Category: CanRC

GS 1980 ARTICLE 56 – Re-opening –  Welcome: O.P.C. Delegate The Chairman welcomes Prof. N. Shepherd, the official delegate of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, with the following words, Prof. N. Shepherd expresses his appreciation for the words of the Chairman. He is aware that the decision of Synod Coaldale has led the Canadian Reformed Churches…

GS 1980 ARTICLE 55 – Re-opening The Chairman requests the brothers to sing Psalm 43:3, reads from I John 5:1-12 and leads in prayer. The Advisory Committees meet.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 54 – Adjournment The brothers are asked to sing Hymn 35:1, 5, and br. W. VanAssen leads in prayer. Synod adjourns for the weekend.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 53 – Appeal – br. L. vanZandwljk The Synod meets in closed session. After a preliminary discussion on a proposal of Committee IV, Synod adjourns and the Advisory Committees meet.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 52 – Re-opening – Acts The Chairman requests that the brothers sing Psalm 75:1, reads from I John 4:13-21 and leads in prayer. The Acts, Articles 44-47, are read and adopted.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 51 – Adjournment Elder J. Bartels calls on the brothers to sing Psalm 25:4 and leads in closing prayer.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 50 – Appeals – Article 19, Church Order The Report of Committee I is brought into discussion.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 49 – Finances – General Synods 1974 and 1977 Committee Ill presents: A.  Material –  Agenda VIII, B. Information C.  Recommendations Synod decide:

GS 1980 ARTICLE 48 – Re-opening The brothers sing together from Psalm 25:1. Elder M. Buist is present as an alternate. He will take the place of Elder H. Aasman for the duration of the Synod.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 47 – Re-opening The Chairman calls on the members of Synod to sing Psalm 111:1, reads from I John 4:1-12 and leads in prayer. The roll call reveals that the Rev. M. Werkman is present as the alternate for the Rev. Cl. Stam. The Rev. M. van Beveren, vice-chairman, speaks some well-chosen…