LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1989, Page 85

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WORSHIP SERVICES AND SPECIAL EVENTS

The legislative activity of the convention is, of course,
extremely important. Nevertheless, delegates frequently
expressed their greatest appreciation for the opportunities
for daily Bible study and the special worship events sched-
uled throughout the convention.

Dr. James Brauer, executive director of the Commission
on Worship, who served as organist, had provided lead-
ership in designing several inspiring major services as well
as daily devotions for which the canticle “Thank the Lord
and sing His praise; tell everyone what He has done”
formed the theme. Highlights of the convention were the
opening service with Holy Communion on Friday evening
with President Bohlmann serving as preacher, together
with the special Sunday morning worship service with Dr.
Edward Westcott, Jr., retiring executive director of the
Board for Mission Services serving as speaker. The Sunday
morning service with its parade of flags from countries in
which The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is involved
in telling everyone what He has done, together with the
special offering for mission projects brought by delegates
from the circuit congregations which they represented was
inspiring. Throughout the convention, Dr. Arnold Kuntz,

convention chaplain introduced and led the daily devotions
and received the prayer requests of delegates, offering pe-
titions for many situations on the basis of them. The special
anniversary Services in recognition of the anniversaries of
Lutheran immigration and of Concordia Seminary pro-
vided the opportunity for praise and thanks to God for
these blessings.

The large amount of business allowed time for only a
few special events. Delegates enjoyed an evening out at
Cowtown and joined in a celebration of the anniversary of
the Kansas District featuring buffalo burgers and enter-
tainment from a number of local groups. As usual, Monday
evening was set aside to allow alumni and friends from
the colleges and seminaries to gather in their individual
groups to renew acquaintances, hear reports on current
activities at the institutions, and be apprised of future
plans.

Each daily Bible study was introduced by Dr. Earl
Gaulke, editor for the LifeLight Bible study series, and
included a short summary and application of the particular
lesson by Dr. Stephen Carter. These summaries and ap-
plications have been included in the Proceedings.