Author: Roy Janssen

GS 1983 ARTICLE 4 – Election of Officers The following officers are elected: Chairman: Rev. W. W. J . VanOene Vice-Chairman: Rev. J. Geertsema First Clerk: Rev. Cl. Stam Second Clerk: Rev. W. Pouwelse.

GS 1983 ARTICLE 3 – Examination of Credentials After examination of the attendance record and the credentials, the Rev. J. Visscher reports that the following delegates are present with the proper credentials: From Regional Synod East: Ministers: P. Kingma, W. Pouwelse, Cl. Stam. and W.W.J. VanOene. Elders: G. Ladder, E. Ludwig, R.J. Oosterhoff,  and M. …

GS 1983 ARTICLE 2 – Greetings from Abroad The Rev. J. Visscher reads letters with greetings and best wishes from the Free Reformed Churches of Australia and from Die Vrije Gereformeerde Kerke van Suid-Afrika. He also informs Synod that Dr. K. Deddens and the Rev. J. de Gelder hope to represent De Gereformeerde Kerken in…

GS 1983 ARTICLE 1 – Opening On behalf of the convening Church at Cloverdale, BC, the Rev. J. Visscher calls the meeting to order. He requests that Psalm 107:1 and 12 be sung, reads Ephesians 2, and leads in prayer. He welcomes the delegates with the following words: “Esteemed Brethren in the Lord Jesus Christ On behalf of the convening Church,…

GS 1986 ARTICLE 195 Closing The vice-chairman, Rev. Cl. Stam, speaks words of gratitude to the chairman, Rev. M. van Beveren. He thanks the chairman for the way he has given leadership and chaired the meetings. On behalf of the members of synod he presents to the chairman a lasting symbol of the appreciation. He…

GS 1986 ARTICLE 194 Press Release The moderaman of synod is charged to approve the press release.

GS 1986ARTICLE 193 Acts Acts, Articles 180 – 192 are read and adopted.

GS 1986 ARTICLE 192 Question Period, Art. 44, C.O. The chairman gratefully notes that censure is not necessary.

GS 1986 ARTICLE 191 Farewell to Rev. W. Huizinga Rev. J. Mulder, in his capacity as convener of the Committee on Contact with the Or­thodox Presby1erian Church, expresses the gratitude and appreciation for the work done by the Rev. W. Huizinga in his capacity as member of this committee. The chairman adds some well-chosen words…

GS 1986 ARTICLE 190 Appointments General Synod makes the following appointments: 1.     . Board of Governors A.    Ministers (Eastern Canada): The Revs . P. Kingma, J. Mulder, and Cl. Starn Substitutes: The Revs. J. VanRietschoten , M. Werkrnan, and J. DeJong (respectively). B.    Ministers (Western Canada): The Revs. M. van Beveren, M. VanderWel, and J.…