LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1983, Page 146

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146 RESOLUTIONS

Resolved, That the Commission on Worship be re-
quested to restudy the two services containing the
phrases causing the concern and make necessary re-
visions and that the Council of Presidents be delegated

by this convention to give final acceptance to these
services.

Action: Adopted (6).

(The delegates declined two amendments: (1) To substitute
the CTCR in the second resolve and to strike the final words
beginning with the reference to the Council of Presidents and
to substitute the words “they be submitted to the 1986 con-
vention for approval.” (2) To insert “in consultation with the
CTCR” after “Commission on Worship” in the second resolve
and to add after “concern” the words “and other concerns
raised at this convention.”)

To Provide Small-Group Bible Study
Opportunities and Materials

RESOLUTION 2-08
Overture 2-46 (CW, p. 88)

WHEREAS, The power for spiritual growth is in the
use of the Word (2 Tim. 3:16-17); and

WHEREAS, Small-group Bible study provides another
opportunity for the Spirit to work in the hearts of God’s
people that they might grow in knowledge, under-
standing, and discipleship; and

WHEREAS, Bible study that is conducted in small
groups (8—12 people) is an effective way to assimilate
people into the local congregation; and

WHEREAS, The average enrollment of confirmed
members of the Synod in Bible classes was 19.2% as of
the end of 1982, which indicates a need to involve more
youth and adults in Bible study; therefore be it

Resolved, That congregations of the Synod be en-
couraged to conduct a Bible study program that offers

options both in small discussion groups and in larger -

classes; and be it further

Resolved, That the Board for Parish Services be
encouraged to produce a variety of simple and concise
short-term discussion guides especially designed for
Bible study in the small-group setting; and be it further

Resolved, That the Board for Parish Services, to-
gether with Concordia Publishing House, continue to
market a supply of discussion guides for use by con-
gregations of the Synod; and be it further

Resolved, That the congregational boards of edu-
cation be encouraged to acquaint themselves with the
materials being offered by the Board for Parish Services
and provide funding for use of such materials; and be it
finally

Resolved, That by 1994 the congregations of the
Synod annually seek to involve at least 28% of their
confirmed members in a weekly Bible class series.

Action: Adopted (6).
(The delegates declined to change 28% to 50%.)

To Revise
Concordia Publishing House Bylaws

RESOLUTION 2-09
Overtures 2-38—2-39 (CW, pp. 85—86)

WHEREAS, A careful study of the bylaws of the Synod
and of Concordia Publishing House indicates that
several bylaws of both corporate entities are in need of
clarification; and :

WHEREAS, The Board of Directors of the Synod have _
been consulted and have agreed to request the Synod, at
its 1983 convention, to make the following change;
therefore be it 3

Resolved, That Concordia Publishing House at the
time it next amends its bylaws also amend its Bylaw
1.17 to replace the words “President of the Synod” with
the words “Board of Directors of the Synod,” whic
under the Synod’s Bylaws is responsible for approving
the encumbering of all property unless delegated to
other component parts of the Synod; and be it further

Resolved, That synodical Bylaw 2.611 be changed to
read:

PRESENT WORDING

2.611 Incorporation

c. Surplus funds, when not needed in th
operation of the publishing house, shall be paid to th
Synod according to a formula agreed upon by
boards of directors of Concordia Publishing Hous
and of the Synod. :

e. The purpose of Concordia Publishing Housei
to serve as the publisher of The Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod. Unless otherwise instructed by th
Synod the Board of Directors of Concordia Publishin|
House shall determine what is to be published by the
corporation. Decisions on the publishing of curr
lum materials shall be determined jointly by ‘thi
Board for Parish Services and Concordia Publishing:
House. All manuscripts of a religious or theological
nature shall be approved through the Synod’s pre’
scribed procedure for doctrinal review before pub
cation.

PROPOSED WORDING

2.611 Incorporation

c. Surplus funds, when not needed in the ope
tion of the publishing house, may be ordered pai
the Synod by the Board of Directors at any regula
special meeting. :

e. The purpose of Concordia Publishing Houses
to serve as the publisher of The Lutheran Chur
Missouri Synod. Unless otherwise instructed b:
Synod the Board of Directors of Concordia Publishu
House shall determine what is to be published b:
corporation. Concordia Publishing House 8
however, consult with representatives of the Synqg
Board for Parish Services on the publishing ©
riculum materials, the Board for Communica®
Services on the publishing of the Synod’s 0
periodicals, and other boards when materi
produced in concert with them. All manuscripts
religious or theological nature shall be ap
through the Synod’s prescribed procedure for
trina] review before publication.

Action: Adopted (8).