LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1967, Page 146

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146 YOUNG PEOPLE'S WORK

To Assign Duties of Proposed Synodical
Education Commission
RESOLUTION 7-07
Report 7-01, IV, Recommendation 2 (CW, pp. 253—254)

Wuereas, The Board of Parish Education has recom-
mended the establishment of a commission on the edu-
cational task of the church; and

Wuereas, It seems unwise to establish another com-
mission since the Board of Parish Education could exer-
cise leadership in establishing contact with other boards
on the educational task; therefore be it

Resolved, That the tasks and functions of this pro-
posed commission as outlined in Recommendation 2
(CW, pp. 253—254) be assigned to the Board of Parish
Education; and be it further

Resolved, That the Board of Parish Education seek to
establish closer coordination with other departments of
the Synod on the educational task of the church; and be
it finally

Resolved, That the Board of Parish Education be
asked to report on this matter to the next convention of
the Synod.

Action: Adopted.

To Answer and Preclude Criticisms
on “A Man to Follow”
RESOLUTION 7-08
Overture 7-03 (CW, pp. 255—256); also related are Over-
tures 2-17 (CW, pp. 65—68) and 2-101U (URO, pp. 16
and 17)

Wuereas, The January 1967 Bible study course for
intermediate high school youth titled “A Man to Follow”
has received widely circulated criticism; and

Wuereas, The editor of this course has sent a lengthy
letter of explanation (dated Feb. 20, 1967) to all pastors
of our Synod; therefore be it

Resolved, That we direct the authors of Overtures
7-03, 2-101 U, and 2-17 to this letter; and be it further

Resolved, That this matter now be considered closed
and that in the interest of truth as well as love further
circulation of criticisms be declared to be unwarranted.

Action: Adopted.

To Accept Report of Board of Parish Education
RESOLUTION 7-09
Report 7-01 (CW, pp. 224—255)

Wuereas, The report of the Board of Parish Educa-
tion reveals an acute awareness of the need for parish
education; and

Wuereas, The board and its staff have sought to con-
front such needs; therefore be it

Resolved, That we accept their report and commend
the Board and staff of Parish Education for their fine
work,

Action: Adopted.

8. YOUNG PEOPLE’S WORK

To Observe 75th Anniversary
of Walther League
RESOLUTION 8-01
Report 8-01 (CW, p. 260)

Wuereas, The Walther League has been a great
blessing to the church and continues to serve the Synod
in its mission to the world; and

Wuereas, On May 23, 1968, the Walther League ob-
serves the 75th year of its founding; and

Wuereas, It is fitting and proper that we acknowl-
edge this occasion with thanksgiving to God and re-

newed commitment to ministry among young people;
therefore be it

Resolved, That we request the President of the
Synod to declare Sunday, May 26, 1968, as a day for
commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Walther
League; and be it further

Resolved, That we encourage the Board for Young
People’s Work together with the Walther League to sug-
gest and provide materials and programs for the obser-
vance of the same.

Action: Adopted.

To Express Gratitude to Walther League
and Its Executive Board

RESOLUTION 8-02

Report 8-01 (CW, p. 260)

Wuereas, The Synod in Detroit directed the Board
for Young People’s Work to expand the ministry among
youth and to assume responsibility for the administra-
tion of youth ministry formerly carried on by the
Walther League executive board; and

Wuereas, During the past biennium the Board for
Young People’s Work could not have accomplished its
program without the financial support of the Walther
League; and

Wuereas, The Walther League will continue to serve
the youth of the Synod in specialized areas of ministry;
therefore be it

Resolved, That we express our gratitude to the exec-
utive board of the Walther League for its assistance,
cooperation, and understanding in facilitating the trans-
fer of the administration of youth miinistry from the
Walther League to the Board for Young People’s Work;
and be it further

Resolved, That we offer our thanks to the Walther
League for its support of the activities and programs of
the Board for Young People’s Work; and be it finally

Resolved, That we encourage our young people to
continue to express God’s love in Christ and to offer
their insights, service, and financial support for the on-
going program of the Walther League.

Action: Adopted.