Category: GS 1998

GS 1998 Article 21 – Opening On Thursday morning, May 7, 1998, Rev. R. Aasman asks that Ps. 72:1,10 be sung, reads 1 John 2: 1 – 17, and leads in prayer. Roll call shows that all are present.

GS 1998 Article 19 – Adjournment At the end of the day, Synod meets for closing devotions. Psalm 34:1,2 is sung and br J. Schouten leads in prayer

GS 1998 Article 18 – Adoption of the Agenda The following is adopted regarding the remainder of the agenda: 8. Incoming Mail SYNOD PROCEDURES I. H. Church for Administration of the General Fund I. J. Church for the Inspection of the Archives of General Synod (see L.29) I. K. Church to Audit the Finances of…

GS 1998 Article 17 – Adoption of the Acts The Acts, Articles 1 – 14 are adopted. Synod is adjourned for committee work.

GS 1998 Article 16 – Opening – Wednesday, May 06, 1998 On Wednesday morning, May 6, 1998, Rev. R. Aasman asks that Ps. 71: 1, 2 be sung, reads 1 John 1, and leads in prayer. Roll call shows that all are present.

GS 1998 Article 15 – Adjournment Rev. A.J. Pol requests that H. 47: 1, 2, 3 be sung whereafter he leads in prayer

GS 1998 Article 14 – Late Information re VanAndel Appeal A letter is received from C. & A. VanAndel appellant indicating support of other brothers and sisters re their appeal. Declared inadmissible.

GS 1998 Article 13 – Rockway’s Request re Procedure ad Article 32, C.O. The Executive presents: 1. Material Agenda Material II-DD 2. Observations: A. With a view to their concerns about the appeals relating to their church and the Rev. T. Hoogsteen, the church at Rockway asks: In the event that a delegate to General…

GS 1998 Article 12 – Reopening Synod meets in plenary session.

GS 1998 Article 11 – Late material It is noted that the Guidelines for Synod (published by the convening church) state that “All material for Synod should be received by the convening Church (in twenty-two) copies no later than six weeks prior to the convocation date of General Synod. Material received after this date shall…