LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1965, Page 154

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154 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 7

nonpublic schools, as authorized by the Congress and
defined by the courts, be deemed acceptable so long as
it does not interfere with the distinctive purposes for
which such schools are maintained; and be it further

Resolved, That synodical and District officials be re-
quested to explore with appropriate government officials
the availability, utilization, and administration of fed-
eral funds on an equitable basis for children attending
nonpublic schools; and be it finally

Resolved, That congregations faced with a decision
regarding federal aid for children attending Lutheran

schools be urged to consult with appropriate District
officials,

Action: This resolution was adopted by a standing
vote of 291 to 252.

To Urge Establishment of Weekday Schools
RESOLUTION 7-04

Report 7-01 V and Recommendation 4 (CW, pp. 280,
293)

Wuereas, The various kinds of the Weekday school
(Saturday school, midweek school, release-time school)
provide additional opportunities for more Christian in-
struction for more children — also in those congrega~
tions which have a Lutheran elementary school; and

Wuereas, For those congregations which do not as
yet have or are unable to have a Lutheran elementary
school, the Concordia Weekday Series provides much-
needed material for a program of Christian education
which, when combined with other part-time agencies,
more closely approximates the ideal; and

Wuereas, The Concordia Weekday Series of mate-
rials includes not only carefully prepared, quality edu-
cational materials for pupils and teachers from grades 1
to 8 but also auxiliary aids to help in initiating and pro-
moting such schools (for example: free BPE bulletins
No. 135, “The Weekday School,” and No. 136, “Consid-
ering the Weekday School for Our Congregation”; two
filmstrips available free from District and synodical
Boards of Education); therefore be it

Resolved, That pastors, teachers, directors of Chris-
tian education, and boards of Christian education be
urged to consider the establishment of a Weekday
school, making use of the available materials and helps
provided by the Board of Parish Education.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Provide Intensive Education
on Race Relations
RESOLUTION 7-05

Report 7-01, Recommendation 5 (CW, p. 293)

Wuereas, The church as the redeemed children of
God is in a unique position to make a positive contribu-
tion toward the elimination of racial discrimination; and

Wnereas, This contribution must be made by indi-

vidual members of the body of Christ in their particular
spheres of influence; and

Wuereas, Intensive education in race relations is
sorely needed in order that members of the church can
make such a worthwhile, positive contribution; there-
fore be it

Resolved, That the Synod urge the program com-
mittees of all pastoral conferences and teachers confer-
ences to provide intensive education in the area of race
relations to equip pastors and teachers for enlightened
leadership in this area of concern; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod urge that sessions at the
circuit and at the congregational level be provided for
educating congregational officers, Sunday school teach-
ers, and adult leaders to aid them in carrying out their
role as responsible representatives of Christ; and be it
finally

Resolved, That the Commission on Social Action, in
cooperation with the Board of Parish Education, be re-
quested to provide study materials for this purpose.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Education for Mission
RESOLUTION 7-06

Report 7-01, Recommendation 6 (CW, p. 293)

Whereas, There is hearty agreement among us that
the church is the people of God, young and old, and
that the whole church is Christ’s mission to itself and
to the world; and

Wuereas, This mission is more fully achieved when
adults and youth are nurtured and equipped through
the Word of God for the battle against unbelief; and

Wuereas, The parish education program of many
congregations is still almost exclusively oriented to-
ward children; and

Wuereas, Equipping our adults and youth for their
ministry in the home, the church, the community, and
the world demands their participation in effective pro-
grams of Christian education; and

Wuereas, The average church member is not suffi-
ciently aware of his mission —- where he lives, works,
and plays; therefore be it

Resolved, That all of the parishes of our Synod be
urged to reexamine their objectives and performances
as related to equipping adults and youth for their Chris-
tian mission in life; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod’s Board of Parish Educa-
tion be directed to intensify its efforts to train teachers
and leaders for a greatly expanded basic program of
adult and youth parish education; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod’s Board of Parish Edu-
cation continue its efforts at unifying and coordinating
the Synod’s educational programs for adults and youth
and be encouraged to collaborate with other boards
and agencies serving adults and youth; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod as a whole reaffirm its