# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S149
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PARISH, YOUTH, AND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

heritage builds pride in and respect for one’s self and
thus develops a more productive citizen; and

WHEREAS, It is fitting that all Lutherans be reminded
of the benefits a]] people have received from the Black
culture; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Board for Parish Services work
closely with the Commission on Black Ministry to
prepare materials that will help elementary and
secondary schools to observe National Black History
Month in February.

: Action: Adopted as amended (13).

(The words “Because Black Lutherans are reminded
annually at the time of the Reformation of their Lutheran
heritage” were removed by amendment from the second
whereas. The words “in Febsuary” were added by common
consent.)

To Change Bylaw 11.23 (Editors)
. RESOLUTION 2-16
’ Overture 2-45 (CW, p. 88)

Resolved, That Bylaw 11.23 be changed as follows:
PRESEN’ T WORDING

11.23 Editors

The editors of The Lutheran Witness and of the
Reporter shall be appointed by the Board for Com-
munication Services from a list approved by the
Council of Presidents.

PROPOSED WORDING
11.23 Editors

Action: Adopted (13).

~ To Revise Bylaw 2.223 a
(Functions, BPS)

RESOLUTION 2-17
Overture 2-11 (CW, p. 78)

WHEREAS, The 1981 convention of the Synod in its
law revisions did not retain the historical and widely
accepted statement, “The most effective educational
agencies available to the church for equipping God’s
People for ministry are the full-time Lutheran elemen-
tary and Secondary schools” (Bylaw 7.05, Handbook,
1979); and

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WHEREAS, The Board for Parish Services continues
to support this Position statement; therefore be it

Resolved, That Bylaw 2.223 a (Handbook, 1981) be
revised as follows:

PRESENT WORDIN G

2.223 Functions
a. Assist congregations in arranging and carry-
ing out a comprehensive and effective Program of

PROPOSED WORDING
2.223 Functions

ecome even more effective in the life of the in-
dividual Christian and of the congregation;

Action: Adopted (1 3).

To Urge Use
of Synodically Certified Teachers
and Directors of Christian Education

RESOLUTION 2-18
Overtures 2-13~—2-14 (CW, pp. 78—79)

WHEREAS, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
has diligently worked through its colleges and semi-

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naries to

congregations; and Lo

WHEREAS, The Synod has committed itself to “aid
congregations to develop processes of thorough Chris.
tian education and nurture” (Art. III, 7); and

WHEREAS, The Synod has patiently and thoughtfully
sought to “encourage Congregations to strive for uni-
formity in church practice” (Art. III, 7); and

WHEREas, Synodically approved teacher and direc-
tor of Christian education programs aim to equip

WHEREAS, Not all teachers and directors. of Christian
education Serving in our schools and congregations are
certified by.a synodical college to Carry out the office of
minister of religion; therefore be it

Resolved, That congregations and agencies of the
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certified personnel; and be it further

Resolved, That congregations and agencies of the
Synod engaging workers not certified by the Synod to