Four LCMS missionaries and the sister of a deceased missionary are honored with a standing ovation.
Convention
Delegates affirm Global Seminary Initiative, encourage unified mission work
Delegates adopt three resolutions brought before the 2013 LCMS convention by the floor committee on Witness.
Convention affirms fellowship with Liberian church
Delegates sing the Doxology to celebrate a new partnership between the LCMS and the ELCL.
Bolay declares convention delegates are ‘all called to witness’
Despite the difficult circumstances in which the Liberian church leader found himself years ago, he said “Evil will never triumph over good. I am a witness to the goodness of God.”
Harrison introduces ‘joys of my life’
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison turns the spotlight on the woman he calls a joy and blessing, his wife Kathy Harrison, and the couple’s two sons.
Harrison reveals ‘most memorable sermon introduction’
The Rev. Dr. Tilahun Mendedo preaches to delegates, “Natural eyes cannot understand the Word of God.”
Convention calls for ‘continued faithful witness’ by Concordia colleges, universities; supports PALS
LCMS convention delegates approve resolution to help 10 Concordia colleges and universities retain their “distinctly Lutheran” identity.
Harrison spotlights blessings of past, ‘severe challenges’ for future
Newly re-elected Synod president uses report to encourage convention delegates.
Delegates take initial actions on administration, finance resolutions
The convention approves two resolutions that authorize tweaking several Synod Bylaws dealing with election of the president and duties of the LCMS Board of Directors.
Convention elects, ranks regional vice-presidents
Elected are the Rev. Dr. John C. Wohlrabe Jr., the Rev. Daniel Preus, the Rev. Dr. Scott R. Murray, the Rev. Nabil S. Nour, and the Rev. Dr. Robert T. Kuhn.
Mueller re-elected as LCMS first vice-president
Incumbent Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller Jr. receives 575 votes, or 55.8 percent of the ballots cast.
Hewitt discusses Thrivent’s past, future in convention address
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans CEO Brad Hewitt brought greetings, thanksgiving and encouragement to the delegates and guests of the 65th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Delegates vote to expand Koinonia Project, Yeadon addresses ‘tough year’
In their first official action of the convention, voting delegates adopt a resolution that encourages widespread support and participation in the Koinonia — or harmony — Project.
Sánchez asks delegates, ‘Who are you wearing?’
The Rev. Dr. Leopoldo Sánchez of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, reminds delegates, “It is in our Baptism that we truly learn anew who we are before God and before one another.”
Cwirla reminds convention delegates we are ‘Baptized for This Moment’
Baptism is salvation’s “now” and “for you” applied to you in your time and place, says Rev. William Cwirla in his “Baptized for this Moment” convention essay.
Harrison opens Synod’s 65th Regular Convention
Banging once, twice, three times with a historic gavel, LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison formally opens the first business session of the church’s 65th Regular Convention.
