# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1953_S1074
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356 PARISH EDUCATION
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the matters presented to this committee; therefore be it

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to the opening session of Synod; and be it further eh meet Prior
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YOUNG PEOPLE'S WORK 357

I. YOUNG PEOPLE’S WORK

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‘. Report of Board for Young People’s Work
(Memorial 301)

By the grace of God your Board for Young People’s Work has
been permitted to serve the cause of the Church’s youth during
another triennium, 1950—1953, and herewith submits to the honor-:
able Synod a brief report of its activities.

Giving a review of youth work in the Church makes one mind-
ful that youth today is struggling in a world that is complex and
confused. The forces of evil and the enemies of the Church are
still determined as ever, if not more so, to undermine any effort put
forth in the interest of Christ and His kingdom, be that in the
church at large or more specifically in the cause of our youth. The
entry of our country into larger military programs places a heavy
drain on our. young people, since they are the ones that must pro-
vide the manpower for such endeavors. These young people, as
they enter the Armed Services of our country, are broken away
from a natural home environment, with the result that many find
themselves in mental and spiritual confusion. The net effect is also
felt at home, where there are many anxious moments for the wel-
fare of these young people. Even for those who remain at home,
or return, there are so many distracting influences that it is difficult
to maintain an even spiritual keel.

Your Church through the Board for Young People’s Work and
the Walther League is putting forth every effort to give the young
people the proper type of guidance, so that in spite of all the evil
forces aligned against the cause of Christ, definite progress has been
made. What were some of the major procedures during the past
triennium?
The Walther League

From time to time Synod has urged that all youth organizations
affiliate themselves with the Walther League, since this program
has been accepted officially as Synod’s program. For this reason
the Board for Young People’s Work has worked very closely with
the Walther League in the promotion of youth work. In order to
accomplish a close working arrangement with the League, your
Board regularly sends at least one representative to every Execu- -
tive Board meeting of the Walther League, and this Executive
Board or staff of the Walther League is regularly represented at
the Board for Young People’s Work meetings. Your Board is also
represented at the International Walther League conventions, as
well as smaller group meetings, such as Walther League district
presidents’ and treasurers’ conferences. Members of your Board

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