# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1969_S136
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136 RESOLUTIONS

Resolved, That we praise God for making Himself
and His life available to us through His Word; and be
it further

Resolved, That we thank God for making available
to His church the faith, love, insight, and skills of Doc-
tor Feucht and Doctor Gross; and be it finally

Resolved, That we assure them of God’s presence
with them as they map out a fruitful retirement.

Action: Adopted (14).

To Accept Report of Board of Parish
Education
RESOLUTION 7-15

Report 7-01 (CW, pp. 337—360)

Wuereas, The Board of Parish Education has iden-
tified the critical educational issues facing the Synod
today; and

Whereas, It has studied and made appropriate rec-
ommendations in its report to meet the needs and op-
portunities for effectively communicating the edifying
Word to God’s people; and

Whereas, The board and staff members have re-
structured their organization for greater efficiency and
better coordination of their activities; and

Wuereas, The board and staff have designed a new
coordinated curriculum to meet the challenges of the
seventies; therefore be it

Resolved, That this 48th convention of the Synod
gratefully accept the report of the Board of Parish Ed-
ucation; and be it also

Resolved, That the Synod express its joy for the
ability and dedication demonstrated by both board and
staff members.

Action: Adopted (14).

8. YOUNG PEOPLE’S WORK

To Change Representation on Board
for Young People’s Work
RESOLUTION §-01

Overture 8-08U (URO, p. 72)

Wuereas, Today’s young people are maturing at a
faster pace and at an earlier age than in former years;
and

Wuereas, Population statistics indicate that nearly
one half of our population is under 25 years of age; and

Wuereas, Experience indicates that our young peo-
ple can be responsible and vital members of the church
and that they desire a more meaningful involvement in
the decision-making process as well as in the mission
of the church; therefore be it

Resolved, That Handbook 7.71 be amended so that
the Board for Young People’s Work be composed of

ten (10) members equally representing adults and
youth; and be it further

Resolved, That the adult members shall be composed
of one pastor, one teacher, one representative of one
of our synodical schools, and two laymen; and be it
finally

Resolved, That the young people shall be chosen on
a 2-year basis so as to represent the diverse interests
and background of our church, conscious of age, and
ethnic. groups.

Action: This resolution was adopted in Session 5.
However, when the request was made in Session 7 that
this resolution go into effect at this convention, it was
resolved to refer to the Commission on Constitutional
Matters the question of adding members to the Board
for Young People’s Work. See also Res. 8-12.

RESOLUTION 8-02
(Withdrawn and replaced by Res. 8-13)

To Provide Youth Leadership Training
RESOLUTION 8-03

Overture 8-01, III, F (CW, p.372)

WuerEAS, Our black and Latin American youth have
called our attention to the pressing nced for leadership
development within their own constituency and com-
munity; and

WuereaS, There continues to be a pressing need for
church worker recruitment and training effective from
and to all ethnic communities; and

Wuereas, Our local congregations in the black and
Latin American communities are suffering from the
lack of youth workers who can administer effectively
to these communities; therefore be it

Resolved, That this matter be referred to the Board
for Young People’s Work in consultation with the Board
for Higher Education for serious study and immediate
action with special attention to the recommendations of
our black and Latin American brethren.

Action: Adopted (15).

To Continue Directions in Youth Ministry
RESOLUTION 8-04

Overtures 8-03 8-05, 8-06 (CW, pp. 374—375)

Wuereas, Revolutionary changes of our times are
demanding new forms of youth ministry; and

Wuereas, The church of our Lord must be suffi-
ciently flexible to adapt itself to new circumstances; and

Wuereas, The new direction in youth ministry is
a response to the Mission Affirmations of the Detroit
convention; therefore be it ,

Resolved, That we commend the leaders and par-
ticipants of the Prince of Peace Volunteer program and
similar forms of youth ministry; and be it further

Resolved, That we encourage and direct the Board