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GS 1977 art 70
GS 1977 ARTICLE 70 – Appeal Edmonton re: Article 89, Acts, Toronto 1974 Committee I presents: Material – Agenda 8, K. 1 – (First part of) Appeal of the Church at Edmonton, re: Article 89, Acts, General Synod Toronto 1974. Observations Considerations Recommendation Synod decide to declare that Synod Toronto 1974 should have declared the […]
February 20, 2024
GS 1977 art 7
GS 1977 ARTICLE 7 – Foundation for Superannuation The Foundation requests Synod not to meet the afternoon of Friday, November 11, 1977, in order that members of Synod can attend the Members meeting scheduled for that date. This request is granted.
December 26, 2023
GS 1977 art 69
GS 1977 ARTICLE 69 – Adjournment – Re-opening The meeting is adjourned at 5:00 p.m. and re-opened in the evening with the singing of Psalm 87:1, 5.
February 20, 2024
GS 1977 art 68
GS 1977 ARTICLE 68 – Book of Praise – Hymn Section Committee IV presents: Material -Agenda 8, C, 1, a, 2 – Report Sub-Committee on the Book of Praise. Observations Recommendations Synod decide 1. Gratefully to acknowledge the work done by the Sub-committee on the Hymn Section. ADOPTED 2. To express agreement with the suggested […]
February 19, 2024
GS 1977 art 67
GS 1977 ARTICLE 67 – Contact Christian Reformed Church The discussion on the report of Committee IV re: the contact with the Christian Reformed Church is continued. The Committee will reconsider its report (see Article 77).
GS 1977 art 66
GS 1977 ARTICLE 66 – Re-opening – Acts The meeting is re-opened with the singing of Psalm 56:1, 5. The Acts, Articles 59-65, are read and adopted.
GS 1977 art 65
GS 1977 ARTICLE 65 – Re-opening – Adjournment The Chairman requests the singing of Psalm 126:1, 2, he reads Ephesians 3 and asks the LORD for His blessing. The meeting is adjourned and the Advisory Committees meet.
GS 1977 art 64
GS 1977 ARTICLE 64 – Adjournment Rev. W. Huizinga requests Synod to sing Psalm 72:1, 9, and leads in thanksgiving. The meeting is adjourned.
GS 1977 art 63
GS 1977 ARTICLE 63 – Contact Christian Reformed Church Synod deals with a report of Committee IV on the Contact with the Christian Reformed Church. The discussion will be continued (see Article 67).
GS 1977 art 62
GS 1977 ARTICLE 62 – Adjournment – Re-opening The meeting is adjourned at 5:00 p.m., and re-opened in the evening with the singing of Psalm 107:1, 17.
GS 1977 art 61
GS 1977 ARTICLE 61 – Book of Praise – Hymns The following motion, duly seconded, is discussed: “Synod decide not to increase the number of Hymns.” REJECTED
GS 1977 art 60
GS 1977 ARTICLE 60 – Book of Praise Committee IV presented: Material – Agenda 8, C, 1, 2 General Information After the above general information your Committee comes to your assembly with the following: A. Considerations Recommendations Synod decide,
GS 1977 art 6
GS 1977 ARTICLE 6 – Advisory Committees The following Advisory Committees are appointed: ADOPTED
December 26, 2023
GS 1977 art 59
GS 1977 ARTICLE 59 – Re-opening -Acts The Chairman requests the singing of Hymn 42:1, 4. The Acts, Articles 52-58, are read and adopted.
February 14, 2024
GS 1977 art 58
GS 1977 ARTICLE 58 – Re-opening – Adjournment The Chairman requests Synod to sing Psalm 86:1, 2: he reads Colossians 3:1-17 and leads in prayer. The meeting adjourns and the Advisory Committees meet.
GS 1977 art 57
GS 1977 ARTICLE 57 – Adjournment Br. B.J. Harsevoort requests Synod to sing Psalm 42:1, 5, and leads in prayer. Synod is adjourned.
GS 1977 art 56
GS 1977 ARTICLE 56 – Book of Praise The discussion on the Book of Praise is continued. Some of the recommendations of Committee IV are adopted (see Article 60).
GS 1977 art 55
GS 1977 ARTICLE 55 – Adjournment – re-opening After a beginning has been made with the discussion of a report of Committee IV on the Book of Praise, the meeting is adjourned at 5:00 p.m. Synod is re-opened at 7:00 p.m. with the singing of Psalm 148: 1, 4.
GS 1977 art 54
GS 1977 ARTICLE 54 – Article 70, Church Order Committee III presents: Material – Agenda 8, J, 1 – A Letter of the Church at Edmonton, re: Article 70, Church Order. Observations Considerations Recommendations Synod decide, REJECTED The following motion, duly seconded, is discussed: Synod having taken note of the letter of the Church at […]
GS 1977 art 53
GS 1977 ARTICLE 53 – Visitors The Chairman welcomes the visitors, especially the many students of the Coaldale Christian School.
February 8, 2024
GS 1977 art 52
GS 1977 ARTICLE 52 – Re-opening – Acts Synod is re-opened with the singing of Psalm 75:1, 6. The Acts, Articles 42-51, are read and adopted.
GS 1977 art 51
GS 1977 ARTICLE 51 – Re-opening – Adjournment Synod is re-opened with the singing of Psalm 125:1, 4; the chairman reads Isaiah 60:1-14 and leads in prayer. The meeting is adjourned. The Advisory Committees meet.
GS 1977 art 50
GS 1977 ARTICLE 50 – Adjournment Rev. J. Geertsema requests the singing of Psalm 78:1, 2, 3 and leads in thanksgiving. Synod is adjourned.
GS 1977 art 5
GS 1977 ARTICLE 5 – Adoption Agenda After some communications are added to the third Provisional Agenda, it is adopted as follows:
December 26, 2023
GS 1977 art 49
GS 1977 ARTICLE 49 – General Fund Committee IV presents: Material – Agenda 8, 0 – Report of the Church for the Administration of a General Fund, the Church at Carman, Manitoba. Observations Recommendations Synod decide ADOPTED
February 8, 2024
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