RESOLUTION 3-06
President’s Report, Part 2 (TB, pp. 21–31)
WHEREAS, To redeem the sinful world, God the Father gave a tangible expression of His mercy through the life, death, and resurrection of His Son, Jesus; and
WHEREAS, Jesus, as God’s mercy incarnate, preached the Gospel, healed the sick, cast out demons, and performed various other miracles; and
WHEREAS, The Holy Spirit, through the washing of Holy Baptism, forgives our sins and frees us to be Jesus’ hands and feet of mercy in the world; and,
WHEREAS, The Church’s mission is born of God’s mercy; our life is an expression of the One who gave His life for all; and,
WHEREAS, Throughout the history of the church from the days of Paul’s collection for the poor, through Luther’s common chest, to Rev. Dr. C.F.W. Walther’s pastoral leadership, the church has followed her merciful Master; and
WHEREAS, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in its modern history was blessed by God in the creation of the LCMS World Relief and Human Care—a ministry of mercy and care for those in need throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, God’s command to care for the orphan, widow, alien, the dispossessed, those who hunger and thirst, and those who suffer from disasters—manmade and natural—has been fulfilled through this ministry in its care for body and soul; therefore be it
Resolved, That the Synod in convention give thanks to God for His blessings of the Gospel and works of mercy through His church; and be it further
Resolved, That all members of the Synod be encouraged to support LCMS World Relief and Human Care through prayers and gifts; and be it finally
Resolved, That the Offices of National Mission and International Mission continue to see mercy as a integral part of the church’s mission and strengthen collaboration with the Synod’s districts, congregations,