Author: Roy Janssen

GS 1977 ARTICLE 88 – Contact Orthodox Presbyterian Church The discussion of the report of Committee 1 on contact with the Orthodox Presby­terian Church is continued (see Article 91).

GS 1977 ARTICLE 87 – Re-opening Synod is re-opened with the singing of Hymn 7: 1, 2.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 86 – Re-opening –  Adjournment The Chairman requests the singing of Psalm 119:41, 42; from the Holy Scripture he reads Romans 12:1-8 and he asks the LORD for His blessing over the work to be done. The meeting is adjourned; the Advisory Committees meet until evening.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 85 – Adjournment Br. C. Van Seters requests the singing of Hymn 50: 1, 2; he leads in thanksgiving. The meeting is adjourned.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 84 – Contact Orthodox Presbyterian Church A beginning is made with the discussion of the report presented by Advisory Com­mittee 1 on the contact with the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (see Article 88).

GS 1977 ARTICLE 83 – Re-opening Synod is re-opened with the singing of Psalm 26:2, 5.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 82 – Adjournment The meeting is adjourned. The Advisory Committees meet.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 81 – Re-opening – Acts The Chairman re-opens the meeting; requests Synod to sing Psalm 133 and reads 1 John 4:1-12. In prayer he asks the LORD’s blessing. The Acts, Articles 73-80, are read and adopted.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 80 – Adjournment Rev. M. van Beveren requests the singing of Psalm 98:4 and leads in thanksgiving. The meeting adjourns.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 79 – Appeal Edmonton re: Article 89, Acts, Toronto 1974 Committee I presents: Material – Agenda 8, K, 1 – (Second part of) Appeal of the Church at Edmonton, Alberta, re: Article 89, Acts, General Synod Toronto 1974. Observations Considerations Recommendation Synod decide not to grant the request of the Church at Edmonton.…