# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1977_S38
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

38 MINUTES OF THE CONVENTION

emphasis in his remarks on the production of “Freedom
Is,” which was prepared for the bicentennial celebra-
tion of our country. He pointed out that the production
was funded by Sunday school children who secured
funds in many different ways and that no church has
used television with the imagination which the LCMS
has to bring the Gospel to people. It is people who love
the Gospel who sponsor the Lutheran Television
ministry. Thanks were expressed to the Synod and
especially to the International Lutheran Laymen’s
League for its support. Dr. Neeb presented a picture of
Benji and Waldo to a student from Holy Cross, Dallas,
who represented all of the other children who had made
the production of “Freedom Is” possible. This produc-
tion has received a silver medal award which was
presented to Dr. Preus in behalf of the Synod. Dr. Al
Senske also received a citation with the words “For
‘Freedom Is’ to Dr. Al Senske and all of his children.”

Higher Education

Chairman August Mennicke of the Floor Committee
on Higher Education introduced Res. 6-04B (7B 285),
which the convention resolved to consider as a
substitute motion for Res. 6-04A (TB 212). After
Chairman Mennicke explained that this resolution
differed from the original, in that it provided a
temporary arrangement rather than a Bylaw change,
the delegates adopted it, thereby providing for a
temporary arrangement for the endorsement of Cana-
dian students at the Lutheran Theological Seminary,
Saskatoon. Because of the requirements of Canadian
law, the delegates also adopted Res. 6-05A (TB 213) in
order to provide for the Canadian operation of Concor-
dia College, Edmonton. Before introducing the resolu-
tion the committee had added the words “—Alberta-
British Columbia District” between the words “LCMS”
and “and” in line 65 (TB 213). Delegates next began
discussion of Res. 6-07A (7B 287), calling for the further
development of Christ College Irvine. After brief
discussion a motion was made to amend the resolution
by adding in line 31 (7B 287) the words “from its
supporters and its foundation” after the number

Elections!

“$500,000” and the words “viability and future develop-
ment of Christ College Irvine including” after the
words “resolved that the” in line 34 (7B 87) and before
“approval.” Time for discussion of the amendment
expired before action could be taken on it.

Elections

Prior to the distribution of ballots for the election of
remaining officers and boards, a member of the
Committee for Convention Nominations was granted a
point of privilege to make a statement to the conven-
tion. In it she urged the delegates to use their wisdom
and the guidance of God in the choices which they
make rather than any slate of candidates which had
been prepared and distributed. At the request of Dr.
Preus, Chairman Ziegler of the Floor Committee on
Elections led the delegates in prayer before the ballots
were distributed. After instructing the delegates on
voting procedures, ballots were distributed and Chair-
man Ziegler declared the elections closed.

Orders of the Day

Dr. Preus announced that in the evening session the
Floor Committee on Program Implementation would
replace the Committee on Special and Sundry Matters
in presenting resolutions for consideration by the
convention.

Closing Devotion

Chaplain Paul Streufert, assisted by the Foresters of
Concordia Teachers College, River Forest, led the
delegates in a closing devotion, including the singing of
a hymn and a dinner prayer.

Session 9

July 19, Evening
Opening

The Tuesday evening session of the convention
opened with a prayer led by Chaplain Paul Streufert
and with the singing of the hymn “My Hope Is Built on
Nothing Less” by the members of the convention. This
was followed by a reading of Psalm 121 and the
benediction.

Program Implementation

A discussion of Res. 13-06 (TB 174), calling for
acceptance of the reports of the Treasurer and Assis-
tant Treasurer/Acting Controller, was resumed. Action
on this resolution had not been completed in a previous
session. After brief discussion the delegates adopted the
resolution as presented. Before beginning discussion on
Res. 13-07 (TB 175), which asks for the development
and conduct of Circuit Counselor conferences designed
to bring congregational giving up to the congregation’s
existing pledge level or higher and the designation of
Nov. 6, 1977, as Synodical Sunday, the delegates were
introduced to President Johannes Gedrat of the Brazil
District. President Gedrat presented a glowing report of
the work in the largest District of the Synod in terms of
geographical area and in number of congregations. The

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