# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1860_S2 # AI translation — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) Proceedings of the German Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States at its tenth general convention, held at St. Louis, Mo., from October 10 to 20, 1860. Overview. Our General Synodical Convention in the Year 1860. Opening Sermon, preached by the Rev. Pastor O. Fürbringer. Reception of New Members. Synodical Address of the General President [Präses]. His Official Report. Annual Report of the Four District Presidents. Proceedings on the Doctrine of Absolution. Union of Our Educational Institutions. Heathen Missions. Mission Report of the Mission Commission of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States. Mission among Our Scattered Fellow Believers. Appointment of a General Agent for the Distribution of the Synod's Publications. Our Church Periodicals. Increase of Salaries for the Teachers at Our Educational Institutions. Individual Decisions of the Synod in Special Cases Brought before It. Institution for the Training of Preachers for North America in Nassau. Pastor Röbbelen. The Synod's Remaining Business. Election of Officers and Standing Committees of the General Synod. — Place and Time of the Next General Synodical Convention. Public Worship Services during the Time of the Convention. Vote of Thanks to the Congregation in St. Louis. Synodical Body, or Standing Roster of the General Synod and of the Individual District Synods in the Year 1860. Parish Reports. Financial Statement. Treasurer's Report of the Western District Synod.