# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_2016_S45
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

To Amend Bylaw 3.3.3

Whereas, Bylaw 3.3.3 states, “The Secretary shall perform all
the customary duties of a corporate secretary and shall serve as a
voting member and the secretary of the Board of Directors of the
Synod”; and
Whereas, The Rev. Dr. Hartwig has faithfully served as the
Secretary of the Synod for the last 18 years, during four different
administrations; and
Whereas, The work of the Secretary is tedious and often thankless and yet so very necessary for the smooth operation of our
Synod; therefore be it
Resolved, That the title of this resolution be changed to read: “To
Give Thanks to God for the Faithful Service of Rev. Dr. Raymond
Hartwig”; and be it further
Resolved, That the Synod in convention rise in thanksgiving
for Dr. Hartwig and his faithful service to Christ in The Lutheran
Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS); and be it finally
Resolved, That the chaplain lead the assembly in a prayer of
thanksgiving to our heavenly Father for providing such a man for
service in the LCMS.
Submitted on behalf of a grateful Synod by
Revs. Brian Noack, Ryan Wendt, and Philip Zielinski
Pastoral delegates, Atlantic, Montana, and Ohio Districts
The resolution received a standing vote of approval, following
which Chaplain William Weedon led the assembly in prayer.

Committee 18: Worker Wellness
Committee 18 Chairman David Maier, President of the Michigan District, called the convention’s attention to Res. 18-01 “To
Commend Work of Concordia Plan Services and Its President and
CEO James Sanft” (TB, p. 198—preconvention issue). After its formal introduction by the committee and without discussion, Res.
18-01 was adopted as presented [Yes: 887; No: 24]. The assembly
rose to sing the Common Doxology, after which James Sanft briefly
addressed the assembly.
Res. 18-02A “To Task the Board for National Mission to Develop
Policies for Assessing Worker Wellness and Making Recommendations for Worker Care” (TB, p. 469—Wednesday issue) was
introduced by the committee. With no objection from the assembly, the chair called for the vote and Res. 18-02A was adopted as
presented [Yes: 898; No: 14].
Res. 18-03A “Addressing Indebtedness of Church Work Professionals” (TB, p. 470—Wednesday issue) was formally introduced by
the committee. During brief discussion, an amendment was proposed to add “and current church workers” at the end of the final
resolve paragraph. The committee accepted the change as a friendly
amendment. Without further discussion, Res. 18-03A was adopted
as changed [Yes: 887; No: 14].
As the committee prepared to introduce its next proposed
resolution, a voting delegate made a motion to amend the Special Standing Rules of the convention by adding the rule that “no
friendly amendments be offered from the floor of the convention.”
The motion seconded, the chair put the proposed amendment to
a vote by the assembly and the motion failed [Yes: 413; No: 505].
“Convention Minutes”

Res. 18-04 “To Encourage Congregations, Ministries, and
Church Workers to Develop an Intentional Wellness Care Plan”
(TB, pp. 200f.—preconvention issue) was introduced by the committee. With no objection from the assembly, it proceeded to vote
on the resolution without discussion. Res. 18-04 was adopted as
presented [Yes: 871; No: 39].	
Res. 18-05 “To Encourage District Presidents, Circuit Visitors,
and Congregations to Utilize Resources Already Established for
Ministerial Wellness” (TB, pp. 201f.—preconvention issue) was formally introduced by the committee. The chair hearing no objection
to proceeding to vote without discussion, Res. 18-05 was adopted
as presented [Yes: 883; No: 22].
Res. 18-06 “To Respectfully Decline Overtures 18-02 and 18-03”
(TB, p. 202—preconvention issue) was introduced by the committee. The chair hearing no objection to proceeding to vote without
discussion, Res. 18-06 was adopted as presented [Yes: 884; No: 23].

Committee 4: Life Together
Committee 4 Chairman Dan Gilbert, President of the Northern Illinois District, called attention to his committee’s proposed
resolutions, and Res. 4-01, “To Celebrate 175 Years of Combined
Ministry and Service of LWML and ILLL” (TB, p. 62—preconvention issue), was introduced by the committee. The chair hearing no
objection to voting without discussion, the assembly voted on the
resolution by standing and singing the Common Doxology. Res.
4-01 was adopted as presented.
Res. 4-02A “To Reaffirm Witness, Mercy, Life Together as the
Mission and Ministry Emphasis for the 2016–2019 Triennium”
(TB, p. 347—Monday issue) was introduced by the committee. With
no objection to proceeding directly to the vote, Res. 4-02A was
adopted as presented [Yes: 859; No: 21].
Res. 4-03B “To Convene Task Force to Review Recognized Service Organization Program and Bylaws” (TB, pp. 428f.—Tuesday
edition) was introduced by the committee. During discussion, a
motion to amend the resolution by adding a clinical pastoral educated chaplain to the membership of the proposed task force was,
after response by the committee, withdrawn. When the assembly
was ready to vote, Res. 4-03B was adopted as presented [Yes: 742;
No: 57].
Res. 4-04A “To Appeal to LCMS Congregations, Workers,
and Institutions within Christian Freedom and for Love’s Sake to
Retain a Common Order of Service for the Lord’s Supper” (TB, pp.
349f.—Monday issue) was introduced by the committee. During
discussion, a proposed amendment was accepted as a friendly
amendment by the committee to add the phrase “which includes
praying the Lord’s Prayer” in the first resolve paragraph after the
word “needs.” An amendment was also proposed to replace the first
resolve paragraph with the first resolve paragraph from the original Res. 4-04 printed on pages 64–66 in the preconvention issue of
Today’s Business. After discussion, the proposed amendment was
withdrawn. When the chair asked whether the assembly was ready
to vote on the resolution, debate was ended [Yes: 726; No: 192] and
Res. 4-04A was adopted as changed [Yes: 795; No: 146].
Res. 4-05A “To Continue and Expand the Koinonia Project”
(TB, p. 351—Monday issue) was introduced by the committee.
During discussion, the committee agreed to a friendly amendUPON THIS ROCK

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