# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_2019_S51
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close discussion [Yes: 613; No: 29]; the resolution carried by
voice vote.
Res. 12-04A, “To Shape the Faith Formation Paradigm
from Generation to Generation” (TB, 2B:292–94), was read
and introduced by the committee. After discussion by the
assembly, closure of debate carried by voice vote. Res. 1204A was adopted, also by voice vote.
Res. 12-01A, “To Commend and Give Thanks for our
Lutheran Early Childhood Centers, Elementary Schools, and
High Schools” (TB, 2B:290–91), was read and introduced by
the committee. After discussion by the assembly, closure of
debate carried by voice vote. Res. 12-01A was adopted by
voice vote.
Res. 12-06A, “To Create a Searchable Database for
‘Cradle-to-Grave’ Resources” (TB, 2B:295–96), was read and
introduced by the committee. Second Vice-President Scott
Murray assumed the chair, and discussion ensued. A
suggestion was offered to distinguish early childhood from
elementary. Closure of debate was moved and received
consent. Res. 12-06A was adopted as modified. The
committee was dismissed with thanks.
Committee 7: University Education
President Harrison returned to the chair and noted that
Committee 7 was prepared to accept the amendment
pending on Res. 7-05, “To Recognize and Give Thanks for
Work at Selma” (TB, 1:112), modifying it to the form found as
Rev. 7-05A in TB 6:407. There having been extensive
discussion on Wednesday, the chair asked if the body could
“give thanks despite our disappointment,” read the resolves
and put the question on closure of debate. After a voice vote

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and a call for division, this carried [Yes: 519; No: 123]. The
resolution was adopted, by voice vote, in the form found as
Rev. 7-05A in the Thursday issue of Today’s Business (TB,
6:407).
The President thanked the various people that helped to
put on the convention and thanked the delegation itself for
its work, for “praying together, forgiving each other, and
finally going home, hopefully energized and eager to
continue to share the Gospel so that others may know the joy
we share together.” He shared prayers for mutual
forgiveness and for all to put the best construction on
everything, noted “It’s an honor to serve you in this
way…and we wish you all Godspeed. I pray that God always
allows you to rejoice, to pray without ceasing, and to give
thanks in all circumstances.” Finally, the President closed
with the Aaronic benediction.
Itinerarium
Chaplain William Weedon led the convention in the
Itinerarium, with the text, 1 Thess. 5:15–24; Cantor Magness
and trumpeter Greg Dunn provided accompaniment.
Adjournment
President Harrison declared the 67th Regular Convention
of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod closed in the
name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, to
which the delegation responded, “Amen.”
The last session’s minutes were approved by electronic action of
the Board of Directors, Aug. 31, 2019.
John W. Sias, Secretary

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