LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 2023, Page 48

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Linda Stoterau (PSW)
Gary R. Thompson (SW)

212
568

(declared elected)

Board of Regents, Fort Wayne (Ordained, 6-year term)
Steven C. Briel (MNS)
217
Joshua C. (Josh) Miller (MNS) 198
Matthew W. Rueger (IE)
518

(declared elected)

Res. 5-11, “To Reaffirm Synod’s Biblical Positions on
Marriage and Sexuality” (TB, 1:125), was read and
introduced by the committee. The chair immediately called
the question; this was carried by voice vote. The resolution
was adopted [Yes: 934; No: 34].

Commemoration of the Faithful Departed

Res. 5-12, “To Address Lutheran Theological Principles of
Mission and Ministry in Post-Christian Context” (TB, 1:126),
was read and introduced by the committee. The chair
immediately called the question; this was carried by voice
vote. The resolution was adopted [Yes: 910; No: 48].

Standing in for the Rev. Dr. John C. Wille, president of the
South Wisconsin District, the Rev. Nathan Meador preached
on 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 in the Commemoration of the
Faithful Departed; Chaplain Daenzer served as liturgist and
Cantor Philip Magness as organist and pianist. Jon Rusnak,
Eric Carlson, and Julie Rusnak, instrumentalists; Erika
Flowers, vocalist; and a choir provided special music.

Noting that for a variety of reasons the committee
decided to withdraw Res. 5-14, Chairman Saunders
indicated the work of the committee was complete.
Subsequently, with time remaining before the orders of the
day, it was moved and seconded by a delegate to put before
the body whether to consider Res. 5-14; the body determined
not to consider it [Yes: 416; No: 479].

[The entire text of President Wille’s sermon is printed in
the 2023 Convention Proceedings.]

Catechism—The Sacrament of the Altar

Session 8
Wednesday p.m., August 2, 2023

Minutes
With First Vice-President Lange taking the chair, the
minutes of Tuesday’s Sessions 5 and 6 were presented and
approved by consent.
It was moved and seconded to alter the order of the day
to remove the catechism section to allow for further
business. The motion failed.
Committee 5: Theology and Church Relations
The chair recognized Chairman Brian S. Saunders to
resume the report of his committee. He noted that the
committee would be proceeding out of order to prefer
resolutions other than affirmations of previously treated
material. President Harrison resumed the chair.
Res. 5-13A, “To Address Uses of Online Technology” (TB,
2B:307–8), was read and introduced by the committee. The
chair immediately called the question; this was carried by
voice vote. The resolution was adopted by voice vote.
Res. 5-09, “To Review Guidance on Admission to the
Lord’s Supper” (TB, 1:122–24), was read and introduced by
the committee. After a word of explanation, the chair,
without debate, called the question; this was carried by
voice vote. The resolution was adopted [Yes: 842; No: 105].
Res. 5-15, “To Uphold Proper Elements and Reverential
Administration of the Lord’s Supper” (TB, 1:127–28), was
read and introduced by the committee. The chair
immediately called the question; this was carried by voice
vote. The resolution was adopted [Yes: 761; No: 193].
Res. 5-10, “To Articulate Theology and Philosophy of
Lutheran Education” (TB, 1:124–25), was read and
introduced by the committee. The chair immediately called
the question; this was carried by voice vote. The resolution
was adopted [Yes: 901; No: 66].
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The chair welcomed the Rev. Dr. Jacob Corzine to the
stage to continue his catechesis, focusing on the Sacrament
of the Altar. Dr. Corzine began by focusing on the who and
what: It is Christ who gives the Sacrament and it is Christ who
is the Sacrament. He then focused on the benefits of “such
eating and drinking” the Sacrament and noted that three
times in this part of Luther’s explanation we see the words,
“the forgiveness of sins,” all grounded in Christ’s Words of
Institution. We know that in the Sacrament are the body and
body of Christ. We know that to know Christ is to know His
benefits. We are then reverent and joyful, not just because
Christ is present in the Sacrament, but because He forgives
sins in the Sacrament. Dr. Corzine continued by addressing
the question of how bodily eating and drinking do such great
things. He emphasized that, just like with Baptism, the
Sacrament of the Altar depends on Christ’s word, not your
act of faith. Finally, he spoke to the question of “who
receives this sacrament worthily.” He emphasized that acts
of preparation are not condemned and can certainly be
helpful for the Christian as he or she comes to the
Sacrament. It is faith that makes us worthy, and without
faith, we still receive Christ, but on the wrong terms.
Committee 13: Registration, Credentials, and Elections –
Balloting for Other Boards and Commissions
With First Vice-President Peter Lange taking the chair,
the chair called Committee 13 Chairman Scott Sailer to the
podium to conduct the next elections in the prescribed
order. Chairman Sailer then continued with the order of
elections:
Board of Regents, Fort Wayne (Lay, elect 2, 6-year term)
Position 1 of 2:
Kaibo Feng (NE)
Michael D. Lange (EN)
Troy N. Prehar (TX)
Beverly K. Yahnke (SW)

213 286
129
78
126
351 498

(declared elected)

Minutes