GS 1971 ARTICLE 2 – Credentials

After the singing of Hymn 13: 3, the Chairman pro tempore calls upon the Elders G. Dam, A. W. DeLeeuw and the Rev. P. Kingma to examine the credentials.

The following delegates are present with proper credentials:

  • From the Regional Synod of Ontario, held March 3, 1971:
    • Ministers:  D. VanderBoom, M. VanderWel, G. VanDooren, W. W. J. VanOene;
    • Elders: H. J. Kamstra, R. Nieuwenhuis, M. VanGrootheest, C. Walinga.
  • From the Regional Synod of Western Canada:
    • Ministers: P. Kingma, J. Mulder, H. A. Stel, M. VanBeveren;
      • Elders: G. Dam. A. W. DeLeeuw, W. VanAssen, G. Veenendaal.

The Rev. W.W. J. VanOene is alternate delegate for the Rev. W. Loopstra who is prevented from being present because of illness.