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LCMS Convention Workbook St. Louis, Missouri — 2004, Page 9

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SYNODICAL REPORTS 9

6-02A To Reiterate Synod’s Stance on Abortion (Send Letter
Regarding RU-486)
Action Taken

A letter was sent to President Bush requesting a thorough re-

view and reversal of the decision made by the FDA regarding RU-
486.

6-09 To Urge Action to Release Persecuted Christians in
China
Action Taken

Copies of the resolution were sent to President Bush, Secretary
of State Powell, and members of Congress.

6-13 To Reject the Destruction of Embryos for Stem Cell
Research
Action Taken

A letter was sent to President Bush encouraging and urging him
to reject using public funding for research that deliberately and in-
tentionally kills human beings.

7-03C To Observe the Constitution and Bylaws of Synod
Action Taken

Carried out duties in accord with LCMS Constitution and By-
laws and advised, counseled, and admonished officers of the Synod
to do the same.

7-04A Truth and Integrity in Convention Overtures
Action Taken

Assured truth and integrity in convention resolutions as pre-
scribed by Bylaw 3.19 d.

7-21 To Promote Study of Art. VII and Bylaw 2.39
Action Taken
Materials were made available and study was encouraged.

8-05 To Amend Bylaws re COP Responsibilities—Ratification
of CCM Appointment

Action Taken

Amended Bylaw was implemented.

Overtures Assigned to LCMS President’s Office
By Resolution A—2001 Convention

3-20 To Demonstrate Oneness Despite Differences
Action Taken

Taken under advisement.

3-55-60 Office of the Ministry (various)
Action Taken
Taken under advisement.
3-74 To Formulate 21st Century Formula of Concord
Action Taken
Taken under advisement.
3-75-79 LWF Membership (various)
Action Taken

Gave faithful and evangelical witness to the Scriptural and con-
fessional position of the LCMS to representatives of the LWF, to
partner churches that belong to the LWF, while keeping lines of
communication open in all instances.

3-80 To Commend and Assist CTCR
Action Taken

Taken under advisement.

5-11-14 Iowa District East/Concordia, Portland (various)
Action Taken

The mandate of Bylaw 6.47 a is that “the complainant first . . .
meet face-to-face with the respondent in an attempt to resolve the
issue (Matthew 18:15).” The Bylaw also indicates the president of
the institution shall assist in this attempt. The president of Concor-
dia, Portland, has issued several such invitations to representatives
of Iowa District East in an effort to resolve the issues. Such meet-
ings have not occurred.

Subsequently, Iowa District East asked what further recourse
might be available to them. The President’s office informed them
of the availability of Bylaw 6.47 g., which permits an appeal to the
responsible District President.

5-16 To Not Allow Districts to Prepare Pastors
Action Taken

Implemented 2001 Synodical convention Resolution 3-08B,
which reads, in part:

“...Resolved, That Synod authorize its districts to continue
training lay deacons as directed by the spirit of the 1989 Wichita
Res. 3-05B in which trained lay ministers serve under the supervi-
sion of an ordained pastor; and be it further

Resolved, That in order to help address the needs to recruit and
train more ordained pastors an oversight committee composed of
members of the Board for Higher Education, the seminaries, and
the Council of Presidents, in conjunction with district and local rep-
resentation, revise DELTO (Distance Education Leading To Ordi-
nation); and be it further

Resolved, That this convention rescind 1995 St. Louis conven-
tion Res. 3-07A (requiring such licensed laymen to complete a
seminary program for ordination)...”

6-17 To Assist Trinity Congregation of Dresden, Germany
Action Taken

Taken under advisement.

7-16 To Not Use Policy-Based Management Principles
Action Taken

Taken under advisement.

7-99 To Require District Presidents to Hold Pastors
Accountable

Action Taken

Provisions of Chapter II of the LCMS Bylaws continue to be
followed.

7-127 To Publish Convention Workbook in Two Parts
Action Taken

Taken under advisement.

7-128 To Emphasize Celebration at Gatherings
Action Taken

Taken under advisement.

7-129 To Limit Convention Time for Bylaw Revisions
Action Taken

Taken under advisement.

7-136 To Advocate Wider Geographical Representation on
Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Action Taken

Taken under advisement.

2004 Convention Workbook