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GS 1992 art 31
GS 1992 ARTICLE 31 – Reopening The chairman asks that Hymn 28: 1-4 be sung, and reads 1 Peter 1: 13-25. He leads in prayer. He welcomes the brothers back to the second week of Synod, expressing the hope that everyone had a relaxing weekend. Roll call shows that all members of Synod are present.
August 4, 2021
GS 1992 art 30
GS 1992 ARTICLE 30 – Adjournment Rev. J.D. Wielenga asks that Psalm 33: 1 and 6 be sung, and closes with prayer.
GS 1992 art 3
GS 1992 ARTICLE 3 – Election of Officers The following officers are elected: Chairman: Rev. J. Visscher Vice-chairman: Rev. Cl. Stam First clerk: Rev. R. Aasman Second clerk: Rev. D. G. J. Agema
July 26, 2021
GS 1992 art 29
GS 1992 ARTICLE 29 – Bible Translations Committee II presents: Agenda item VIII B After some discussion the Advisory Committee takes its report back for reconsideration. (see Article 35)
August 4, 2021
GS 1992 art 28
GS 1992 ARTICLE 28 – Overtures Regarding Deputies for the Promotion of Ecclesiastical Unity Committee III presents: Agenda item VIII E1,2,3,4 After some discussion the Advisory Committee takes its report back for reconsideration. (see Articles 21 and 36)
GS 1992 art 27
GS 1992 ARTICLE 27 – Theological College: Appeals Committee II presents: Agenda item VIII A3,4 D1 I. MATERIAL A. Letter from the church at Burlington East, ON. B. Letter from the church at Brampton, ON. C. Letter from the Senate of the Theological College. II. ADMISSIBILITY The letter from the Senate of the Theological College […]
August 3, 2021
GS 1992 art 26
GS 1992 ARTICLE 26 – Reopening The chairman opens the evening session by asking that Psalm 1: 1 and 2 be sung. Roll call shows that all members of Synod are present. He welcomes the guests to this second plenary session.
GS 1992 art 23
GS 1992 ARTICLE 23 – Reopening The chairman opens the meeting by asking that Psalm 132: 6 and 7 be sung. He reads 1 Kings 8: 22-30, and leads in prayer.
GS 1992 art 22
GS 1992 ARTICLE 22 – Adjournment Elder A. Witten asks that Psalm 84: 1 and 6 be sung, and closes in prayer.
GS 1992 art 21
GS 1992 ARTICLE 21 – Overtures Regarding Deputies for the Promotion of Ecclesiastical Unity Committee III presents: Agenda item VIII E1,2,3,4 After some discussion the Advisory Committee takes its report back for reconsideration. (see Articles 28 and 36)
GS 1992 art 20
GS 1992 ARTICLE 20 – Theological College: Appeals Committee II presents: Agenda item VIII A3,4, D1 After some discussion the Advisory Committee takes its report back for reconsideration. (see Article 27)
GS 1992 art 2
GS 1992 ARTICLE 2 – Examination of Credentials The chairman of the convening church requests brothers R. VanAndel and G. VanIperen to help examine the credentials. The delegates are: From Regional Synod East: Ministers: Rev. D.G.J. Agema, Rev. W. den Hollander, Rev. P. G. Feenstra and Rev. Cl. Stam. Elders: elder H. Faber, elder J. […]
July 26, 2021
GS 1992 art 19
GS 1992 ARTICLE 19 – Theological College: By-laws and Policy Committee II presents: Agenda item A2, H6 I. MATERIAL By-Law No. 9 being a By-Law to amend section 3.02 of By-law No. 1. By-Law No. 10 being a By-Law relating to the establishment of a Publication Committee. By-Law No. 11 being a By-Law relating to […]
August 3, 2021
GS 1992 art 18
ARTICLE 18 – Announcement The chairman notes with thankfulness that Prof. J. Geertsema is granted tenure and addresses appropriate words to him.
July 28, 2021
GS 1992 art 17
GS 1992 ARTICLE 17 – Theological College: General Committee II presents: Agenda item VIII A1,2,5,6 I. MATERIAL Nominations for the Board of Governors Regional Synod East Nov. 13-14, 1991. Regional Synod West June 16, 1992. Report of the Board of Governors to General Synod 1992. Report of the Board of Governors (Finance and Property Committee) […]
GS 1992 art 16
GS 1992 ARTICLE 16 – Reopening The chairman asks that Hymn 3: 1 and 3 be sung. Roll call shows that all are present. The chairman expresses a hearty welcome to the professors of our Theological College who are present at this plenary session to listen to the discussion concerning reports on the Theological College. […]
GS 1992 art 15
GS 1992 ARTICLE 15 – Adjournment Synod is adjourned for committee work.
July 27, 2021
GS 1992 art 137
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 […]
August 10, 2021
GS 1992 art 136
GS 1992 ARTICLE 136 – Approval of the Press Release Synod decides that the present executive is appointed to scrutinize and approve the Press Release.
GS 1992 art 135
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 art 134
GS 1992 ARTICLE 134 – Adoption of Acts The Acts, Articles 124-133 are read and adopted.
GS 1992 art 133
GS 1992 ARTICLE 133 – Preparation for Next General Synod The church at Abbotsford, BC. is appointed to convene the next General Synod in Abbotsford mid May of 1995.
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