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All 374 overtures filed for 2026.

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Ov. 2-03Cmte 2

To Direct Board for International Mission to Study Ecclesiastical Supervision, Pastoral Care, and Synod Membership in International Mission Contexts

Submitted by: Board for International Mission

p. 295Open →

Ov. 2-06Cmte 2

To Give Thanks for LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces

Submitted by: Board for International Mission

p. 296Open →