To Give Thanks for Lutheran Hymnals and Call for Production of Supplement

WHEREAS, Thisyear the Evangelical Lutheran Church celebrates the 500th anniversary of the first Lutheran hymnal; and

WHEREAS, Theyear 2027 will mark the150th anniversary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s work specifically among people of color; and

WHEREAS, The year 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of Lutheran Service Book (LSB); and

WHEREAS, It is meet, right, and salutary to raise up and encourage hymn writers, li turgi sts, and musicians from the entire church to produce doctrinal ly pure materials that facilitate responsible creativity in worship; and

WHEREAS, In addition to a clergy shortage, there is also a shortage of musicians in our congregations who are capable of leading music for worship, with the result that many congregations do not have live music for the Divine Service; and

WHEREAS, The people of the Atlantic District are ready and willing to help with the ongoing work on hymnals in the Synod, including the production of a supplement to LSB, as we sing to the Lord a new song while confessing the Christian faith with saints all over the world as the district has in it Christians from all over the world; therefore be it

Resolved, That the district in convention give thanks to Almighty God for the 500th anniversary of the first Lutheran hymnal, the Synod’s work among people of all cultures, and the 20th anniversary of the LSB by singing “Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart” (LSB 806); and be it further

Resolved, That the district give thanks for all musicians of the church and all who work to aid the Lord’s people in singing the church’s song; and be it further

Resolved, That the district make every effort raise up new musicians during this triennium while encouraging and supporting current musicians of the church through advocating the Set Apart to Serve initiative, advocating resources through LCMS Worship, resourcing through the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians and the American Guild of Organists along with other entities that encourage the church’s song; and be it finally

Resolved, That the district memorialize this resolution to the