Author: Roy Janssen

GS 1974 ARTICLE 56 – Re-Opening The chairman re-opens Synod. Psalm 87:4, 5 is sung. Ephesians 4:1-16 is read. God’s blessings are asked. Roll-call reveals that all delegates are present.

GS 1974 ARTICLE 55 –  Adjournment After Psalm 79:3, 5 is sung and the Rev. G. VanDooren has led in thanksgiving the chairman adjourns Synod.

GS 1974 ARTICLE 54 –  South-Africa [The ”Two Parties”] The matter of the “two parties” in South-Africa is further discussed.

GS 1974 ARTICLE 53 – Re-opening After supper Synod is re-opened with the singing of Psalm 85:3, 4.

GS 1974 ARTICLE 52 –  South-Africa [The ”Two Parties”] The discussion on the matter of the “two parties” in South-Africa is continued.

GS 1974 ARTICLE 51 –  Re-Opening Synod is re-opened after lunch with the singing of Psalm 68:12.

GS 1974 ARTICLE 50 –  South-Africa [The ”Two Parties”] The following motion is tabled and seconded: “Synod decided to give Dr. C. van der Waal of Pretoria S.A. the floor on Wednesday, November 13, 1974, in order to answer eventual questions for information from Synod. Ground: This is the last day Dr. C. van der…

GS 1974 ARTICLE 49 – Article 70 Church Order Advisory Committee IV presents: MATERIAL: Synod considers: Synod decides: Synod concludes: that hereby also the letter of Sr. Leistra has been sufficiently dealt with. ADOPTED

GS 1974 ARTICLE 48 – Re-opening Synod is re-opened with the singing of Hymn 5 from “Book of Praise”, Scripture­ reading of Ephesians 3, and prayer. Roll-call is held. The Rev. G. VanDooren is replaced by the Rev. W.W.J. VanOene.

GS 1974 ARTICLE 47 – Adjournment After Psalm 119:50 is sung, and the Rev. M.C. Werkman has led in thanks­ giving, the chairman declares Synod adjourned.