# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1969_S137 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) RESOLUTIONS 137 for Young People’s Work to continue this basic direc- tion of carrying out Christ’s mission to the world em- phasizing the proclamation of the Gospel through word and also through active involvement in the world; and be it finally Resolved, That we urge the Board for Young Peo- ple’s Work on the basis of insights already gained to provide relevant models and programs of such ministry for parish and community use. Action: Adopted (12). (An amendment to have the second resolved read aes the proclamation of the Gospel and also active involvement in the world” failed to carry.) To Encourage All-Lutheran Youth Programing RESOLUTION 8-05 Overture 8-04 (CW, p.374) Wuereas, Many parishes on the local level are rec- ognizing numerous opportunities in all-Lutheran youth projects on the local level; and Wuereas, Such sharing offers many new and fresh possibilities for a more effective mission to young peo- ple, as well as conserving financial aid and personnel resources, without jeopardizing our stand on pulpit and altar fellowship; therefore be it Resolved, That we encourage the Board for Young People’s Work to share and use materials and resources of the other Lutheran bodies in the implementation of the synodical youth program. Action: Adopted (15). (Adopted by a standing vote of 413 to 351.) To Change Name of Youth Ministry RESOLUTION 8-06 Overture 8-09U (URO, p. 72) Wuereas, Our synodical youth ministry is not an organization bearing a descriptive name beyond “Board for Young People’s Work”; and Wuereas, Many of our local youth groups are desir- ous of some local identification; therefore be it Resolved, That we encourage our local and area youth groups to select descriptive names of their own choice which fit their purposes and communicate the same to others. Action: Adopted (6). To Commend Walther League for Many Years of Service RESOLUTION 8-07 Report 8-01 (CW, pp. 368—374) Wuereas, The Walther League has provided leader- ship and direction to youth ministry in The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod for a period of 75 years; and Wuereas, The Lord God has used the spirit of youth to carry out His will and has shaped the spirit of youth to meet specific needs in the church; therefore be it Resolved, That we give thanks to God for the service and blessings which this organization has given to the church through youthful minds and spirits; and be it also Resolved, That we commend the Walther League to the Holy Spirit to continue to shape, use, and direct it in its newly adopted objectives for the glory of God and the welfare of man. Action: Adopted (6). To Decline Overture 8-02 Repudiating Present Walther League RESOLUTION §-08 Overture 8-02 (CW, p. 374) Wuereas, The present Walther League approach to issue-oriented youth ministry is consistent with the Mission Affirmations adopted at the Detroit convention: therefore be it Resolved, That Overtures 8-02 be declined. Action: Adopted (6). To Accept Report of Board for Young People’s Work RESOLUTION 8-09 Report 8-01 (CW, pp. 368—374) Resolved, That the Board for Young People’s Work be commended for its dedicated service and that the board’s report be accepted. Action: Adopted (16). To Give Youth Representatives Bylaw Status RESOLUTION 8-10 Report 8-01 (CW, pp. 368—374) Wuereas, Youth represents a unique and vital sub- culture both in society and in the church; and Wuereas, There is a resurgence of interest on the part of youth to take up its responsibilities toward the challenges facing the church in the world today; and Whereas, A significant step has been taken toward recognizing the concerns of youth by inviting Districts to send official youth representatives to this conven- tion; and Wuereas, This practice should be continued in sub- sequent conventions; therefore be it Resolved, That the following Handbook addition be made: 161 Other Advisory Representatives e. Each District may be represented by two youths to be selected as a District may specify. Action: Adopted (15).