# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S84 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) B4 PARISH, YOUTH. AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES WuereEas, After the publication of a major new worship resource like Lutheran Worship there tends to be a lull in interest in creating new materials as the church absorbs and uses the published materials: and WHEREAS. Distinctively Lutheran traditions and forms need to continue to be encouraged if they are to develop: therefore be it Resolved. That the Committee on Worship be granted funds and be authorized and encouraged to issue smaller interim publications of worship materials I. toencourage the development ofa distinctively Lutheran tradition of worship. 2. to provide an outlet for the poets and musicians of the church, and 3. to accumulate a body of material which has been tried and tested that writers may draw upon whenever a new major hymnal is needed. Faculty Concordia College River Forest, II. Lila M. Kurth. Secretary 2-33 To Capitalize References to God WHEREas, It has been traditional that references to God the Father, God the Son. and God the Holy Spirit (or Holy Ghost) and references to God the Trinity have been indicated by words beginning with a capital letter(e.g.. He, Him. etc.): and WHEREAS, The use of the capital letter has clearly drawn the attention of the reader and emphasized that the reference was to God, not man: and WHEREAS, Such capitalized references to God in the past have been widely accepted and approved by both the clergy and laity: and WHEREAS, There has been in recent vears a movement which has caused this traditional spelling to be changed without discussion or survey of the clergy and or congrega- tions of the Synod (as evidenced by the lowercase references to God in the new hymnal and other materials): and WHEREAS, There has not been any official svnodical action changing this traditional usage; therefore be it Resolved. That The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod at its 1983 swnodical convention officially adopt for all future usage in all official svnodical liturgical materials and hymnol- ogy the traditional spelling that has capitalized references to the respective Persons of God or to the Trinity. Grace Ev. Lutheran Church Racine, Wis. Larry K. Larson, Secretary Melvin E. Thur, Pastor 2-34A To Support Outdoors Ministry Within the Synod WHEREAS, the Scriptures urge the church to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. which growth is not complete until it reaches the full stature of Christ: and WHEREAS, The Scriptures tell us of the many times that our Lord taught outdoors (Matthew 5:1-20, Luke 5:1-11, etc.). retreated outdoors to be alone with His Father (Matthew 14:23, Luke 6:12, etc.), and used His creation to illustrate His teach- ings throughout His ministry here on this earth: and WHEREAS, Many Districts and auxiliary ‘affiliated organi- zations within our Synod have established and. or are support- ing Lutheran camps as outdoors ministry centers for Christian education and wholesome fellowship to foster growth in faith and knowledge of our Lord; and WHEREAS. Lutherans of all ages all over the United States and Canada are attending programs that are offered by our Lutheran camps and outdoors ministry centers in ever increas- ing numbers. finding such programs to be especially enriching and rewarding to their own personal faith in Christ and in their fellowship together as a body of believers: and WHEREAS, Outdoors ministries sponsored by our church are happening in state parks. national parks, and other such campground areas where increasing numbers of people are to be found vacationing in the out-of-doors, and these numbers being open and receptive to special outdoors ministry programs: and WHEREAS, The basic purpose of all outdoors ministry programs is to supplement and reinforce the efforts of the other educational agencies of the church: and WHEREAS, Lutheran camps and outdoors ministry centers are being staffed professionally, offering unique and special programs of high interest, and in many cases are operating year around to meet the special ministry needs of our church: therefore be it Resolved. That The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod support and affirm outdoor ministries affiliated with the church as vital and important ministries whose purpose is to foster growth in faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ: and be it further Resolved. That the 1983 synodical convention encourage individuals, congregations, and groups to avail themselves of the unique opportunities for Christian growth available through the varied programs of our Lutheran camps and retreat centers; and be it finally Resolved, That we wholeheartedly support outdoors minis- try programs throughout Synod with our prayers, participa- tion, and assistance. Ascension Lutheran Church Pittsburgh, Pa. Marilyn M. Sproule, Secretary David R. Stanton, President Robert F. Schipul, Pastor Identical or similar: 2-34B to 2-340 St. Andrew, Silver Spring, Md. Gethsemane. Buffalo, N.Y. St. Paul. North Tonawanda, N.Y. Immanuel, Aurora, N.Y. St. Paul's, Kingsville, Md. Trinity, Spencerport, N.Y. George Lobien Edwin Metzler Richard E. Pape Gail Kelm Ronald R. Boenker Chas. N. Boehring Robert G. Bailey Lilita Lassen John F. Cox James Hallmann Leonard Metzger Board of Directors, Minnesota South Dist. Epiphany, East Avon. N. Y. St. Thomas, Pittsburgh, Pa. Faith. Elma, N.Y. St. Peters, Wilkes-Barre. Pa. Board of Directors. Southern District Board of Directors. Atlantic District Board of Directors. South Wisconsin District Richard E. Kuehnert. Jr. Ronald F. Fink Robert A. Schmidt 2-35 To Emphasize Youth Evangelism WHEREAS, All Christians are witnesses of Jesus Christ, regardless of their age; and WHEREAS, The Great Commission was given to all disciples of Jesus Christ, regardless of their age: and WHEREAS, Young people can effectively witness to other Christians as well as to those who do not have faith in Jesus Christ: and WHEREAS, Young people are often the best witnesses to their peers: and WHEREAS, Some young people are given the gift of being evangelists; therefore be it