# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1998_S237
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

HUMAN CARE 237

sons with serious mental illness and the needs/concerns of fami-
lies; and be it further

Resolved, That individuals or task forces within each District
be recognized as resources for training and equipping congrega-
tions and professional church workers to minister effectively to per-
sons with mental illness and their families; and be it further

Resolved, That the individuals or task forces within each Dis-
trict be supported with prayers, publicity, and appropriate funding;
and be it further

Resolved, That congregations and professional church workers
encourage and enable persons with mental illness to participate
fully in the life and ministry of the congregation; and be it finally

Resolved, That congregations recognize and support Mental IIl-
ness Awareness Week (first week of October) by utilizing materials
approved by the Districts/Synod and publicly praying for persons
with serious mental illness.

Livonia Circuit
Michigan District