# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_2016_S144
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Whereas, Through the work of LIRS, LSA, and LWR, the Lord
extends His mercy to those in need; and
Whereas, LIRS, LSA, and LWR extend their work through
material and financial support of individuals and congregations;
and
Whereas, The faithful prayers of the saints greatly strengthen
and encourage their work; and
Whereas, The individual believer and congregation must be
guided by Christian conscience in their work with and support
and promotion of faith-based organizations outside of the LCMS,
as in all things we remember that we work under the grace of God;
therefore be it
Resolved, That the Synod in convention offer thanks and praise
to God for His works of mercy extended through these organizations; and be it further
Resolved, That the Synod commend LIRS, LSA, and LWR in
their stewardship of the resources entrusted to them in responding to the various service needs and opportunities in the world;
and be it finally
Resolved, That the Synod encourage congregations and individuals, guided by their Christian consciences, to consider support of
and involvement in the mercy work of LIRS, LSA, and LWR.
Action: Adopted (2)
(After extensive discussion, debate was ended and Res. 3-05A
was adopted as presented [Yes: 748; No: 227].)

To Support and Expand Work of LCMS World
Relief and Human Care through Offices
of International and National Mission
RESOLUTION 3-06
President’s Report, Part 2 (TB, pp. 21–31)
Whereas, To redeem the sinful world, God the Father gave a
tangible expression of His mercy through the life, death, and resurrection of His Son, Jesus; and

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Whereas, Jesus, as God’s mercy incarnate, preached the Gospel, healed the sick, cast out demons, and performed various other
miracles; and
Whereas, The Holy Spirit, through the washing of Holy Baptism, forgives our sins and frees us to be Jesus’ hands and feet of
mercy in the world; and,
Whereas, The Church’s mission is born of God’s mercy; our life
is an expression of the One who gave His life for all; and,
Whereas, Throughout the history of the Church, from the days
of Paul’s collection for the poor through Luther’s common chest to
Rev. Dr. C. F. W. Walther’s pastoral leadership, the Church has followed her merciful Master; and
Whereas, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in
its modern history was blessed by God in the creation of the LCMS
World Relief and Human Care—a ministry of mercy and care for
those in need throughout the world; and
Whereas, God’s command to care for the orphan, widow, alien,
the dispossessed, those who hunger and thirst, and those who suffer from disasters—man-made and natural—has been fulfilled
through this ministry in its care for body and soul; therefore be it
Resolved, That the Synod in convention give thanks to God
for His blessings of the Gospel and works of mercy through His
Church; and be it further
Resolved, That all members of the Synod be encouraged to support LCMS World Relief and Human Care through prayers and
gifts; and be it finally
Resolved, That the Offices of National Mission and International
Mission continue to see mercy as an integral part of the Church’s
mission and strengthen collaboration with the Synod’s districts,
congregations, recognized service organizations, and partner
churches, here and abroad, to identify and respond to needs for
mercy.
Action: Adopted (9)
(Hearing no objection, the chair immediately called for the vote
on the resolution, and Res. 3-06 was adopted [Yes: 782; No: 4].)

“3. Mercy”