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LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1981, Page 198

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198 RESOLUTIONS

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The young!

Resolved, That all congregations be strongly en-
couraged to join Lutheran Youth Fellowship; and be it
further

Resolved, That all congregations be encouraged to
develop a youth ministry committee or board; and be it
further

Resolved, That all congregations continue to train
their adult workers involved in youth ministry by using
materials available from the Board of Youth Ministry
office; and be it finally

Resolved, That all congregations thank the Lord for
the effective ministry that is happening as youth and
adults work together in the ministry of the congregation.

Action: Adopted (6).

To Support
the Expanded 1983 Youth Gathering

RESOLUTION 7-05
Report 7-02, Overture 7-23 (CW, pp. 287—288,
298)
WHEREAS, The 1980 youth gathering was a highly
successful event; and

WHEREAS, There is a strong need to continue to
provide fellowship gatherings for our young people to
come together in praise and study; and

WHEREAS, Not everyone who wished to attend the
1980 youth gathering could attend because of space
limitations; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod strongly support the ex-
panded 1983 synodical youth gathering being planned
for Aug. 13—17, San Antonio, Tex., and encourage our
young people to attend.

Action: Adopted (6).

To Involve Youth
in Decision-Making Processes

RESOLUTION 7-06
Report 7-02 (CW, p. 288)

WHEREAS, Young people are the church of today as
well as the church of tomorrow; and

WHEREAS, God has blessed young people as well as
adults with gifts for ministry; and

WHEREAS, The church is God’s people, including
youth and adults in ministry together; therefore be it

Resolved, That congregations, Districts, and the
Synod be strongly encouraged to involve young people
in decision-making processes in order that their voice
can be heard and that their gifts can be used for the
glory and honor of Christ Jesus; and be it further