Category: CanRC

GS 1968 ARTICLE 61 The Chairman requests Synod the singing of Psalm 145:1,5, reads Psalm 145, and leads in thanksgiving and supplication.

GS 1968 ARTICLE 60 Elder H. Oosterveld informs Synod that he no longer has the opportunity to attend as a delegate. He speaks a few words of appreciation for the co-operation, requests Synod to sing Psalm 1: 1-4, and leads in thanksgiving.

GS 1968 ARTICLE 59 The Chairman reminds the brethren of the fact that, in accordance with the decision mentioned under Art. 10, Synod shall resume its meetings on Monday November 18th, at 9.00 a.m.

GS 1968 ARTICLE 58 Regarding Declaration of Agreement, Committee II presents: Materials: Considerations: Recommendation: Not to act upon the proposal of the Church at Smithers. RECOMMENDATION ADOPTED

GS 1968 ARTICLE 57 Regarding Translation Heidelberg Catechism, Committee II presents: Materials: Observations: Considerations: Recommendation: ADOPTED

GS 1968 ARTICLE 56 The evening roll call indicates that all the delegates are present.

GS 1968 ARTICLE 55 Due to serious illness in his congregation, Rev. H. Scholten is not present. This morning’s session is adjourned to give the advisory committees the opportun­ity to prepare their reports for Synod.

GS 1968 ARTICLE 54 The Chairman requests Synod to sing Psalm 98: 1,4, reads Psalm 98, and leads in prayer.

GS 1968 ARTICLE 53 Elder K. Stam requests Synod to sing Psalm 149: 1, and leads in thanksgiving.

GS 1968 ARTICLE 52 The Chairman reads a communication (V,12) dated November 6th, 1968, from Deputies of Die Vrye Gereformeerde Kerke in Suid-Afrika for Correspondence with Foreign Churches, expressing their best wishes to Synod. Synod receives this letter with gratitude for the interest shown. The letter is refer­red to Committee III.