Author: Roy Janssen

GS 1989 ARTICLE 11 – Reopening After dinner, during which time Rev. W. den Hollander, minister of the hosting church, introduces the ladies who served a delicious meal, roll call shows all the delegates are present.

GS 1989 ARTICLE 10 – Request Elder L. Stam asks to be excused from Synod on May 1, 1989 through the morning of May 2, 1989, for business purposes. His request is GRANTED

GS 1989 ARTICLE 9 – Invitation for Dr. and Mrs. J. Faber The moderamen proposes, seeing that Prof. Dr. J. Faber will retire and that he has faithfully worked at the Theological College of the Canadian Reformed Churches since its foundation that Synod decide: to invite Prof. Dr. and Mrs. J. Faber to Synod as…

GS 1989 ARTICLE 8 – Advisory Committees The following Advisory Committees are appointed: Committee I Rev. J. De Jong (convener) Rev. M. VanderWel Elder W. Gortemaker Elder G.J. Nordeman Material: Agenda items: VIII D 17, F, G, H, I, J, K. Committee II Rev. B.J. Berends (convener) Rev. W. den Hollander Elder A. Poppe Elder…

GS 1989 ARTICLE 7 – Adoption of the Agenda The following Agenda is adopted: I. Opening on behalf of the Convening Church of Winnipeg at 9:00 a.m. II. Examination of Credentials III. Election of the Officers IV. Constitution of the Synod V. Information from the Convening Church VI. Adoption of the Agenda VII: A. Arrangement…

GS 1989 ARTICLE 6 – Time Schedule and Procedures Synod adopts the following arrangements: a. The final date for incoming material for Synod is set for Wednesday, April 19, 1989, at 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. b. The time schedule will be: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.…

GS 1989 ARTICLE 5 – Greetings from Abroad The chairman reads a letter with greetings and blessings from Die Vrije Gerefor- meerde Kerke van Suid Afrika. He also reads a letter from the Free Reformed Churches of Australia with greetings and the Lord’s blessings. Fraternal greetings are received from the Free Church of Scotland, as…

GS 1989 ARTICLE 4 – Constitution of Synod The chairman of the convening church, Rev. W. den Hollander, declares Synod consti- tuted. He invites the officers to take their seats. The chairman, Rev. Cl. Stam, addresses Synod with the following words. Esteemed brothers, members of General Synod 1989: First of all, let me express gratitude…

GS 1989 ARTICLE 3 – Election of Officers The following officers are elected: Chairman: Rev. Cl. Stam Vice-chairman: Rev. M. VanderWel First clerk: Rev. P.K.A. de Boer Second clerk: Rev. R. Aasman.

GS 1989 ARTICLE 2 – Examination of Credentials The chairman of the convening church requests brs. H. De Leeuw and A. Poppe to help examine the credentials. The primi delegates present are: From Regional Synod East: Ministers: Rev. R. Aasman, Rev. D.G.J. Agema, Rev. J. De Jong, Rev. Cl. Stam Elders: br. G.J. Nordeman, br.…