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| 66th District Convention Update | |
Modesto, CA - March 2003
Nearly 400 participants attended the opening of the 66th Convention of the California-Nevada-Hawaii District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. "Touching Hearts - Changing Lives" was the convention theme located at the DoubleTree Hotel in Modesto, CA March 28-30, 2003.
NEW PRESIDENT
The Rev. Dr. Robert Newton of First Immanuel Lutheran Church in San Jose, CA, was elected District President to replace the retiring current president, Walt Tietjen. In his first opportunity to address the Convention, President-Elect Rev. Robert Newton expressed how he honored and coveted our prayers. He went on to say, "Although I've been in the CNH District for only five years and don't know many of you, I'm eager and anxious to change that." His vision is to "commit ourselves to the prayer for more harvest workers and sharing the glory of Jesus Christ to those around us."
1ST VICE PRESIDENT ELECTED
The office of the First Vice President has been filled by the election of the Rev. Ted Mueller of St. Luke, Santa Rosa. He replaces outgoing Rev. Ted Zimmerman.
CONVENTION MINUTES
Minutes from Friday, March 28, 2003
Minutes from Saturday, March 29, 2003
Minutes from Sunday, March 30, 2003
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
* Complete text Resolutions and actions taken (large .pdf file)
- Resolution 1-01, Ref. CM p. 64, Overture #4 RE: To Begin Mission Work Among the Followers of Islam. Adopted.
- Resolution 1-02, Ref. CM p. 76, Overture #23, Ref. CM Supplement p. 86, Overture #34 RE: To Memorialize Synod in Convention to Return to the Historic Practice with Respect to Military Chaplaincy. Defeated.
- Resolution 2-01, Ref. CM pp. 74-75, Overtures 22 & 22a RE: To Memorialize Synod To Revise Procedures to Terminate Congregational Or Individual Membership (Bylaw 2.27) with two corrections. Adopted as amended.
- Resolution 2-02a, Ref. CM p. 72, Overture #19 RE: To Memorialize the LCMS to Seek Improved Relations with the ELCA. Defeated.
- Resolution 3-01, Ref. CM Supplement p. 85, Overture #32 RE: To Make Primary the Telling of the Good News of Jesus Christ to Others. Adopted.
- Resolution 3-02, Ref. CM p. 65, Overture #6 (and Overtures 26 & 26a, CM pp. 77 & 78 RE: To Make Use of Lay Training Programs. Adopted.
- Resolution 4-01, No reference, Ref. CM p. 13 RE: To Ratify Changes Made to Article 8 of the CNH District?s Articles of Incorporation. Adopted.
- Resolution 4-02, Ref. CM p. 88, Overture #39 RE: To Remove Election Requirements from Director Commissioned Minister. Adopted.
- Resolution 4-03, Ref. CM Supplement p. 83, Overture #30 RE: To Affirm Synodical Resolution 3-07A. Adopted.
- Resolution 4-04, Ref. CM p. 70, Overture #14; Ref: CM p. 72, Overture #20; Ref: CM Supplement p. 83, Overture #30; Ref: CM Supplement p. 84, Overture #31; Ref: CM Supplement p. 88, Overture #40 RE: To Affirm Dr. Benke and President Kieschnick. Adopted.
- Resolution 4-14, Ref. CM Supplement p. 89, RE: To Remove Bylaw Term Limits for District Elected CEF Fund Board Members. Adopted.
NEW DISTRICT LEADERS ELECTED TO OFFICE
Secretary - Rev. James w. Mueller, Concord, CA
Treasurer - Rev. Arthur M. Kroeger, Concord, CA
Regional Vice President/Director - North (A, Circuits 4, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 19)
Vice President - Rev. John-Paul Meyer
Director - Elizabeth Hovland (14), Faith, Ukiah CA
Regional Vice President/Director - Pacific (B, Circuits 1, 2, 6, 8, 11, 17 and 18)
Vice President - Rev. Joe Schruhl
Director - Tom Hurley (1), Zion, San Francisco, CA
Regional Vice President/Director - South (C, Circuits 3, 5, 7, 9, 15 and 16)
Vice President - Rev. Ted Hartman
Director - Marilyn Maxner
CIRCUIT COUNSELORS SELECTED
#1 Rev. Ted Zimmerman
#2 Rev. David Sauer
#3 Rev. Paul Zimmerman
#4 Rev. Les Self
#5 Rev. Gene Bush
#6 Rev. Lon Haack
#7 Rev. Mike Lange
#8 Rev. Hal Draeger
#9 Rev. James Mackereth
#10 Rev. Mark Kliewer
#11 Rev. Bruce Betker
#12 Rev. Dallas Dubke
#13 Rev. James Kabel
#14 Rev. James Beyer
#15 Rev. Stan Quebe
#16 Rev. Anton Prange
#17 Rev. Vern Olson
#18 Rev. Mike Gibson
#19 Rev. John Gross
DISTRICT COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS
Pastor David Poganski, Auburn, CA
Layperson Michael Hughes, San Jose, CA
DISTRICT NOMINATION COMMITTEE
Pastor - Rev. Paul Meyer, Walnut Creek, CA (pastor, ret.)
Commissioned Minister - Forrest Adams, San Lorenzo, CA
Layperson - Gloria Edwards, Portola Valley, CA (layperson)
CHURCH EXTENSION FUND BOARD
Melissa E. Bledsoe, Woodland, CA
Robert Fickenscher, Auburn, CA
Jan Killingsworth, Loomis, CA
COMMISSIONED MINISTER/BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Cyndi Rothas, Santa Rosa, CA
NOMINATING COMMITTEE/LC-MS CONVENTION
Helen Bartz, Sunnyvale, CA
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