# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_2026_S8
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

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suffered a stroke in New Orleans at the Youth Gathering. He gave thanks for God’s grace and encouragement from
across the Synod. He also noted in introductory remarks that there is much here to celebrate, but also a call to action
in support of mission. A video was shown explaining the FORO concept.

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Res. 2-02A, “To Direct Districts and Encourage Congregational Participation in Global Mission through Prayer,
Partnership, and Support” (TB, 2B:277–78), was read, including the whereases, and introduced by the committee. It
was moved to close debate, which carried [Yes: 865; No: 17]. The resolution was adopted [Yes: 864; No: 27].

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Res. 2-03A, “To Give Thanks to God for Missionary Care Provided by the Office of International Mission” (TB,
2B:278–79), was read and introduced by the committee. After debate, it was moved to close debate, which carried
[Yes: 869; No: 26]. Thereupon, the resolution was adopted [Yes: 817; No: 83].

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Res. 2-04, “To Amend Bylaws 1.7.3, 2.11.1, 3.8.3, 3.8.3.8, and 4.4.4–5 to Establish a Framework for Ecclesiastical
Supervision and Pastoral Care for Independent International Congregations” (TB, 1:71–74), was read and introduced
by the committee. An attempt to amend a bylaw change was ruled out of order as not having been reviewed and
approved by the Commission on Constitutional Matters before presentation to the convention. It was moved to close
debate, which carried [Yes: 846; No: 44]. The resolution was adopted [Yes: 806; No: 80].

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The chair asked the indulgence of the assembly, near orders of the day, to complete the committee’s final
resolution.

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Res. 2-05, “To Give Thanks to God for 125 Years of Gospel Ministry, Partner Churches, and Mission in the Latin
America and Caribbean Region” (TB, 1:74–75), was read and introduced by the committee. An amendment was moved
but ruled out of order as not germane. Debate having been exhausted, the resolution was adopted by voice vote.

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The work of the committee completed, Hagan thanked the Office of International Mission for its great work.

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Committee 4: Life Together

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The chair recognized Chairman Christopher S. Esget, Fifth Vice-President, to begin the report of his committee.

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Res. 4-01, “To Establish Tell the Next Generation as Synod Mission and Ministry Emphasis” (TB, 1:82), was read
and introduced by the committee. Without debate, the resolution was adopted by unanimous voice and hand vote.

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Res. 4-02A, “To Amend Bylaws to Refine Process for Creating Triennial Mission and Ministry Emphases” (TB,
2B:284–87), was read and introduced by the committee. Without debate, the resolution was adopted by voice vote.

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Res. 4-03, “To Commend and Sunset Synod Mission Priorities” (TB, 1:85), was read and introduced by the
committee. Without debate, the resolution was adopted by voice vote.

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Res. 4-06A, “To Amend Bylaws to Reinstate Commission on Worship” (TB, 2B:288–91), was read and introduced
by the committee. An attempted amendment to the bylaw text was ruled out of order as not having the prior approval
of the Commission on Constitutional Matters. After 20 minutes’ debate, in which the exact changes from the previous
version were elaborated, the closure of debate was called automatically under rule 22; this carried on a voice vote.
The resolution was adopted [Yes: 613; No: 289].

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The chair announced that following the service the convention would stand in recess until tomorrow.
Evening Prayer
Chaplain Sean Daenzer led the convention in the Order of Evening Prayer, with the text, John 20:19–29.

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John W. Sias, Secretary

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