Author: Roy Janssen

GS 1965 ARTICLE 92: Correspondence Foreign Churches.[1] Advisory Committee II’s report on correspondence is discussed again. The committee’s proposals are now adopted in their entirety, implying the following decision is taken: The Synod observes that this article in the Order of these churches now reads as follows: “The General Synod resolves not to accede to…

GS 1965 ARTICLE 91: Incoming Correspondence. Two letters have been received: one from Br H. Tams of Edmonton (see Article 13) and one from “The Canadian Reformed Church of Winnipeg” c.o. 729 Hoskin Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba (see Articles 7, 45). These documents are placed in the hands of Advisory Committee IV.

GS 1965 ARTICLE 90: Greetings Rev. Pieffers. Rev. De Jong conveys the warmest greetings from Rev. G.Ph. Pieffers and makes some announcements regarding the health of Rev. Pieffers. The Synod receives these announcements with joy. Press Release version ARTICLE 17[1]: Rev. Pieffers. Rev. De Jong has visited Rev. G. Ph. Pieffers; he has conveyed the…

GS 1965 ARTICLE 83b[1]: Opening. The chairman has Hymn 8 sung, after which he reads 1 Pet. 2:1-10 and leads in prayer. [1] Translator: The Dutch original has two articles 83.

GS 1965 ARTICLE 89: Press Release. The Press Release is read and adopted.

GS 1965 ARTICLE 88: Rollcall.  Rollcall takes place: all members are present.

GS 1965 ARTICLE 87: Opening From the Book of Praise Psalm 5 stanzas 1, 2, 3, 9 and 10 are sung; the chairman reads Psalm 28 and leads in prayer.

GS 1965 ARTICLE 86: Close The remainder of the morning session is devoted to Advisory Committee meetings and closed at around noon, after Psalm 65: 1 and 2 are sung and Rev. De Jong led in thanksgiving prayer.

GS 1965 ARTICLE 85: Press Release. The Press Release is read and approved.

GS 1965 ARTICLE 84: Rollcall. At rollcall, the brothers E. C. Baartman and Wm.W.J. Vanoene prove to be absent.