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GS 1977 art 48
GS 1977 ARTICLE 48 – Theological College – Board of Governors Committee II presents: Material – Agenda 8, A, 8 – Tri-annual report of the Board of Governors over the years 1974, 1975, 1976. (See Appendix II, p. 72.) Observations 1. Concerning Board of Trustees The Board of Governors expresses its great appreciation for the […]
February 8, 2024
GS 1977 art 47
GS 1977 ARTICLE 47 – Re-opening Synod is re-opened with the singing of Psalm 48:1, 3
February 6, 2024
GS 1977 art 45
GS 1977 ARTICLE 45 – Theological College – Salaries The following motion, duly seconded, is discussed: Synod decide to give into consideration of the Board of Trustees to increase the remuneration of the caretaker to $5.00 per hour; further to increase the salary of the Administrative Assistant to $11,000.00, on the ground that she is […]
GS 1977 art 44
GS 1977 ARTICLE 44 – Theological College – Board of Trustees Committee II presents: Material – Agenda 8, Observations 1. Trustees Activities Generally The Cooperation of the Churches, Board of Governors, Faculty and Students, has generally been excellent. 2. Physical Plant Renovations and Maintenance No major repairs or renovations were undertaken during these years. Minor […]
February 5, 2024
GS 1977 art 42
GS 1977 ARTICLE 42 – Acts – adjournment The Acts, Articles 31-41, are read and adopted. The meeting adjourns and the Advisory Committees meet.
GS 1977 art 41
GS 1977 ARTICLE 41 – Re-opening The Chairman requests Synod to sing Hymn 21:1, 2, he reads from Scripture II Timothy 2:1-9, and leads in prayer.
February 3, 2024
GS 1977 art 40
GS 1977 ARTICLE 40 – Adjournment Br. J. DeVos leads in thanksgiving, after Hymn 50 has been sung. Synod is adjourned.
GS 1977 art 4
GS 1977 ARTICLE 4 – Time-schedule; Procedure The Chairman addresses Synod, thanking the brethren for the confidence placed in the officers. He also expresses the gratitude of Synod for the way the convening Church of Coaldale has prepared this Synod: it was evident that Coaldale fulfilled its task with joy and dedication! Synod is adjourned […]
October 28, 2023
GS 1977 art 39
GS 1977 ARTICLE 39 – Theological College – Board of Trustees Committee II presents a report on the communications received from the Board of Trustees of the Theological College. This report is discussed and some recommendations are adopted (see Article 44).
February 3, 2024
GS 1977 art 38
GS 1977 ARTICLE 38 – Theological College- Memorandum Prof. Dr. J. Faber to Rev. W.W.J. Van Oene Synod decides not to deal with the report of Advisory Committee II re: “Memorandum Prof. Dr. J. Faber to Rev. W.W.J. VanOene,” since this Memorandum does not belong to the Agenda of Synod.
GS 1977 art 37
GS 1977 ARTICLE 37 – Agenda A report received from the Church at Carman, appointed by General Synod 1974 for the Administration of a General Fund, is added to the Agenda and passed on to Advisory Committee IV (Agenda 8, 0).
GS 1977 art 36
GS 1977 ARTICLE 36 – Telegram – South Africa The chairman reads a telegram received from Die Vrije Gereformeerde Kerke in South Africa: “Mag die Here jou arbeid seen tot heil van die broederskap.”
GS 1977 art 35
GS 1977 ARTICLE 35 – Re-opening In the evening, Synod meets in plenary session. The Chairman requests the singing of Psalm 135: 1, 9.
GS 1977 art 34
GS 1977 ARTICLE 34 – Agenda – Adjournment The following letters have been received and are added to the Agenda:
GS 1977 art 33
GS 1977ARTICLE 33 – Re-opening The Chairman requests Synod to sing Psalm 16:1. The Scripture reading is also taken from the Book of Psalms: Psalm 16. The Chairman leads in prayer.
GS 1977 art 32
GS 1977 ARTICLE 32 – Adjournment In plenary session Rev. D. DeJong requests the singing of Psalm 4:1, 2, 3 and he leads in thanksgiving.
GS 1977 art 31
GS 1977 ARTICLE 31 – Acts The Acts, Articles 21-30, are read and adopted. The meeting adjourns. The Advisory Committees meet.
GS 1977 art 30
GS 1977 ARTICLE 30 – Re-opening The Chairman requests the singing of Psalm 1. From the Epistle to the Ephesians he reads Chapter 2:11-22 and asks the LORD for His blessing.
February 2, 2024
GS 1977 art 3
GS 1977 ARTICLE 3 – Moderamen and Constitution The following officers are elected: Chairman: Synod is declared constituted.
October 23, 2023
GS 1977 art 29
ARTICLE 29 – Adjournment The meeting adjourns and the Advisory Committees meet at 12:30 p.m. Synod meets again in plenary session. Rev. S. De Bruin requests the singing of Psalm 36:3 and leads in thanksgiving. (See Article 7).
February 2, 2024
GS 1977 art 28
GS 1977 ARTICLE 28 – Women’s Voting Rights – letter A. Van Raalte Committee III presents: Material – Agenda 8, I, 2 – Letter br. A. Van Raalte, Fergus, Ontario. Observations Br. A. Van Raalte writes that he has “heard and read that women’s voting rights will likely be discussed at Synod.” Consideration The Church […]
GS 1977 art 27
GS 1977 ARTICLE 27 – Committee III presents a (revised) majority and minority report. (See Acts, Article 23) A. Majority Report Material – Agenda 8, I, 1 – The Church at Edmonton expresses its disappointment with the decision of Synod 1974, Acts, Article 84, and requests that a committee be appointed to study the matter of […]
GS 1977 art 26
GS 1977 ARTICLE 26 – Appeal Smithville Committee II presents: Material — Agenda 8, K, 2 Letter of appeal of the Canadian Reformed Church at Smithville against a decision of Classis Ontario South, held on June 8, 1977 !Article 6 of the Acts), concerning the pronouncement of the salutation and the benediction, when an elder […]
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