LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 2001, Page 35

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MINUTES OF THE CONVENTION
bate was ended (Y:865; N:252) and the resolution was
adopted (Y:782; N:343).
Res. 3-10 (TB, p. 76), “To Express Appreciation to CTCR,
Seminaries, and President for Statements,” was presented
by a member of the committee. Discussion followed. When
debate was ended (Y:1,008; N:78), the resolution was
adopted (Y: 936; N:156).
Special Presentations
The newly elected Vice-Presidents were invited to the
podium and were introduced to the convention.
The Chair noted that the convention had already met
some representatives from partner churches, namely those
from the new sister churches received into fellowship. He
introduced distinguished guests representing other
Lutheran church bodies with whom the Synod is in fellowship. Rev. Ralph Mayan of Lutheran Church—Canada and
Chairman of the International Lutheran Conference; Dr.
Karl Fry, Chairman of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of
England; Rev. Samuel Udofia of the Lutheran Church of
Nigeria; and Rev. Wilhelm Torgerson of the Selbststandische Lutherische Evangelische Kirche (SELK) of Germany
brought greetings from their church bodies.
The Chair called forward Dr. Glenn O’Shoney, Executive Director of the Board for Mission Services, who introduced veteran missionaries who are being honored this
year by the Board for Missions: Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow
(Margie) Arp; Rev. and Mrs. Paul (Ruby) Bruns; Mr. and
Mrs. Edward (Phyllis) Dicke; Rev. and Mrs. Luther
(Gladys) Engelbrecht; Dr. and Mrs. Merle (Dorothy) Golnick; Rev. and Mrs. Robert (Margarete) Huebner; Rev. and
Mrs. (Carol) Kreyling; and Rev. and Mrs. Luther (Juanita)
Meinzen. Dr. O’Shoney reported that their combined missionary service totaled 486 years. The convention rose in
recognition of their service and to pray a special prayer projected on the screen.
Recess
After announcements, the convention was recessed until
two o’clock.

Session 8
Wednesday P.M., July 18, 2001
Devotion
President Robert Kuhn called the assembly to order and
introduced the afternoon devotion leader, the Rev. Dr. J. A.
O. Preus III, President of Concordia University Irvine.
Minutes
The Chair called attention to the minutes of Tuesday’s
sessions printed on pages 309 to 314 of the Wednesday
issue of Today’s Business. No additions or corrections were
made and the minutes were approved as printed.
Committee 8: National/District Synod Relations
The Chair called on Rev. Ron Garwood, President of the
Wyoming District and chairman of Committee 8, to continue with the business of his committee.

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Res. 8-07 (TB, p. 151), “To Amend Bylaws re COP Responsibilities—Editors,” was presented by the committee. The
resolution was adopted without discussion by voice vote.
Res. 8-08 (TB, p. 152), “To Continue Service of COP in
Assigning Vicars,” was read. The resolution was adopted by
voice vote without discussion.
Res. 8-09 (TB, p. 152), “To Initiate Evaluation of District
Structure,” was presented. The committee asked for opportunity to offer additional comments and rationale prior to
floor discussion. A motion was made and seconded to
amend the resolution by replacing in line 27 of the first
WHEREAS the words “of District” with the words “of the geographic District.” The question was called on the amendment and the resolution (Y:1,043; N:48). The amendment
was not carried (Y:398; N:680). The resolution was adopted
without amendment (Y:987; N:112).
Res. 8-10 (TB, p. 152), “To Study More Equitable Representation at Conventions,” was introduced by a member of
the committee. Substitute Resolution 8-10 was proposed, to
include the same first two WHEREASES but a new Resolved,
the Resolved of Overture 8-81 (Workbook, pp. 121–23). The
substitute resolution was not accepted for consideration
(Y:297; N:788). After discussion of the main motion, debate
was ended (Y:1,045; N:56) and the resolution was adopted
without amendment (Y:942; N:173).
Committee 2: Congregational Services
The chair called on Rev. Herbert Mueller, President of
the Southern Illinois District and chairman of Committee 2.
Res. 2-04 (TB, p. 59), “To Encourage Removal of Clergy
Requirement for Some Synod and District Positions,” was
presented by the committee. A motion was made and seconded to amend the resolution with the addition of a new
Resolve before the final Resolve: “Resolved, That the Boards
of Directors of the Synod and the Districts should study
whether all these administrative positions are really necessary.” After brief discussion, debate was ended on the
amendment and the main motion (Y:1,021; N:80). The
amendment carried (Y:716; N:384) and the resolution was
adopted as amended (Y:1,034; N:91).
Res. 2-06 (TB, p. 61), “To Approve Field-Testing Plan for
New Hymnal,” was read by a member of the committee.
After discussion, debate was ended (Y:1,009; N:103). The
resolution was adopted (Y:898; N:236).
Res. 2-07A (TB, p. 169), “To Maintain Stewardship Department within Synod,” was brought forward by the committee. After extensive discussion, debate was ended
(Y:1,017; N:72). The resolution was adopted without
amendment (Y:854; N:238).
Committee 9: Registration, Credentials, and Elections
The Chair called on Rev. William Hoesman, President
of the Michigan District and chairman of Committee 9, to
present a report on the morning ballot. He reported that as
of 2:00 P.M., 602 pastors and 592 lay delegates were registered, totaling 1,194 voting delegates. He also provided explanations for particular instances in the report.
Significant discussion followed regarding the application
of the Bylaws of the Synod to specific cases. When the Orders of the Day were called, a delegate led the convention in
prayer. Another asked that sufficient time be allowed for
delegates to carefully consider their voting decisions. Prior
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