Author: Roy Janssen

GS 1977 ARTICLE 103 – Re-opening – Acts The Chairman requests the singing of Psalm 127:1, 2. The Acts, Articles 97-102, are read and adopted.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 102 – Bible Translations Advisory Committee II presents a report on Bible Translations. This report is dis­cussed and some recommendations are adopted (see Article 104). The meeting is adjourned.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 101 – Re-opening The meeting is re-opened with the singing of Hymn 43:1, 2.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 100 – Adjournment At 12:30 p.m. the meeting is adjourned.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 99 – Admission Requirements – Theological College Committee II presents: Material Information I.  ADMISSIBILITY Observations Recommendation Synod decide To declare the proposals of Smithers and Hamilton admissible insofar as new arguments are adduced. ADOPTED II. THE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Observation The Churches at Smithers and Hamilton propose to change the standards of ad­…

GS 1977 ARTICLE 98 – Translation Heidelberg Catechism Committee III presents: Material Observations Considerations Recommendations Synod decide ADOPTED

GS 1977 ARTICLE 97 – Re-opening – Acts The Chairman requests the singing of Psalm 8:1, 2, 3. From Holy Scripture he reads II Peter 1:1-11, and leads in prayer. The Acts, Articles 93-96, are read and adopted.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 96 – Adjournment Br. H.A. Berends requests Synod to sing Psalm 111:1, 4 and leads in thanksgiving.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 95 – Reformed Presbyterian Church, Evangelical Synod Committee I presents: Material Observations Considerations Recommendation Synod decide Not to accede to the proposal of the Church at Calgary. ADOPTED

GS 1977 ARTICLE 94 – Contact Other Churches Committee I presents: Material Observations Considerations Recommendation Synod decide       ADOPTED