative to the purposes and

work of this society (see TB 184). He introduced Mlle.
Annie Vallotton, the artist who illustrated the book
Good News for Modern Man. She yodeled for the con-
vention and answered questions addressed to her by
Dr. Temme.

Announcements

Among other announcements Mr. William Ellis of the
Lutheran Human Relations Association invited indi-
viduals to come to the “unlunch” at 12:15 p.m. today.

Closing Prayer
Dr. Theo. F. Nickel gave the closing prayer and bene-
diction.
Session 5
Opening July 14, Afternoon
Rev. Albert Pero Jr. gave the opening prayer.

Elections

Chairman Arlen Bruns of the Committee on Elections
announced that the following names would appear on
the second ballot for First Vice-President of the Synod:
Victor L. Behnken, Theodore F. Nickel, E. C. Weber,
Roland Wiederaenders.

A motion was made that the President appoint a com-
mittee to investigate the question of politicking and
electioneering. The chairman said that a committee will
come in with a report on this matter and he did not want
a vote on the question at this time. He pleaded that
electioneering cease immediately. The assembly by ris-
ing applause concurred with the chair. However, it was
resolved that the motion be postponed indefinitely.

Young People’s Work

The convention voted to change the composition of
the Board for Young People’s Work by amending Hand-
book 7.71 (TB 167, 8-01). ~

Minutes
The minutes for the fourth session were approved.

Constitutional Matters

Chairman F. Niedner reported for Committee 5.

The convention made changes in Handbook Bylaws
2.139 to and including 2.153 and 2.39 for the Board for
Convention Nominations and changed the name to
“Committee for Convention Nominations” (TB 29—31,
5-07). Several amendments were lost. However, an
‘amendment to eliminate “accompanied by supporting
information” in 2.141 b was passed, and “qualifications
of each candidate suggested are to be submitted together
with the names” was added. The committee inserted
“written” into “prior consent” and added “this document
and” in 2.145 a before the resolution was adopted.

The convention declined overtures asking for changes
in convention arrangements (TB 151, 5-12). It also de-
clined an overture dealing with seconding and asked
the Board for Missions to prepare guidelines on second-
ing (TB 153, 5-14). It declined the overture to move
toward discontinuation of the English District and en-
couraged English District congregations to join new

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