WHEREAS, the messengers to the 176th session of the Kentucky Baptist Convention have enjoyed a time of worship, encouragement, and fellowship in the Lord Jesus Christ; and
WHEREAS, We acknowledge God’s providence in all these blessings; and
WHEREAS, We also acknowledge the kind hospitality of the people of Paducah, and
WHEREAS, We also acknowledge the staff and members of Lone Oak First Baptist Church and the churches of the West Union Baptist Association who have worked so diligently to make our stay a pleasant one; and
WHEREAS, We also acknowledge the work of the Committee on the Annual Meeting and the KBC Mission Board staff in the planning and preparation for this meeting; and
WHEREAS, We especially acknowledge the Lord’s grace in enabling our president, officers, various committees, musicians, and other platform personnel to conduct the affairs of this Convention with dignity and a Christ-like spirit; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the messengers to the Kentucky Baptist Convention meeting in Paducah, November 12, 2013, express our profound gratitude to the Lord and to all those He has used to bring about an annual meeting characterized by grace, evangelism, worship, encouragement, cooperation, and purpose.