Author: Roy Janssen

GS 1968 ARTICLE 8 A communication (V,11) of Messrs John M. Boersema, Ralph F. Boersema, Wietze Huizinga, Cornelis Van Dam, students at Philadelphia, Pa, is gratefully received. Receipt of this letter will be acknowledged.

GS 1968 ARTICLE 7 The Assessor, Rev. H. Scholten, extends the cordial congratulations of Synod to Rev. W. W. J. VanOene who recently celebrated his 25th wedding anniversary, and who today commemorates that he has been a minister of the Word for 25 years. He expresses the hope that the Lord may grant him many…

GS 1968 ARTICLE 6 The Chairman proposes the following arrangements: a. Mail received after the first postal delivery on Monday November 11th, 1968, will not be dealt with by Synod. ADOPTED (See also Article 21) b. Synod will meet: This schedule also applies to the advisory committees. If possible, the evening sessions will be used for plenary…

GS 1968 ARTICLE 5 The following agenda is adopted:

GS 1968 ARTICLE 4 The Rev. VanOene thanks Synod for the confidence placed in the officers. He expresses appreciation to the convening church for the preparatory work. With a view to the arrangement of procedure and time schedule the Chairman adjourns the meeting.

ARTICLE 3 The following officers are elected by ballot: Synod is declared constituted.

GS 1968 ARTICLE 2 The Chairman pro tempore requests the two clerks of the convening Church, Mr. A. Lodder and Mr. J. VanBodegom, to examine the credentials: The following delegates are duly present: The Rev. W.W. J. VanOene is alternate delegate for the Rev. J. T. VanPopta who is prevented from being present because of…

GS 1968 ARTICLE 1 On Behalf of the Canadian Reformed Church at Orangeville, the convening Church, Rev. M. van Beveren calls the assembly to order. He requests to sing Psalm 89:1,5, reads Revelation 19:6-16, and leads in prayer. He addresses the delegates as follows: Esteemed Brethren: On behalf of the Church at Orangeville I extend…

GS 1965 ARTICLE 224: Close After Rev. H.A. Stel leads in thanksgiving prayer, the chairman closes the Synod of Edmonton, 1965. Press Release version ARTICLE 43: Closing The chairman speaks some closing words. Rev. H. A. Stel leads in thanksgiving and prayer. Synod is closed. By order of the Synod,

GS 1965 ARTICLE 223: Closing remarks The chairman then speaks the following final word: “Dear Brothers, We have come to the end of this Synod. A few more moments and this Synod will once again be a thing of the past. It no longer exists and our task as representatives of the Churches is over.…