Author: Roy Janssen

GS 1980 ARTICLE 9 – Advisory Committees The following Advisory Committees are appointed: COMMITTEE I –  Rev. D. VanderBoom, convener; Rev. J.D. Wielenga; Elder E.C. Baartman; Elder C. Hoogerdijk. Material: Agenda VIII, B (1-7), 1(10-13), 1(14-15), 0, P. Book of Praise – Psalms and Hymns, Orangeville-Olij, Article 19, Church Order, General Address. COMMITTEE II –      …

GS 1980 ARTICLE 8 – Adoption Agenda After some communications are added to the Provisional Agenda, it is adopted as follows: Agenda I.  Opening on behalf of the convening Church at Smithville. II.   Examination of the Credentials. III. Election of Officers. IV.  Constitution of Synod. V. Information from the convening Church. VI.  Adoption of the…

GS 1980 ARTICLE 7 – Advisor –  Rev. H. Scholten It is proposed that the Rev. H. Scholten, emeritus minister of the convening Church at Smithville, be invited to serve Synod in an advisory capacity. ADOPTED

GS 1980 ARTICLE 6 – Special Request from the Board of Governors The Board of Governors comes with the request that Synod deal as soon as possible with certain matters regarding the Theological College. This request is granted.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 5 – Foundation for Superannuation The Board of the Foundation for Superannuation requests Synod not to meet on the morning of Saturday, November 8, 1980, in order that those members of the Synod who are delegated to this meeting can be in attendance. This request is granted.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 4 – Time Schedule and Procedures The Chairman addresses Synod. He thanks the brothers for the confidence that they have placed in the officers. He also expresses the appreciation of Synod for the way in which the convening Church at Smithville has prepared matters relating to the Synod. It is evident that…

GS 1980 ARTICLE 3 – Executive and Constitution The following officers are elected: Chairman: Rev. D. VanderBoom Vice-Chairman: Rev. M. van Beveren First Clerk: Rev. J. Visscher Second Clerk: Rev. J. Mulder Synod is declared constituted.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 2 – Credentials The Chairman of the convening Church calls upon the brothers M. Hofsink and F. Ruggi, clerks of the convening Church, to examine the credentials. They report that the following delegates are present with proper credentials: From the Regional Synod East: Ministers: J. Geertsema, J. Mulder, Cl. Stam and M.…

GS 1980 ARTICLE 1 Opening On behalf of the convening Church at Smithville, Ontario, the Rev. Cl. Stam calls the meeting to order. He requests that Psalm 16:1, 3, 4 be sung, after which he reads I Corinthians 12:1-11, and leads in prayer. He addresses the delegates with the following words: “Esteemed brethren in the…

GS 2022 Article 176 – Closing Rev. Ludwig had those present sing Hymn 85:1,3. Rev. Kampen, as vice chairman, spoke some words of gratitude for the chairman’s leadership and presented him with a gift. Rev. Kampen then led in closing prayer.