# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_2023_S272
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272

MERCY

WHEREAS, The Synod and the Lutheran Church Extension Fund
(LCEF) worked together to identify funds for immediate assistance
for all who served in Lutheran ministries; and
WHEREAS, Many of our church, school, and child development
workers, rostered and non-rostered, benefited from this generous act
of compassion; and
WHEREAS, To date, $1,643,715 was awarded to 967 workers
(The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, 2022); therefore be it
Resolved, That the SELC District in convention publicly thank
God for the generosity of His people, the Synod, and LCEF for
supporting all who serve in our churches, schools, childcare centers,
and RSOs.
SELC District
Ov. 3-07

To Recognize and Thank the Synod
for Strengthened and Expanded “Soldiers of the
Cross” COVID-19 Response Initiative
WHEREAS, COVID-19 shuttered schools in the middle of the
school year, furloughed workers, and caused others to pivot towards
a digital presence for which they were unprepared; and
WHEREAS, Many of our teachers and school workers were
without the additional tuition or budget income needed to support
the immediate response to the transition and additional regulations
that were placed upon them through the Centers for Disease Control
and the executive orders of local, state, and national governments;
and
WHEREAS, The need for compassionate support and financial
assistance was great; and
WHEREAS, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and
the Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) worked together to
identify funds for immediate assistance for all who served in
Lutheran ministries; and
WHEREAS, Many of our school and child development workers
who were both rostered and lay benefited from this generous act of
compassion; and
WHEREAS, As of August 2021 more than $1,575,835 was
awarded to 938 workers; therefore be it
Resolved, That on behalf of the workers of our Lutheran
churches, schools, and centers, we publicly thank the LCMS and the
LCEF for supporting all who serve in our schools and child care
centers.
North Wisconsin District

2023 Convention Workbook