LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 2013, Page 32

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Res. 4-05 “To Encourage Further Discussion with Wisconsin
Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Evangelical Lutheran Synod” (TB,
p. 90) was introduced by the committee. After discussion, debate
was ended [Yes: 918; No: 29] and Res. 4-05 was adopted [Yes: 949;
No: 21].
Res. 4-08A “To Provide Responsible Pastoral Care with Regard
to the Practices Surrounding Holy Baptism” (TB, pp. 249f.) was
introduced by the committee. During brief discussion, a motion to
add “with water” to the first resolve after the word “baptizing” was
accepted by the committee as a friendly amendment. Res. 4-08A
was adopted as amended [Yes: 956; No: 13].

Committee 7: Structure and Ecclesiastical Matters
The chair called on Wyoming District President Richard Boche,
Chairman of Committee 7, for his committee’s presentation. He
summarized his committee’s work and introduced its members,
applauding their efforts and inviting the convention to do the same.
With Vice-President Herbert Mueller having assumed the chair,
Res. 7-01A “To Set Forth Clear Mutual Expectations in Carrying
Out Office of Visitation” (TB, pp. 281ff.) was introduced by the committee. During discussion, a motion to end debate carried [Yes:
869; No: 117] and Res. 7-01A was adopted as presented [Yes: 833;
No: 170].
Res. 7-02A “To Return to Use of Title ‘Circuit Visitor’” (TB, p.
284) was introduced by the committee. During extensive discussion of the resolution, a motion to amend the paragraph 7 quotation
of Article XII of the Constitution Art. XII by deleting the words
“and, according as they deem it necessary, hold investigations in
the congregations” was ruled out of order. The chair called for the
Orders of the Day and noon recess.

Session 4
Monday p.m. July 22, 2013
Midday Prayer
With newly elected Second Vice-President John Wohlrabe
assuming the chair, the Monday afternoon session was called to
order. Rev. Benjamin Ball led the convention in Midday Prayer,
assisted by Cantor Phillip Magness as pianist and Monique Nunes
providing special vocal music. Rev. Gregory Seltz, Speaker of The
Lutheran Hour, provided the homily, reminding the assembly that
they live in a weary world, but one within which we are very much
alive because of what Jesus has done for us. Baptism has poured out
God’s grace into our lives individually, which is the good news that
we have to share with weary folks all around us.

Minutes
Secretary Raymond Hartwig called attention to the minutes
from Sessions 1 and 2, noting two changes to be made: (1) Delete
the first two lines of the first report of the Registration, Credentials,
and Elections Committee and change the total number of voting
delegates to 1,174; (2) Insert prior to the first paragraph under the
initial report of Committee 5 the words, “With Vice-President
Herbert Mueller now presiding, …” The minutes were declared
approved as changed.

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Greetings—Lutheran Women’s Missionary League
After the convention paused for a group picture, the chair welcomed LWML President Kay Kreklau to bring greetings from her
organization. She spoke of the recent LWML convention, which
celebrated $100 million in mission grants in last 71 years. She
described the LWML as women of mission, women in mission,
and women determined to be valuable to the mission of the church.
She thanked the Synod for its support throughout the years as the
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League continues to strive to live
up to its name.

Election of Secretary of the Synod and Regional Members
of Synod Board of Directors
Prior to balloting for the election of the Secretary of the Synod,
Registration Committee Chairman Dan Gilbert provided a current
report: 1,196 total voting delegates have registered for the convention. The chair, receiving no objection, declared the report accepted
as presented.
Elections Chairman Gilbert prepared the convention to vote.
The results of the ballot for Secretary of the Synod were as follows:
Daryl D. Gehlbach
Raymond L. Hartwig

164
839

Raymond L. Hartwig was declared elected. Balloting for the
Central Region Board of Directors Lay Member followed:
Monica Boesdorfer
Ernest E. Garbe
Frederick P. Guengerich
Travis L. Hindman
Herbert W. Israel
Kathy A. Schulz
Jeff Schwarz

63
74
83
28
105
460
171

131
615
247

Kathy A. Schulz was declared elected Central Region Board of
Directors Lay Member. Balloting continued for the West-Southwest Region Board of Directors Lay Member:
Carol Ann Hack Broome
Gloria S. Edwards
Ernest Hamann
Fred G. Karle
Daniel C. Lorenz
Ed H. Moerbe
Damon J. Tobias
Douglas J. Utberg

320
300
25
55
82
77
96
49

407
439

450
554

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Gloria S. Edwards was declared elected West-Southwest Region
Board of Directors Lay Member.

Special Presentation—Military Chaplains
Rev. Mark Schreiber, Director of LCMS Ministry to the Armed
Forces, introduced an award-winning video developed by an LCMS
chaplain as an outreach tool and encouraged the convention to
remember Operation Barnabas, an outreach program that provides
assistance to veterans of all wars fought by our nation. He reminded
the convention that warriors need a lifetime to heal following what
they go through in service to their country. Operation Barnabas
intends to reach out to them with the Gospel, veteran to veteran,
accepting them back with the open arms of Christ.

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