# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1979_S6
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

6 THOSE THREE LITTLE DOTS ...

—All sessions were held in the new Alfonso J. Cervan-
tes Convention and Exhibition Center in St.
Louis, Mo.

—For the second time the convention had a full-time
chaplain. This position was filled by Dr. Gerhardt
Nitz, pastor of Grace Chapel, St. Louis, and
former member of the Board of Directors.

—Dr. Walter Rosin functioned again as assistant secre-
tary, ably filling a most taxing role. Thanks are
also due to those who produced Today’s Business
under the leadership of Jean Buettner and to
Pearl Houghton, “the Secretary’s secretary.”

* * *

It had been 41 years since the Synod had met in St.
Louis, its headquarters city. To many it seemed like a
happy homecoming. It was good to have been here.

But now what?

Those three little dots in the theme “God Opens
Doors...” indicate that the action is not finished. The
statement needs to be completed. Whenever God opens
doors, He expects His people to be on the move. Open
doors are for entering.

Indeed! “Here am I. Send me, send me!” Amen. Even
so, Lord Jesus! ...

Herbert Mueller, Secretary

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