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The chair next introduced Omnibus B, it was later clarified, revised as printed in Today’s Business, 2B:266–67.
The resolution was moved and seconded.

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It was moved and seconded to remove Ov. 5-33, “To Reconsider Issue of Woman Suffrage in the Church,” and
refer it back to committee; this failed [Yes: 259; No: 652].

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A delegate asked to limit votes to 15 seconds; the chair clarified this was not possible at this time.

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It was moved and seconded to remove Ov. 1-26, “To Strengthen Christ Centered Homes Through Family
Discipleship Work,” and refer it back to committee; this failed [Yes: 109; No: 790].

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It was moved and seconded to remove Ov. 5-34, “To Direct that the Synod and Its Commission on Theology and
Church Relations Study and Reexamine Woman Suffrage in Light of Synod’s Historic Practice and Holy Scripture,
so as to Address and Resolve Confusion and Disunity,” and refer it back to committee; this failed [Yes: 255; No: 666].

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It was moved and seconded to close debate on the omnibus, which carried [Yes: 861; No: 70]. Thereupon Omnibus
B was adopted as presented [Yes: 847; No: 70].

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The chair next introduced Omnibus C, as printed in Today’s Business, 1:82. The resolution was moved and
seconded. It was moved and seconded to close debate, which carried [Yes: 863; No: 60]. Thereupon Omnibus C was
adopted as presented [Yes: 892; No: 27].

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Committee 12: Convention Nominations – Floor Nominations for Secretary and Synod Board of Directors

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President Harrison called to the podium the chairman of the Committee for Convention Nominations, Jamison
Hardy, to present the slates for election of Secretary and Board of Directors, and to receive floor nominations for these
positions. Chairman Hardy noted the Bylaw charge of his committee and that the members of his committee, elected
by 18 districts this triennium, are listed in the Convention Workbook. He briefly explained the committee’s work and
the committee’s report in the Biographical Synopses and Statements of Nominees (BSSN). He noted an initial slate of
candidates for the Commission on Worship that might be restored by Res. 4-06, if adopted; floor nominations for
these positions will be taken Monday. Res. 9-05 would add an elected director on the Lutheran Church Extension
Fund board; there are adequate candidates already to fill this position. Finally, he explained the impact of Res. 9-06
on elections to the same board. The committee thanked all those providing information to the committee; the
Secretary’s office, for its extensive preparatory work; and especially those consenting to serve if elected.

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He then called attention to and presented the slate of candidates for Secretary (BSSN, p. 40), as determined by the
committee. After further explanation from Chairman Hardy, President Harrison opened the floor for nominations,
none of which were offered. The chair declared nominations for Secretary closed.

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Chairman Hardy next called attention to and presented the slates for Board of Directors (BSSN, pp. 41–43) and
President Harrison opened the floor for nominations, none of which were offered. The chair declared nominations for
Board of Directors closed.

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Chairman Hardy noted Monday’s floor nomination period and upcoming elections, advising delegates to prepare
by reading the committee’s report, included in the BSSN, with care.

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Presentation: International Missions—Spread the Gospel

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The chair recognized the Rev. Tyler McMiller, LCMS missionary in Italy, to present on mission work in Italy.
Rev. McMiller shared how, for the past five years, he has served as a missionary in Italy. The mission began in Padova
with Luiz Lange, a man who reached out to the LCMS looking for a pastor, and expanded after former Anglicans
Joshua Salas and Lorenzo Murrone found the LCMS via online resources. McMiller received his call in 2020 and
started online services during the COVID-19 pandemic, later building a network of house churches across Italy serving
diverse immigrants and native Italians. To reach locals, weekly Bible studies were introduced and a network of house
churches were formed through the southern half of Italy. As the work in Italy has progressed, the first two Italian
pastors have been ordained and serve the principal congregation in Rome, Christus Victor. There are also preaching
stations in Salerno and San Giovanni Rotondo. McMiller expressed gratitude to LCMS leaders, fellow missionaries,
and supporting congregations for their prayers and partnership through challenges and miracles.

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Committee 2: International Witness

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The chair recognized Chairman R. Lee Hagan, president, Missouri District, to begin the report of his committee.
He noted is “good to be here” to celebrate the Lord’s resurrection together. Thursday will be a year since Hagan

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