# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1981_S198 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) 198 RESOLUTIONS 2 | 2g a 6 ri 2 The young! Resolved, That all congregations be strongly en- couraged to join Lutheran Youth Fellowship; and be it further Resolved, That all congregations be encouraged to develop a youth ministry committee or board; and be it further Resolved, That all congregations continue to train their adult workers involved in youth ministry by using materials available from the Board of Youth Ministry office; and be it finally Resolved, That all congregations thank the Lord for the effective ministry that is happening as youth and adults work together in the ministry of the congregation. Action: Adopted (6). To Support the Expanded 1983 Youth Gathering RESOLUTION 7-05 Report 7-02, Overture 7-23 (CW, pp. 287—288, 298) WHEREAS, The 1980 youth gathering was a highly successful event; and WHEREAS, There is a strong need to continue to provide fellowship gatherings for our young people to come together in praise and study; and WHEREAS, Not everyone who wished to attend the 1980 youth gathering could attend because of space limitations; therefore be it Resolved, That the Synod strongly support the ex- panded 1983 synodical youth gathering being planned for Aug. 13—17, San Antonio, Tex., and encourage our young people to attend. Action: Adopted (6). To Involve Youth in Decision-Making Processes RESOLUTION 7-06 Report 7-02 (CW, p. 288) WHEREAS, Young people are the church of today as well as the church of tomorrow; and WHEREAS, God has blessed young people as well as adults with gifts for ministry; and WHEREAS, The church is God’s people, including youth and adults in ministry together; therefore be it Resolved, That congregations, Districts, and the Synod be strongly encouraged to involve young people in decision-making processes in order that their voice can be heard and that their gifts can be used for the glory and honor of Christ Jesus; and be it further