# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_2023_S278
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

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LIFE TOGETHER

the word “bondservant” in many verses because, according to the
ESV editors, “the word ‘slave’ currently carries associations with
the often brutal and dehumanizing institution of slavery particularly
in nineteenth-century America” as though we should be ashamed to
be called “a slave of Christ” (1 Cor. 7:22 ESV [pre-2011]); and
WHEREAS, Such continuing changes in translation create a sort
of “plastic text” which hinders the commonality of text necessary
for memorization and undermines confidence in the translation as a
whole; therefore be it
Resolved, That in order for the Synod to discern for itself the
preferred translation of Holy Scripture, the Synod in convention
direct the Synod, CPH, and agencies of Synod to use, for Scripture
quotations in their printed materials for public worship and
teaching, only sustainable translations of Holy Scripture, meaning
translations that either are in the public domain, or have a copyright
license that allows Synod, in its sole discretion, to continue to use
and republish such translation without being subject to the veto
power or permissive rights of any outside body.
St. Paul
Brookfield, IL
Ov. 4-11

To Accept Himnario Luterano as the Synod’s
Spanish Language Hymnal and Commend Its Use
with Thanksgiving
WHEREAS, Over the past quadrennium, the Office of
International Mission (OIM) Latin America and the Caribbean
(LAC) region, in mutually supportive planning, financial
contributions, extensive collaboration, and intensive work
assignments jointly with the Iglesia Luterana Confesional de Chile
(Confessional Lutheran Church of Chile), the Iglesia Evangélica
Luterana del Paraguay (Evangelical Lutheran Church of Paraguay),
the Iglesia Evangélica Luterana Argentina (Evangelical Lutheran
Church of Argentina), and the Lutheran Heritage Foundation, and
with additional generous financial support from the Marvin M.
Schwan Charitable Foundation, has completed required major tasks
in the co-development, testing, and production of the first edition of
a new Spanish language hymnal, Himnario Luterano; and
WHEREAS, Himnario Luterano was submitted to and passed The
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) doctrinal review
(described in Bylaw section 1.9); and
WHEREAS, An initial print run of 19,000 copies of the first edition
of Himnario Luterano resulted in the distribution of approximately
3,000 copies to LCMS congregations and individuals located in the
U.S., with the balance of approximately 16,000 copies distributed
to congregations and individuals located elsewhere globally (20+
countries), with most of these copies distributed in the LAC region
of OIM; and
WHEREAS, In preliminary testing and in the subsequent
distribution of copies from the initial print run, Himnario Luterano
has been received by its users with joy, thanksgiving, and strongly
positive general acclaim; and
WHEREAS, A second edition of Himnario Luterano has been
prepared and a corresponding second print run has been completed,
correcting typographical and printing errors, most of which were of
a minor housekeeping nature; and

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WHEREAS, Complimentary digital media (i.e., phone app,
Kindle) versions of Himnario Luterano are under development,
with the objective of making the hymnal accessible to an even wider
global audience; therefore be it
Resolved, That the Synod in convention accept the newly
completed Spanish language hymnal Himnario Luterano as an
official service book and hymnal of the Synod; and be it further
Resolved, That the Synod’s congregations, agencies, and church
partners, as well as other Synod-related entities, be encouraged to
make extensive use of the new hymnal in Spanish-speaking
contexts; and be it finally
Resolved, That the Synod give thanks to God for all partners
involved in the development and production of Himnario Luterano,
especially the Iglesia Luterana Confesional de Chile, the Iglesia
Evangélica Luterana del Paraguay, the Iglesia Evangélica Luterana
Argentina, the Lutheran Heritage Foundation, the Marvin M.
Schwan Charitable Foundation and the OIM LAC region.
Board for International Mission
Ov. 4-12

To Condemn Use of Internet Forums for Dispute
Resolution and Grievance Airing within the Synod
WHEREAS, We are called in Scripture to resolve our disputes and
disagreements in a manner that is worthy of our new life in Christ
(Matt. 18: 15–17, James 1: 19–20, I Peter 3: 8–11, Eph. 4:26, Rom.
12: 17–21, Col. 3:13, John 13: 34); and
WHEREAS, The Synod has a dispute resolution process in place
in its Bylaws for the sake of good order and administration of the
church (Bylaw Section 1.10); and
WHEREAS, Koinonia has been widely accepted in the life of the
church, calling parties to meet each other, learn about each other,
celebrate areas of unity, and discuss areas of discord in a manner
that seeks to understand and bring forth peace and resolution; and
WHEREAS, The 2016 Synod convention passed Resolution 405A, “To Continue and Expand the Koinonia Project”, which the
last resolve states: “Resolved, That each member of the Synod and
each member of a Synod congregation will follow the principles of
the Koinonia Project, namely, that when there is a disagreement
regarding doctrine and practice the baptized will come together
through their unity in Christ to live out that unity as they study the
Word of God and pray” (Proceedings, 148);
WHEREAS, The use of the Internet including social media, blogs,
chatrooms, etc., may have inaccurate information and provide space
for speculation, gossip, and slander; and
WHEREAS, These same forms of social media frequently provide
a forum for comments that are not regulated or monitored and may
provide a forum for participants to respond to issues and events
contrary to the Scriptures, the dispute resolution process and
Koinonia; and
WHEREAS, Such comments may lead a brother or sister to break
the Eighth Commandment; and
WHEREAS, The use of live-streaming for the sake of the Gospel
is now being employed for the good of the Kingdom but so often is
used out of context concerning individuals and/ or ministries, that
enable criticism without any attempt to express concerns to the
individuals and ministries; and