# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_2019_S50
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objection, the chair put the resolution to an immediate voice
vote, by which the resolution was adopted.

Res. 4-09, “To Declare April 18, 2021, as “Here I Stand”
Sunday and to Encourage Multi-Congregation Celebrations”
(TB, 1:79), was read and introduced by the committee.
Without objection, the chair put the resolution to an
immediate voice vote, by which the resolution was adopted.

Res. 4-08, “To Thank and Praise God for Concordia
Publishing House’s 150th Anniversary” (TB, 1:78–79), was
read and introduced by the committee. Without objection,
the chair put the resolution to an immediate voice vote using
the words, “Yea, yea, it shall be so,” by which the resolution
was adopted. Thereupon, the chaplain offered the prayer
offered by C.F.W. Walther at the dedication of CPH and the
convention sung, “Lord, Help Us Ever to Retain.”

Res. 4-12, “To Thank and Praise God for the 10th
Anniversary of the Publication of The Lutheran Study Bible”
(TB, 1:80–81), was read and introduced by the committee.
Without objection, the chair put the resolution to an
immediate voice vote, by which the resolution was adopted.

Res. 4-06A, “To Amend Bylaw Section 6.2 to Revitalize
Synod’s Recognized Service Organization Program” (TB,
3:321–27), was introduced by the committee. After Chief
Mission Officer Kevin Robson, chairman of the 2016 Res. 403B Task Force, offered introductory remarks on the basis of
an infographic, both James Sanft, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Concordia Plan Services, and Kurt
Senske, Chief Executive Officer of Upbring (Lutheran Social
Services of the South, a recognized service organization in
the mercy and education realms) and member of the Board
of Directors, urged adoption. After discussion by the
assembly, it was moved, seconded, and carried to close
debate [Yes: 632; No: 109]; Res. 4-06A was adopted [Yes: 699;
No: 61].

Res. 4-11A, “To Encourage the Study of the Doctrine of
Close(d) Communion and Faithful Practice in All
Congregations” (TB, 2B:262), was read and introduced by
the committee. It was moved to amend, in the first resolve,
second line, to replace the words “with an eye to teaching
and upholding our confession” with the words “to
strengthen our understanding.” After discussion, a call of the
question on the amendment carried by voice vote; the
amendment was ruled to have failed. Division of the house
was called, in which the amendment failed [Yes: 193; No:
555]. The chair called the orders of the day, and closure of
debate carried [Yes: 605; No: 124]. Res. 4-11A was adopted as
presented [Yes: 586; No: 157]. Committee 4 having finished
its work, it was dismissed with thanks.

Res. 4-07, “To Commend Actions to Synod Boards and
Offices to Revitalize Synod’s Recognized Service
Organization Program” (TB, 1:77–78), was read and
introduced by the committee. There being objection to
voting without debate, after discussion by the assembly, a
call of the question failed [Yes: 422; No: 351]. A point of order
noted an accusation of bullying made in the previous speech,
asking for an apology. The chair noted this has been a long
week, and some delegates desire more discussion and some
less, and a balance would continue to be sought. After
further discussion, a call of the question succeeded [Yes: 718;
No: 43] and Res. 4-07 was adopted [Yes: 729; No: 34].

Committee 10: Ecclesiastical Supervision and Dispute Resolution

Res. 4-04A, “To Expand and Strengthen the Input with
Which the Synod’s Triennial Mission and Ministry
Emphases Are Determined” (TB, 2B:260–62), was read and
introduced by the committee. It was suggested by an
advisory representative to modify proposed Bylaws 3.8.2.2
and 3.8.3.2, to replace “to the Synod’s district conventions”
with “in advance of the Synod’s district conventions;”
without objection, the chair accepted this as a modification.
It was moved, seconded, and carried to close debate [Yes:
701; No: 18] and the resolution was adopted as modified by a
show of hands.
Res. 4-10, “To Continue the Celebration of the 500th
Anniversary of the Reformation, including Commemoration
of Events from 1519 through 1522” (TB, 1:79–80), was read
and introduced by the committee. Without objection, the
chair put the resolution to an immediate voice vote, by
which the resolution was unanimously adopted.

50 | PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2019 (67TH) LCMS CONVENTION

Committee Chairman John Wille was called upon to
continue his committee’s business. Res. 10-03A, “To Give
Thanks to All who Worked to Complete the Process Outlined
by 2016 Resolution 12-14, ‘Regarding the Right of an Accuser
to Appeal When a District President or President Fails to Act
or Declines to Suspend’” (TB, 2B:279–80), was read and
introduced by the committee. Dr. George Gude, chairman of
the Commission of Constitutional Matters, presented a
paper on the history of ecclesiastical supervision in the
Synod. [Dr. Gude’s paper is printed in its entirety, elsewhere
in these 2019 Proceedings.] Discussion began, the chair
having previously noted, without objection, that it would be
for a minimum 20-minute period, without motions. It was
moved to replace Res. 10-03A with Overture 10-02. This was
ruled out of order due to the designation of the 20-minute
period of debate on Res. 10-03A. After twenty minutes of
debate without motions, general discussion was opened. It
was moved and seconded to postpone Res. 10-03A
indefinitely. After debate, a call of the question carried [Yes:
621; No: 67] and the motion to postpone indefinitely
succeeded [Yes: 423; No: 281].
Committee 12: Retention: Schools, Family, Youth, and Young
Adults
Committee 12 Chairman Roger Paavola was called upon
to continue his committee’s business. Res. 12-07B, “To
Strengthen the Family as the Center of Discipleship” (TB,
5:385–86), was read and introduced by the committee. After
discussion by the assembly, it was moved and carried to

Minutes