Category: GS 1986

GS 1986 ARTICLE 12 Adjournment Synod is adjourned until the evening. The advisory committees meet.

GS 1986 ARTICLE 11 Publication of Appointment The Rev . J. Geertsema, who had been requested to leave before his appointment was discussed, is called back to the meeting. The chairman informs the Rev. J. Geertsema about the decision  of  synod and asks him to inform  synod about  his decision  as soon as possible, but…

GS 1986 ARTICLE 10 Theological College Appointment Synod enters into closed-restricted session. Committee Ill presents: A.    MATERIAL Agenda VIII, A, 2, d: Proposal re Appointment of a new professor of New Testament. B.    OBSERVATIONS 1.     The Board of Governors presents the following: a.     The information that Professor L. Selles has reached the mandatory retire­ment age…

GS 1986 ARTICLE 9 Adjournment Elder E.J. VanWoudenberg asks to be excused from Wednesday afternoon until Thurs­ day evening. His request is granted. After the various committees have been assigned their respective meeting rooms, the chairman adjourns the meeting to give the committees the opportunity to begin their work.

GS 1986 ARTICLE 8 Advisory Committees The following advisory committees are appointed: Committee 1 – Rev. Cl. Stam, convener; Rev. M. van Beveren; Elder J. DeHaas; Elder N. Torenvliet. Material: Agenda C, D. E, I, K. Committee 2 –    Rev. J. Geertsema, convener; Rev. W. Huizinga; Elder G.J. Nordeman; Elder E.J. VanWoudenberg. Material: Agenda H,…

GS 1986 ARTICLE 7 Adoption of the Agenda The following agenda is adopted: The Final Agenda I Opening on behalf of the convening Church of Burlington-West. II Examination of credentials. Ill Election of the officers. IV Constitution of the 1986 General Synod. V Information from the convening church. VI Adoption of the agenda. VII   A. Arrangement of time schedule…

GS 1986 ARTICLE 5 Greetings from Abroad The chairman reads a letter with greetings and best wishes from the Free Reformed Churches in South Africa. The meeting is adjourned to give the executive time to prepare the definitive agenda and make other arrangements.

GS 1986 ARTICLE 6 Time Schedule and Procedures Synod adopts the following arrangements: a.     The final date for incoming material for synod is set for Wednesday, April 16, 1986. at 12:00 p.m . b.     The time schedule will be: Monday –   Friday 9:00 a.m. –  12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. –    5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. –  …

GS 1986 ARTICLE 4 Constitution of Synod The elected officers take their place as executive of synod. The chairman. Rev. M. van Beveren, speaks words of gratitude for the confidence placed in the moderamen. He also expresses gratitude to the Rev. W.W.J. VanOene for conducting the prayer service and to the convening church at Burlington-West…

GS 1986 ARTICLE 3 – Election of Officers The following officers are elected: Chairman: Rev. M. van Beveren Vice-Chairman: Rev. Cl. Stam First Clerk: Rev. W. Pouwelse Second Clerk: Rev. W. Huizinga