August 16, 1977

                        Mr. Stephen P. Jacobs

                        Lutheran Student Movement—USA

                        35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1847

                        Chicago, Illinois 60601

                        Dear Mr. Jacobs:

Thank you for sending me the resolutions and position papers of LSM. I have read them and appreciate the concerns of LSM. I am especially pleased at the reaffirmation of the existing unity among LCA, LC-MS, and ALC.

I noted the absence of any resolution summoning the youth to evangelical outreach. The ALC and LCA are currently engaged in a major effort and the necessity of evangelism as essential to Christian life needs reemphasis.

The LWF Assembly called on all its member churches for renewal efforts in evangelism. It is easy to evangelism for granted. I think it always needs a visible place.

                        Best wishes for a great LSM year.

                        Sincerely,

                        David W. Preus

                        President

                        DWP/glr