# LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters Minutes_St. Louis Missouri_March 9 1984_S1
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226. Southern District Instruments (Ag. 1663): The item is to be retained in the agenda and John Klotz is
to forward his findings to the Commission.
227. Lutheran Church--Canada Constitution (Ag. 1669): Since Lutheran Church Canada has decided to
use the Constitution of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod as its base, this item is to be removed from
the agenda.
228. Commendation: Dr. John Klotz was commended for his faithful and capable service to the
Commission during the past years.
229. California-Nevada-Hawaii Campus Ministry: Questions regarding the Constitutionality of this
ministry have been raised. It was the consensus of the Commission that it would be advisable to consult
with the District Commission on Constitutional Matters in order to provide assistance and avoid a
possible antagonist position.
230. Minutes: The minutes of the September 16, 1983, meeting were approved as printed.
231. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned with prayer led by Kermit Brashear II.
Respectfully submitted,
Walter L. Rosin, Secretary

Minutes of the Commission on Constitutional Matters - March 9, 1984
1. Dr. Eberhard led the Commission in an opening prayer, asking the guidance of the Holy Spirit upon the
work of the Commission. Judge Schnelz read a letter regarding the possible appointment of James Groh
to succeed Kermit Brashear III, who declined his reappointment. No appointment has yet been made. It
was agreed that Dr. Herbert Mueller would be invited to the Commission meeting when proposed
Guidelines for the Constitution of a congregation were discussed. It was not felt that the presence of Dr.
Klotz would be necessary when discussing the Constitution of the Southern District, which he had
reviewed. Judge Schnelz provided a brief review of activities of the Commission for the benefit of Dr.
Robert Hopmann, newly appointed member of the Commission.
2. Minutes : The minutes of December 9, 1983, were approved after it had been pointed out that the
location of the meeting should be designated as the El Cortez Hotel, San Francisco, and that the
typographical error in Minutes 204 of 2.76 should be changed to 2.67.
3. Ratification: Letters of notification regarding the action of the Commission following the meeting of
December 9 were ratified.
4. English District Bylaws (Ag. 653,A-C): Acting President Donald Jung has indicated that the District is
working toward inclusion of necessary changes in its Bylaws and will be presenting material for
consideration by the Commission in the near future.
5. Lutheran Council Campus Ministry and C-N-H (Ag. 684): Trinity Lutheran Church of Palo Alto,
California, had asked the Commission to rule on the following questions: