Author: Roy Janssen

GS 1980 ARTICLE 114 – Book of Praise Committee I presents its report on the Book of Praise (Psalm and Hymn Sec­tion). The discussion begins.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 113 – Re-opening –  Acts The Chairman requests that Hymn 5:1, 2, be sung. The roll call reveals that Rev. S. DeBruin is absent. A word of welcome is extended to the brothers W. Helder and G. VanDooren who have received the privilege of the floor as members of the Book of…

GS 1980 ARTICLE 112 – Adjournment Rev. S. DeBruin requests permission to be absent this evening. This request is granted. Synod adjourns. The Advisory Committees meet.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 111 – Bible Translations Committee IV presents: A. Material –  Agenda Viii, B. Observations B. Considerations C. Recommendations Synod decides: ADOPTED

GS 1980 ARTICLE 110 – Re-opening Rev. D. VanderBoom, the Chairman, calls the Synod to order. He requests that Hymn 19:1, 5, be sung; he reads Isaiah 55:1-5 and leads in prayer.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 109 – Adjournment Rev. Cl. Stam asks the brothers to sing Hymn 61:1, 3, and leads in prayer. Synod adjourns.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 108 – Bible Translations Committee IV presents its report on Bible translations. The discussion begins.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 107 – The Apostles’ Creed Committee 11 presents: A. Material –  Agenda VIII, B. Observations: C. Considerations: D. Recommendations: Synod decide:

GS 1980 ARTICLE 106 – Request –  Committee I Committee I requests advice in the matter of giving the floor to members of the Book of Praise (Psalm and Hymn Section) Committee. This request is granted by means of an adopted motion.

GS 1980 105 – Re-opening –  Letter of Acceptance from Rev. C. Van Dam Roll call is held. The letter of acceptance from the Rev. C. Van Dam is read.