# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1947_S838
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

836 YOUNG PEOPLE'S WORK

ACTION

Concerning this report, Committee 5 brought in the following
resolutions, which were adopted by Synod:

1. Resolved, That the Centennial Convention adopt the report
of the Student Service Commission and that we heartily com-
mend this commission and its executive secretary for their faith-
ful work, under God, in developing this mission field.

For more effective work in this vital field the Committee
recommended the following, and Synod resolved:

2. Wuereas, The work of the college-serving pastors is greatly
aided by a complete student census; therefore be it

Resolved, That we urge the clergy and parents of students to
report promptly the names of college and university students, if
possible, even before their arrival on the campus.

3. Wuenreas, Enrollments at institutions of higher learning have
risen sharply within the last year and give every indication of
reaching even higher figures; and

Wuereas, The costs of providing an effective program of stu-
dent service are increasing; therefore be it ,

Resolved, That we encourage the Fiscal Conference and Board
of Directors of Synod to strive for higher levels of subsidy for the
work of the Student Service Commission.

4, Wuereas, Over 450 of our pastors are engaged in part- or
full-time student work; and

Wuereas, Educational institutions are a foremost mission field;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the Department of Publicity of Synod include
Student Service in its descriptive literature; and be it further

Resolved, That we request the District Departments of Pub-
licity to do likewise. ,

5. Wuereas, The experience of several Districts has demon-
strated the advisability of having one man supervise all campus
work within the District; therefore be it

Resolved, That we encourage each District of Synod to appoint
a co-ordinator of student work.

College Credits for Training for Youth Work
(Memorial 303)

In latter years much attention has been given to youth and
helpful youth programs, both on the part of the State and the
Church. The conditions in the world are such that also our youth
many a time give way to temptation.