Category: CanRC

GS 1968 ARTICLE 163 In accordance with Art. 140 Committee III on Ecclesiastical Position of the Professors of Theology presents: Observations: Recommendations: 1. Synod decide that in the case of a minister of a Canadian Reformed Church, appointed as professor, the rule be applied that he retain the honour and title of a minister and…

GS 1968 ARTICLE 162 The Board of Governors requests the permission of Synod to take time off to visit, together with the Staff, the location mentioned by the Committee of Administration. This will take place from 12.00 – 2.00 p.m. Tuesday December 3rd. GRANTED

GS 1968 ARTICLE 161 Synod decides that the ultimate date of decision set for the appointed Staff members applies also to Rev. J. Faber (compare Art. 132,IV).

GS 1968 ARTICLE 160 In open session the Chairman announces the decisions made in the executive session, as follows: 1. The Board of Governors advises Synod to rescind its decision of November 27 (Art. 118) re the appointment of Rev. Ors. J. Faber as Professor of the Old Testament disciplines. ADOPTED 2. The Board of Governors advises…

GS 1968 ARTICLE 159 The Chairman informs Rev. Ors. J. Faber of the decisions made in the executive session, and extends Synod’s congratulations.

GS 1968 ARTICLE 158 Synod decides to meet in executive session to deal with an advisory report of the Board of Governors {Art. 153).

GS 1968 ARTICLE 157 The President and Secretary of the Board of Governors, Rev. W. Loopstra and Rev. D. VanderBoom, respectively, receive the privilege of the floor.

GS 1968 ARTICLE 156 Synod decides to send a telegram of condolence to Mrs. J. T. VanPopta, Cloverdale, B.C.

GS 1968 ARTICLE 155 Committee II on the Implementation of Article 19 C.O. presents: (See also Art. 172) I. Re Appointment of Deputies Materials: Observations: Considerations: Recommendation: In order to facilitate the work of Deputies, Synod appoint brethren who live close to each other. II. Re Financial Statement ADOPTED Materials: Report of Deputies, I, 2 and 2b…

GS 1968 ARTICLE 154 Committee I on Contact with the Orthodox Presbyterian Church presents: Materials: Considerations: Recommendations: Synod decide A. to thank Deputies for Contact with the Orthodox Presbyterian Church for the work done, and to discharge them; ADOPTED B. gratefully to acknowledge the fact that the Orthodox Presbyterian Church can accept the Canadian Reformed Churches as…