LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 2016, Page 46

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ment to delete the word “six” before the words “study groups” in
the second resolve paragraph. By voice vote, the assembly agreed
to end debate on Res. 4-05A, which was then adopted as changed
[Yes: 879; No: 40].
Res. 4-06 “To Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of The
Lutheran Hymnal” (TB, pp. 67f.—preconvention issue) was introduced by the committee and adopted without discussion [Yes: 830;
No: 51]. As called for by the resolution, the convention sang Hymn
283 from The Lutheran Hymnal, “God’s Word Is Our Great Heritage.”

Committee 14: Church and Culture
Committee 14 Chairman Terry Forke introduced Res. 14-11 “To
Affirm the Vocations of First-Responders” (TB, p. 435—Tuesday
issue) on behalf of his committee. When the assembly was asked by
the chair whether it was ready to vote on the resolution and hearing
no objection, Res. 14-11 was adopted as presented [Yes: 717; No: 5].
Res. 14-07A “To Encourage Vocation and Confession in the Public Square” (TB, pp. 432f.—Tuesday issue) was introduced by the
committee. The chair hearing no objection with proceeding to a
vote on the resolution, the vote was taken and Res. 14-07A was
adopted as presented [Yes: 802; No: 11].
Res. 14-04 “To Affirm the Right of Clergy to Continue Conducting Weddings in Accordance with Confession” (TB, p.
180—preconvention issue) was introduced by the committee.
When a motion to call the question was introduced, debate was
ended by voice vote and Res. 14-04 was adopted as presented [Yes:
830; No: 33].
Res. 14-08A “To Affirm Compassionate Care to End of Natural
Life” (TB, pp. 433f.—Tuesday issue) was introduced by the committee. By voice vote, the chair tested the will of the assembly to
move directly to a vote on the resolution. The assembly agreed to
vote without debate, and Res. 14-08A was adopted as presented
[Yes: 854; No: 12].
Res. 14-09 “To Commend CTCR Document ‘Gender Identity
Disorder or Gender Dysphoria in Christian Perspective’” (TB, pp.
183f.—preconvention issue) was introduced by the committee. The
chair proceeded immediately to call the vote on the resolution, and
Res. 14-09 was adopted as presented [Yes 838; No: 16].
Res. 14-10A “To Thank Alliance Defending Freedom” (TB, p.
434—Tuesday issue) was introduced by the committee. After comments from the floor in support of the resolution, the chair called
for a voice vote to determine whether the assembly was ready to
proceed to a vote on the resolution. With the assembly indicating
its readiness to vote, Res. 14-10A was adopted as presented [Yes:
893; No: 9].

Committee 7: University Education
After introductory comments and after noting minor corrections to the resolution as printed, Committee 7 Chairman
Timothy Scharr called on Dr. Patrick Ferry, President of Concordia University Wisconsin, to present Res. 7-02B “To Preserve
Concordia Colleges and Universities as Institutions of the Church
and Strengthen Their Structural Bonds with Synod” (TB, pp.
491ff.—Thursday issue). Following its formal introduction by the

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committee, and after debate was ended [Yes: 768; No: 67], Res.
7-02B was adopted as presented [Yes: 731; No: 48].
Res. 7-03A “To Amend Certain Concordia University System
Bylaws” (TB, pp. 360ff.—Monday issue) was introduced by the committee. The assembly agreed to proceed to the vote on the resolution
[Yes: 713; No: 46], and Res. 7-03A was adopted as presented [Yes:
768; No: 38].
Res. 7-06B “To Assist Our CUS Institutions in Demonstrating
Our Common Confession” (TB, pp. 495f.—Thursday issue) was
introduced by the committee. After debate was ended [Yes: 715;
No: 98], Res. 7-06B was adopted as presented [Yes: 660; No: 171].

Committee 1: National Witness
Committee 1 Chairman Mark Miller called the assembly’s
attention to Res. 1-03 “To Expand the Work of Revitalization and
Encourage the Use of re:Vitality Program” (TB, pp. 44f.—preconvention issue). After its introduction by the committee, the chair,
hearing no objection, called for the vote and Res. 1-03 was adopted
as presented [Yes: 756; No: 24].
Res. 1-04 “To Encourage Immigrant and Refugee Outreach”
(TB, p. 46—preconvention issue) was introduced by the committee.
During brief discussion, the committee agreed to the addition of
“LCMS” in the second-last resolve paragraph after the word “other.”
The assembly then agreed to proceed to vote on the resolution with
the one change [Yes: 727; No: 32] and Res. 1-04 was adopted as
changed [Yes: 765; No: 14].
Res. 1-05 “To Give Thanks and Praise to God for 40th Anniversary of Hmong Ministry and Encourage Synod Support” (TB, pp.
46f.—preconvention issue) was introduced by the committee and
adopted without discussion by voice vote.
Res. 1-06 “To Celebrate Legacy of Rosa J. Young and Encourage Launch of Rosa J. Young International Academies” (TB, pp.
47f.—preconvention issue) was introduced by the committee. After
discussion, the chair tested the will of the assembly to proceed with
the vote on the resolution [Yes: 727; No: 25]. Debate thereby ended,
Res. 1-06 was adopted as presented [Yes: 764; No: 9].
Res. 1-07 “To Encourage and Support Hispanic Ministry Initiatives” (TB, p. 380—Sunday issue, Part 2) was introduced by the
committee. The chair hearing no objection to proceeding to vote
on the resolution without discussion, Res. 1-07 was adopted as presented, by voice vote.

Committee 3: Mercy
Committee 3 Chairman Lee Hagan called attention to Res. 3-03
“To Encourage Synod to Educate about and Advocate for Persecuted Christians” (TB, pp. 58f.—preconvention issue). After its
formal introduction by the committee and without debate, the
assembly voted on the resolution [Yes: 782; No: 1]. President Harrison, hoping for a unanimous vote on the resolution, asked the
assembly to vote again. For a second time, Res. 3-03 was adopted
by a near-unanimous vote [Yes: 788; No: 2].
Res. 3-06 “To Support and Expand Work of LCMS World Relief
and Human Care through Offices of International and National
Mission” (TB, p. 61—preconvention issue) was introduced by the
“Convention Minutes”