Author: Roy Janssen

GS 1971 ARTICLE 14 – Greetings sister churches The chairman reads communications received from sister churches abroad (Agenda 8, T 1, 2, 3): The Rev. C. VanSpronsen, missionary of  the  Church at  New West-minster, in Brazil sent a telegram: “it is our sincere prayer that Synod in these turbulent times may cherish the words of…

GS 1971 ARTICLE 13 – Acts-Press Release The Acts and Press Release of the first session of Synod are read and adopted.

GS 1971 ARTICLE 12 – Re-opening The chairman requests Synod to sing Psalm 135: 1, 2. From Holy Scripture he reads I Timothy 1: 1-11 and leads in prayer.

GS 1971 ARTICLE 11 – Adjournment Br. G. Dam requests Synod to sing Psalm 43: 3, 4, and leads in thanksgiving. Synod adjourns.

GS 1971 ARTICLE 10 – Arrangements appointment Prof. of O.T.

GS 1971 ARTICLE 9 – Appointment Professor of Old Testament –  Theological College Synod decides to meet in executive session in order to deal with a confidential report of the Board of Governors of the Theological College of the Canadian Reformed Churches concerning the nomination of a Professor in the Old Testament disciplines. On behalf…

GS 1971 ARTICLE 8 – Foundation for Superannuation The Foundation for Superannuation requests Synod to arrange its meeting schedule in such a way, that members of Synod can attend the Members meeting, June 4th, 1971 at 2:00 p.m. (Agenda 7.) This request is granted.

GS 1971 ARTICLE 7 – Convening Church The chairman expresses the great appreciation of Synod for the pre­paratory work done by the convening Church at New Westminster.

GS 1971 ARTICLE 6 – Advisory Committees The following Committees are proposed and approved of by Synod:

GS 1971 ARTICLE 5 – Adoption Agenda The following Agenda is adopted.