02 Jun GS 1983 art 135

GS 1983 ARTICLE 135 – Reopening

The chairman requests to sing Psalm 103: 5, 6, and 7, reads Matthew 19:13-16 and 21:14-18, and leads in prayer. On behalf of the members of Synod, the chairman offers condolances to br. G. Lodder who has learned that a baby grandchild had passed away The chairman points to the comfort in God ‘s covenant promises and mentions that br. Lodder is free to decide to leave Synod or stay.