2019 Book of Reports and Memorials available online

The 2019 Book of Reports and Memorials is now available online. This book summarizes the activities of each WELS area of ministry over the last year and contains the proposed ministry financial plan for the next biennium. The information in the Book of Reports and Memorials will help guide the 400 delegates at WELSā€™ 65th biennial convention, which is being held at Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minn., July 29ā€“Aug. 1, under the theme ā€œFor the Generations to Come.ā€

ā€œThis theme emphasizes the privilege and responsibility that we have to hold on to Godā€™s saving truth for ourselves and to pass it down to those who will come after us,ā€ says WELS President Rev. Mark Schroeder. ā€œConvention worship, essays, and decisions will focus on that theme and highlight the challenges and privileges we will have as we carry out the mission that God has given to us.ā€

Schroeder also notes that major items for consideration at the 2019 convention include the proposed ministry financial plan (budget) for 2019ā€“21, the recognition of full fellowship with two Lutheran church bodies, and the plans for a concerted effort to assist congregations to remain spiritually healthy.

Twenty memorials are also included in the Book of Reports and Memorials. A memorial is a formal request to the synod convention for specific action.

One printed copy of the Book of Reports and Memorials is being mailed to each delegate, congregation, and male called worker. These printed copies should arrive before the end of May.

To view the online version of the Book of Reports and Memorials, visit wels.net/2019synodconvention and look under ā€œKey convention documents.ā€