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94 MINUTES OF THE 1997 SYNOD OF THE sessions, if in agreement with a portion of the Directory, to vote in favor of the chapters with which they stand in agreement. 5. That any chapter not approved in overture be returned to the Committee for revision and resubmission to the Synod and the sessions. 6. That the revised Directory for Worship replace the present Directory for Worship only upon approval of all the chapters, and the declaration by Synod of their adoption. 7. That the Synod see to the preparation and publication of new materials for guidance and encouragement in private and family worship. 8. That to maintain historical perspective, the Scottish National Covenant of 1638 and the Solemn League and Covenant of 1643 be included with our Church Standards. Respectfully submitted, Robert Copeland Gordon Keddie Raymond Joseph Jerrold Milroy Alan Noell William Russell Andrew Schep Bruce Stewart, Chairman It was ordered that the minority report of the Judicial Committee be included in the minutes. Those registering their dissent signed the minority report as their grounds for opposing the action adopted in the majority report. The minority report is as follows: JUDICIAL COMMITTEE MINORITY REPORT RE: COMMUNICATION 97-7 As a member of the Judicial Committee I wish to record my dissent from the committee's ruling regarding communication 97-7. I believe that the Special Resolution of 1995 was proper and within the Law and order of the Church. It is also within the task of the Synod as described in the Directory for Church Government: "[Synod]is responsible for the continuing reformation of the church in maintaining the subordinate standards of the church in harmony with the Scriptural truth and order" (Chapter 7, paragraph I, pages D-35, 36). And further, "Synod, however, may assume original jurisdiction over all matters affecting the purity and welfare of the Church, and may, without complaint or appeal, investigate and adjudicate any matter requiring its attention or may direct the lower courts to deal with the matter" (Chapter 7, paragraph 11, page D-37). It was an attempt to bring Query #8 into compliance with our subordinate standards. The Special Resolution was also warranted since there were a number of possible discipline cases, resignations and those who would not pursue church officeif the abstinence clause of Query #8 was not dealt with.
REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NORTH AMERICA 95 The Synod of 1939 had exceeded the boundaries of the Scriptures by inser the abstinence clause of Query #8. This violation of Scriptural warrant has stood unresolved for nearly 60 years. In my view this was a gaping, self-inflicted wound upon the Christian conscience. The Special Resolution of 1995 was an honest attempt to heal this wound. May the Lord grant us continued and growing insight into the Scriptures that we might not exceed the limits imposed by the Scriptures. May the Lord Jesus Christ spare us from teaching the traditions of men asif they were the commandments of God. I recommend that the Special Resolution remain in affect until the Queries for Ordination are passed In overture. Respectfully Submitted, George Hueber Ed Blackwood led Synod in the afternoon prayer time. Delegates met again in small groups to pray for reformation of our hearts, our congregations and our nations. Synod sang Psalm 2, stanza 4 to conclude the prayer time. Following the announcements. Synod took recess at 5:00 p.m. THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1997, 7:00 P.M. Synod reconvened at 7:00 p.m. singing Psalm 99C and being led prayer by George Hueber. The roll was passed. The minutes were read and approved as read. The report of the Committee on Finance was ordered to be considered immediately for up to fifteen minutes. Item 1 was referred to the Nominating Committee. The time was extended to take the vote on the recommendations. Items 2-15 were adopted. In keeping with Item 15, Joseph Comanda led Synod in prayer thanking God for the financial blessings He has given the church and to petition Him for His continued blessing on the church. The report as a whole was approved and is as follows: REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE The Committee on Finance has met 8 times during the 1997 Synod. We have endeavored to respond toall matters which have been referred to us. Deacon delegates from 4 presbyteries have assisted in the work of the Committee. We have appreciated the valuable counsel which they have provided. Presbyteries, please select deacon delegates well in advance of the 1998 Synod, and if possible, for terms greater than one year. Please forward their names to both the Clerk of Synod and the Chairman of the Finance Committee, Mr. Jay Worsham.
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