# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S430
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

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PROPOSED AGENDA

during _~> <<" earthly life (lives). especially for calling
ite =" _ to faith in Jesus Christ. Comfort the survivors sho mourn 7 > ~=" =<" death(s) with the hope
of the glorious resurrection and a happy reunion in heaven. Lead all of us to remember that %e are mortal so
that "e will ever prepare our hearts to fall asleep in faith and finally receive the glory promised to all who trust
in sour beloved Son, Jesus Christ. aur Lord.

For Parents of « Departed C2

Almighty and everlasting God, you give and sou take away according to sour wisdom and grace. We give
thanks for all the mercies granted to this child, _~-"< _ during _"> "<"__ short life on earth and for taking
LX" to yourself. Fnable parents to accept sour hoty will that they may be comforted #ith the
assurance that through the power of Holy Baptism their beloved chikt «as delivered from sin and has been
received among the saints in glory. Keep all of us in your grace that when our Last hour comes we may depart in
peace: through Jesus Christ, sour Son, our Lord and Savior

CO Lord God, your ways are often hidden, unsearchable. and beyond our understanding. For reasons bey ond
our knowing sou have turned the hopes of these parents from jos to sadness, and now you desire that in humble
faith we bow before sour ordering of these events. You are the Lord. 1 ou do what sou know to be goad. Ia their
hour of sorrow, comfort them with your life-giving Word. for the sake of Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord.

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Merciful Father, how mysterious are sour judgments and sour will beyond understanding. We are troubted but
not crushed: sometimes in doubt but never in despair: dejected but not destroyed. ¥ our grace is all we need, for
your power is greatest when we are weak. [n these dark hours we ask you (o hefp us make diligent use of your
holy ord and Sacrament so that our faith may be able (o resist the evil foe who seeks to destroy our souls and
minds and bodies. Take into your care those whose bearts are heavy with sorrom and grief, and lend them to
look to sou for confidence and strength as they face the future. Sustain them with your right hand. and finally
receive them and us into glors. for tbe sake of Jesus Christ, our only Mediator and Redeemer

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Almighty God, Father of mercies and giver of all comfort. deal graciously, we implore you, with all those who
mourn that, casting every care on you, they may know the consolation of your hove; through Jesus Christ, our
Lord.

AT ORDINATION

O God, you led your holy apostles to ordain pastors in every place. Grant that your Church, under he guidance
of your Holy Spirit, may choose suitable persons for the ministry of Word and Sacrament and may uphold
them in their work for the extension of your kingdom: through him who is the chief Shepherd of our souls, Jesus
Chinst, our Lord.

ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF AN ORDINATION

Almighty and gracious God. we give thanks for feeding us with the holy food of Une body and blood of your Son
Jesus Christ and for uniting ws through him in the fellow ship of your Holy Spirit. We thank you for raising up
among ws faithful servants for the ministry of your Word and Sacramem, especially for and we
pray that he may continue to follow in word and deed the example of your Son, Grant that we, with him, may
sere you now in the Church on earth and evermore praise you in the kingdom of heaven; through Jesus Christ,
our Lord.

FOR THE [INCREASE OF THE MINISTRY
Almighty and gracious Lord, look mercifully oa the world which you redeemed by the blood of your dear Son.

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FOR MEN'S ORGANIZATIONS

Almighty and gracious God. in every age sou have inspired men to labor, with hearts united, in sour kimgdom.
Continue, we implore you. to grant men the insight to recognize and seize the opportunities to use their talents
unselfishly. Let them ever discover the deep joy and satisfaction that comes in serving ou as they, together with
us all. respond to your redeeming hove in Christ Jesus by yielding our lives to you, devoting ourselves 0 the
seeking and doing of your holy will, and following in the footsteps of our Lord Jesus Christ. In his name we
pray.

FOR WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS

Lord Jesus. in sour earthly minisiry you were loved and served by devoted women. ou were friend of Mary
and Martha: you enjoyed rest and refreshment in their home. Give us grace to recognize and accept the varied
and singular gifts you bestow on women that your himedom may be extended. your Church enriched, and your
gracious will be done to the glory of your holy name: as you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit.
one God, now and forever

FOR YOUTH ORGAN ZATIONS

Almighty God, gracious Father, whose years know no end and before whom the generations come and go. teach
our youth 10 number their days and to apply their hearts to eternal wisdom. By your Word and Spirit increase
their faith. Lead them 10 choose and ever to strive for holiness of living. to the end that they may faithfully serve
you and finally obtain the heavenly inheritance: through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

Almighty God. we give thanks for all your goodness. We bless you for the love that sustains us from day to day.
We praise sou for the gift of your Son. our Savior, in wbom we have redemption. the forgiveness of sins. We
thank you for the Holy Spirit, the Comforter: for your holy Church. for the means of grace. for the lives of all
faithful and good people, and for the hope of the life to come. Help us to treasure in our hearts all that our Lord
has done for us. and enable us to show our thankfulness by lives that are wholly given to your service

A Lord, in your mercy,

@ hear our praser

Save and defend your whole Church. purchased with the precious blood of Christ. Give it pastors and ministers
filled with your Spirit, and strengthen it through the Word and the holy sacraments. Make it perfect in love and
in all good works. and establish it in the faith delivered to the saints.

