Author: Roy Janssen

GS 1968 ARTICLE 165 The Chairman requests Synod to sing Psalm 46: 1, reads Psalm 46, and leads in prayer.

GS 1968 ARTICLE 164 The Rev. H. A. Stel requests Synod to sing Psalm 4:2,3, and leads in prayer.

GS 1968 ARTICLE 163 In accordance with Art. 140 Committee III on Ecclesiastical Position of the Professors of Theology presents: Observations: Recommendations: 1. Synod decide that in the case of a minister of a Canadian Reformed Church, appointed as professor, the rule be applied that he retain the honour and title of a minister and…

GS 1968 ARTICLE 162 The Board of Governors requests the permission of Synod to take time off to visit, together with the Staff, the location mentioned by the Committee of Administration. This will take place from 12.00 – 2.00 p.m. Tuesday December 3rd. GRANTED

GS 1968 ARTICLE 161 Synod decides that the ultimate date of decision set for the appointed Staff members applies also to Rev. J. Faber (compare Art. 132,IV).

GS 1968 ARTICLE 160 In open session the Chairman announces the decisions made in the executive session, as follows: 1. The Board of Governors advises Synod to rescind its decision of November 27 (Art. 118) re the appointment of Rev. Ors. J. Faber as Professor of the Old Testament disciplines. ADOPTED 2. The Board of Governors advises…

GS 1968 ARTICLE 159 The Chairman informs Rev. Ors. J. Faber of the decisions made in the executive session, and extends Synod’s congratulations.

GS 1968 ARTICLE 158 Synod decides to meet in executive session to deal with an advisory report of the Board of Governors {Art. 153).

GS 1968 ARTICLE 157 The President and Secretary of the Board of Governors, Rev. W. Loopstra and Rev. D. VanderBoom, respectively, receive the privilege of the floor.

GS 1968 ARTICLE 156 Synod decides to send a telegram of condolence to Mrs. J. T. VanPopta, Cloverdale, B.C.