# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1979_S153
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RESOLUTIONS 153

Commission, His people are emboldened to proclaim
His works and mercy; and

WHEREAS, The written word has proven to be an
effective and enlivening form of such proclamation; and

WHEREAS, God entrusts to each generation sons and
daughters that possess the necessary talents to so
communicate; and

WHEREAS, Such persons must be identified, encour-
aged, trained, and utilized in His saving mission;
therefore be it

Resolved, That we thank God for the clear proclama-
tion of His written and living Word in Jesus Christ; and
be it further

Resolved, That the Synod in its parishes, schools,
Districts, and institutions of higher learning emphasize
the importance of the written expression of His Word,
identify and train persons exhibiting talent in written
communications, and encourage the use of such talents
at all levels of the church’s ministry; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Synod encourage its members, as
they become aware of those having special talents for
writing, to commend the writers to the attention of
Concordia Publishing House and the Board of Parish
Education and to recommend their participation in the
various workshops sponsored by the Board of Parish
Education.

Action: Adopted (9).

(The committee added the reference to the BPE immediate-
ly after CPH in the final resolve.)

To Emphasize Youth Ministry
RESOLUTION 7-12
Report 7-02 (CW, p. 216)
WHEREAS, Youth ministry in the Synod is continuing

PRESENT WORDING

7.71 Membership

a. The Board of Youth Ministry, consisting of one
pastor, one teacher, one representative of one of our
synodical schools, two laymen, and five young people,
shall be elected by the Synod.

b. The young people shall be chosen for a 2-year
term and shall represent the diverse interests and
background of our church, conscious of age and
ethnic groups.

to grow and develop; and
WHEREAS, The Synod is beginning a new youth
organization, Lutheran Youth Fellowship, in 1979; and
WHEREAS, A synodical youth gathering is being
planned for August 1980; therefore be it

Resolved, That the year 1983—84 be proclaimed
“The Year of Youth Ministry”; and be it further

Resolved, That the 1983 convention emphasize youth
ministry; and be it finally

Resolved, That special materials and resources be
developed to help parishes and Districts celebrate “The
Year of Youth Ministry.”

Action: Adopted (9).

To Restructure
Board of Youth Ministry

RESOLUTION 7-13
Report 7-02 (CW, p. 214)

WHEREAS, Lutheran Youth Fellowship will providea
network whereby youth can elect their own leaders
through proper channels; and

WHEREAS, Lutheran Youth Fellowship continues to
serve the youth of the Synod in this specific way; and

WHEREAS, Lutheran Youth Fellowship is one part of
the total thrust of youth ministry within our Synod;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the Board of Youth Ministry be
encouraged to appoint two young people to this board as
advisory members on the recommendation of Lutheran
Youth Fellowship; and be it further

Resolved, That Bylaw 7.71 a of the Handbook be
changed to read:

PROPOSED WORDING
7.71 Membership

a. (same)

b. The young people shall be chosen for a 2-year
‘term and shall represent the diverse interests and
background of our church, conscious of age and
ethnic groups. They shall not be elected before the age
of 16 or after the age of 21.

c. Two additional young people at least 16 years of
age may be appointed by the Board of Youth Ministry
as advisory members on the recommendation of the
Lutheran Youth Fellowship.

Action: Adopted (9).

(The convention declined to raise the age from 21 to 28).