# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_2023_S268
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268

INTERNATIONAL WITNESS

WHEREAS, Church of All Nations, Lutheran, Hong Kong, whose
founding pastor Rev. Lenard Galster and congregation worked in
1962–1963 with LCMS educator Dr. Mel Kieschnick to propose
that Synod engage in educational mission for the international
community in Hong Kong, is in 2023 giving thanks to God for 61
years of church ministry to international and local families in Hong
Kong and Asia; therefore be it
Resolved, That the Synod in convention thank God for the
mission and ministry of its three international schools over the last
57 years, especially during the last three years operating under
extraordinary COVID-19 constraints, and that the individuals and
congregations of the Synod be encouraged to lift up these schools,
their communities, and the countries they serve in prayer on a
regular basis; and be it further
Resolved, That the Synod in convention pray that the Holy Spirit
continue to guide, inspire, and encourage the LCMS Board of
Directors, the BIM, and the respective boards and heads of school
of the international schools to build on the mission and ministry of
proclaiming the Gospel of our Savior Jesus through the education
of children in international schools.
Church of All Nations
Hong Kong

2023 Convention Workbook