Category: CanRC

GS 1980 ARTICLE 96 – Re-opening –  Acts The members of Synod are requested to sing Hymn 46:2. The Chairman reads Isaiah 44:24-28 and leads in prayer. The Acts, Articles 85-95, are adopted as read.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 95 – Adjournment Rev. S. DeBruin requests that Psalm 144:4 be sung and leads in closing prayer. Synod adjourns.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 94 – Appeals –  Article 91, Acts 1977 The discussion continues. Part II of the report of Committee IV, with amend­ments, is adopted (see Article 97).

GS 1980 ARTICLE 93 – Re-opening The meeting of Synod is re-opened with the singing of Psalm 144:1. Elder A.W. Deleeuw is present as an alternate for Elder W. VanAssen.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 92 – Appeals –  Article 91, Acts 1977 The discussion continues. Part I of the Report is adopted (see Article 97).

GS 1980 ARTICLE 91 – Departure –  Elder W. VanAssen In the afternoon session, the roll call reveals that Elder W. VanAssen has left the meeting. His alternate has not yet arrived.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 90 – Appeals –  Article 91, Acts 1977 Committee IV presents its report on the appeals. The discussion begins.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 89 – Re-opening The Chairman requests that the members of Synod sing Psalm 23:1, 3. He reads Isaiah 44:1-8 and leads in prayer. He welcomes the guests, especially the students of the John Calvin and Guido DeBres schools.

GS 1980 ARTICLE 88 – Adjournment Br. W. VanAssen notifies Synod that he has to return home earlier than originally expected. He will leave tomorrow at 12:00 noon. His alternate has been informed and hopes to arrive late tomorrow afternoon. The Chairman thanks br. VanAssen for his work on behalf of the Synod and the…

 ARTICLE 87 – Acceptance –  Rev. C. Van Dam The Chairman announces that he has received word that the Rev. C. Van Dam has accepted his appointment as Professor of Old Testament at the Theological College. This is taken note of with deep thankfulness.