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GS 1971 art 73
GS 1971 ARTICLE 73 – Theological College-Incorporation Concerning the incorporation of the Theological College the Board of Governors makes the following recommendations: ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED
December 26, 2024
GS 1971 art 72
GS 1971 ARTICLE 72 – Theological College-Rev, H. M. Ohmann During the discussion on the Constitution of the Theological College, the Rev. Ohmann, appointed Professor of Old Testament at the College, informs Synod in a telephone conversation with the chairman, ‘that he has accepted this appointment and expects to come over to us, the Lord […]
GS 1971 art 71
GS 1971 ARTICLE 71 – Publication Constitution theological College Upon a motion from the floor, which is duly seconded, Synod decides to request the Faculty of the Theological College to insert in the next edition of the Calendar of the College the Constitution and the Bylaws of the College.
GS 1971 art 70
GS 1971 ARTICLE 70 – Theological College-Constitution and Bylaws In accordance with the decision of Synod (Art. 63, 64) the Board of Governors met with representatives of the Committee of Administration to discuss the matter of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Theological College. After having read and discussed the submitted Constitution and Bylaws Synod […]
GS 1971 art 7
GS 1971 ARTICLE 7 – Convening Church The chairman expresses the great appreciation of Synod for the preparatory work done by the convening Church at New Westminster.
October 7, 2024
GS 1971 art 68
GS 1971 ARTICLE 68 – Re-opening The chairman requests Synod to sing Hymn 14: 3, reads from Holy Scripture II Timothy 2: 1-13 and leads in prayer,.
December 26, 2024
GS 1971 art 67
GS 1971 ARTICLE 67 – Adjournment Rev. M. VanBeveren requests Synod to sing Psalm 138: 3 and leads in thanksgiving. Synod stands adjourned.
GS 1971 art 66
GS 1971 ARTICLE 66 – Contact Orthodox Presbyterian Church The discussion on the report of Committee II on the contact with the Orthodox Presbyterian Church is continued. (See art. 78.)
GS 1971 art 65
GS 1971 ARTICLE 65 – Re-opening The chairman requests Synod to sing Psalm 69: 13, 15.
GS 1971 art 64
GS 1971 ARTICLE 64 – Theological College-Constitution-Mr. Oosterhoff Mr. Oosterhoff receives the privilege of the floor to answer questions raised with regard to the draft Constitution and Bylaws of the Theological College and the possibility of incorporation of the College. Synod decides to adjourn to give the Board of Governors the opportunity to meet in […]
GS 1971 art 63
GS 1971 ARTICLE 63 – Theological College-Constitution and Bylaws Committee III presents an Interim Report on the Constitution and the Bylaws of the Theological College of the Canadian Reformed Churches. (Appendix F to the Report of Board of Governors.) This Constitution has been drafted by the Committee of Administration, Mr. A. H. Oosterhoff, secretary. Committee […]
GS 1971 art 62
GS 1971 ARTICLE 62 – Acts-Press Release The Acts and the Press Release of the ninth session are read and adopted.
GS 1971 art 61
GS 1971 ARTICLE 61 – Re-opening The chairman requests Synod to sing Psalm 95: 1, 3, reads II Timothy 1: 1-14 and leads in prayer.
GS 1971 art 60
GS 1971 ARTICLE 60 – Adjournment Rev. J. Mulder requests Synod to sing Psalm 25: 6 and leads in thanksgiving. Synod stands adjourned.
GS 1971 art 6
GS 1971 ARTICLE 6 – Advisory Committees The following Committees are proposed and approved of by Synod:
October 7, 2024
GS 1971 art 59
GS 1971 ARTICLE 59 – Letter R. F. Boersema Committee I presents: Material – Agenda 8 S, 4 – Letter R. F. Boersema, Toronto, Ont. Observations Considerations Recommendation Synod decide not to accede to the request to change the decision of Synod Orangeville 1968, as recorded in Article 171. ADOPTED
December 26, 2024
GS 1971 art 58
GS 1971 ARTICLE 58 – Acts-Press Release The Acts and the Press Release of the eighth session are read and adopted.
GS 1971 art 57
GS 1971 ARTICLE 57 – Re-opening The chairman requests Synod to sing Hymn 9: 1, 2, 3, reads from Holy Scripture I Timothy 6: 1-16 and leads in prayer.
GS 1971 art 56
GS 1971 ARTICLE 56 – Adjournment Br. H. J. Kamstra requests Synod to sing Psalm 98: 1 and leads in thanksgiving. Synod stands adjourned.
GS 1971 art 55
GS 1971 ARTICLE 55 – Contact Orthodox Presbyterian Church Committee II presents its report on the contact with the Orthodox: Presbyterian Church. A beginning is made with the discussion of this report. (See Acts art. 66.)
GS 1971 art 54
GS 1971 ARTICLE 54 – Adjournment-Re-opening Synod adjourns. In the evening session the chairman requests Synod to sing Psalm 116: 9, 10.
GS 1971 art 53
GS 1971 ARTICLE 63 – Baptism of Adopted Children Committee I presents: Material – Agenda 8 P, 1 – Letter Church at Burlington-West, Ont. Observation The Church at Burlington-West overtures Synod “to seek and maintain uniformity in the Churches with regard to the baptism of adopted children.” Considerations Recommendation Synod decide not to accede to this request. […]
GS 1971 art 52
GS 1971 ARTICLE 52 – Elders in Synodical Committees Committee I presents: Material – Agenda 8 Observation The Church at Burlington-West proposes to appoint more Elders as Synodical Deputies. Considerations Recommendation Synod confine itself to express the desirability to engage non-ministers in the work of synodically appointed Committees. ADOPTED
GS 1971 art 51
GS 1971 ARTICLE 51 – Rev. H. M. Ohmann Synod discusses with the Rev. Ohmann several aspects of his appointment as Professor in the Old Testament disciplines.
GS 1971 art 50
GS 1971 ARTICLE 50 – Re-opening; Reports Deputies Contact Orthodox Presbyterian Church The chairman requests Synod to sing Psalm 127:1. Committee II presents Material – Agenda 8 Observation The Committee requests “to publish the report of Deputies of Synod Edmonton and the report of Synod Orangeville for contact with the Ortho dox Presbyterian Church in […]
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