Author: Roy Janssen

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

GS 1971 ARTICLE 74 – Adjournment-Re-opening Synod adjourns for lunch. After re-opening, the chairman requests Synod to sing Psalm 71; 8, 12.

GS 1971 ARTICLE 73 – Theological College-Incorporation Concerning the incorporation of the Theological College the Board of Governors makes the following recommendations: ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED

GS 1971 ARTICLE 72 – Theological College-Rev, H. M. Ohmann During the discussion on the Constitution of the Theological College, the Rev. Ohmann, appointed Professor of Old Testament at the College, informs Synod in a telephone conversation with the chairman, ‘that he has accepted this appointment and expects to come over to us, the Lord…

GS 1971 ARTICLE 71 – Publication Constitution theological College Upon a motion from the floor, which is duly seconded, Synod decides to request the Faculty of the Theological College to insert in the next edition of the Calendar of the College the Constitution and the Bylaws of the College.

GS 1971 ARTICLE 70 – Theological College-Constitution and Bylaws In accordance with the decision of Synod (Art. 63, 64) the Board of Governors met with representatives of the Committee of Administra­tion to discuss the matter of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Theological College. After having read and discussed the submitted Constitution and By­laws Synod…