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WHEREAS, we pastors of the Central Illinois District of the Lutheran
Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS) have been following with great concern the
recent actions of Mr. Rodger Hebermehl, Executive Director of the
International Lutheran Laymen's League (LLL) against Dr. Wallace Schultz,
and
WHEREAS, we believe the leadership should have supported Dr. Schultz in
doing his duty as Second Vice President; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That in response to the actions against Dr. Schultz, we pastors
resolve to do the following:
1. To formally ask Mr. Hebermehl to meet with the Central Illinois
District
(CID) Board of Directors to answer any questions or clarifications of fact
which we might have concerning the actions of the LLL against Dr. Schultz;
2. To send a formal letter of the LCMS Board of Directors, asking them to
investigate the matter regarding Dr. Schultz;
3. To energetically pray that a positive, fair and just solution be
reached
with all the parties involved;
4. To encourage our congregations to look for opportunities to support the
years of dedicated work, service and outreach which Dr. Schultz has
provided
to and amongst the lay individuals of our church body.
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WHEREAS, Dr. Wallace Schultz had faithfully served as Lutheran Hour
Speaker
for 25 years; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Schultz has demonstrated a bold commitment to "Bringing
Christ
to the Nations and the Nations to the Church", through his work with
the
Lutheran Hour Ministries, Good News, and various other mission endeavors;
and
WHEREAS, God has used Dr. Schultz's faithfulness and zeal for the Gospel
to
open many doors for confessional missionary endeavors throughout the
world;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Schultz in his capacity as 2nd Vice President of the Lutheran
Church- Missouri Synod has faithfully served the Synod in exemplary
fashion,
not shying away from, but prayerfully and conscientiously dealing with all
matters given into his responsibility; and
WHEREAS, Throughout this process Dr. Schultz has demonstrated his
commitment
to the Hoy Scriptures, the Lutheran Confessions, and his pledged
responsibilities to the Synod which has elected him; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That we, the pastors of the Central Illinois District of the
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, meeting in out 2002 Fall District
Pastoral
Conference give thanks to God for the exemplary manner in which Dr.
Schultz
has handles the responsibilities of his office, faithfully in obedience to
Christ and His Word; and be it finally
RESOLVED, that we ask our District President, the Rev. David Bueltmann, to
write a letter expressing these thanks and seeking an opportune time for
him
to speak with us, sharing with us the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the
mission
endeavors of Good News and other activities in which Dr. Schultz may be
involved.
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