Author: Roy Janssen

GS 1980 ARTICLE 79 – Re-opening – Acts The Chairman proposes that Psalm 56:4 be sung. The Acts, Articles 63-76, are adopted. Rev. J. Mulder is present again.

ARTICLE 78 – Appeal – br. L. VanZandwijk Synod continues to meet in closed session. The Report of Committee IV is voted upon. It reads: “Synod decides to declare this appeal unacceptable.” ADOPTED

GS 1980 ARTICLE 77 – Appeal –  Orangeville Synod meets in closed session. Committee I presents: A. Materials –  B. Observations C. Considerations D. Recommendation Synod decide: ADOPTED Once again the Rev. Cl. Stam and the Rev. M. van Beveren abstain from voting (See Article 74). The Rev. J. Mulder is absent.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 76 – Re-opening –  Adjournment The Chairman calls on the members of Synod to sing Hymn 38:1, 2. He reads a portion of Jude and leads in prayer. The roll call reveals that the Rev. J. Mulder is still absent. Synod adjourns and the Committees meet.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 75 – Request – Adjournment Synod meets in open session again. Committee II asks advice with regard to a matter of procedure. Rev. Cl. Stam requests that the brothers sing Psalm 65:2 and leads in prayer. Synod adjourns.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 74 – Re-opening –  Appeal Ollj The Chairman calls on the brothers to sing Psalm 48:1. Synod meets in closed session. The following decision is taken: Committee I presents: Appeal Rev. and Mrs. Olij A.  Material – Agenda B. Observations C. Considerations D.  Recommendations ADOPTED The Rev. Cl. Stam and the Rev.…

GS 1980 ARTICLE 73 – Appeal – Ollj and Orangeville Synod meets in closed session in order to deal with the appeals of Rev. and sr. C. Olij.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 72 – Adjournment Synod adjourns and the Advisory Committees meet.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 71 – Re-opening The Chairman calls the meeting to order and requests that Psalm 121:1 be sung. He reads III John 1-14 and prays for the blessing of the Lord over the matters that have to be dealt with that day.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 70 – Appeal –  Olli and Orangeville Synod meets again in closed session. Committee I informs Synod about several changes made in their report. The session is opened. Rev. J. Mulder receives permission to be absent from Synod from Thursday, November 20, 5:00 p.m. to Friday, November 21, 7:00 p.m. in order…