RESOLUTION 4-01

Reports R54–55 (CW, pp. 123–126); Overture 4-02 (CW, p. 329)

WHEREAS, The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) is celebrating 75 years of ministry and service to the Church (1942–2017); and

WHEREAS, The International Lutheran Laymen’s League (ILLL) is celebrating 100 years of ministry and service to the Church (1917–2017); and

WHEREAS, These auxiliaries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, the LWML and the ILLL, exist as arms of the Synod, with the primary function of aiding the Synod specifically in programs that extend the ministry and mission of the Synod; and

WHEREAS, The mission of the LWML is to assist each woman of the LCMS in affirming her relationship with the Triune God so that she is enabled to use her gifts in ministry to the people of the world; and

WHEREAS, The mission of the ILLL is “Bringing Christ to the Nations—and the Nations to the Church”; and

WHEREAS, The LCMS Office of National Mission and the Office of International Mission have been working collaboratively and cooperatively with LWML and ILLL in mission endeavors; therefore be it

Resolved, That the 2016 LCMS convention give thanks for the lay members of the LWML and ILLL; and be it further

Resolved, That the convention joyfully acknowledge the faithful leadership and cooperative work of these auxiliaries which support the Synod’s national and international mission efforts; and be it further

Resolved, That the convention congratulate and commend the LWML and ILLL for their 175 years of combined ministry to the church; and be it finally

Resolved, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in convention stand and sing the Common Doxology with all glory to God in praise and anticipation of LWML and ILLL future ministry initiatives.