GS 2010 Article 120 – SCBP: Improving the Revised Psalms
1. Material
- 1.1 Letters from Orangeville (8.3.J.5), Grand Valley (8.3.J.9), Winnipeg-Grace (8.3.J.12), Carman East (8.3.J.13), Chilliwack (8.3.J.16), Willoughby Heights (8.3.J.24), Attercliffe (8.3.J.25), BurlingtonEbenezer (8.3.J.26), Surrey (8.3.J.29), Abbotsford (8.3.J.37), Lincoln (8.3.J.38), and Winnipeg-Redeemer (8.3.J.41).
- 1.2 SCBP Report, Section Two, 8.0 (8.2.j).
2. Observation
The twelve letters from the churches listed above generally indicate agreement with proceeding with the publication of the revised Psalms. Many churches however offer specific suggestions that they would like to see incorporated, since they see them as improvements.
3. Consideration
The input and suggestions for improvement, which in many cases are very detailed, are matters that are more appropriately passed to the SCBP for review and consideration.
4. Recommendation
That Synod decide to pass the detailed material submitted by the churches to the SCBP for their consideration and review.