Category: CanRC

  • GS 1968 art 177

    GS 1968 ARTICLE 177 The roll calls indicates that all the members are present except elder J. Bareman (see Art. 166).

  • GS 1968 art 176

    GS 1968 ARTICLE 176 The Chairman requests Synod to sing Psalm 84: 1,2,6, reads Psalm 84, and leads in prayer.

  • GS 1968 art 175

    GS 1968 ARTICLE 175 Rev. G. VanDooren requests Synod to sing Hymn 24:1,2, and leads in prayer.

  • GS 1968 art 174

    GS 1968 ARTICLE 174 Committee III on Correspondence with Foreign Churches presents: Material: A request of Messrs. K. Blokhuis, J. Ferkranus and S. J. VanderKooy, IV,9. Observation: The brethren request Synod to send a pastoral letter to the sister-churches in the Netherlands in which to express: Consideration: These brethren do not give sufficient evidence to…

  • GS 1968 art 173

    GS 1968 ARTICLE 173 Committee III on Correspondence with Foreign Churches presents a detailed report (Supplement 6-B) on the “Minority Report” (I,12) forwarded to Synod by one of the Deputies for Correspondence with Churches abroad, Mr. P. VanderSchaaf (Arts. 66, 73) Observation: Mr. P. VanderSchaafs communication results in the overture that Synod, on the basis…

  • GS 1968 art 172

    GS 1968 ARTICLE 172 Committee II on the Implementation of Article 19 C.O. (Compare Art. 155) presents: Re:  Mandate of Deputies ad Art. 19 C.O. A. Proposal of Regional Synod of Ontario 1968 Materials: Observations: Considerations: Recommendation: Synod instruct Deputies ad Art. 19 C.O. to restrict the financial assistance to the needy students at our…

  • GS 1968 art 171

    GS 1968 ARTICLE 171 Committee II on Requirement Ecclesiastical Examinations presents: Materials: Observations: Considerations: Recommendation: Synod decide To be admitted to the ecclesiastical examinations candidates shall submit proof that they have completed their studies at our own Theological College. Candidates who took their theological training at other institutions shall present a Certificate issued by the…

  • GS 1968 art 170

    GS 1968 ARTICLE 170 Committee II on Proposal Re Other Colleges presents: Materials: Observations: Considerations: Recommendation: Synod do not accede to the proposal and the suggestion of the Churches at Hamilton and Edmonton, respectively. ADOPTED The Revs. L. SeIles and G. VanDooren abstain from voting.

  • GS 1968 art 169

    GS 1968 ARTICLE 169 Upon recommendation of Committee II on the Training for the Ministry, Synod decides to authorize the Board of Governors

  • GS 1968 art 168

    GS 1968 ARTICLE 168 The Chairman welcomes the Rev. F. Kouwenhoven, M.Th., and expresses the hope of Synod that he accept his appointment as Professor for the Old Testament disciplines. Rev. Kouwenhoven thanks Synod for the trust placed in him.