The Rev. Nabil S. Nour, right, the Synod’s new fifth vice-president from Armour, S.D., wears his native Palestinian clothing as he talks with several fellow LCMS Council of Presidents (COP) members about the features of an olive-wood cross centered with a dove that he gave each council member during his opening devotion for the Sept. 20-24 COP meeting in St. Louis. From left, they are Third Vice President Rev. Daniel Preus, Second Vice-President Rev. Dr. John C. Wohlrabe, Northern Illinois District President Rev. Dan P. Gilbert and Indiana District President Rev. Dr. Daniel P. May. (LCMS Communications/Frank Kohn)
