Category: CanRC

GS 1989 ARTICLE 8 – Advisory Committees The following Advisory Committees are appointed: Committee I Rev. J. De Jong (convener) Rev. M. VanderWel Elder W. Gortemaker Elder G.J. Nordeman Material: Agenda items: VIII D 17, F, G, H, I, J, K. Committee II Rev. B.J. Berends (convener) Rev. W. den Hollander Elder A. Poppe Elder…

GS 1989 ARTICLE 7 – Adoption of the Agenda The following Agenda is adopted: I. Opening on behalf of the Convening Church of Winnipeg at 9:00 a.m. II. Examination of Credentials III. Election of the Officers IV. Constitution of the Synod V. Information from the Convening Church VI. Adoption of the Agenda VII: A. Arrangement…

GS 1989 ARTICLE 6 – Time Schedule and Procedures Synod adopts the following arrangements: a. The final date for incoming material for Synod is set for Wednesday, April 19, 1989, at 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. b. The time schedule will be: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.…

GS 1989 ARTICLE 5 – Greetings from Abroad The chairman reads a letter with greetings and blessings from Die Vrije Gerefor- meerde Kerke van Suid Afrika. He also reads a letter from the Free Reformed Churches of Australia with greetings and the Lord’s blessings. Fraternal greetings are received from the Free Church of Scotland, as…

GS 1989 ARTICLE 4 – Constitution of Synod The chairman of the convening church, Rev. W. den Hollander, declares Synod consti- tuted. He invites the officers to take their seats. The chairman, Rev. Cl. Stam, addresses Synod with the following words. Esteemed brothers, members of General Synod 1989: First of all, let me express gratitude…

GS 1989 ARTICLE 3 – Election of Officers The following officers are elected: Chairman: Rev. Cl. Stam Vice-chairman: Rev. M. VanderWel First clerk: Rev. P.K.A. de Boer Second clerk: Rev. R. Aasman.

GS 1989 ARTICLE 2 – Examination of Credentials The chairman of the convening church requests brs. H. De Leeuw and A. Poppe to help examine the credentials. The primi delegates present are: From Regional Synod East: Ministers: Rev. R. Aasman, Rev. D.G.J. Agema, Rev. J. De Jong, Rev. Cl. Stam Elders: br. G.J. Nordeman, br.…

GS 1992 ARTICLE 1 – Opening On behalf of the convening church at Winnipeg, Rev. W. den Hollander calls the meet- ing to order. He requests the singing of Hymn 2:1,3. He reads Matthew 28:16-20 and leads in prayer. He welcomes the delegates with the following words: Esteemed Brothers in the Lord: As fellow elder…

GS 1992 ARTICLE 135 – Publication of Acts General Synod The first and second clerks are appointed to take care of the publication of the Acts.

GS 1992 ARTICLE 137 – Closing The chairman thanks the two clerks for the work they did. A special word of apprecia- tion is extended to br. A. Kingma for his assistance in the secretarial duties which he so generously offered. Also the ladies who prepared all the meals and refreshments are given a hearty…