# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1967_S84
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84 MISSIONS

To Identify and Develop a Lay Apostolate
RESOLUTION 1-13

Overture 1-05 (CW, p. 41)

WHEREAS, Most of the concerns of Overture 1-05 were
resolved by the Synod in Detroit Resolution 1-33 (Pro-
ceedings, pp. 87—88):

given them, and to prepare Materials which they can use

in carrying out the Mission,
and

WHEREAS, The matter of a “lay apostolate” Was not
Specifically referred to in Detroit Resolution 1-33 but
should be given serious Study; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Board for Missions 8ive serious
attention to the implementation of Detroit Resolution
1-33 and Serious study to Overture 1-05 in the next
biennium,

Action: Adopted,

To Assist in Development of Plans
for Christian Education in the Inner City
RESOLUTION 1-14

Overture 1-07 (CW, p. 42)

Wuerzas, The staffs of the Boards for Missions and
of Parish Education have cooperated with several Dis-
tricts in study and initiating action-research Projects in
the field of Christian education in the inner city, in-
volving both the Christian day school and other part-
time agencies; therefore be it

tivity and freedom in the Spirit.
Action: Adopted,

To Emphasize Evangelism in Congregations
RESOLUTION 1-15

Report 1-01, OF (CW, Pp. 16—17)

WueErEas, The vast Majority of the world’s people
are still without Christ and without hope and need the
healing effects of the Gospel; and

WuHerzas, God has sraciously entrusted us with the
message of salvation by His grace that we might be wit-
nesses of His love for all People; and

Wuerras, We must Confess to a lack of concern and
witness both as individuals and as congregations; and

Wuereas, The Synodical and District leaders can

or individuals for evangelism; and

WHEREAS, The Mission Affirmations of the Detroit
convention, which Provide direction to the in
mission, generally have not reached the congregational
level in evangelical outreach; therefore be it

Resolved, That we earnestly implore God —
a) to create the zeal to do His will;
b) to show us the avenues for Witness;

¢) to bless our witness for Christ;
and be it further

Resolved, That every congregation be challenged to
establish ang Maintain a working evangelism committee
which together with al] congregational leaders wil] —

and be it finally

Resolved, That each Congregation also be asked to
observe the annual evangelism festival.

Action: Adopted.

To Decline as Superfluous Overture 1.04
(Mission Training Program)
RESOLUTION 1-16
Overture 1-04 (CW, p. 41)

‘The board, in carry-
++ Maintain a concern for
the specific training of missionaries and other workers

Action: Adopted,

To Assist Congregations in Their Healing
Mission
RESOLUTION 1-17
Overture 1-14 U (URo, p. 15)

Wuereas, The concerns expressed at the Coonoor
Conference on “The Healing Mission of the Church”
have implications for the entire life and witness of the
church; and

WHEREAS, The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod