# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1998_S100
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

100

OTHER PRESENTATIONS

as true to the spirit of Martin Luther. Indeed, Luther urged
the church of his own day to reexamine its teachings in the
light of the central message about Jesus Christ. We have
welcomed other Christian bodies—including The Lutheran
Church—Missouri Synod—to share in that conversation in
the continuing reformation of Christ’s church.
Your next regular convention will occur in the first year
of a new century and a new millennium—in the year of our
Lord 2001. Between now and then, may our gracious God
bless you and all of the members of The Lutheran Church—

Missouri Synod. Indeed, may God bless you with wisdom,
compassion, generosity, hope, and love.
Echoing the apostle Paul, I say to you now, “Thank you
for your partnership in the Gospel from the first day until
now” (see Phil. 1:5 RSV).
Thank you, President Barry. Thank you, members of
this 60th regular convention of The Lutheran Church—
Missouri Synod. Thank you, indeed.
Lowell G. Almen, Secretary