Author: Roy Janssen

GS 1977 ARTICLE 51 – Re-opening – Adjournment Synod is re-opened with the singing of Psalm 125:1, 4; the chairman reads Isaiah 60:1-14 and leads in prayer. The meeting is adjourned. The Advisory Committees meet.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 50 – Adjournment Rev. J. Geertsema requests the singing of Psalm 78:1, 2, 3 and leads in thanksgiving. Synod is adjourned.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 49 – General Fund Committee IV presents: Material – Agenda 8, 0 –  Report of the Church for the Administration of a General Fund, the Church at Carman, Manitoba. Observations Recommendations Synod decide ADOPTED

GS 1977 ARTICLE 48 – Theological College – Board of Governors Committee II presents: Material – Agenda 8, A, 8  – Tri-annual report of the Board of Governors over the years 1974, 1975, 1976. (See Appendix II, p. 72.) Observations 1. Concerning Board of Trustees The Board of Governors expresses its great appreciation for the…

GS 1977 ARTICLE 47 – Re-opening Synod is re-opened with the singing of Psalm 48:1, 3

GS 1977 ARTICLE 46 – Adjournment The meeting is adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 45 – Theological College – Salaries The following motion, duly seconded, is discussed: Synod decide to give into consideration of the Board of Trustees to increase the re­muneration of the caretaker to $5.00 per hour; further to increase the salary of the Ad­ministrative Assistant to $11,000.00, on the ground that she is…

GS 1977 ARTICLE 44 – Theological College –  Board of Trustees Committee II presents: Material –  Agenda 8, Observations 1.  Trustees Activities Generally The Cooperation of the Churches, Board of Governors, Faculty and Students, has generally been excellent. 2. Physical Plant Renovations and Maintenance No major repairs or renovations were undertaken during these years. Minor…

GS 1977 ARTICLE 43 – Re-opening The Chairman requests the singing of Psalm 18:9.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 42 – Acts – adjournment The Acts, Articles 31-41, are read and adopted. The meeting adjourns and the Advisory Committees meet.