Category: GS 1989

GS 1989 ARTICLE 175 – Closing In closing the chairman speaks the following words: Esteemed brothers: We have come to the close of this twelfth General Synod of our churches. Soon we will be — as Synod — history. We have worked together for 16 work- days, a time even shorter than our predecessor, General…

GS 1989 ARTICLE 174 Approval of the Press Release Synod decide: that the present moderamen is appointed to scrutinize and approve the Press Release.

GS 1989 ARTICLE 173 Preparation for next General Synod The Church at Lincoln, Ontario is appointed to convene the next Synod in Lincoln in the fall of 1992.

GS 1989 ARTICLE 172 Financial Matters It is noted that nothing need be reported at this time concerning the finances of this Synod.

GS 1989 ARTICLE 171 Adoption and Publication of the Acts Articles 150 – 170 of the Acts are read and adopted. The two clerks are appointed to take care of the publication of the Acts. The chairman thanks the clerks for the work that they have done and the efficiency they have shown.

GS 1989 ARTICLE 170 Censure, re Article 44 Church Order The chairman expresses gratitude to the Lord that censure is not necessary and that all the delegates could work together in a brotherly way. Even though there was not always full agreement, it was clear that all the delegates are united in the same faith.

GS 1989 ARTICLE 169 Committee I presents: Agenda Items VIII, C, 1, a – l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 A. MATERIAL 1. Standing Committee for the Book of Praise Report II (Church Order) and Supplementary Report 2. Letter from the Immanuel Church at Edmonton 3. Letter from the Church at Attercliffe 4. Letter from…

GS 1989 ARTICLE 168 – Reopening The chairman requests the delegates and guests to sing Psalm 125:1,4. He reports that a telephone call has been received from Dr. N.H. Gootjes informing Synod that he has accepted his appointment as professor of Dogmatology. Gratitude is expressed for this acceptance. The roll call shows that all the…

GS 1989 ARTICLE 167 In closed session Synod decide: to make the following appointments: 1. Board of Governors: Ministers: Western Canada: Revs. B.J. Berends, M. VanderWel, C. Van Spronsen. (Alternates: Revs. P.K.A de Boer, J. Moesker, and E .J. Tiggelaar (in that order). Eastern Canada: Revs. P. Kingma, Cl. Stam, J. Van Rietschoten. (Alternates: Revs.…

GS 1989 ARTICLE 166 – Reopening Roll Call shows that all delegates are present except br. A. Van Egmond who has been granted leave.