To Encourage Prayer, Partnership, and Participation in International Mission

Official Workbook overture source text

2-01 
To Encourage Prayer, Partnership, and 
Participation in International Mission 
WHEREAS, Scripture exhorts believers to “pray earnestly to the 
Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest” (Matt. 
9:38) and to be “eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond 
of peace” (Eph. 4:3); and 
WHEREAS, Congregations of the Michigan District partner with 
Lutheran church ministries around the world, such as with Lutheran 
Church of Uganda through Women of the Pearl, Mission 
Opportunities Short Term Ministries, Lutheran Association of 
Missionaries and Pilots, and the Office of International Mission in 
Puerto Rico through the FORO model 
(international.lcms.org/events-foros); therefore be it 
Resolved, That the district’s Gospel partnership with other 
Lutheran churches in the world be commended to all Synod 
congregations as a worthy focus for prayer and thanksgiving in 
corporate worship; and be it further 
Resolved, That the Synod encourage its congregations to commit 
to praying regularly for the Lord to raise up pastors and to prosper 
the ministry of the Lutheran churches in the world, and to consider 
supporting their works through their time, talents, and treasure s as 
the Spirit moves them; and be it further 
Resolved, That the Synod adopt the already commended practice 
of participation in forums, such as the Latin American FORO, 
committing to regular support, including a financial commitment; 
and be it further 
Resolved, That the Synod consider how the FORO model could 
be employed to create partnerships between congregations in the 
Synod and the mission field, and inspire congregation members to 
be in mission at home and abroad; and be it finally 
Resolved, That the Synod encourage its congregations to 
prayerfully explore the FORO model as a framework for deepening 
their connection to the global mission of the Church through 
financial support and personal involvement. 
Michigan District 
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