LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1995, Page 42

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42 MINUTES OF THE CONVENTION

line 1, p. 57. Question was called on. the amendment and
on the main motion and was sustained. The amendment
lost. The main motion was adopted. ,
Standing Rules" a

A motion was made to add Standing Rule 15, to wit:

WHEREAS, The delegates were sent to the 59th Regu-
lar Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri
Synod to discuss and vote on the resolutions presented
to the convention; and _

WHEREAS, On several occasions the question has been.
called prior to the opportunity for any discussion; there-
fore be it: oo

Resolved, That the convention add special Standing
Rule 15 as follows: The previous question may not be
called unless there has been an opportunity for at least
‘one delegate to speak for and one delegate to speak
against the resolution. ,

By common consent it was agreed that the proposed
standing rule would be number 17. The question was called
and was sustained. The motion to add a new standing rule

lost.

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A Point of Privilege

A pastoral delegate asked that his “no” vote be recorded
on Res. 3-10. A lay delegate made a similar request. The
chair invited any who wish to have dissenting votes
recorded to approach the secretary in writing.

Committee 5: Higher Education

_ The Rev. Dr. Roger Pittelko, President of the English
District and Chairman of Committee 5, Higher Education,
reintroduced the business of his committee.

Dr. Walter A. Maier, tI

Res. 5-07A, regarding the seminary at Fort Wayne and
calling for the President of the Synod to visit the campus,
was moved. The motion was adopted. .

Res. 5-09A, “To Prepare and Promote Continuing Edu-
cation Program for Pastors,” was moved by the committee.
Question was.called and sustained. The main motion was
adopted: ’.‘ oe ,

Res. 5-10A, “To Further Professional Church Worker
Continuing Education,” was moved by the committee. The
motion was adopted.

Motion from the Floor
A-motion was made to disallow previously adopted mo-

tions to be reconsidered. The motion was called and sus-
tained. The motion was defeated.

Closing Devotions
The delegates were led in closing devotions by Mr.
Michael Murphy, lay missionary to Russia.

Session 11
July 21, Morning
Opening Devotion
_ The assembly was led in opening devotions by the Rev.
Dr. John F. Johnson, President of Concordia Seminary, St.
Louis; Missouri. Proclaiming Hebrews 12:14, Dr. Johnson

encouraged the people of The Lutheran Church—Missouri
Synod to live in peace with one another.

Theme Video
Once again the Communications Department of Synod

engaged the delegates in the theme of the day by means of
a brief video. :

Bible Study

The Rev. Chuck Smith led the assembly in a 150th an-
niversary Bible study. He informed the delegates regard-
ing the many opportunities with which God is challenging
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

Point of Privilege

A delegate asked the assembly to consider a special res-
olution, to wit:

WHEREAS, A wife of noble character is “worth more
than rubies”; and

WuEREAS, Our Synod has been blessed with a Presi-
dent’s wife who has given her support of the President,
even in the midst of her trials; and

WHEREAS, It is appropriate for us to express our ap-
preciation; therefore be it

Resolved, That the 59th Regular Convention of The
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod thank Mrs. Barry

_ for her faithfulness; and be it further

Resolved, That we send two dozen long-stem roses to
Mrs. Barry with a message of our love; and be it finally

Resolved, That we keep the Barrys in our prayers as
we return to our homes and congregations.

The resolution was unanimously adopted.