Author: Roy Janssen
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GS 1980 art 49
GS 1980 ARTICLE 49 – Finances – General Synods 1974 and 1977 Committee Ill presents: A. Material – Agenda VIII, B. Information C. Recommendations Synod decide:
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GS 1980 art 48
GS 1980 ARTICLE 48 – Re-opening The brothers sing together from Psalm 25:1. Elder M. Buist is present as an alternate. He will take the place of Elder H. Aasman for the duration of the Synod.
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GS 1980 art 47
GS 1980 ARTICLE 47 – Re-opening The Chairman calls on the members of Synod to sing Psalm 111:1, reads from I John 4:1-12 and leads in prayer. The roll call reveals that the Rev. M. Werkman is present as the alternate for the Rev. Cl. Stam. The Rev. M. van Beveren, vice-chairman, speaks some well-chosen…
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GS 1980 art 46
GS 1980 ARTICLE 46 – Adjournment Rev. J.D. Wielenga calls upon the Synod members to sing Psalm 84:6, and leads in closing prayer. Synod adjourns for the day.
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GS 1980 art 45
GS 1980 ARTICLE 45 – Acts – Adjournment The Acts, Articles 36-43, are adopted. Synod adjourns. The Advisory Committees meet.
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GS 1980 art 44
GS 1980 ARTICLE 44 – Re-opening – Theological College The Chairman calls on the brothers to sing Psalm 48:1, reads I John 3:11-24 and leads in prayer. The Rev. Cl. Stam informs Synod that he will be absent this afternoon and that his alternate, Rev. M. Werkman will be present. I. RE: BOARD OF GOVERNORS A.…
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GS 1980 art 43
GS 1980 ARTICLE 43 – Adjournment Elder H. Aasman calls on the brothers to sing Hymn 48:1 and leads in closing prayer. Synod adjourns.
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GS 1980 art 42
GS 1980 ARTICLE 42 – Re-opening – Theological College The Chairman invites the brothers to sing Hymn 53:1. The Report of Committee Ill on the Theological College is extensively discussed. A letter is received from the Board of Trustees in which they inform Synod that the appointment of Rev. C. Van Dam does not necessitate any…
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GS 1980 art 41
GS 1980 ARTICLE 41 – Adjournment The Chairman adjourns the meeting. The Advisory Committees meet.
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GS 1980 art 40
GS 1980 ARTICLE 40 – Request – Committee IV The following motion is moved, seconded and voted upon: Advisory Committee IV requests permission to ask advice from the Committee for Contact with the O.P.C., in order to be able to draft its Advisory report to Synod. ADOPTED