Category: GS 1986

  • GS 1986 art 114

    GS 1986 ARTICLE 114 Personal Matters The chairman extends congratulations to br. N. Torenvliet, who celebrated his 71st birth­ day. He also addresses the Rev. W. Huizinga, who accepted the call extended to him by the Free Reformed Church of Armadale, Western Australia. He wishes Rev. W. Hui­zinga strength and the guidance and blessing of…

  • GS 1986 art 113

    GS 1986 ARTICLE 113 Greetings from Australia A letter with fraternal greetings and best wishes is received from the Free Reformed Churches of Australia. The chairman reads the letter and expresses the appreciation of synod for this sign of unity with our sister-churches abroad.

  • GS 1986 art 112

    GS 1986 ARTICLE 112 Reopening The chairman reopens the meeting, requests that Psalm 115: 1, 5, and 6 be sung, reads Ephesians 6: 10-24, and leads in prayer. Roll call reveals that all members are present.

  • GS 1986 art 111

    GS 1986 ARTICLE 111 Adjournment Elder J. Gelderman requests that Psalm 52:1 and 5 be sung, and leads in prayer and thanksgiving. Synod is adjourned.

  • GS 1986 art 110

    GS 1986 ARTICLE 110 Acts Acts, Articles 97 – 108 read and adopted. Synod is adjourned. The committees meet.

  • GS 1986 art 109

    GS 1986 ARTICLE 109 Reopening The chairman reopens the meeting, requests that Hymn 40: 1, 2, and 5 be sung, reads Ephesians 5:21-6:9, and leads in prayer. Roll call is held. All members are present.

  • GS 1986 art 108

    GS 1986 ARTICLE 108 Adjournment Elder N. Torenvliet requests that Psalm 32: 1 be sung, and leads in prayer . Synod is adjourned.

  • GS 1986 art 107

    GS 1986 ARTICLE 107 Theological College Committee 3 presents: A.    MATERIAL –   Agenda VIII, A, 1 Nominations for the Board of Governors of the Theological College a.  Regional Synod East b.  Regional Synod West A, 2 Board of Governors, Report to General Synod 1986. B.    OBSERVATIONS 1.     a. The Board of Governors recommends that synod…

  • GS 1986 art 106

    GS 1986 ARTICLE 106 Standing Committee for Publication Book of Praise Committee 1 presents: A.  MATERIAL –  Agenda VIII, B, 1, a, b, 2. The report is discussed and taken back by the Advisory Committee for further consideration.

  • GS 1986 art 105

    GS 1986 ARTICLE 105 Re Articles 44 and 46, Church Order Committee 3 presents: A.    MATERIAL – Agenda VIII, F, 3 Request of Classis Alberta/Manitoba held October 23/24, 1985, to amend Art’s 44 and 46, Church Order. B.    OBSERVATIONS 1.     Classis Alberta/Manitoba of October  23/24, 1985, proposes to insert in Articles 44 and 46 of…