# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1977_S182
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182 RESOLUTIONS

Christ and are exploring opportunities in group study
to help them realize their desire for Christian com-
petence; therefore be it

Resolved, That every congregation of the Synod be
encouraged to provide small group sessions on Sunday
and on weekdays to help adults study the Scriptures,
the Lutheran Confessions, and current issues and that
special attention be given the adult Biblical and
confessional studies being published in the program
“That We May Grow”; and be it further

Resolved, That District Presidents, District ex-
ecutives, and Circuit Counselors be urged to set up a
system of personal contact to assist in implementing
this program at the congregational level.

Action: Adopted as amended (3).
(Amendment: “to set up a system of personal contact.”’)

To Promote Early Childhood/Parent
Education Programs

RESOLUTION 7-05

Report 7-01, X, Rec. 11 (CW, p. 276); Overture 7-
22 (CW, p. 290)

WHEREAS, The church through the Sacrament of
Baptism becomes a mother of all its members and has
the responsibility to aid the home in nurturing and
supporting the spiritual growth of young children; and

WHEREAS, Many congregations have adopted
programs of early childhood Christian education as
sincere attempts to serve young children; and

WHEREAS, Parent education adds strength to such
programs through equipping parents to make positive
contributions to the total growth and development of
their children; and

WHEREAS, This responsibility brings with it a need
for trained teachers to implement early childhood
programs; therefore be it

Resolved, That congregations of the Synod be urged
to establish appropriate programs of early childhood
education as part of their total educational ministry;
and be it further

Resolved, That congregations sponsoring early
childhood programs be helped to incorporate
parenthood education programs into their total early
childhood Christian education ministry; and be it
finally

Resolved, That local parishes be encouraged to look
to the synodical teachers colleges for qualified teachers
for all parish educational programs, including
programs for young children.

Action: Adopted (3).

To Promote Evangelism Among Youth

RESOLUTION 7-06

Overture 2-10; Report 7-02, IV, C (CW, pp. 32,
280)

WHEREAS, The Great Commission must have a high

priority on all levels of church life, including the youth;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod urge the Board of Youth
Ministry and the Board of Parish Education in
conjunction with the Board for Evangelism to continue
to develop and promote materials and learning ex-
periences for the training of young people in
evangelism; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod instruct the Board of
Youth Ministry in conjunction with the Board for
Evangelism to continue to encourage and promote:

1. Gospel Communication Clinics

2. Renewal Retreats—Growing and Sowing

3. Ambassadors for Christ

4. Ongoing Ambassadors for Christ

Action: Adopted (3).

To Affirm Youth Ministry Direction
for the Future

RESOLUTION 7-07

Report 7-02, IV (CW, p. 279); Overtures 7-38A—C
(CW, p. 293)

WHEREAS, The Board of Youth Ministry in its report
to the Synod has outlined its direction for future
planning and working, utilizing various task forces to
accomplish these goals; and

WHEREAS, These directions indicate a genuine
concern for the youth of our Synod and for providing
assistance to the Districts and congregations of the
Synod in their ministry to youth; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Board of Youth Ministry be
encouraged to proceed in carrying out these directions.

Action: (Adopted (3).

To Develop
Synodical Youth Organization

RESOLUTION 7-08

Report 7-02, IV, A (CW, pp.279—280); Overtures
7-33, 7-34A—D, 7-39 (CW, pp. 292-293)

WHEREAS, Individuals, parishes, and Districts have
expressed interest in the formation of an organization
for youth of the Synod; and

WHEREAS, Thorough study and research indicate
that such a youth organization would be a valuable
way of supporting youth in mission and ministry;
therefore be it

Resolved, That a youth organization be developed in
the Synod; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod direct the Board of Youth
Ministry to take the leadership role in the development
of that organization; and be it further

Resolved, That a significant number of youth and
young adults together with adults of the parishes and
the Districts of the Synod be involved in the formation

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