To Honor and Give Thanks for Ministry of Concordia University,Portland

WHEREAS, Concordia University, Portland (CUP), served the mission of the Gospel in the Pacific Northwest for 115 years (1905–2020); and Committee 7 Chairman Scott R. Murray

WHEREAS, Many ministries across this nation and the world have been impacted by graduates from CUP and many individuals grew spiritually in conversion and/or renewal in faith toward Christ during their time at CUP; and

WHEREAS, The students benefited greatly from the dedicated faculty and staff who served them at the university; and

WHEREAS, CUP became a place where many people were introduced to the Gospel for the first time; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod in convention give thanks to God for the ministry of CUP—for the faculty and staff who gave of themselves to this ministry over the years; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod in convention gratefully acknowledge the blessing that CUP was to our church and the spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ; and be it further

Resolved, That we recognize, remember, and give thanks to God for the good and godly work and ministry the many alumni of CUP have done and will continue to do in our congregations and communities; and be it finally

Resolved, That we give voice to our thanks and praise to God for working through CUP, and pray His continued guidance, as we rise and sing the common doxology