# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_2004_S185
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ECCLESIASTICAL SUPERVISION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
After the committee’s floor time expired during session 3, discussion of the pending motion to refer continued during session 5
until debate was ended and the motion to refer failed [Yes: 556;
No: 644]. Pro-con discussion continued on the resolution until the
question was called by the chair and the resolution was adopted
as presented [Yes: 683; No: 528]. At the start of session 6, the assembly was asked whether it wished to grant the privilege to register votes. The privilege was granted [Yes: 635; No: 549] and
those delegates wishing to register their votes presented their requests in writing to the Secretary. Their names are recorded in
the minutes.)

To Thank God for Providing Resources
and Guidance During National Tragedy
RESOLUTION 8-03
Overtures 8-30, 8-49−53, 8-55−58 (CW, pp. 303−304,
311−313)
WHEREAS, The terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001,
brought great heartache to our nation; and
WHEREAS, People were in great need of the comfort of
God’s love proclaimed through the Gospel of Jesus Christ;
and
WHEREAS, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod faced
significant challenges regarding its ministry response as a
church body to those needs resulting from the tragic events
of Sept. 11, 2001; therefore be it

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Resolved, That the 62nd Regular Convention of The
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod commend those members who exhibited a dedication to churchmanship, patience, and love in meeting and resolving those challenges
and strengthening our walk together as a Synod; and be it
further
Resolved, That we thank God for all members of The
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod who offered ministry in
word and deed in bringing the wonderful message of God’s
love to fellow members of the LCMS as well as the communities in the United States of America and, in so doing,
demonstrating the Gospel-centered message of The
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Action: Adopted (5)
(After its introduction by the committee, a motion was offered
to amend the resolution by removing the date, 9/11, so as not to
isolate one tragedy. After the chair ruled that the amendment
constituted a substitute motion, the convention declined to give
it consideration [Yes: 370; No: 799]. An amendment to replace
9/11 with September 11, 2001 was accepted without objection
from the committee or the assembly. It was requested that the
committee’s response to a question from the assembly be recorded
in the minutes: “This resolution does not give tacit approval of
anyone’s actions associated with the September 11 terrorist attacks. It seeks to affirm all who offered ministry.” After debate
was ended, the resolution was adopted as amended [Yes: 956; No:
201].

2004 Convention Proceedings