# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1923_S51
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"Biv. Luth. Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States. 1923. 51

pvide for the publication of the necessary lessons and pertinent
rare in general, and to see to it that our Publishing House offer
ropriate Sunday-school supplies. The present arrangement of en-
ve ae an editor for the Sunday-school literature was sanctioned.
nod, however, rejected the proposal of having the editor of our
Bynday school literature devote his entire time to that work.

It is not deemed wise to amalgamate the Sunday-school Board
with the General School Board. Joint meetings of the two boards
were recommended for the purpose of discussing plans and bringing
' about cooperation in the manner of carrying them out. The Presi-
: dent of Synod is to be an ex officio member of this joint meeting, as
"well as representatives of the four seminaries,

JUVENILE MATTERS.

Young People’s Work.

In this matter Synod passed the following resolutions : —

1. We fear that in our circles not enough work has been done
among our confirmed youth and, when carried on, has-frequently been
done unsystematically, with little definite aim, and with but insufii-
cient energy. Where, for example, young people’s societies were
organized, these often were of short duration or frequently degen-
erated into mere societies for entertainment. The young people were
not really familiarized with the Bible and were not systematically —
encouraged and educated to take an active part in the work of the
‘Lord and to offer and give active service.

2. We recommend that sound helps be provided for work among
our young Christians, especially for promoting Bible knowledge. We
would advise the Board for Young People’s Work to acquaint itself
with’the entire work of the Walther League and repeatedly to report
on it in our church-papers. ee :

3. We call attention to the fact that in young people’s societies.
entertainment is easily overstressed while church history and church
work are not sufficiently emphasized; that entertainments may degen-
erate and be carried on in a worldly spirit. At times no real coopera-
tion exists between the pastor and the society. -

4. Young people’s societies and organizations of such are to be
told that they must not of their own accord take up any work that
encroaches upon the rights and privileges of congregations or synods.
If properly aronsed, much desire for work will show itself among our
young people, and they are able to render great help. But they must
remember that they are merely to assist, not to rule.