# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_2019_S486
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

486

FINANCE

Resolved, That all members of the LCMS be encouraged to use
estate planning also to provide additional resources for the
extension of Christ’s church in the future; and be it further
Resolved, That the LCMS Foundation seek to expand its various
deferred giving programs within the LCMS for the promotion of the
Church’s mission and ministry; and be it further
Resolved, That the Synod give thanks to the Lord for His gifts
and the ability to use them to His glory and the welfare of His
church; and be it further
Resolved, That the official boards of all districts, Synod schools,
affiliated agencies, and congregations make themselves aware of
and be encouraged to utilize the LCMS Foundation’s various
services, and, where feasible, use the LCMS Foundation in
establishing their own endowment funds; and be it finally
Resolved, That the LCMS, in convention assembled, implore the
overflowing blessing of the Lord of the Church on the continued
activities of the LCMS Foundation, so that under divine benediction
it continues to be a powerful help in the expansion of our Church’s
work.
Board of Trustees
LCMS Foundation

2019 Convention Workbook