# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1977_S183
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RESOLUTIONS 183

and development of such an organization; and be it
further

Resolved, That this youth organization be seen to
complement and supplement other forms of ministry
with young people currently carried out by the Board of
Youth Ministry; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Board of Directors make funds
available immediately to the Board of Youth Ministry
for the formation and development of this youth
organization.

Action: Adopted (10).

(This was also discussed in Session 3.)

To Encourage Youth Board
to Hold Synodical Youth Gathering

RESOLUTION 7-09
Report 7-02, IV, D (CW, pp. 280—281)

WHEREAS, Large Lutheran youth gatherings can
provide experiences that are Christ-centered and
spiritually rewarding; and

WHEREAS, The development of a synodical youth
organization may make it necessary to have a
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod youth gathering;
and

WHEREAS, Districts and regions of the Synod have
found youth gatherings a good setting for Christian
youth and adults to share their unique gifts in ministry
to one another within the Christian community;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the youth and adults of the Synod be
encouraged to participate in circuit, District, and
regional gatherings and events sponsored by The
Lutheran Church—Misssouri Synod; and be it further

Resolved, That the Board of Youth Ministry be
encouraged to plan a synodical youth gathering in 1979
or 1980 to encourage youth, young adults, and adults in
their commitment to the service of Jesus Christ in place
of an All-Lutheran Youth/Adult gathering in 1979.

Action: Adopted (10).

(The floor committee changed the last resolved, which
orginally had merely called for the board to “consider” a
gathering for 1979.)

To Give Direction to the Board of
Youth Ministry with Respect to
All-Lutheran Youth/Adult Gatherings

RESOLUTION 7-10

Report 7-02, F (CW,p. 278); Overtures 7-31, 7-35—
7-37 (CW, pp. 292—93)

WHEREAS, Certain spiritual and social blessings do
accrue to some who have participated in All-Lutheran
Youth/Adult events; and

WHEREAS, New Orleans Res. 7-25 (Proceedings, p.
195) and Anaheim Res. 7-09 (p. 158) have encouraged
participation in All-Lutheran Youth/Adult Gatherings

“where the Synod’s fellowship principles are observed”;
and

WHEREAS, Certain problems have arisen in such
gatherings in the areas of worship, Bible study,
doctrine, and program; and

WHEREAS, The steering committee of the All-
Lutheran Youth/Adult Gathering in New Orleans has
recommended guidelines to avoid such difficulties at
possible future events; and

WHEREAS, These guidelines include: that theological
consensus be reached concerning development of theme
and worship; that ground rules for worship be clarified
among the cooperating churches; and that an attempt
be made to relate the gatherings to the ongoing
concerns and priorities for youth ministry in the church
bodies; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Board of Youth Ministry be
directed to assure that all such guidelines have been
followed before participating in any such future events;
and be it further

Resolved, That the Board of Youth Ministry take
steps to safeguard the synodical position on altar and
pulpit fellowship as well as in all other areas of doctrine
before any further participation; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Board of Youth Ministry assure
that the program to be presented be in keeping with our
synodical position before any further participation in
All-Lutheran Youth/Adult events.

Action: Adopted (14).

(Discussion was begun in Session 10. In Session 14 the
convention declined to consider a substitute consisting of the
three whereases and one resolve of Recommendation F of the
Board of Youth Ministry, CW, p. 278, and adopted Res. 7-10.)

To Augment Bible Study
Opportunities

RESOLUTION 7-11

Overtures 7-18B, 7-19, 7-27A—B (CW, pp. 289,
291)

WHEREAS, God has blessed our Synod with many
persons who have a genuine desire to study God’s
Word; and

WHEREAS, A wider variety of Bible study guides
within the framework of the Lutheran Confessions
would serve this renewed interest in the study of Holy
Scripture; therefore be it

Resolved, That we continue to strive for involvement
of more persons in the study of God’s Word; and be it
further

Resolved, That the Synod direct the Board of Parish
Education and Concordia Publishing House to provide
additional Bible study materials which reflect our
Lutheran confessional stance with emphasis on the
needs of contemporary society; and be it further

Resolved, That these materials be produced for all
age groups within the church and especially in the
areas of confirmation instruction and a variety of