# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_2016_S69
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

going to get much worse. But I’m glad I’m here at this
moment. We are being forced to stand up for Christ
against a hostile culture and government. That is
significant, and it’s an honor.”
Indeed! “Then they left the presence of the council,
rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer
dishonor for the name” (Acts 5:41).
“The gates of hell shall not prevail.” Let’s be bold.

Pastor Matthew C. Harrison
President, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

“President’s Report, Part 3”

UPON THIS ROCK

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