# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_2016_S247
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

Whereas, Scripture assures us that in Christ, we find the greatest example of charity and love for the other (John 15:13); therefore
be it

Resolved, That the LCMS in convention affirm the necessity of
faithfully professing that Christ has come to redeem both the victims of and the perpetrators of such violence; and be it finally

Resolved, That congregations of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) be encouraged continuously to pray that the
Lord would provide us with honest and faithful public servants and
grant them courage, wisdom, strength, and compassion as they live
out their vocations; and be it further

Resolved, That the LCMS in convention commend our nation’s
first responders for their generous and sacrificial devotion to helping others.

Resolved, That the LCMS in convention pray for peace and for
necessary reforms for our nation and the communities stricken by
such violence; and be it further

“14. Church and Culture”

Action: Adopted (9)
(When presented, the assembly was asked by the chair whether
it was ready vote on the resolution. Hearing no objection, Res. 14-11
was adopted as presented [Yes: 717; No: 5].)

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