# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1998_S21
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

CONVENTION SCHEDULE
(Note: Floor committee meetings were held July 10–11)
Monday, July 13, 1998

Friday, July 10, 1998
1:30–
9:00

8:00
Floor Committee Meetings

Saturday, July 11, 1995
9:00
12:00
1:30
3:00
4:00
7:30

8:12
8:15
9:00
12:15

Open Hearings
Lunch
Open Hearings
Orientation
Orientation (Repeat)
Divine Service (with the Sacrament of the
Altar), St. John Lutheran Church, New Minden,
IL, host congregation,
President A. L. Barry, Preacher

12:30
2:00

Sunday, July 12, 1998
8:00
9:00
9:30
9:35
9:40
9:45
9:55
10:05
10:35
10:55
11:00
11:10
11:15
11:25
11:45
12:30
2:00

2:10
2:55
3:40
4:00
4:45
5:30
6:00

6:05

2:10
2:15
2:45
3:45
5:15
6:00

Matins—150th Anniversary Observed
Dr. Karl Barth, Preacher
Preparation for Opening Business Session
Registration, Credentials, and Elections (#9)
Convention Opening and Presentation of Gavel
Theme Video
Standing Rules
Convention Schedule
President’s Report (Part III)
Electronic Response System—Getting
Acquainted (Dr. Eugene Gierke)
Adoption of Slate for President
Balloting for President
Adoption of Slate for First Vice-President
Balloting for First Vice-President
Omnibus Resolutions
Missions (#1)
Recess
Devotion: Hymn 893 (HS 98),
Reading: Col. 3:12–17,
Preacher: Dr. Roger Pittelko
Congregational Services (#2)
Theology and Church Relations (#3)
Nominating Ballot for Other Vice-Presidents
Program and Finance (#4)
Higher Education (#5)
Structure (#8)
Devotion: Hymn 334 (LW)
Reading 2 Cor. 1:18–22
Officiant: Ref. Paul Tessaro
Recess

6:05

Devotion: Hymn 483 (LW)
Reading: Acts 2:22–24; 36–38
Preacher: Dr. Dean Wenthe
Theme Video
Convention Essay: Dr. Roger Pittelko
Structure (#8)
Special Presentations/Greetings:
St. Louis Mayor’s Representative
Mrs. Gloria Edwards, LWML
Mr. Eric Fiissel, ILLL
Recess
Devotion: Hymn 888 (HS 98)
Reading: Isaiah 2:1–5
Preacher: Rev. Mark Love
Minutes
Balloting for 2nd–5th Vice-Presidents
Nominations (#9)
Structure (#8)
Human Care (#6)
Devotion: Evening Prayer, p. 17 (HS 98)
Reading: Matthew 14:15–21
Officiant: Rev. Peter Kirby
Recess
Alumni Gatherings

Tuesday, July 14, 1998
8:00

8:12
8:15
9:00
11:00
11:30
12:30
2:00

2:10
2:15
4:00
4:45
5:30
5:35
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Devotion: Hymn 872 (HS 98)
Reading: Mark 1:14–20
Preacher: Dr. Stephen Carter
Theme Video
Bible Study: Dr. Jeffrey Gibbs
Planning and Administration (#7)
Greetings from Representatives of Partner
Churches and Missionary Recognition
Higher Education (#5)
Recess
Devotion: Hymn 871 (HS 98)
Reading: Luke 24:44–49
Preacher: Rev. Paul Bramstedt
Minutes
Theology & Church Relations (#3)
Congregational Services (#2)
Human Care (#6)
Devotion: Hymn 507 (LW)
Officiant: Rev. Daniel Ramsey
Recess