# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1956_S352
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352 YOUNG PEOPLE’S WORK

V. Finances

The survey report in several instances stresses that while the
young people should be encouraged to support their own program
financially, the congregation should give financial support to the
local society when needed. Representatives of the Board for Young
People’s Work and the Walther League should study the question
of possible financial assistance to the League by Synod.

The survey found a great need for many synodical Districts
to include a larger allotment for the District Youth Committees in
the District budget. If the young people of our Synod not yet
affiliated with the Walther League are to be reached with program,
materials, and guidance, it is essential that Synod provide youth
groups with the helps as developed by the Walther League.

VI. Survey

The Walther League and the Board for Young People’s Work
should continue the intensive study of the Youth Survey Report
so that the over-all youth program of the church can be benefited.

CiarENcEe H, Peters, Chairman
Grpert P, Mucnow

L. W. Sprrz

L. C. Ramminc

Homer C. Gruser, Secretary

ACTION

First of all, Committee 5 submitted a resolution with regard to
Unprinted Memorial 26, which was adopted:

Resolution 1

Subject: Closer Relationship Between Board for Young People’s
Work and the Walther League

Wnuereas, The goals of youth work in The Lutheran Church —
Missouri Synod include that we keep our youth with the Savior
and with the church, strengthen them in their faith, and help them
to develop initiative and creativity in their Christian service; and

Wuereas, The existing relationship between the Walther
League, Synod’s official youth program, and Synod through its
Board for Young People’s Work as outlined in the Synodical Hand-
book, 7.73, has contributed effectively toward these goals; and

Wuereas, The Walther League and the Board for Young Peo-
ple’s Work desire to continue and strengthen this existing relation-
ship; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Chairman of Synod’s Board for Young
People’s Work or his designated representative be a voting member

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