LCMS Convention Workbook St. Louis, Missouri — 1983, Page 84

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B4 PARISH, YOUTH. AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES

WuereEas, After the publication of a major new worship
resource like Lutheran Worship there tends to be a lull in
interest in creating new materials as the church absorbs and
uses the published materials: and

WHEREAS. Distinctively Lutheran traditions and forms
need to continue to be encouraged if they are to develop:
therefore be it

Resolved. That the Committee on Worship be granted funds
and be authorized and encouraged to issue smaller interim
publications of worship materials

I. toencourage the development ofa distinctively Lutheran
tradition of worship.

2. to provide an outlet for the poets and musicians of the
church, and

3. to accumulate a body of material which has been tried
and tested that writers may draw upon whenever a new major
hymnal is needed.

Faculty

Concordia College

River Forest, II.

Lila M. Kurth. Secretary

2-33
To Capitalize References to God

WHEREas, It has been traditional that references to God the
Father, God the Son. and God the Holy Spirit (or Holy Ghost)
and references to God the Trinity have been indicated by words
beginning with a capital letter(e.g.. He, Him. etc.): and

WHEREAS, The use of the capital letter has clearly drawn the
attention of the reader and emphasized that the reference was
to God, not man: and

WHEREAS, Such capitalized references to God in the past
have been widely accepted and approved by both the clergy
and laity: and

WHEREAS, There has been in recent vears a movement
which has caused this traditional spelling to be changed
without discussion or survey of the clergy and or congrega-
tions of the Synod (as evidenced by the lowercase references to
God in the new hymnal and other materials): and

WHEREAS, There has not been any official svnodical action
changing this traditional usage; therefore be it

Resolved. That The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod at
its 1983 swnodical convention officially adopt for all future
usage in all official svnodical liturgical materials and hymnol-
ogy the traditional spelling that has capitalized references to
the respective Persons of God or to the Trinity.

Grace Ev. Lutheran Church
Racine, Wis.

Larry K. Larson, Secretary
Melvin E. Thur, Pastor

2-34A

To Support Outdoors Ministry
Within the Synod

WHEREAS, the Scriptures urge the church to grow in the
grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. which growth is
not complete until it reaches the full stature of Christ: and

WHEREAS, The Scriptures tell us of the many times that our
Lord taught outdoors (Matthew 5:1-20, Luke 5:1-11, etc.).
retreated outdoors to be alone with His Father (Matthew 14:23,
Luke 6:12, etc.), and used His creation to illustrate His teach-
ings throughout His ministry here on this earth: and

WHEREAS, Many Districts and auxiliary ‘affiliated organi-
zations within our Synod have established and. or are support-
ing Lutheran camps as outdoors ministry centers for Christian
education and wholesome fellowship to foster growth in faith
and knowledge of our Lord; and

WHEREAS. Lutherans of all ages all over the United States

and Canada are attending programs that are offered by our
Lutheran camps and outdoors ministry centers in ever increas-
ing numbers. finding such programs to be especially enriching
and rewarding to their own personal faith in Christ and in
their fellowship together as a body of believers: and

WHEREAS, Outdoors ministries sponsored by our church are
happening in state parks. national parks, and other such
campground areas where increasing numbers of people are to
be found vacationing in the out-of-doors, and these numbers
being open and receptive to special outdoors ministry
programs: and

WHEREAS, The basic purpose of all outdoors ministry
programs is to supplement and reinforce the efforts of the other
educational agencies of the church: and

WHEREAS, Lutheran camps and outdoors ministry centers
are being staffed professionally, offering unique and special
programs of high interest, and in many cases are operating
year around to meet the special ministry needs of our church:
therefore be it

Resolved. That The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
support and affirm outdoor ministries affiliated with the
church as vital and important ministries whose purpose is to
foster growth in faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ: and
be it further

Resolved. That the 1983 synodical convention encourage
individuals, congregations, and groups to avail themselves of
the unique opportunities for Christian growth available
through the varied programs of our Lutheran camps and
retreat centers; and be it finally

Resolved, That we wholeheartedly support outdoors minis-
try programs throughout Synod with our prayers, participa-
tion, and assistance.

Ascension Lutheran Church
Pittsburgh, Pa.

Marilyn M. Sproule, Secretary
David R. Stanton, President
Robert F. Schipul, Pastor

Identical or similar:

2-34B to 2-340
St. Andrew, Silver Spring, Md.

Gethsemane. Buffalo, N.Y.

St. Paul. North Tonawanda, N.Y.
Immanuel, Aurora, N.Y.

St. Paul's, Kingsville, Md.

Trinity, Spencerport, N.Y.

George Lobien
Edwin Metzler
Richard E. Pape
Gail Kelm

Ronald R. Boenker
Chas. N. Boehring
Robert G. Bailey
Lilita Lassen
John F. Cox

James Hallmann
Leonard Metzger

Board of Directors, Minnesota South Dist.
Epiphany, East Avon. N. Y.
St. Thomas, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Faith. Elma, N.Y.
St. Peters, Wilkes-Barre. Pa.
Board of Directors.
Southern District
Board of Directors. Atlantic District
Board of Directors.
South Wisconsin District

Richard E. Kuehnert. Jr.
Ronald F. Fink

Robert A. Schmidt

2-35
To Emphasize Youth Evangelism
WHEREAS, All Christians are witnesses of Jesus Christ,

regardless of their age; and

WHEREAS, The Great Commission was given to all disciples
of Jesus Christ, regardless of their age: and

WHEREAS, Young people can effectively witness to other
Christians as well as to those who do not have faith in Jesus
Christ: and

WHEREAS, Young people are often the best witnesses to their
peers: and

WHEREAS, Some young people are given the gift of being
evangelists; therefore be it