- Personally I don't see how there can even BE a WELS Synod convention this summer if there is not complete doctrinal unity amongst the members - both laity and pastors. There must be a common starting point. The synod seems to be in complete disarray. Just the fact that we ~ who have been long awaiting some kind of indication to show which side of the fence the WELS leadership would fall on ~ are STILL waiting... speaks volumes. Wait no longer, their silence tells the story loud and clear. It should be the FIRST thing that's discussed at the synod convention to show the church body as a whole where we stand. That should be followed by a proclamation of what we believe and then go from there. It then becomes decision time for every one of us. Do you stay or do you go? Will you be part of the solution or part of the problem? Sadly, there are many members who do not even know the first thing about these matters or choose NOT to know about them. The way it stands now, we are not even in fellowship with many of our own synod members. How does one get past that to carry on a convention? What other matter could top this one in importance and priority? I, for one, will be watching and making decisions of my own afterwards. I have personally written President Schroeder over the past couple years with concerns and encouragement. It's been my prayer, and still is, that under his leadership and with the help of God, our synod resolves its issues and we are able to read, learn, and inwardly digest God's Word- our Great Heritage, keep its teachings pure, and continue to spread them from age to age. Others before us did that for us. It's now OUR responsibility to do it for others and throughout all generations. There needs to be a quick resolution of all these problems so we can get back to the real work of the church. Rhonda Martinez
Oh, the cost of dicipleship!
