Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2023 Convention2023 Overtures
All 260 overtures filed for 2023.
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Ov. 2-01Cmte 2
To Strengthen and Support Key International Mission Initiatives
Submitted by: Board for International Mission
p. 265Open →
Ov. 2-02Cmte 2
To Commend, Strengthen, and Give Thanks for Alliance Missionary Project
Submitted by: Board for International Mission
p. 265Open →
Ov. 2-03Cmte 2
To Further Refine and Improve Ecclesiastical Supervision and Pastoral Care of Missionaries
Submitted by: Board for International Mission
p. 266Open →
Ov. 2-04Cmte 2
To Provide Resources to Assist Consideration of Requests to Support Mission Work
Submitted by: Board for International Mission
p. 267Open →
Ov. 2-05Cmte 2
To Thank God for the Synod’s International Schools and Pray for God’s Guidance in Furthering Their Role in the Church’s Mission
Submitted by: Church of All Nations Hong Kong
p. 267Open →