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GS 1965 art 173
GS 1965 ARTICLE 173: Opening. After the chairman has Hymn 10 sung and reads 2 Peter 1 he leads in prayer.
January 6, 2025
GS 1965 art 172
GS 1965 ARTICLE 172: Close. Psalm 138:1 and 4 is sung, after which the meeting is closed with thanksgiving by Br J. VanderLinde.
GS 1965 art 171
GS 1965 ARTICLE 171: Training. The Advisory Committee’s proposals on training will be considered again by the Committee.
GS 1965 art 170
GS 1965 ARTICLE 170: English text Church order. The proposal on the English version of the Church Order referred to in Agenda item 8 P 2 is dealt with. The following decision is taken: The Synod considers The Synod decides
GS 1965 art 17
GS 1965 ARTICLE 17: Reopening The chairman has the synod sing Ps. 139:14. He then reads 2 Tim. 3:1-14 and leads in prayer.
December 27, 2024
GS 1965 art 169
GS 1965 ARTICLE 169: Explanation Rev. de Haan. Rev. C. de Haan now has the opportunity to give the further explanation referred to in Article 161. After this explanation has been given, Advisory Committee IV meets to discuss whether there are any outstanding points on which further information is required. The result is that another […]
January 6, 2025
GS 1965 art 167
GS 1965 ARTICLE 167: Acts. The Acta are read from Articles 154 to 167. They are adopted.
GS 1965 art 166
GS 1965 ARTICLE 166: Rollcall. Rollcall is held; again, all the brothers are present.
GS 1965 art 165
GS 1965 ARTICLE 165: Opening. The chairman opens the session of this day. Psalm 116:1, 5, 9 and 10 is sung, and Ephesians 6:10 to the end (of the chapter) is read. Thereupon the chairman leads in prayer.
GS 1965 art 164
GS 1965 ARTICLE 164: Close. After singing Hymn 4:1 and 10, the meeting is closed with thanksgiving by Br C. Ouwersloot.
GS 1965 art 163
GS 1965 ARTICLE 163: Book of Praise. The matter of the Book of Praise is now before us, Agenda item 8 J 1, 2, 3. The relevant documents are read, as is Advisor Committee II’s report on this matter. At the end of the discussion, it is referred back to the Committee.
GS 1965 art 162
GS 1965 ARTICLE 162. Welcome Visitors. The chairman welcomes the brothers and sisters who show their interestconcern through their presence. The fact that he does not always welcome interested parties should not be understood to mean that their presence is not greatly appreciated.
GS 1965 art 161
GS 1965 ARTICLE 161: Request Rev. C. de Haan. Rev. C. de Haan has asked to be allowed to add to the explanations he has given on the appeals submitted, see Article 139. He considers that further additions are necessary. No one objects to granting the requested opportunity.
GS 1965 art 160
GS 1965 ARTICLE 160: Reopening. The evening meeting opens with the singing of Psalm 147:4 and 6. Following this rollcall is held.
GS 1965 art 16
GS 1965 ARTICLE 16: Close After Psalm 118:14 is sung and Rev. Stel has led in thanksgiving prayer, this session is closed.
December 27, 2024
GS 1965 art 159
GS 1965 ARTICLE 159: Winnipeg Report. The report referred to in Article 156 is now under discussion. The result of this discussion is that the Committee will further consider the comments made.
January 6, 2025
GS 1965 art 158
GS 1965 ARTICLE 158: Rollcall. Rollcall is held; all brothers indicate they are present.
GS 1965 art 157
GS 1965 ARTICLE 157: Reopening. At 3.55 p.m. the chairman reopens the session. Psalm 25:2,4, and 6 are sung.
GS 1965 art 156
GS 1965 ARTICLE 156: Advisory Committee Meetings. The morning is devoted to Advisory Committee meetings; also part of the afternoon, at which time the report of Advisory Committee IV on the letter from “The Canadian Reformed Church of Winnipeg”, address 729 Hoskin Ave., Winnipeg, referenced in article 128 is distributed for consideration.
GS 1965 art 152
GS 1965 ARTICLE 152: Opening. The chairman opens today’s session, has Psalm 142 sung, reads Ephesians 4:1-17 and leads in prayer.
GS 1965 art 151
GS 1965 ARTICLE 151: Close. Br. H.J. Wildeboer has Psalm 118:1and 9 sung and leads in prayer, whereupon the meeting is closed.
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