# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_2001_S307 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) NATIONAL/DISTRICT SYNOD RELATIONS 307 8-77 To Recognize Youth Ministries of SELC Wuereas, The SELC District has functioned for 30 years as a nongeographic District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod; and Wuereas, The Luther League of the SELC District has been the official youth organization of the SELC District for over 75 years and is currently the oldest official youth organization of any Lutheran body in North America; and WHEREAS, The Luther League has ministered to the youth of the SELC in many ways through the decades; and Wrereas, In addition to its regular ministries of conventions, Bible studies, and other activities the Luther League has always supported missions, both foreign and domestic, through its own treasury; and WHEREAS, The Luther League has also supported professional church-work students through the years through its own scholar- ship fund; and WHEREAS, Numerous pastors and teachers of the SELC District and of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod have been members of the Luther League at one time in their lives; and WHEREAS, The Luther League has also proven to be a training ground for many congregational leaders over the years; and WHEREAS, This congregation, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Dr. Martin Luther, Chicago, IL, anticipates an exciting future of membership within the SELC District, participating in the min- istries of the SELC District and the Luther League and supporting those ministries with our prayers, our gifts, our time, and our tal- ents: therefore be it Resolved, That The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in con- vention reject the proposals of the Task Force on Synod and Dis- trict Relations regarding the dissolution and amalgamation of the SELC District; and be it further Resolved, That The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in con- vention affirm the past, present, and future ministries and missions of the SELC District, celebrating the long ministry of the Luther League among the SELC congregations; and be it finally Resolved, That the congregations of The Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod be invited to join with their sister congregations of the SELC District in celebrating the centennial of the SELC in the years 2002-2003. Dr. Martin Luther, Chicago, IL; Calvary, Parma, OH; Ascension, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; St. John, Emporia, VA 8-78 To Recognize Lutheran Women in Mission in SELC WHEREAS, The SELC District has functioned for 30 years as a nongeographic District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod; and WHEREAS, The women of the congregations of the SELC Dis- trict have been committed to the mission and ministry of the Dis- trict as well as of the church at large, participating in the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League as members, delegates, and leaders. as well as by their mites, time, and talents; and WHEREAS, This congregation, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Dr. Martin Luther, Chicago, IL, has been committed to the joint ministry that the SELC District congregations have carried out to- gether for this entire time; and WHEREAS, The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Dr. Martin Luther, Chicago, IL, anticipates an exciting future of membership within the SELC District and The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, particularly participating in ministries of and by women in the SELC District and The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and supporting those ministries with our prayers, our gifts, our time, our talents, and our leadership; therefore be it Resolved, That The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in con- vention reject the proposals of the Task Force on Synod and Dis- trict Relations regarding the dissolution and amalgamation of the SELC District; and be it further Resolved, That The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in con- vention affirm the past, present, and future ministries and missions of the SELC District and in particular the ministries of its women in the Lutheran Women’s Missionary Organization, in the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, and in Lutheran Women in Mission: and be it finally Resolved, That the congregations of The Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod be invited to join with their sister congregations of the SELC District in celebrating the centennial of the SELC in the years 2002-2003. Dr. Martin Luther, Chicago, IL; Calvary, Parma, OH; Holy Trinity, Parma, OH; Ascension, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; St. John, Emporia, VA 8-79 To Recognize the Ministry of Lutheran Haven of SELC WHEREAS, The SELC District has functioned for 30 years as a nongeographic District of The Lutheran Church-—Missouri Synod; and WHEREAS, The Lutheran Haven of Oviedo. FL, was earlier founded by farsighted members of the SELC when it existed as a separate church body, and continues to operate as the only retire- ment, assisted living, and nursing home facility owned and oper- ated by a District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod; and WerEAS, During this time the SELC District has continued its strong support of the ministry of the Lutheran Haven; and WHEREAS, This congregation, Calvary Lutheran Church of Parma, OH, has been committed to the joint ministry that the SELC District congregations have together, and particularly for the min- istry of the Lutheran Haven; and WHEREAS, Calvary Lutheran Church anticipates continuing its support of the Lutheran Haven into the future with our prayers, our gifts, our time, and our talents; therefore be it Resolved, That The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in con- vention reject the proposals of the Task Force on Synod and Dis- trict Relations regarding the dissolution and amalgamation of the SELC District; and be it further Resolved, That The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in con- vention affirm the past, present, and future ministries and missions of the SELC District, and in particular rejoice in the ministry that the Lutheran Haven has had to retired pastors and widows of the SELC District in particular and The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in general; and be it finally Resolved, That the congregations of The Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod be invited to join with their sister congregations of the SELC District in celebrating the centennial of the SELC in the years 2002-2003. Calvary, Parma, OH; Dr. Martin Luther, Chicago, IL; Ascension, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; St. John, Emporia, VA 8-80 To Respect Desire of SELC District Wuereas, On Jan. 1, 1971, the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches was accepted as a nongeographical District (the SELC District) of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod; and WHEREAS, The SELC District has been most supportive of the Lord’s work through The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in ministry, mission, education, evangelism, etc.; and 2001 Convention Workbook