1-09

To Encourage Congregations and Agencies to Work Together to Share Resources

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Overture: 1-09

Workbook page: 281-282

Source pages: 281, 282

Source status: source checked / public

Submitter: Atlantic District

Ov. 1-09

To Encourage Congregations and Agencies to Work Together to Share Resources

WHEREAS, The Atlantic District was founded in 1906 to address the emerging needs to Gospel mission and ministry; and

WHEREAS, Congregations and agencies in the district were founded with the goal of faithfully and vigorously embracing Gospel mission and ministry; and

WHEREAS, Lutheran high schools in New York City (M artin Luther and Our Savior) and some congregations in Albany (Unity)

recently have come together to share resources for the benefit of Gospel mission and ministry, just as other congregations in the district have done in the past; and

WHEREAS, There are more congregations and agencies in the district that would benefit similarly from sharing resources;

therefore be it

Resolved, That the district in convention give thanks for collaborative efforts that have been facilitated with congregations, schools, and agencies in the district; and be it further

Resolved, That district leadership establish tangible plans to encourage congregations and agencies to work together and share resources; and be it finally

Resolved, That the congregations and agencies of the district commit themselves to working with district leadership in this effort.

Atlantic District

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