Category: CanRC

GS 1977 ARTICLE 8 – Greetings Sister Churches The Free Reformed Churches of Australia and De Gereformeerde Kerken in Neder­ land wish Synod the blessing of the LORD and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 7 – Foundation for Superannuation The Foundation requests Synod not to meet the afternoon of Friday, November 11, 1977, in order that members of Synod can attend the Members meeting scheduled for that date. This request is granted.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 6 – Advisory Committees The following Advisory Committees are appointed: ADOPTED

GS 1977 ARTICLE 5 – Adoption Agenda After some communications are added to the third Provisional Agenda, it is adopted as follows:

GS 1977 ARTICLE 4 – Time-schedule; Procedure The Chairman addresses Synod, thanking the brethren for the confidence placed in the officers. He also expresses the gratitude of Synod for the way the convening Church of Coaldale has prepared this Synod: it was evident that Coaldale fulfilled its task with joy and dedication! Synod is adjourned…

GS 1977 ARTICLE 3 – Moderamen and Constitution The following officers are elected: Chairman: Synod is declared constituted.

GS 1977 ARTICLE 2 – Credentials After Hymn 1:1 and 2 has been sung the Chairman pro tempore calls upon Elder J. DeVos and Rev. J. Geertsema to examine the credentials. They report that the following delegates are present with proper credentials: Since both Regional Synods are duly represented by the first delegates, General Synod…

GS 1977 ARTICLE 1 – Opening On behalf of the convening Church at Coaldale, Alberta the Rev. J. Visscher calls the assembly to order. He requests to sing from the Book of Praise Psalm 84:1, 6, reads Ephesians Chapter 1, and leads in prayer. He addresses the delegates as follows:

GS 1980 ARTICLE 161 – Closing The Chairman addresses himself to Synod with the following words: “Esteemed Brothers, We have come to the close of General Synod Smithville 1980. In the weeks before this Synod was to meet, many predictions were made as far as its duration was concerned, and now it has turned out…

GS 1980 ARTICLE 160 – Acts –  Press Release The Executive is charged and authorized to adopt the remaining Acts of the evening session of Friday, December 5, 1980, and to approve the Press Release.