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To Give Thanks for LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces

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Official Workbook overture source text

Overture: 2-06

Workbook page: Contents page v; overture page 296

Source pages: Contents page v; overture page 296

Source status: source checked / public

2-06 
To Give Thanks for  
LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces 
WHEREAS, From the Civil War through both World Wars, Korea, 
Vietnam, and more recent areas of conflict, Lutheran Church —
Missouri Synod (LCMS) pastors, serving honorably and with 
distinction as military chaplains, bring the Good News of Jesus 
Christ to those protecting our great nation; and 
WHEREAS, Some chaplains serve on forward bases in harm’s 
way; others, onboard ships maintaining vigilant watch over the 
seven seas; yet others walk the flight line on isolated air bases, 
engaging airmen as they load fighter aircraft for combat operations 
on matters of faith and family; and 
2026 Convention Workbook
296 INTERNATIONAL  WITNESS

To Give Thanks for LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces

Pause and Pray at 3:07 p.m.