Author: Roy Janssen

GS 1980 ARTICLE 99 – Closed Session –  Appeal of the Church at Neerlandia Synod decides to deal with the appeal of Neerlandia in a completely closed session. Rev. Cl. Stam requests that his objection to this procedure be recorded in the Acts.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 98 – The Apostles’ Creed Committee II presents its report on the revision of the Apostles’ Creed. After an extensive discussion, the Committee withdraws its report for further consid­eration.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 97 – Appeals –  Article 91, Acts 1977 The discussion continues. Part Ill of the report of Committee IV is adopted. The decision reads as follows: Committee IV presents: Material –  Agenda VIII, I. A. Observations B. Considerations C. Recommendations Synod decide: ADOPTED II. A. Observations (i) Objections to Considerations (a) to…

GS 1980 ARTICLE 96 – Re-opening –  Acts The members of Synod are requested to sing Hymn 46:2. The Chairman reads Isaiah 44:24-28 and leads in prayer. The Acts, Articles 85-95, are adopted as read.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 95 – Adjournment Rev. S. DeBruin requests that Psalm 144:4 be sung and leads in closing prayer. Synod adjourns.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 94 – Appeals –  Article 91, Acts 1977 The discussion continues. Part II of the report of Committee IV, with amend­ments, is adopted (see Article 97).

GS 1980 ARTICLE 93 – Re-opening The meeting of Synod is re-opened with the singing of Psalm 144:1. Elder A.W. Deleeuw is present as an alternate for Elder W. VanAssen.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 92 – Appeals –  Article 91, Acts 1977 The discussion continues. Part I of the Report is adopted (see Article 97).

GS 1980 ARTICLE 91 – Departure –  Elder W. VanAssen In the afternoon session, the roll call reveals that Elder W. VanAssen has left the meeting. His alternate has not yet arrived.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 90 – Appeals –  Article 91, Acts 1977 Committee IV presents its report on the appeals. The discussion begins.