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GS 1968 art 173
GS 1968 ARTICLE 173 Committee III on Correspondence with Foreign Churches presents a detailed report (Supplement 6-B) on the “Minority Report” (I,12) forwarded to Synod by one of the Deputies for Correspondence with Churches abroad, Mr. P. VanderSchaaf (Arts. 66, 73) Observation: Mr. P. VanderSchaafs communication results in the overture that Synod, on the basis […]
March 22, 2025
GS 1968 art 172
GS 1968 ARTICLE 172 Committee II on the Implementation of Article 19 C.O. (Compare Art. 155) presents: Re: Mandate of Deputies ad Art. 19 C.O. A. Proposal of Regional Synod of Ontario 1968 Materials: Observations: Considerations: Recommendation: Synod instruct Deputies ad Art. 19 C.O. to restrict the financial assistance to the needy students at our […]
GS 1968 art 171
GS 1968 ARTICLE 171 Committee II on Requirement Ecclesiastical Examinations presents: Materials: Observations: Considerations: Recommendation: Synod decide To be admitted to the ecclesiastical examinations candidates shall submit proof that they have completed their studies at our own Theological College. Candidates who took their theological training at other institutions shall present a Certificate issued by the […]
GS 1968 art 170
GS 1968 ARTICLE 170 Committee II on Proposal Re Other Colleges presents: Materials: Observations: Considerations: Recommendation: Synod do not accede to the proposal and the suggestion of the Churches at Hamilton and Edmonton, respectively. ADOPTED The Revs. L. SeIles and G. VanDooren abstain from voting.
GS 1968 art 17
GS 1968 ARTICLE 17 At the end of the morning session the Chairman announces that at 4.30 p.m. the delegates will be informed whether Synod will meet this evening or not (See Art. 9). Elder H. Bouwman leads in thanksgiving.
March 14, 2025
GS 1968 art 169
GS 1968 ARTICLE 169 Upon recommendation of Committee II on the Training for the Ministry, Synod decides to authorize the Board of Governors
March 22, 2025
GS 1968 art 168
GS 1968 ARTICLE 168 The Chairman welcomes the Rev. F. Kouwenhoven, M.Th., and expresses the hope of Synod that he accept his appointment as Professor for the Old Testament disciplines. Rev. Kouwenhoven thanks Synod for the trust placed in him.
GS 1968 art 166
GS 1968 ARTICLE 166 The roll call indicates that Mr. J. Bareman had to leave. A word of farewell which he left with the Chairman is read.
GS 1968 art 165
GS 1968 ARTICLE 165 The Chairman requests Synod to sing Psalm 46: 1, reads Psalm 46, and leads in prayer.
GS 1968 art 164
GS 1968 ARTICLE 164 The Rev. H. A. Stel requests Synod to sing Psalm 4:2,3, and leads in prayer.
GS 1968 art 163
GS 1968 ARTICLE 163 In accordance with Art. 140 Committee III on Ecclesiastical Position of the Professors of Theology presents: Observations: Recommendations: 1. Synod decide that in the case of a minister of a Canadian Reformed Church, appointed as professor, the rule be applied that he retain the honour and title of a minister and […]
GS 1968 art 162
GS 1968 ARTICLE 162 The Board of Governors requests the permission of Synod to take time off to visit, together with the Staff, the location mentioned by the Committee of Administration. This will take place from 12.00 – 2.00 p.m. Tuesday December 3rd. GRANTED
GS 1968 art 161
GS 1968 ARTICLE 161 Synod decides that the ultimate date of decision set for the appointed Staff members applies also to Rev. J. Faber (compare Art. 132,IV).
GS 1968 art 160
GS 1968 ARTICLE 160 In open session the Chairman announces the decisions made in the executive session, as follows: 1. The Board of Governors advises Synod to rescind its decision of November 27 (Art. 118) re the appointment of Rev. Ors. J. Faber as Professor of the Old Testament disciplines. ADOPTED 2. The Board of Governors advises […]
GS 1968 art 16
GS 1968 ARTICLE 16 Deputies for the Correspondence with Foreign Churches appointed by “de Generale Synode van Amersfoort-West 1967 der Gereformeerde Kerken in Nederland” have sent a communication (IV, 8) in which they send their wishes for a blessed and fruitful General Synod. Synod expresses its appreciation for the good wishes. A request coming with […]
March 14, 2025
GS 1968 art 159
GS 1968 ARTICLE 159 The Chairman informs Rev. Ors. J. Faber of the decisions made in the executive session, and extends Synod’s congratulations.
March 22, 2025
GS 1968 art 158
GS 1968 ARTICLE 158 Synod decides to meet in executive session to deal with an advisory report of the Board of Governors {Art. 153).
GS 1968 art 157
GS 1968 ARTICLE 157 The President and Secretary of the Board of Governors, Rev. W. Loopstra and Rev. D. VanderBoom, respectively, receive the privilege of the floor.
GS 1968 art 156
GS 1968 ARTICLE 156 Synod decides to send a telegram of condolence to Mrs. J. T. VanPopta, Cloverdale, B.C.
GS 1968 art 155
GS 1968 ARTICLE 155 Committee II on the Implementation of Article 19 C.O. presents: (See also Art. 172) I. Re Appointment of Deputies Materials: Observations: Considerations: Recommendation: In order to facilitate the work of Deputies, Synod appoint brethren who live close to each other. II. Re Financial Statement ADOPTED Materials: Report of Deputies, I, 2 and 2b […]
GS 1968 art 154
GS 1968 ARTICLE 154 Committee I on Contact with the Orthodox Presbyterian Church presents: Materials: Considerations: Recommendations: Synod decide A. to thank Deputies for Contact with the Orthodox Presbyterian Church for the work done, and to discharge them; ADOPTED B. gratefully to acknowledge the fact that the Orthodox Presbyterian Church can accept the Canadian Reformed Churches as […]
GS 1968 art 153
GS 1968 ARTICLE 153 Synod, having received the sorrowful tiding that the Rev. J. T. VanPopta has passed away, decides to request the Board of Governors to meet as soon as possible to reconsider the matter of appointment of a professor of Systematic Theology in his place (Art. 158).
GS 1968 art 152
GS 1968 ARTICLE 152 The Acts of the Sixteenth to the Twentieth Session inclusive are read and adopted, the Articles 108, 116, 131 (Executive Session) excepted.
GS 1968 art 151
GS 1968 ARTICLE 151 The Chairman addresses Synod as follows: Brethren, Yesterday morning we received word that it pleased the LORD to take away brother Jules Taco Van Popta. And although we had been prepared for this moment, yet something in us changed when the expect d tidings finally were received. It would not attest […]
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