Category: GS 1998

Article 130 – Relationship with the Orthodox Presbyterian Church Committee I presents their proposal. I. MATERIAL Re I.C, II.M, II.T, II.X, II.NN, II.TT, II.BBB, III.F, III.V, IV.E, IV.F, IV.L, IV.N, IV.Q, IV.S, IV.T9(re OPC), IV.V(re OPC), IV.Y, II.B, III.D, III.G, III.BB, II.SS, III.X II. ADMISSIBILITY Because this issue is of major concern to the churches,…

GS 1998 Article 152 – Closing Rev. W. den Hollander requests that Psalm 118: 1, 4 be sung, and leads in prayer. Rev. R. Aasman declares Synod Fergus 1998 closed

GS 1998 Article 151 – Words to the Chairman Rev. W. den Hollander, the vice-chairman, expresses his appreciation to the chairman for the way in which he led the meetings and directed the proceedings.

GS 1998 Article 150 – Closing Words of the Chairman The chairman addresses the synod and the audience with the following words. [Acts incomplete – to be included at a later date]

GS 1998 Article 149 – Next General Synod The next Synod will be convened by the church at Neerlandia in May 2001.

Article 148 – Publishing of the Acts and Press Release Synod decides that these matters will be taken care of by the Executive. Decisions regarding the Acts will be made especially by the clerks, and the vice-chairman will write the press release.

Article 147 – Censure according to Article 34 of the Church Order The chairman judges that censure is not necessary.

Article 146 – Adoption of the Acts Articles 133 – 143, pertaining to May 22, 1998, were adopted.

Article 145 – Reopening The chairman asks that Hymn 59: 1, 2, 3 be sung. Roll call shows that all are present br A. van Leeuwen and Rev. W. B. Slomp who are absent with notice.

Article 144 – Delegation to General Assembly of OPC Regarding material L1, the request of the CCOPC to appoint a delegate to the next General Assembly. Synod decides that the CCOPC should appoint one of its members.