Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1928 - Rparchives.org

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 9
3. A letter from the Presbyterian Church in Canada
and a reply prepared by J. S. Stewart were read, and the
reply approved.
4. A letter from the Synod of Ireland was referred
to the Moderator for reply.
The report on unfinished business was taken up.
1. Preparing Children's Handbook.
W. J. McKnight reported the matter in the hands of
the Committee on Review. The committee was continued.
2. Representative on the Advisory Council of the
American Bible Society.
Walter McCarroll made a verbal report of his attendance,
which was approved.
3. Sending deputation to the Levant. The Foreign
Board reported nothing done as yet.
4. Transfer of title of college property. The Secretary
of the Board of Trustees of the College reported
nothing done, and Synod ordered the matter dropped.
5. Bringing the history of the ministry to date. 0. F.
Thompson reported good progress during the year, and
asked as to the form in which the data should be presented,
and whether the work of the committee included the lives
of missionaries. He was directed to prepare the matter
in the form of brief biographies as in Glasgow's History,
and the Committee on Nominations was directed to name
a committee to consult with Mr. Thompson with reference
to including the lives of missionaries.
6. Gathering Historical materials. J. B. Willson reported
that nothing had been done because no place had
been provided for storing such materials. The report was
accepted and the committee continued. Synod's Board of
Trustees was directed to provide a room in the Seminary
building for such materials.
Synod took recess until 2:00 p. m., elder Robert Luney
leading in prayer.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 7, 1928.
Synod reconvened at 2:00 p. m., was called to order by
the Moderator, and opened with prayer by J. A. Kempf.
The roll was called.
The minutes of the morning session were read and
approved.