Author: Roy Janssen

GS 1974 ARTICLE 73 – Translation Heidelberg Catechism Advisory Committee IV presents a report on the matter of the Translation of the Heidelberg Catechism, which is discussed.

GS 1974 ARTICLE 72 – Reformed Ecumenical Synod Advisory Committee IV presents the following draft of a letter to the General Secretary of the Reformed Ecumenical Synod: Your invitation to send a representative to the meeting of the R.E.S. has been forwarded by the Rev. G. VanDooren to the General Synod of The Canadian Reformed…

GS 1974 ARTICLE 71 –  Re-opening Synod is re-opened with the singing of Hymn 47. Roll-call is held.

GS 1974 ARTICLE 70 –  Adjournment Synod is adjourned. The Advisory Committees meet.

GS 1974 ARTICLE 69 –  Re-opening Synod is re-opened with the singing of Psalm 15, the reading of Ephesians 4:17-32 and prayer. Roll-call is held. All delegates are present.

GS 1974 ARTICLE 68 – Adjournment After Psalm 12 is sung, and the Rev. G. van Rongen has led in thanksgiving, the chairman declares Synod adjourned.

GS 1974 ARTICLE 67 – “Women’s Voting Rights The communications mentioned under R. 1 and 2 of the Agenda are read.

GS 1974 ARTICLE 66 – Revision Church Order Advisory Committee IV presents: MATERIAL: RECOMMENDATIONS: ARTICLE 84 –  Property of the Churches ADOPTED.

GS 1974 ARTICLE 65 – Appeal of hrs. R. Jager and P. Ravensbergen Advisory Committee IV presents: MATERIAL: N 12 – Appeal R. Jager and P. Ravensbergen at Smithville, against a decision of Regional Synod Ontario, 1974 (with two appendices) THE ISSUE: Regional Synod concluded that Classis Ontario South, June 1973 did not deal improperly…

GS 1974 ARTICLE 64 – National Presbyterian Church Advisory Committee II presents: MATERIAL: OBSERVATIONS: CONSIDERATIONS: RECOMMENDATIONS: Synod decide: ADOPTED