Author: Roy Janssen

GS 1980 ARTICLE 149 – Re-opening The Chairman proposes that Hymn 30:4 be sung. He reads Romans 8:28-39 and leads in prayer. The roll call is held. All of the members of Synod are present. The Chairman extends a special welcome to the senior classes of the Guido de Bres High School.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 148 – Adjournment Elder C. Hoogerdijk asks the brothers to sing Psalm 84:4 and leads in closing prayer. It is noted that once again Rev. M. van Beveren is absent due to the illness of his wife. Synod adjourns.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 147 – Book of Praise (Liturgical Forms) – Form for the Solemnization of Marriage A. Material –  Agenda VIII, B, 8, 9, 21, 25. B. Observations C. Considerations D. Recommendation Synod decide to adopt the Revised Form for the Solemnization of Marriage, as emended by Synod. ADOPTED

GS 1980 ARTICLE 146 – Book of Praise (Liturgical Forms) – Form for the Ordination of Elders and Deacons A. Material –  Agenda VIII, B, 8, 9, 27, 28. B. Observations C. Considerations D. Recommendation Synod decide to adopt the Form for the Ordination of Elders and Deacons, as emended by Synod. ADOPTED The following…

GS 1980 ARTICLE 145 – Book of Praise (Liturgical Forms) – Form for the Ordination/Installation of Missionaries A. Material –  Agenda VIII, B, 8. B. Observations C. Considerations D. Recommendations Synod decide: ADOPTED

GS 1980 1980 ARTICLE 144 – Book of Praise (Liturgical Forms) – Form for Public Profession of Faith Committee II presents a revised Form for Public Profession of Faith (cf. Article 131) to Synod. This revised form is adopted.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 143 – Appeal –  Church at Neerlandia Committee Ill presents: A. Material –  VIII, I, 9 –  Letter of the Church at Neerlandia, Alberta, appealing a decision of the Regional Synod in Western Canada of October 30, 1979, with enclosures. B. Observations C. Considerations D. Recommendations General Synod declare that After an…

GS 1980 ARTICLE 142 – Appeal – Church at Neerlandia The discussion on the appeal of the Church at Neerlandia continues.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 141 – Re-opening – Acts The Chairman requests that Psalm 119:40 be sung. He reads Romans 8:1-11 and leads in prayer. The roll call reveals that Rev. M. van Beveren is present again. The Acts, Articles 133-140, are read and adopted.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 140 – Adjournment The Rev. S. DeBruin proposes that Hymn 43:1 be sung and leads in closing prayer. It should be noted that Rev. M. van Beveren was absent during the evening session. Synod adjourns.