LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1969, Page 137

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RESOLUTIONS 137

for Young People’s Work to continue this basic direc-
tion of carrying out Christ’s mission to the world em-
phasizing the proclamation of the Gospel through word
and also through active involvement in the world; and
be it finally

Resolved, That we urge the Board for Young Peo-
ple’s Work on the basis of insights already gained to
provide relevant models and programs of such ministry
for parish and community use.

Action: Adopted (12).

(An amendment to have the second resolved read aes
the proclamation of the Gospel and also active involvement
in the world” failed to carry.)

To Encourage All-Lutheran Youth
Programing
RESOLUTION 8-05

Overture 8-04 (CW, p.374)

Wuereas, Many parishes on the local level are rec-
ognizing numerous opportunities in all-Lutheran youth
projects on the local level; and

Wuereas, Such sharing offers many new and fresh
possibilities for a more effective mission to young peo-
ple, as well as conserving financial aid and personnel
resources, without jeopardizing our stand on pulpit
and altar fellowship; therefore be it

Resolved, That we encourage the Board for Young
People’s Work to share and use materials and resources
of the other Lutheran bodies in the implementation
of the synodical youth program.

Action: Adopted (15).

(Adopted by a standing vote of 413 to 351.)

To Change Name of Youth Ministry
RESOLUTION 8-06

Overture 8-09U (URO, p. 72)

Wuereas, Our synodical youth ministry is not an
organization bearing a descriptive name beyond “Board
for Young People’s Work”; and

Wuereas, Many of our local youth groups are desir-
ous of some local identification; therefore be it

Resolved, That we encourage our local and area
youth groups to select descriptive names of their own
choice which fit their purposes and communicate the
same to others.

Action: Adopted (6).

To Commend Walther League for Many
Years of Service
RESOLUTION 8-07
Report 8-01 (CW, pp. 368—374)

Wuereas, The Walther League has provided leader-
ship and direction to youth ministry in The Lutheran
Church — Missouri Synod for a period of 75 years; and

Wuereas, The Lord God has used the spirit of youth

to carry out His will and has shaped the spirit of youth
to meet specific needs in the church; therefore be it

Resolved, That we give thanks to God for the service
and blessings which this organization has given to the
church through youthful minds and spirits; and be it
also

Resolved, That we commend the Walther League to
the Holy Spirit to continue to shape, use, and direct it
in its newly adopted objectives for the glory of God
and the welfare of man.

Action: Adopted (6).

To Decline Overture 8-02 Repudiating
Present Walther League
RESOLUTION §-08

Overture 8-02 (CW, p. 374)

Wuereas, The present Walther League approach to
issue-oriented youth ministry is consistent with the
Mission Affirmations adopted at the Detroit convention:
therefore be it

Resolved, That Overtures 8-02 be declined.
Action: Adopted (6).

To Accept Report of Board for Young
People’s Work
RESOLUTION 8-09
Report 8-01 (CW, pp. 368—374)
Resolved, That the Board for Young People’s Work

be commended for its dedicated service and that the
board’s report be accepted.

Action: Adopted (16).

To Give Youth Representatives
Bylaw Status
RESOLUTION 8-10
Report 8-01 (CW, pp. 368—374)
Wuereas, Youth represents a unique and vital sub-
culture both in society and in the church; and
Wuereas, There is a resurgence of interest on the
part of youth to take up its responsibilities toward the
challenges facing the church in the world today; and
Whereas, A significant step has been taken toward
recognizing the concerns of youth by inviting Districts
to send official youth representatives to this conven-
tion; and
Wuereas, This practice should be continued in sub-
sequent conventions; therefore be it
Resolved, That the following Handbook addition be
made:

161 Other Advisory Representatives

e. Each District may be represented by two youths to be
selected as a District may specify.

Action: Adopted (15).