LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1962, Page 186

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186 UNPRINTED MEMORIALS

program of the Synod proceed with as much speed as
possible, always making sure that what is being done
is theologically and educationally sound.

Boarp or ParisH EnucaTIon

Tue LuTHeRAN CuurcH — Missourt SyNop

Justus KretzMann, Chairman

Artuur L. Mier, Executive Secretary
[401-B]

To Endorse Unprinted Memorial 401-A

At its last meeting, the Board of Parish Education
of the Southeastern District of The Lutheran Church —
Missouri Synod decided to send an official endorsement
for the unprinted memorial from the synodical Board
of Parish Education, entitled “The Need for a Curricu-
lum Coordinator on the Staff of the Board of Parish
Education.”

We feel that this is something which has been long
overdue in our Synod and hope and pray that this office
will be instituted as soon as practical.

Boarp or ParisH EDUCATION
SouTHEASTERN DistTRICT

RaupH M. Beurens, Secretary pro tem
[412]

To Send a Copy of the Proposed New
Catechism to All Pastors and Teachers

Resolved, That even though the new catechism has
been included in the book of Reports and Memorials —
1962, a copy of this proposed new catechism be sent to
all pastors and teachers before it is adopted at Synod’s
Cleveland convention for the purpose of review and
study, along with reasons for changes.

Quapri-Circuir PAsToRAL CONFERENCE
Souts Wisconsin District

Rosert MascuHKe, Secretary

ITTEE
1505] COMMIT 5

To Restudy Administration of Youth Work
in the Synod

Wuereas, The work of and with the youth of the
church is of vital concern to the church leaders, congre-
gations, and parents and every effort should be made
to continually strengthen every phase of work for and
with youth; and

Wuereas, It appears that more efficient operation of
the work for and with youth would be possible through
the establishment of a single board, to replace the dual
administrative structure that now exists, e.g. Synod’s
Board for Young People’s Work and the international
Walther League executive board; and

Wuereas, The Walther League program is progres-

sively in financial straits, so that The Lutheran Church— .

Missouri Synod must subsidize this program to a larger
amount each year; and
Wuereas, Synodical Districts are now required to as-

sume a part of the cost of operation, e. g., transportation
costs of Lutheran Service Volunteer Schools staff mem-
bers, except the dean; and

Wuereas, Experience has proven in the synodical
Districts that this dual administration is cumbersome
and at times a hindrance to most effective youth work;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the Board of Directors of The Lu-
theran Church — Missouri Synod appoint a committee
to restudy the administration of youth work in our
Synod for the purpose of eliminating this dual admin-
istration; and be it further

Resolved, That this appointed committee be com-
prised of individuals interested in youth work, exclusive
of members of the Synod’s Board for Young People’s
Work and the international or district Walther League
boards and executive staff; and be it finally

Resolved, That the findings of this committee, its
recommendations, and plans for implementation be pre-
sented to the next delegate convention of The Lutheran
Church — Missouri Synod.

Western District Boarp or EDUCATION
WaAtter W. NIepNER, Chairman
Ericu E. HELcE, Secretary

[506]

To Rebuke the Walther League . . . and
to Remind Board for Young People’s Work
of Its Responsibility, etc.

Wuereas, The Walther League, known commonly as
the youth group approved by The Lutheran Church —
Missouri Synod, has been cooperating in strictly reli-
gious matters in the joint publication of a Religious
Topic Discussion Guide; and

Wuereas, This is being done with Lutheran bodies
with whom we are not in fellowship and is therefore
both unscriptural and contrary to the Synod’s practice;
and

Wuereas, Such joint religious work has led to a
statement like this: “Genesis 1 helps us in our quest by
telling us that God creates, not how, how long, or when”
(on page 17 under the study “God Creates” in the
*61—’62 Youth Programs) ; and

Wuereas, This is clearly contrary to Scripture, specif-
ically Genesis 1, which does say when God created,
how God created, and the period of time in which God
created the world; and

Wuereas, Such teaching both undermines the Bible
itself and the faith of our youth; therefore be it

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church — Missouri
Synod kindly ask the Walther League to discontinue
such cooperation with other religious bodies; and be it
further

Resolved, That the convention assembled in Cleve-
land sternly rebuke the Walther League for allowing
the publication of such a statement clearly contrary to
the Word of God; and be it finally