Author: Roy Janssen

GS 1971 ARTICLE 84 – Appeal D. VanLeeuwen Committee III presents: Material –     Agenda  8     Information Observation In his appeal against the decision of the Regional Synod, March 3, 1971, the brother complains that the answers of the ecclesiastical assemblies are always formal. The material thing with which he is concerned, is, in his opinion,…

GS 1971 ARTICLE 83 – Translation Heidelberg Catechism Committee I presents: Materials – Agenda 8  The advisory report of Committee I on these materials is read and discussed. The following motion, duly seconded and discussed is REJECTED: Ground: From the report of the Committee appointed by Synod 1968 it becomes apparent that the Committee could not…

GS 1971 ARTICLE 81 – Acts-Press Release The Acts and the Press Release of the 11th session are read and adopted.

GS 1971 ARTICLE 80 – Re-opening The Chairman requests Synod to sing Psalm 21:1, 2, reads II Timothy 2:14-26 and leads in prayer.

GS 1971 ARTICLE 79 – Adjournment The Rev. M. VanderWel requests Synod to sing Psalm 25: 6, 7 and closes this session with thanksgiving. Synod stands adjourned.

GS 1971 ARTICLE 78 – Contact Orthodox Presbyterian Church The discussion on the report of Committee II on the contact with the Orthodox Presbyterian Church is continued. (See Art. 88)

GS 1971 ARTICLE 77 – Adjournment-Re-opening Synod adjourns at 5:00 p.m. After re-opening the chairman requests Synod to sing Psalm 25:2.

GS 1971 ARTICLE 76 – Preaching Consent – Theological Students Committee I presents: Materials – Agenda 8 Observations Considerations Recommendations Synod decide that students of theology may receive the right to speak an edifying word In the Churches on the following conditions: ADOPTED

GS 1971 ARTICLE  75 – Theological College-Report Board of Governors Committee III presents: Materials –  Agenda 8  Information Considerations Recommendations Synod decide ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED                                                                                                 ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED            ADOPTED ADOPTED