Author: Roy Janssen

GS 1998 Article 98 – Relationship with the Free Reformed Churches Committee III presents: II G. I. MATERIAL A. Letter from Regional Synod West II. OBSERVATIONS A. Regional Synod West of December 2, 1997 dealt with the overture of Classis Pacific of December 10, 11, 1996 concerning contact with the Free Reformed Churches of North…

GS 1998 Article 97 – Relationship with L’Église Réformée du Québec Committee III presents: IA, IIJ, IIK, IIN, IIQ, IIR, IIY, IIAA, IIJJ, IILL, IIOO, IIVV, IIWW, IIZZ, IIAAA, IICCC, IV G, IV T (part 1). I. MATERIAL A. Report of the Committee for Contact with l’Eglise Reformee du Quebec B. Letters from the churches…

GS 1998 Article 96 – Deputies for Ecclesiastical Unity Committee IV presents their material on this matter again. Committee IV presents: Agenda items I.F, II.P, II.V, II.EE, IV.I, IV.P, IV.AA I. MATERIAL A. Report of Deputies for Ecclesiastical Unity; B. Letters from the churches at Hamilton, Surrey, Rockway, London, Taber, and the Ebenezer Canadian Reformed…

GS 1998 Article 95 – Reopening The chairman asks that Hymn 38: 1, 2, 3, 4 be sung. Roll call shows that all are present.

GS 1998 Article 94 – The Relationship with the ERQ Committee III presents their material on this matter. After discussion, the Committee takes it back for further consideration.

GS 1998 Article 93 – Deputies for Ecclesiastical Unity Committee IV presents their material on this matter. After discussion, the Committee takes it back for further consideration.

GS 1998 Article 92 – Adoption of the Acts Articles 79 – 90 of the Acts, pertaining to Friday, May 15, 1998, are adopted.

GS 1998 Article 91 – Reopening The chairman asks that Psalm 80: 1, 2, 3 be sung, reads from 1 John 5: 13 – 21, and leads In prayer. Roll call shows that all are present.

GS 1998 Article 90 – Adjournment After asking that Ps. 119: 42,44 be sung, Dr. N. Gootjes leads in prayer. The meeting is adjourned until Monday, May 18 at 9:30 am. morning session.

GS 1998 Article 89 – Address of Dr. N. H. Gootjes The chairman expresses thankfulness to the faculty of the Theological College for their dedication and the high caliber of their work. Thereafter he gives the floor to Dr. N. H. Gootjes. He expresses appreciation for the tenure given to himself and Dr. J. de…