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LCMS Convention Workbook St. Louis, Missouri — 1983, Page 83

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PARISH. YOUTH, AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES 83

2-27
To Postpone Publication Date of Agenda

WHEREAS, The study copy of the Lutheran Worship Agenda
reached many pastors and congregations only a few weeks
before the deadline for comments to the Synod’s Standing
Committee on Worship; and

WHEREAS, It was issued at the busy Advent-Christmas
season when time for meaningful study was at a premium; and

WHEREAS, Preliminary study without opportunity for usage
in the congregation for their reaction seems unwise: therefore
be it

Resolved, That the Synod in convention postpone publica-
tion ofa “‘hardbound” volume until the next synodical conven-
tion; and be it further

Resolved, That pastors and congregations be encouraged to
use the study edition in their worship for the present time: and
be it finally

Resolved, That the date for final comment by pastors and
congregations be extended to December 31. 1985.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Vancouver. B.C.

Lars Torsner, President
Wayne Tressel, Secretary

2-28

To Postpone Acceptance
of Lutheran Worship Agenda

WHEREAS, The Standing Committee on Worship was unable
to “field test” the proposed Lutheran Worship Agenda: and

WHEREAS, The committee's letter of November seems to
indicate that up to that time no “process of exposure and
testing” (see the Synod’s 1981 Res. 3-13) had taken place: and

WHEREAS, Sufficient time was not available to send critique,
comments, and suggestions prior to the deadline of Dec. 31,
1982 (congregations received it late in November): and

WHEREAS, The present draft has inconsistencies in language
and directions; therefore be it

Resolved, That the convention receive the new agenda but
postpone acceptance until the next convention of the Synod:
and be it further

Resolved, That the Standing Committee on Worship make
use of this extended time for field testing and further editing;
and be it finally

Resolved, That the committee present the revised edition of
the new agenda to the next convention of the Synod for
acceptance as an official service book of the Synod.

Concordia Lutheran Church
Kirkwood. Mo.
John W. Maupin. Secretary

2-29A

To Issue Simplified Accompaniments
for Lutheran Worship

WHEREAS, The Synod has recently published Lutheran
Worship as an official hymnal: and

WHEREAS, The harmonizations of many hymnsin Lutheran
Worship are written in the distinctive technique and idiom of
the organ, with many passing notes: and

WHEREAS, Many congregations have limited musical
resources, both as to instruments and musical talents among
their members: therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod instruct the Committee on
Worship of the Board for Parish Services to prepare an
accompanist’s edition of the hymns in Lutheran Worship.
using a simple style suitable for piano or organ, which

musicians of average ability are able to play on instruments
with limited resources; and be it further

Resolved, That this project become a matter of high priority
on the agenda of the Committee on Worship of the Board for
Parish Services.

Redeemer Lutheran Church
Englewood, Fla.

Herbert Bohm, President
Virginia Roussin, Secretary
William Hassold. Pastor

Identical or similar:

2-29B

Good Shepherd. Sarasota. Fla. Victor Mennicke

2-30A
To Publish a Lectionary with NIV Text

WHEREAS, More than one-half million copies of the Synod's
new hymnal. Lutheran Worship, were ordered during the first
vear of publication: and

WHEREAS, Lutheran Worship Altar Book was published in
July 1982 and has received widespread acceptance; and

WHEREAS, Lutheran Worship Agenda will be considered for
acceptance at the 1983 convention of the Synod; and

WHEREAS, The text from the New International Version has
been used in the aforementioned publications: and
WHEREAS. A lectionary containing both the three-year
series and the one-year series of Scripture readings would be of
great value in the worship life of the congregations that use
Lutheran Worship, the Altar Book, and the Agenda: therefore
be it
Resolved, That the Svnod. assembled in convention, author-
ize the publication of a Lutheran Worship Lectionary. utilizing
the text of the New International Version.
King of Glory Lutheran Church
Blaine, Minn.
Gary Specketer. Chairman
J. A. Rinderknecht, Secretary

Identical or similar:

2-30B
Trinity, Chevenne, Wyo. Carl Marvin
2-31

To Publish Other Worship Materials

WHEREAS, The publication of Lutheran Worship, Lutheran
Worship Altar Book, and a proposed Lutheran Worship
Agenda have been widely received and welcomed in our Synod:
and

WHEREAS, Other related materials are also needed: therefore
be it

Resolved. That the Synod in convention call for the writing
and publication of a Handbook to Lutheran Worship, Choral
Settings for the Verses for Sundays and Festivals. and
Wedding Services and Burial Services in separate publications
for congregational use.

Salem Lutheran Church
Florissant. Mo.

Randy Adler, President

Melvin H. Vahrenhorst. Secretary

2-32
To Encourage Gathering Worship Materials

WHEREAS. Worship is and should be an ongoing concern of
the church: and