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GS 1977 art 106
GS 1977 ARTICLE 106 – Gratitude The Chairman addresses Mrs. A.H. Lubbers and Mrs. J.W. Van Dieren and expresses the sincere gratitude of Synod for the excellent way in which they and other sisters of the Coaldale congregation have taken care of the members of Synod. He presents to them tokens of appreciation and thankfulness.
March 14, 2024
GS 1977 art 105
GS 1977 ARTICLE 105 – Bible Translations – Examination other Bible Translations Committee II presents the second part of its report on Bible translations. II. Examination of Other Translations Observations Considerations Recommendations Synod decide ADOPTED
GS 1977 art 104
GS 1977 ARTICLE 104 – Bible Translations – Revised Standard Version Committee II presented: Material – Agenda 8. I. The Revised Standard Version Observations Considerations Recommendations ADOPTED
GS 1977 art 103
GS 1977 ARTICLE 103 – Re-opening – Acts The Chairman requests the singing of Psalm 127:1, 2. The Acts, Articles 97-102, are read and adopted.
GS 1977 art 102
GS 1977 ARTICLE 102 – Bible Translations Advisory Committee II presents a report on Bible Translations. This report is discussed and some recommendations are adopted (see Article 104). The meeting is adjourned.
GS 1977 art 101
GS 1977 ARTICLE 101 – Re-opening The meeting is re-opened with the singing of Hymn 43:1, 2.
GS 1977 art 10
GS 1977 ARTICLE 10 – Re-opening The Chairman requests Synod to sing Psalm 93:1, 4.
January 1, 2024
GS 1977 art 1
GS 1977 ARTICLE 1 – Opening On behalf of the convening Church at Coaldale, Alberta the Rev. J. Visscher calls the assembly to order. He requests to sing from the Book of Praise Psalm 84:1, 6, reads Ephesians Chapter 1, and leads in prayer. He addresses the delegates as follows:
October 20, 2023
GS 1974 art 99
GS 1974 ARTICLE 99 – Archives The Report of the Church for the Archives, the Church at Burlington East, Archivist hr. K. Vink, is read. The Church at Burlington West reports that the Archives have been inspected and found in very good order. Committee IV presents: MATERIAL: CONSIDERATIONS: SYNOD DECIDE: ADOPTED
July 22, 2024
GS 1974 art 98
GS 1974 ARTICLE 98 – Appeal of brs. K. Stam and G. Dam a.o. at New Westminster A letter of appeal of brs. K. Stam and G. Dam and others at New Westminster (Agenda N 18) is read. Committee IV presents: MATERIAL: INFORMATION: OBSERVATIONS: CONSIDERATIONS: General Synod decide: Not to grant the request of the […]
GS 1974 art 97
GS 1974 ARTICLE 97 – Re-opening. Appeal hr. A.J. Ytsma at Chatham Synod is re-opened. The letter of appeal of br. A.J. Ytsma at Chatham (Agenda N 10) is read. Advisory Committee II presents a report, which is discussed.
GS 1974 art 96
GS 1974 ARTICLE 96 – Adjournment Synod stands adjourned. The Advisory Committees meet.
GS 1974 art 94
GS 1974 ARTICLE 94 – Re-opening Synod is re-opened with the singing of Psalm 147:1, 2 and 4; Scripture-reading of Philippians 1:1-14, and prayer. Roll-call is held. The Rev. G. VanDooren is replaced by the Rev. W.W.J. VanOene.
GS 1974 art 93
GS 1974 ARTICLE 93 – Adjournment After the singing of Psalm 93:1, 4 and thanksgiving in which br. T. VanLaar leads, Synod is declared adjourned.
GS 1974 art 92
GS 1974 ARTICLE 92 – Textbook for Catechetical Instruction Advisory Committee presents a report on the Textbook of Catechetical Instruction (Agenda L 1, 2; N 4). An initial discussion follows.
GS 1974 art 91
GS 1974 ARTICLE 91 – Re-opening Synod is re-opened in the evening with the singing of Hymn 29:1-4. The chairman welcomes the many visitors.
GS 1974 art 90
GS 1974 ARTICLE 90 – Adjournment Synod is adjourned for lunch. After lunch the Advisory Committees meet.
July 17, 2024
GS 1974 art 9
GS 1974 ARTICLE 9 – Advisory Committees The following Advisory Committees are appointed: (Later on during the sessions of Synod a number of items were re-directed to other Committees, note inserted by the First Clerk).
April 2, 2024
GS 1974 art 89
GS 1974 ARTICLE 89 – Request of Br. J. Werkman, and Appeals oi br. J. Huizinga, and Hrs. K. Visscher and J. Merkus Committee IV presents: MATERIAL: – OBSERVATIONS: CONSIDERATIONS: DECISION: Although General Synod, unanimously agrees with the brethren on the “desir ability of Canadian Reformed Schools”, it declares that it is not within its […]
July 17, 2024
GS 1974 art 88
GS 1974 ARTICLE 88 – Acts The Acts of the ninth and tenth sessions are read and adopted.
July 15, 2024
GS 1974 art 87
GS 1974 ARTICLE 87 – re-opening Synod is re-opened with the singing of Psalm 110:1, 2, 3. Scripture-reading is Ephesians 6. The chairman leads in prayer. Roll-call is held. All delegates are present.
June 22, 2024
GS 1974 art 86
GS 1974 ARTICLE 86 – Adjournment Psalm 90:1, 8 is sung. The Rev. D. VanderBoom leads in thanksgiving. Synod stands adjourned till the next morning.
GS 1974 art 85
GS 1974 ARTICLE 85 – Translation Heidelberg Catechism Advisory Committee IV presents: MATERIAL: – Agenda D 1, 2, 3, 4. INFORMATION: CONSIDERATIONS: RECOMMENDATIONS: Synod, ADOPTED
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