GS 1965 ARTICLE 139: Explanation Rev. C. de Haan.

It is proposed to give Rev. C. de Haan immediately the opportunity to provide an oral explanation of the points of appeal. The Synod agrees with this proposal.

The chairman welcomes Rev. C. de Haan to the assembly and gives him an opportunity to speak.

After Rev. de Haan has spoken, it is decided to continue with other matters and proposals on the agenda, and to give Advisory Committee IV an opportunity at a later point in time to continue considering the letter and explanation given and then to come with proposals in this regard.