# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1975_S38
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

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MINUTES OF THE CONVENTION 37

several changes in the resolution, Res. 3-06 (TB 49),
asking the Synod to declare its position on Evangelical
Lutherans in Mission, was introduced to the floor. The
following changes were made: In line 11 (TB 49) the
word “preamble” was changed to “historical  back-
ground.” In line 63 (TB 49) the words “(entitled ELIM)”
were moved to a position after the word “pamphlet.” In
line 73 (TB 51) the words “establishment and” were
stricken after the word “seminary” and “its establish-
ment of a” were inserted between “seminary” and “com-
peting.” A motion to return to the 2-minute rule was
declined by the delegates as was an amendment asking
for the inclusion of Balance, Inc., and Affirm in those
sentences in which ELIM was spoken of as being a
divisive influence.

Points of Privilege

The convention granted President Preus a point of
privilege to speak. In his remarks he indicated that he
would be very happy to have this resolution withdrawn
and asked for words from leaders of ELIM which would
indicate that they were ready to walk together with the
Synod.

Dr. C. Thomas Spitz was granted the privilege of
speaking for ELIM. In his remarks he stated that he
wanted and intended to remain a loyal member of the
Synod. He would not leave the Synod unless he was
forced to leave as a result of actions coming from the
adoption of this resolution. The delegates agreed to ter-
mination of the discussion after the 30 minutes allowed
for it had expired. After agreeing to extend time for
completion of the action on this resolution, the delegates
declined a motion to table the matter. Before voting on
the resolution the delegates were asked to join in silent
prayer. The resolution was then adopted by a vote of 601
—473.

Point of Order

Debora Hage, a delegate from the Colorado District,
asked that it be recorded in the minutes that prior to the
taking of the vote the chairman had used the phrase
“after this resolution is passed.” President Preus also
asked that it be recorded in the minutes that he had

apologized and begged the forgiveness of the delegates
for this slip of the tongue. He had meant to say “after
this resolution has been acted on.” In response to a
question, he also stated that negative votes could be
submitted to the Secretary.

Recess

Following the singing of two stanzas of the hymn “]
Walk in Danger All the Way” the chairman declared a
15-minute recess.

Parish Services

After the delegates had reconvened, chairman of the
floor committee on Parish Services, the Rev. Wilbert
Griesse, reintroduced Res. 7-10 (TB 155). After adopting
the pending amendment which asked for mailings of all
synodical materials to congregations, the delegates
adopted the resolution as amended.

The convention asked the Board of Parish Education
to intensify its efforts to produce quality stewardship
cultivation materials for congregations and for the provi-
sion of sufficient funding for these intensified efforts
(Res. 7-11, TB 156). They encouraged congregations to
conduct every-member stewardship visits and asked that
funds be made available to the Board of Stewardship to
provide for production of materials for the conducting of
every-member stewardship visitation seminars (Res. 7-
12, TB 156). Congregations were asked to encourage
families to avail themselves of the money-management
programs sponsored by District and synodical leaders
and other agencies (Res. 7-13, TB 157). After declining a
motion to recommit the matter to the floor committee,
the delegates adopted Res. 7-14 (TB 158), which asked
for a reaffirmation of the Synod’s process of doctrinal
review. They took this action after an amendment asking
for the addition of “and doctrinal resolutions of the
Synod” was declared to be out of order since it would in
effect require a change in the Constitution of the Synod.
They also declined to add the words “and who are reflec-
tive of all established doctrinal views in the Synod” at
the end of the resolution.

Point of Order

The chairman was asked by a delegate not to give
instructions to the delegates prior to voting.

Higher Education

Resolution 6-07A (TB 247) was reintroduced by Dr.
Ellis Nieting, chairman of the floor committee on Higher
Education. After agreeing to add the words “most of
them” between the words “faculty” and “pastorally” on
line 12 (TB 248) and declining a motion for adjournment,
the convention agreed to terminate debate on the resolu-
tion. Resolution 6-07A (TB 247) was then adopted as
amended. The delegates then agreed to close this session
of the convention prior to the introduction of Res. 6-08A
(TB 248).

Closing

The session closed with a prayer led by Dr. Nickel,
Third Vice-President of the Synod.