LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1995, Page 160

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160 OMNIBUS RESOLUTIONS

(During consideration of the resolution, Ov. 3-08 and Ov. 3-
113 were added by amendment. While it was suggested that Ov. 7-

87, which was originally referred to the President of Synod, be
brought before the convention it was, by amendment, referred to
the Blue Ribbon Committee. A motion to delete Ov. 3-68 was de-
clined ‘and Ov. 7-95 was deleted.)

‘RESOLUTION B
Rationale: ; : —
Over the years the Synod in convention has spoken to
many issues. At times it has found it necessary to restate
its position because of misunderstanding or because there
was an expressed desire to change the stated position of the
Synod.

_dt is clearly not physically possible to debate and discuss,
in detail, every issue which has been decided in one or more
previous conventions of the Synod. Again at this conven-
tion a nuniber of issues have been presented through over-
tures to which the Synod, in convention, has previously spo-
ken. After careful consideration of these matters, there
appears to be no valid reason to change or alter the stated
position of the Synod.

__ Resolved, That petitioners offering the following over-
tures be referred to previous convention action as indicated:

Number Subject ' Previous Action
Ov. 3-15 ‘Communion at Accidental Assemblies —_ Indianapolis, 1986, Res. 3-08
Ov. 3-34-36, | Unionism, Union and Fellowship, Article VI, 2
3-38 Rom. 16:17-18 1932 Brief Statement
Detroit, 1965, Res. 2-16
New York, 1967, Res, 2-18
Denver, 1969, Res. 3-18
Ov. 3-109 Doctrine and Moral Issues New Orleans, 1973, Res. 3-01
- Ov. 4-10 Balanced Budget/Synodical Debt St. Louis, 1983, Res. 4-05
. . Indianapolis, 1986, Res. 4-08A
Ov. 4-19, Stewardship Wichita, 1989, Res. 4-03
4-21-22 Pittsburgh, 1992, Res. 4-11
Ov. 5-06 Full-Time Pastoral Experience
Theology and Seminary Professors St. Louis, 1983, Res. 6-13
Ov, 5-29 Faculty Electors for Wichita, 1989, 6-09A
College/University Presidents :
Ov. 6-10 To Train and Identify Lutheran Counselors Pittsburgh, 1992, Res. 7-08
Ov. 6-33 Disabled Persons St. Louis, 1981, Res. 8-08
Pittsburgh, 1992, Res. 7-04A
Ov. 7-05 Lay Voting Rights St. Louis, 1983, Res. 5-23
Ov. 7-06 Congregational Franchise St. Louis, 1983, Res. 5-23
Ov. 7-09 Voting Membership St. Louis, 1983, Res. 5-23
Ov. 7-10 Convention Representation St. Louis, 1983, Res. 5-23
Ov. 7-16 District President Terms Bylaw 4.125, 3, b
Ov. 7-17 Delegate Name and Address Bylaw 3.19, d
Ov. 7-19 Addresses of Members of Wichita, 1989, Res, 5-20
Boards and Commissions :
Ov. 7-24-25 Robert Preus Case President of Synod
Ov. 7-81 Presidential Power Bylaw 3.103, c

Action: Adopted as amended (1).

(During consideration of the motion an amendment was
adopted adding Ov. 5-06. The motion was further amended by
deleting Ov. 6-29, 6-30, and 6-36 and referring them back to the
floor committee. Amendments calling for the removal of Ov. 7-05,
7-06, and 7-09 were declined.)

RESOLUTION D

WHEREAS, Some of the following overtures suggest to the
convention acceptable approaches in dealing with matters

mentioned; and oe
WHEREAS, Others among the following overtures thank

and commend laudable individ

uals and efforts; therefore be

overtures be received as ex-

Encouragement/Thanks

Thanks

Thanks

Thanks

Encourage establishment of
new Lutheran schools for
planting new congregations

Encourage support for"
celebrative events

Express thanks to the
President's Commission on
Women and all the women
of the Synod who serve -
church, family, and society

Encourage adults to live the
sanctified life

Encourage every congregation
to be spiritual nurturers of
children ’

Encourage the strengthening
of families throughout Synod

Encourage a growing respect
and support for Lutheran
school teachers

Encourage congregations to
put forth special efforts to ©
increase teacher salaries

Thank God for results in
Jewish evangelism and
encourage workers

Encourage a responsible
truthful salutary use and
evaluation of unofficial
publications

Thanks for 50 years of service

it .
Resolved, That the following
pressions of encouragement or gratitude:
Number Subject
R1-8 President
R1-8-01 Office of Government Information
Ri-8-06 150th Anniversary Celebration
Ov. 1-09 Schools
Ov. 2-33 Celebrative Events
Ov. 2-40 President’s Commission on Women
Ov. 2-42 Adult Ministry
Ov. 2-43 Child Ministry
Ov. 247 Christian Families
Ov. 2-52 Teachers
Ov, 2-53 Teachers’ Salaries
Ov. 2-55 Goals in Jewish Evangelism
Ov. 2-58 Unofficial Press
Ov. 4-25 John Meyer
Ov. 6-09 Christian Witness of Jean Garton
Ov. 6-35 Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
of the West
Ov. L6-39 Ministry of LCMS World Relief
R7-01 First Vice-President
R7-02 Secretary
RT7-03 Vice-President—Finance/Treasurer
RT-04 Board of Directors
R7-04-01 Genera] Services Department
R7-04-02 Increased Funding for Church-
Work Students
R7-04-03 Council on Mission & Ministry
R7-04-04 Office of Information Systems
R7-05 Reports of Districts
R7-06 Commission on Appeals
R707 Com. on Constitutional Matters
R7-08 Dispute Resolution
Ov. 7-62 Procedures in Dealing with
Confidential Documents
Ov. 7-64 Wrongful Exercise of Pastoral Authority
Ov. 7-65 Unjustified Reproaches against Pastors
Ov. 7-92 Confirmation Vow .

Action: Adopted as amended (1).

(The motion was amended by the addition of Ov. 6-09.)