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Author: Roy Janssen

  • GS 1980 art 89

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    GS 1980 ARTICLE 89 – Re-opening The Chairman requests that the members of Synod sing Psalm 23:1, 3. He reads Isaiah 44:1-8 and leads in prayer. He welcomes the guests, especially the students of the John Calvin and Guido DeBres schools.

  • GS 1980 art 88

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    GS 1980 ARTICLE 88 – Adjournment Br. W. VanAssen notifies Synod that he has to return home earlier than originally expected. He will leave tomorrow at 12:00 noon. His alternate has been informed and hopes to arrive late tomorrow afternoon. The Chairman thanks br. VanAssen for his work on behalf of the Synod and the…

  • GS 1980 art 87

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     ARTICLE 87 – Acceptance –  Rev. C. Van Dam The Chairman announces that he has received word that the Rev. C. Van Dam has accepted his appointment as Professor of Old Testament at the Theological College. This is taken note of with deep thankfulness.

  • GS 1980 art 86

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    GS 1980 ARTICLE 86 – Adjournment Synod adjourns and the Advisory Committees meet.

  • GS 1980 art 85

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    GS 1980 ARTICLE 85 – Re-opening –  Acts The Chairman calls on the brothers to sing Psalm 107:1. He reads from Isaiah 42:5-13 and leads in prayer. The Acts, Articles 78-84, are read and adopted. A letter is received from the Church of Burlington-West, the Church for the Inspection of the Archives, in which Synod…

  • GS 1980 art 84

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    GS 1980 ARTICLE 84 – Adjournment Elder A.H. Lubbers asks the brothers to sing from Psalm 93:1, 4, and leads in closing prayer.

  • GS 1980 art 83

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    GS 1980 ARTICLE 83 – Women’s Voting Rights Committee II presents: I. A. Material –  Agenda VIII, B. Information In fulfilling its mandate, the Committee has provided General Synod with a report with the following conclusions: A. Considerations: B. Recommendations: C. Decision: II. The Scriptural Data A. Observations: B. Considerations: C. Conclusion: The Committee on…

  • GS 1980 art 82

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     GS 1980 ARTICLE 82 – Re-opening The Chairman calls on the members of Synod to sing Psalm 8:1. He reads Psalm 8 and leads in prayer.

  • GS 1980 art 81

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    GS 1980 ARTICLE 81 – Adjournment Rev. J. Mulder requests that Psalm 56:5 be sung and leads in prayer. Synod adjourns.

  • GS 1980 art 80

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    GS 1980 ARTICLE 80 – Women’s Voting Rights The following motion is moved, discussed and voted upon: “Synod decide, To leave the matter of Women’s Voting Rights in the freedom of the Churches. Ground: DEFEATED