# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S139
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

MISSIONS, EVANGELISM, AND SOCIAL MINISTRY

materials to be used in sharing the message of God’s
love with some ethnic groups; therefore be it

Resolved, That those congregations which have
Sponsored and resettled refugees in the past be en-
couraged to do so again; and be it further

Resolved, That we encourage, with confidence in our
Lord’s support, all congregations to become involved
and renewed in their efforts to be sponsors of these
refugee persons and families through the programs
presently in effect in our Synod; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod and District social
ministry committees continue to make available ma-
terials and guidelines concerning refugee sponsorship,
resettlement, and Christian education to con gregations;
and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod where feasible continue to
work with other church bodies in the sponsorship and
resettlement of refugees; and be it finally

Resolved, That congregations be encouraged to lend
their complete support to the observance of “Refugee
Concerns Sunday,” scheduled for May 6, 1984.

Action: Adopted (9).

To Express Concern and Support
for the Health and Healing Ministry
of the Church

RESOLUTION 1-12
Report 1-05 (CW, p. 29); Overture 1-32 (CW, p. 36)

WHEREAS, Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Servant of all,
who healed the sick in body and mind, has com-
missioned His people to follow in His way; and

WHEREAS, II] health and brokenness not only persist,
but are taking on many new and grievous forms in our
complex world; and

WHEREAS, It is essential that the whole church be
involved in the task of dealing with sickness and
creating wholeness; and

WHEREAS, The mission of the church has been
singularly blessed through active involvement in medi-
cal programs; therefore be it

Resolved, That we call the members of the Synod toa
new awareness and fresh commitment to the health and
healing ministry of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ;
and be it further

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