# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_2001_S283 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) STRUCTURE, PLANNING, AND ADMINISTRATION 283 ingly submitted a resolution containing misrepresentations of truth or of character will not be allowed to submit any resolutions to the following synodical convention. Faculty Concordia Seminary St. Louis, MO 7-127 To Publish the Convention Workbook in Two Parts WHEREAS, The boards and agencies of the Synod publish their reports to the Synod every triennium; and WHEREAS, The congregations and the pastors of the Synod therefore do not receive these reports on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, These reports would be helpful to the Districts, schools, and congregations of the Synod in framing their overtures to the synodical convention; therefore be it Resolved, That Bylaw 3.19 b be amended to read in part: “Re- ports and overtures that are included in reports must be submitted in triplicate to the President of the Synod not later than 24 weeks prior to the opening date of the convention. No report and no over- tures that are included in reports shall be received subsequent to that date ... .” “Overtures must be submitted in triplicate to the President of the Synod not later than 14 weeks prior to the opening date of the convention. No report and no overtures that are included in reports received subsequent to that date ... .”; and be it further Resolved, That Bylaw 3.19 b be amended to read in part: “A convention manual shall be published in two parts. The first part containing reports with overtures, names, and mailing addresses of all voting delegates and other information shall be published under the editorship of the Secretary subject to the approval of the Presi- dent. The second part shall contain overtures to the convention and shall be published under the editorship of the secretary subject to the approval of the President; and be it finally Resolved, That Bylaw 3.19 e be amended to read in part: “A copy of the first part of the convention manual shall be sent no later than 20 weeks prior to the opening date of the convention to ... .” “A copy of the second part of the convention manual containing only memorials shall be sent no later than 10 weeks prior to the opening date of the convention to ... .” Faith Chesapeake, VA 7-128 To Emphasize Celebration at Gatherings WHEREAS, Jesus chose a diversity of disciples to reach the world with his life-giving message and to appreciate others from a variety of backgrounds; and WHEREAS, Jesus uniquely used and magnificently molded these few to work harmoniously together to turn the world upside down in offering the blissful gift of eternal life through Him; and WHEREAS, Jesus entreats and commands us to “love one another as I have loved you” (John 15:12); and WHEREAS, We are strongly instructed “to stir up one another to love and good works ... encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near” (Heb. 10:24—25); and WHEREAS, Christ has given us a powerful purpose and a com- pelling commission to drive us together toward one common goal—to “go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing and teaching them to keep all that I have commanded you” (Matt. 28:19-20) and “to do unto others as you would wish them to do to you” (Matt. 7:12); and WHEREAS, A constructive use of our time together, wherever and whenever we gather as Jesus’ church, would be to work on ways to relate to one another in a healthy, compassionate, loving, accepting, trusting, and Christian manner and how to minister more effectively together to bring a dying, confused, and lost world to the joy of life in Christ; therefore be it Resolved, That when we gather in synodical and District con- vention and as Circuits, our solid and primary emphasis be to cele- brate the victory (1 Cor. 15:57) our Lord Jesus Christ has given us; and be it further Resolved, That such celebration include prayer, worship, the study of God’s Word together, and the sharing of what great things God, in Christ, is doing in our world and in His church individually and collectively; and be it further Resolved, That we celebrate how the Word of the Lord is grow- ing and transforming our own lives and the lives of non-believers for Jesus for eternity; and be it further Resolved, That in convention and elsewhere, we continually build trusting, loving, joy-filled relationships with one another, as we are reminded that we are ambassadors (representatives) for Christ; and be it finally Resolved, That from the heart, we “do everything to the glory of God” (1 Cor. 10:31)—because Christ has reconciled us and has privileged us with the marvelous ministry of reconciliation—that the world may see our good works, see how we love one another, and give glory to our Father in heaven. Board of Directors Michigan District 7-129 To Limit Convention Time for Bylaw Revisions WHEREAS, Past conventions of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod have spent inordinate amounts of time debating proposed revisions to the synodical Bylaws and other structural concerns; and WHEREAS, This necessary but tedious work expends many con- vention hours that could more profitably be used for other purposes (e.g., missions!); and Wuereas, Not even a single soul will be saved by church struc- ture, although the latter is duly important in giving shape and di- rection to mission endeavors; therefore be it Resolved, That except in the most highly unusual circumstances the consideration of Bylaw revisions and structural reforms shall normally be limited to a maximum of one quarter of convention time. Circuit 28 Texas District 7-130 To Record Tally of Votes in Convention Minutes Wuereas, Modern technology has made it possible to obtain an exact count of the votes at conventions of the Synod; and WHEREAS, In recent conventions such technology has been em- ployed to produce a rapid recording of the votes on resolutions pre- sented for adoption; therefore be it Resolved, That the Florida-Georgia District memorialize the 2001 synodical convention to publish minutes of the convention that indicate the number of votes in favor or opposed to any recorded motions presented to the convention. Florida-Georgia District; Pacific Southwest District; Prince of Peace, Orlando, FL 7-131 To Provide Process for Resolving Invalid Elections Wuereas, An election of the Synod in convention may result in a selection of a person who is determined to be ineligible after the election; and 2001 Convention Workbook