LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1965, Page 258

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258 “MIMEOGRAPHED” REPORTS AND OVERTURES

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To Request a Ruling on Certification
of Delegates to Convention, etc.

It has been customary in some synodical Districts to
rule on the certification of its delegates to the Synod.
The Handbook is silent on such procedure on the part
of a District. We ask:

Is such practice or procedure unconstitutional?

Is the action of a District superior to that of a cir-
cuit when it declares a delegate noncertified where the
obvious conduct of a delegate may warrant some de-
cision?

In some questionable cases, the District Secretary or
President (Handbook 1.53 and 1.57) may desire higher
authority to certify a delegate who has been noncoop-
erative to support the Synod’s cause by his previous
actions.

The Board of Directors of the Ohio District of The
Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod requests a ruling
on the District’s authority when confronted with these

roblems.
Pp Ouro District BoarpD oF DIRECTORS

Tue LUTHERAN CHuRCiI — MissourI SYNOD
Water O. Pascue, Secretary

8. Young People’s Work
[8-20 MJ

To Consult with Editor of “Arena,” etc.

Wuereas, Arena, official publication of the Walther
League, has strayed far from the confessional doctrine
of the Synod; and

Wuereas, In support of the above statement we par-
ticularly refer to the January-February 1965 issue; and

Wuereas, The Walther League receives financial sup-
port from the treasury of the Synod, and the Board for
Young People’s Work is elected by and is accountable
to our Synod and uses the name of the beloved sainted
Dr. C. F. W. Walther; therefore be it

Resolved, That the officers of the Synod immediately
consult with the editor of Arena in Christian love, to
the end that this publication reflect the doctrines of the
church as evidenced by the only recognized authority,
the inspired Word of God, and, if this cannot be ac-
complished, that official recognition by the Synod be

withdrawn.
SHERMAN Oaks LUTHERAN CONGREGATION

Sherman Oaks, Calif.
Wru1am T. Wittrock, Pastor
Homer C. Hatuaway, President
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To Bring Our Young People’s Societies
Under Direct Control of Synodical Board
for Young People’s Work

Wuereas, Our youth constitute a large proportion
of our Synod and are to be its future leaders; and

Wuereas, Our youth are subjected to countless un-
godly and anti-Christian influences from the outside
world; and

Wuereas, These influences are constantly seeking
to infiltrate all youth organizations in order to control,
undermine, and/or destroy them; and

Wuergas, Article II, c of our Synod’s Articles of
Incorporation states that one of the objects of our
Synod is “to assist and advise congregations, pastors,
and teachers affiliated with The Lutheran Church —
Missouri Synod and to exercise supervision over such
pastors and teachers as to doctrine, practice, and per-
formance of their official duties”; and

Wuereas, The Walther League is an auxiliary
organization subject to no direct control by synodical
boards or officers; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod withdraw its recognition
of the Walther League as its young people’s organiza-
tion within the Synod until it comes under the direct
control of the synodical Board for Young People’s
Work. If this cannot be accomplished by the next
Synod, then a new young people’s society shall be
established under the synodical Board for Young Peo-

le’s Work.
P Grace LUTHERAN CHURCH

Tacoma, Wash.
R. C. To.terson, Pastor

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To Request the Board for Young People’s
Work to Maintain a High Standard
in the Selection of All Prince of Peace
Volunteers, etc.

Wuereas, The Detroit Lutheran Urban Study Com-
mittee of the Michigan District and the English District
has had 2 years of experience in evaluating the ministry
of the Lutheran Inner-City Peace Corps workers; and

Wuereas, It is our conviction that this should be
a ministry to the whole person — body, mind, and spirit;
and

Wuereas, Such a vital ministry requires that the
Peace Corps worker be properly trained and also
experience such a sense of wholeness in his own person
in order to be an effective channel for the Holy Spirit
in sharing God’s love in Christ with others; and

Wuereas, The Synod’s Board for Young People’s
Work is now assuming supervision of the Prince of
Peace Volunteers; therefore be it

Resolved, That we request the Board for Young
People’s Work to maintain a high standard in the
selection of all Prince of Peace Volunteers:

a) in the area of motivation, ability, and attitudes;

b) in case of committed Christians who are not of
the Lutheran faith, that sufficient instruction be given
in the Lutheran doctrines and practices; and be it
further

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