Category: GS 1995

GS 1995 ARTICLE 10 – Advisory Committees The following Advisory Committees are appointed: Committee I Rev. E. Kampen (convener), Rev. J. DeGelder, elder L. Stam and elder G. VanWoudenberg. Material: A 6, 7, 15, 21; C: 5, 6, 7, 10 – 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 25, 27, 29, 30, 32, 37, 39, 41, 44,…

GS 1995 ARTICLE 9 – Adoption of Agenda The following agenda is adopted: I. Opening on behalf of the convening church at Abbotsford at 9:00 a.m. II. Examination of Credentials III. Election of the Officers IV. Constitution of General Synod V. Information from the Convening Church VI. Adoption of the Agenda VII. Arrangement of Time…

GS 1995 ARTICLE 8 – Adoption of Acts The Acts, Articles 1 – 6 are read and adopted.

GS 1995 ARTICLE 7 – Reopening The chairman calls the meeting to order and requests that Psalm 1 : 1 – 3, be sung. He reads Ephesians 1 : 1 – 14 and leads in prayer. Roll call shows that all members of Synod are present.

GS 1995 ARTICLE 6 – Adjournment Since so much new material for the agenda arrived on this day, it is decided to adjourn until the next morning, 9:00 a.m., to give the brothers time to acquaint themselves with this material. The chairman asks that Psalm 67: 1, 2 be sung and leads in prayer.

GS 1995 ARTICLE 5 – Time Schedule and Procedures Synod adopts the following arrangements: I. The final date for incoming material for Synod is set for Tuesday, May 9, 1995 at 6:00 p.m. PST. II. The time schedule will be: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.…

GS 1995 ARTICLE 4 – Constitution of Synod On behalf of the convening church, Rev. M. VanderWel declares General Synod 1995 constituted. He invites the officers to take their seats. The chairman, Rev. J. DeGelder, thanks Synod for the confidence placed in the officers. He thanks Rev. M. VanderWel for the opening words and the…

GS 1995 ARTICLE 3 – Election of Officers The following officers are elected: Chairman: Rev. J. DeGelder Vice-chairman: Rev. R. Aasman First Clerk: Rev. D. G. J. Agema Second Clerk: Rev. J. Visscher

GS 1995 ARTICLE 2 – Examination of Credentials Rev. M. VanderWel requests br. J. Pruim and br. P. Torenvliet to examine the credentials. The credentials are found to be in good order. The following delegates are present: From Regional Synod East: Ministers: D.G.J. Agema, J. DeGelder, W. den Hollander, and P.G. Feenstra. Elders: J. Boot,…

GS 1995 ARTICLE 1 – Opening On behalf of the convening church at Abbotsford, BC, Rev. M. VanderWel calls the meeting to order. He requests the singing of Psalm 122, reads Micah 6: 1 – 8, and leads in prayer. He welcomes the delegates and opens the meeting. (For the Opening Words, see Appendix I,…