A Lord, in your mercy,

@ hear our praser

Gise your wisdom and heavenly grace (0 all pastors and to those “ho hold office in your Church that, by their
faithful service, faith may abound and your kingdom increase

A Lord, in your mercy.
G hear our praser

‘Send the light of your truth into all the earth. Raise up faithful ser ants of Christ to adv ance the Gospel both at
home and in distant lands.

A Lord, in your mercy,

G near ous prayer

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Incline the hearts of many to prepare and dedicate themselves to the pastoral and teaching ministry of your
Church; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

£OR THE MISSION GF THE CHURCH

Almighty and gracious God, you want all men to be saved and {0 come to a knowledge of the truth. Magnify the
pomer of the Gospel in our hearts that it may be to us the sacred truth for the blessing of all people. Enable your
Church to spread the good news of salvation. Protect. encourage. and bless all missionaries of the cross so tha’
Christ, being lifted up. may draw all people to himself, and the kingdoms of the word may become the kingdom
of our Lord.

FOR SEMINARIES AND CHURCH COLLEGES

O God, Source of all abiding knowledge. through Word and Spirit you both enlighten the minds and sanctify
the lives of those whom sou draw to your service. Therefore look with favor os the seminaries and colleges of the
Church, blessing those who teach and those who learn that they may apply themselves with reads diligence to
your will and faithfully fulfil their service according to your purpose: through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

FOR EDUCATION

Almighty God. the fountain of all wisdom, enlighten by your Holy Spirit those who teach and those who learn
that, rejoicing in the knowledge of sour truth, they may worship you and serve you from generation to
generation: through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

AT THE COMMISSIONING OF A TEACHER. DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
MINISTER OF EDUCATION, YOUTH DIRECTOR

Gracious Father, through sour holy apostle you direct each person to use the gift__~- -~__ has received and to.
setve others with the strength you provide. Fill “+=, whom you hase called tobe ___. with wisdom
and patience. with love and faithfulness to sour Word that with gladness ~~ may teach, comfort,
counsel, and guide your people on the way to life everlasting: through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord.

AT THE CONSECRATION OF FULL-TIME LAY CHURCH WORKERS.
Gerers

Almighty God. heavenly Father, as you chose workers for varied tasks, both in the world and in your Church. so
sou have chosen __->____for special service in the Church. Grant ~~~ much joy and a spirit of bold trust
that — work may stir up each of us to a life of faith and fruitful service to you and our fellow Christians:
Through Jess Christ, your Son, our Lord.

Fora Deaconess

Almighty and most merciful God, as you chose Phoebe. Dorcas, and others to assist in the work of the apostles
and to serve in works of hove, so you have chosen Grant her grace and strength that by her Labors of
hove and good example she may serve you faithfully. to the glory of sour name. to the hetp of those in need, and
to the everlasting benefit of your Church: through Jesus Christ, sour Son, our Lord.

Eternal God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, creator of man and woman, you anointed with the Holy Spirit
the prophetesses Miriam, Deborah, Hannah, and Huldah. ¥ ou chose the virgin Mary to be the mother of sour
only Son. and you set apart women for service in your holy temple. Bless your servant "= __, who has
been chosen for the office and work of deaconess. Protect her, and grant that in singleness of purpose she may
accomplish the work committed to her to sour honor and the praise of Christ, to whom be glory with you and
the Holy Spirit forever and ever

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE PARTICUL AR RESPONSIBILITY IN THE CHURCH

Lord and Shepherd. in all the many things that need to be done for your Church, grant to those entrusted with
special responsibilities zeal and faithfuiness to perform their tasks to the upbuilding of your Church and the
glory of your saving name: for you live and reign with the Father and the Hoty Spirit, one God. now and forever.

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In your mercy strengthen the newly established churches. and support them in times of urud. Make them
steadfast, abounding in the work of the Lord. and let their faith and zeal for the Gospel refresh and renew the
witness of your people everywhere.

A Lord, in your mercy.

G hear our praser

Preserse our nation in jarstice and honor that we may lead a peaceable life of imegrity. Grant health and favor to.
all »ho bear office in our band,

(USA) especially the President and Congress of the United States, the Governor of this State
(Commonwealth). and all thase who make, administer, and judge our laws.

(Canada) especially Her (His) Gractous Majesty. the Queen (King): the Governor General; the Prime
Minister and the Partiament; the Governments of this Province; and all who have authority over us,

and help them to serve this people according (0 your holy will,

A Lord, in your mercy,

@ hear our prayer

Take from us all hatred and prejudice. give us the spirit of love. and dispose our days in your peace. Prosper the
labor of those “ho take course! for the nations of the world that mutual understanding and common endeavor
may be incteased among all peoples.

A Lord, in your mercy.

G hear our praser

Bless the schools of the Church and all colleges, universities. and centers of research and those who teach in
them. Grant your wisdom in such measure that people may serve sou in church and state and that our common
life may be conformed to the ways of sour truth and justice.

A Lord, in your mercy.

@ hear our prayer

Sanctifs our homes with your presence and joy. Keep our children in the covenant of their Baptism. and enable
their parents to bring them up in a life of faith and devotion. By the spirit of affection mad service unite the
members of ali families that they may show your praise in our land and im all the worid.

A Loed, in your mercy.

@ hear our praser

Let your blessing rest upon the seedtime and harvest, the commerce and imdusiry, the leisure and rest. the aris
and culture of our people. Take under your special protection those whose work is difficult or damgerous. and be
with all who put their hands to any useful task. Give them just rewards for their kubor and the knowtedge that
their work is good in your sight.

A Lord, in your mercy.

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