LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 2001, Page 27

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MINUTES OF THE CONVENTION
Res. 3-02 (TB, p. 65), “To Formally Declare Altar and
Pulpit Fellowship with Lanka Lutheran Church of Sri
Lanka,” was presented for adoption. Dr. Samuel Nafzger
was asked to share additional information regarding circumstances surrounding this resolution and specifically a
report of the recent reception of the Lanka Lutheran
Church of Sri Lanka into the Lutheran World Federation.
Dr. Nafzger reported that he has met with representatives
of the church body and is satisfied that there is no reason to
not enter into fellowship. Debate was ended (Y:1,029; N:36)
and the motion carried (Y:1,023; N:33). The Common Doxology was sung while representatives of Lanka Lutheran
Church, Rev. Patchamuthu Sivalingam and Rev. Govindan
Nadaraja, signed the fellowship documents. Rev. Sivalingam then briefly addressed the convention.
Res. 3-03 (TB, p. 66), “To Formalize Altar and Pulpit
Fellowship with Evangelical Lutheran Church of Haiti,”
was presented to the convention. Again, Dr. Nafzger addressed the convention, providing additional information
regarding the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Haiti and
reporting on meetings between leaders of the two church
bodies. Discussion followed until debate was ended by a motion (Y:1,091; N:10). The resolution was carried by a unanimous vote (Y:1,106; N:0). Rev. Israel Isidor and other representatives of the Haitian church were present for the
celebration. Rev. Isidor signed the fellowship agreement
documents while the Common Doxology was sung. He then
briefly addressed the convention.
Res. 3-06 (TB, p. 71), “To Reach Out Aggressively to
Emerging Lutheran Churches,” was read to the convention.
An amendment was proposed to add a second Resolve to
read: “Resolved, That we commend the work of the Board
for Mission Services and the CTCR and the complementary
work of organizations such as the Lutheran Heritage Foundation and the Concordia Mission Society in the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the truth of God’s
Word as taught in the Lutheran Confessions.” Debate was
ended (Y:980; N:125) and the amendment failed (Y:256;
N:859). An amendment was offered to add words to the last
Resolve: “when agreement in doctrine and practice exists.”
Debate was ended on both the amendment and the resolution(Y:1,051; N:69). The amendment was carried (Y:596;
N:530) and the amended resolution was adopted (Y:1,037;
N:93).

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spoiled. The decision of the committee was sustained
(Y:632; N:469).
Committee 1: Missions
The Chair called upon President Arthur Scherer of the
Southeastern District, chairman of Committee 1. Discussion of Res. 1-02 (TB, p. 49) resumed. President Scherer referred to the minutes of the Sunday morning session to
bring the convention up to date on the discussion. Discussion continued on the amendment to replace the fourth Resolve with the words “That we seek to resolve the differences in doctrine and practice which cause dissension and
division among us by honest and prayerful discussion, so
that we are able to live in genuine and God-pleasing harmony as God’s people.” An amendment to the amendment
was offered that the original wording not be replaced but
that the new wording be added to the existing Resolve.
Chair asked the convention to support his decision to end
debate on the amendment to the amendment (Y:1,028;
N:33). The amendment to the amendment carried (Y:678;
N:385). The Orders of the Day ended debate on the resolution until a later time.
Comment by the First Vice-President Elect
The Chair asked that Rev. Daniel Preus, First VicePresident-elect, step forward to address the convention. He
recalled his confirmation verse, noting that it is not possible
to be ashamed when we truly understand the Gospel of
Christ. He spoke of looking forward to working with President-elect Kieschnick and expressed sadness that he will
be leaving the directorship of Concordia Historical Institute. He offered special encouragement in support of the
75th Anniversary Thankoffering of the institute. As he concluded his words to the convention, he introduced his wife,
Linda.
The convention recessed for lunch.

Session 4
Monday P.M., July 16, 2001
Devotion
Chairman Kuhn called the assembly to order and asked
the delegates to turn to page 7 of Daily Devotions. The midday devotion was provided by Dr. Kermit Radcliffe.
Minutes for Sunday, July 15

Committee 9: Registration, Credentials, and Elections
The Chair called on President William Hoesman, chairman of Committee 10, for a report of the results of the first
election ballot for Vice-Presidents 2–5. He provided that
602 pastors and 591 laypersons were now registered, that
1,166 votes had been cast, and that one ballot was not
valid. The results of the first ballot were as follows: David
Buegler, 267; Ronald Feuerhahn, 149; Roosevelt Gray, 383;
Robert King, 471; Loren Kramer, 375; Paul Maier, 414;
Dean Nadasdy, 279; Glenn O’Shoney, 407; Roger Pittelko,
391; Wallace Schulz, 499; William Weinrich, 500; and Dean
Wenthe, 430. Punch cards were distributed for the second
ballot. A delegate challenged the decision of the committee
not to provide replacement ballots when punch cards were

The Chair called the convention’s attention to the minutes printed on pages 217–223 of Today’s Business. Concern was expressed that the minutes do not reflect the
numbers of votes cast, while Robert’s Rules of Order requires that ballot votes be reported. By consensus it was
agreed that this information be included in the remainder
of the minutes. After noting that the reference to the “third”
Resolve in line 38 of page 220 should read “fourth,” the minutes for Sunday, July 15, were accepted as corrected.
Committee 9: Registration, Credentials, and Elections
Committee 10 chairman Hoesman reported that 602
pastors and 591 laymen were registered. He then reported
the results of the second ballot: Roosevelt Gray, 482; Robert
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