To Encourage House Blessings

WHEREAS, Holy Scripture speaks often of the divine blessing of house and home (Psalm 104; 128, Luke 10; 19); and

WHEREAS, Martin Luther’s Small Catechism includes devotions and prayers for use in the home; and

WHEREAS, The Lutheran Service Book, Lutheran hymnals, and agendas include liturgies for the blessing of a home for pastoral and congregational use; and

WHEREAS, The blessing of a home provides opportunity for a ministry of congregational hospitality in mission for both member families and those requesting such blessing; therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Atlantic District commend to her own congregations and pastors the ministry of house blessings; and be it further

Resolved, That the President of the Atlantic District, through Task Force 2: Revitalization, share resources and avenues to begin this ministry in the congregations and regions of the Atlantic District with resources in the next triennium; and be it finally

Resolved, That these resources and this commendation be brought to the national assembly of the 2023 LCMS convention for use and guidance.