Category: CanRC

GS 1980 ARTICLE 76 – Re-opening –  Adjournment The Chairman calls on the members of Synod to sing Hymn 38:1, 2. He reads a portion of Jude and leads in prayer. The roll call reveals that the Rev. J. Mulder is still absent. Synod adjourns and the Committees meet.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 75 – Request – Adjournment Synod meets in open session again. Committee II asks advice with regard to a matter of procedure. Rev. Cl. Stam requests that the brothers sing Psalm 65:2 and leads in prayer. Synod adjourns.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 74 – Re-opening –  Appeal Ollj The Chairman calls on the brothers to sing Psalm 48:1. Synod meets in closed session. The following decision is taken: Committee I presents: Appeal Rev. and Mrs. Olij A.  Material – Agenda B. Observations C. Considerations D.  Recommendations ADOPTED The Rev. Cl. Stam and the Rev.…

GS 1980 ARTICLE 73 – Appeal – Ollj and Orangeville Synod meets in closed session in order to deal with the appeals of Rev. and sr. C. Olij.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 72 – Adjournment Synod adjourns and the Advisory Committees meet.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 71 – Re-opening The Chairman calls the meeting to order and requests that Psalm 121:1 be sung. He reads III John 1-14 and prays for the blessing of the Lord over the matters that have to be dealt with that day.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 70 – Appeal –  Olli and Orangeville Synod meets again in closed session. Committee I informs Synod about several changes made in their report. The session is opened. Rev. J. Mulder receives permission to be absent from Synod from Thursday, November 20, 5:00 p.m. to Friday, November 21, 7:00 p.m. in order…

GS 1980 ARTICLE 69 – Appeals – Rev. and Mrs. C. Ollj, Members of the Church at Orangeville The Synod meets in closed session. Committee I receives an opportunity to present its report. The matter is dis­cussed. Committee I states its intention to meet together as Committee after supper in order to consider the suggestions offered…

GS 1980 ARTICLE 68 – Re-opening – Departure of the O.P.C. Delegate The Chairman re-opens the meeting and grants Prof. N. Shepherd the privi­lege of the floor. Prof. N. Shepherd states that he appreciates having been able to observe the workings of the Synod. Although he regrets that the matter of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church was…

GS 1980 ARTICLE 67 – Women’s Voting Rights Committee II presents a Report on the matter of Women’s Voting Rights. After some discussion, the following motion is made: “To refer the Report of Committee II back to the Committee with the charge to consider the motion of Rev. J.D. Wielenga, to re-consider pages 10 and…