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GS 1980 art 138
GS 1980 ARTICLE 138 – Book of Praise (Liturgical Forms) – Form for Readmission into the Church of Christ A. Material – Agenda VIII, B, 8, 9. B. Observations C. Recommendations Synod decide to adopt the Form for Readmission into the Church of Christ, as emended by Synod. ADOPTED The following motion, duly seconded, is […]
September 19, 2023
GS 1980 art 137
GS 1980 ARTICLE 137 – Book of Praise (Liturgical Forms) – Forms for the Excommunication of Communicant/Non-Communicant Members A. Material – Agenda VIII, B, 9. B. Observations C. Considerations D. Recommendations Synod decide: ADOPTED
GS 1980 art 136
GS 1980 ARTICLE 136 – Book of Praise (Liturgical Forms) – Forms for the Celebration of the Lord’s Supper (original and abbreviated) A. Material – Agenda VIII, B, 8, 9, 17, 24, 25, 26. B. Observations C. Considerations D. Recommendations Synod decide: ADOPTED The following motions, duly seconded, are discussed: ADOPTED
GS 1980 art 134
GS ARTICLE 134 – Appeal – Church at Neerlandia Committee Ill presents its report on the appeal of the Church at Neerlandia against certain decisions of the Regional Synod West (Oct./Nov. 1979). This matter is dealt with in completely closed session. The discussion begins.
GS 1980 art 133
GS 1980 ARTICLE 133 – Re-opening – Acts The Chairman, Rev. D. VanderBoom, requests that Psalm 125:1 be sung. He reads Romans 6:12-19 and leads in prayer. The roll call reveals that Rev. M. van Beveren is present again. The Acts, Articles 127-132, are read and adopted
GS 1980 art 132
GS 1980 ARTICLE 132 – Adjournment Elder E.G. Baartman proposes that Psalm 117 be sung. He leads in closing prayer. Synod adjourns.
GS 1980 art 131
GS 1980 ARTICLE 131 – Book of Praise (Liturgical Forms) Committee II presents the Form for Public Profession of Faith. This is discussed. The following motion, duly seconded, is moved, “To request the Advisory Committee to revise the proposed Form for the Public Profession of Faith in keeping with the remarks made on the floor […]
GS 1980 art 130
GS 1980 ARTICLE 130 – Book of Praise (Liturgical Forms) III. Form for the Baptism of Adults A. Material – Agenda VIII, B. 8, 9, 21, 22. B. Observations C. Considerations D. Recommendation Synod decide to adopt the corrected revised version of the Form for the Baptism of Adults, as emended by Synod. ADOPTED
September 18, 2023
GS 1980 art 13
GS 1980 ARTICLE 13 – Adjournment The Chairman requests the brothers to sing Psalm 135:1 and leads in closing prayer. The Synod is adjourned.
October 31, 2022
GS 1980 art 129
GS 1980 ARTICLE 129 – Book of Praise (Liturgical Forms) II. Form for the Baptism of Infants A. Material – Agenda VIII, B. Observations C. Considerations D. Recommendation
August 18, 2023
GS 1980 art 128
GS 1980 ARTICLE 128 – Book of Praise (Liturgical Forms) Committee II presents: I. General A. Material – Agenda VIII, B. Observations C. Considerations D. Recommendations Synod decide:
August 15, 2023
GS 1980 art 127
GS 1980 ARTICLE 127 – Re-opening – Acts The roll call reveals that Rev. M. van Beveren is still absent. The Acts, Articles 113-126, are read and adopted.
GS 1980 art 125
GS 1980 ARTICLE 125 – Re-opening The Chairman asks that Psalm 105:1 be sung, reads Romans 6:1-11 and leads in prayer. The Rev. M. van Beveren is absent.
GS 1980 art 124
GS 1980 ARTICLE 124 – Adjournment The Rev. J.D. Wielenga calls on the brothers to sing Psalm 118:6 and leads in closing prayer. Synod adjourns.
GS 1980 art 123
GS 1980 ARTICLE 123 – Book of Praise (Confessions, Prayers and Forms) Committee II presents: I. The Belgic Confession A. Material – Agenda VIII, B. Observations C. Considerations D. Recommendations II. The Canons of Dordt A. Material – Agenda VIII, B. Observations C. Considerations D. Recommendations Synod decide: III. The Prayers A. Material – Agenda […]
GS 1980 art 122
GS 1980 ARTICLE 122 – Book of Praise (Psalm and Hymn Section) Committee I presents: A. Material – Agenda VIII, B. Observations I. Hymn Section II. Psalm Section 1. The remarks received by the Committee on the Psalm Section were few in number. All the rhymings have been scrutinized and some Psalms have been “changed […]
August 4, 2023
GS 1980 art 121
GS 1980 ARTICLE 121 – Re-opening Elder J. Bartels is present again; whereas the Rev. M. van Beveren is still absent.
August 3, 2023
GS 1980 art 120
GS 1980 ARTICLE 120 – Adjournment Synod adjourns. The Advisory Committees meet.
August 1, 2023
GS 1980 art 12
GS 1980 ARTICLE 12 – Theological College – Appointments Synod meets in closed session, after which the following information is published: Committee III presents: A. Material – Agenda VIII, A, 2 – Report of the Board of Governors. A, 3 – Letter from the Board of Governors, dated October 31, 1980, with enclosed copy of […]
October 31, 2022
GS 1980 art 119
GS 1980 ARTICLE 119 – Re-opening The Chairman requests that Hymn 24:7 be sung, reads from Romans 5:1-11 and leads in prayer. Elder A. Koster is present in place of Elder H. Buist who is unable to attend any longer. Elder J. Bartels is absent, as is the Rev. M. van Beveren.
August 1, 2023
GS 1980 art 118
GS 1980 ARTICLE 118 – Adjournment Elder J. Bartels requests permission to be absent from Synod on Monday morning. Permission is granted.Elder G. VanWoudenberg proposes that Psalm 138:1, 3, be sung. He leads in prayer. Synod adjourns.
GS 1980 art 117
GS 1980 ARTICLE 117 – Book of Praise The discussion continues. Brs. W. Helder and G. VanDooren are thanked for their advice.
June 16, 2023
GS 1980 art 116
GS 1980 ARTICLE 116 – Re-opening The Chairman requests that Psalm 85:3 be sung and reads Psalm 85. He leads in prayer. The roll call reveals that Rev. S. DeBruin is present again.
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