Today is fireworks day. If all goes as planned we begin voting on resolutions that will fundamentally change our Synod. The word from the floor is that today will be a “heated” day of debate and voting. More later.
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Fireworks Day
Posted in LCMS on July 12, 2010 | 1 Comment »
My first “no” vote
Posted in LCMS on July 11, 2010 | 1 Comment »
It didn’t take long for me to place my first “no” vote. Some tried to change the orders of the day and move elections early. I’m surprised on how many want change the schedule. Politics, politics.
Time to feed the 5,000. Actually 1,800
Posted in LCMS on July 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
It’s time to feed the masses. They had us going all day. Now we get to enjoy a “free” delegate meal. An ol fashioned Texas BBQ
Its Worship Time
Posted in LCMS on July 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
It’s time to worship God and receive His precious gifts. We learned a few new praise songs. The feeling was awesome with 2,000 plus people all singing praises to God.
Day 1
Posted in LCMS on July 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Travel can be interesting these days. So far, the convention is starting out great. On the way to Houston, I was “upgraded” on my flight from Salt Lake City to Houston. This was the first time flying “first class” and I can get used to it! It’s very warm and humid here. Reminds me of [...]
“A View From the Floor”
Posted in LCMS on July 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Beginning Friday July 9, I will daily blog with news and results from the LCMS 2010 National Convention. Be sure to check back often.
Interesting nomination results
Posted in LCMS on April 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The names and numbers of nominations for Synod President were announced today, and the results are stunning. Matthew Harrison tops the ballot, and by a wide margin. The incumbent, Gerald Kieschnick, is second in nominations, his numbers far down from previous ballots. Herbert Mueller is next, and, after a long series of declinations, Carl Fickenscher [...]
Final Report of the “Blue Ribbon Task Force on Synod Structure & Governance” Now Available
Posted in LCMS on November 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Changes are coming the the LCMS. Though our challenges will not meet the national media attention that the “Extremely unLutheran Church in America” received this summer, there is a lot in store for the LCMS at our Synod Convention next July in Houston, Texas. Up for consideration will be the proposals of the “Blue Ribbon [...]
LCMS response to ELCA statement
Posted in LCMS on February 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Rev. Matthew Harrison is the Executive Director of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Board for World Relief and Human Care. He and his department relate more often and more directly to agencies and entities of the ELCA than any other in the Missouri Synod. I appreciated Pastor Harrison’s tone and clear word of concern about [...]
LCMS Takes a Stand
Posted in LCMS on October 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
