# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_2001_S132
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MISSIONS 131

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To Express Appreciation for Service
of Dr. Glenn O’Shoney

WHEREAS, the Rev. Dr. Glenn O’Shoney will retire on Nov. ft.
2001, as executive director of the Synod’s Board for Mission Ser-
vices, where he has served for the last 12 years; and

WHEREAS, He has served the Synod previously as pastor, mis-
sion director, and President of the Texas District; and

WHEREAS, The Lord of the church has blessed Dr. O’Shoney’s
work, including growth in overseas missions from 43 countries in
1989 to 69 countries in 2000; a remarkable growth in the number of

churches in the United States, especially among people who have
come to the U.S. from other cultures and languages; and a stronger
mission consciousness and commitment among the members of the
LCMS:; and

WuereasS, He also expanded opportunities for laypeople to pro-
vide services according to their abilitics and experience for long or
short terms in mission work in other countries and in the U.S.;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod thank God tor Dr. O’Shoney and his
ministries in the Synod and pray God’s continued blessing on him
as he works in other service to the church in his years of retirement.

Concordia
Kirkwood. MO

2001 Convention Workbook