I received today the following message from The LCMS President's Office and am passing it along, per their request, to you folks, it is a PDF document, which you may download by clicking on the following link:

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

Greetings in the name of Jesus!

Attached please find an important memorandum from President Kieschnick. You are encouraged to share this memorandum with any and all LCMS leaders with whom you may have an affinity, including, but not limited to, board members, staff members, professional church workers, and lay leaders in various capacities. Thanks in advance for doing so.

Peace be with you.

Jon Braunersreuther

Rev. Jon Braunersreuther

Senior Assistant to the President

The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod

1333 S. Kirkwood Road

St. Louis, MO 63122

Tel: 314-996-1424

Fax: 314-996-1119

Run in such a way as to get the prize.  I Corinthians 9:24