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GS 1989 art 41
ARTICLE 41 – Expression of Appreciation for Dr. and Mrs. J. Faber The moderamen makes the following proposal: Synod decide: to offer Dr. and Mrs. J. Faber a trip to visit the sister churches in Australia through a special gift. Grounds: 1. This may express the appreciation of the churches for twenty-one years of faithful […]
August 12, 2021
GS 1989 art 40
GS 1989 ARTICLE 40 – Reopening The chairman requests the delegates to sing Psalm 139:1,4. He reads Ezekiel 37:1-14 and leads in prayer. He welcomes the delegates back to another week of hard work and wishes them all the strength needed to do it to the glory of the Lord and for the edification of […]
GS 1989 art 4
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 […]
August 11, 2021
GS 1989 art 39
GS 1989 ARTICLE 39 – Adjournment The chairman wishes all the Synod members a pleasant time of relaxation and a blessed Sunday. Noting that brothers have also arrived from elsewhere in connection with a meeting of the Foundation of Superannuation to be held, D.V., tomorrow, he wishes all those involved with this meeting strength and […]
August 12, 2021
GS 1989 art 38
GS 1989 ARTICLE 38 – Committee IV presents: Agenda Item VIII, D, 7 A. MATERIAL Letter from Mr. R. Duker. B. ADMISSIBILITY 1. Art. 31 C.O. implies that an appellant is a member of the churches against whose decision he appeals and that he maintains the bond with these church- es during the time of […]
GS 1989 art 37
GS 1989 ARTICLE 37 – Committee III presents: Agenda Items VIII, E, 4, 5 A. MATERIAL 1. Letter from the Covenant Canadian Reformed Church at Lower Sackville, NS., re Art. 13 Church Order and the support for retired ministers and their dependents. 2. Letter from the Church at Houston, BC, re same B. OBSERVATIONS 1. […]
GS 1989 art 36
GS 1989 ARTICLE 36 – Reopening The chairman requests the assembly to sing Psalm 92:1,6. Roll call shows that all the delegates are present. The chairman welcomes the guests. He informs the assembly that the Advisory Committee II has a report on Agenda item VIII B 1 a-i, and Committee IV is ready with Agenda […]
GS 1989 art 34
GS 1989 ARTICLE 34 – Committee IV presents: Agenda Item VIII, D, 1 A. MATERIAL Letter of Ebenezer Canadian Reformed Church of Chatham, re: Acts of General Synod Burlington 1986, Art. 186, 187. B. OBSERVATIONS 1. The Church at Chatham objects to the fact that appeals of brs. J. Werkman and H. De Jong were […]
GS 1989 art 33
GS 1989 ARTICLE 33 – Adoption of Acts Articles 20-31 of the Acts are read and adopted.
August 11, 2021
GS 1989 art 32
GS 1989 ARTICLE 32 – Reopening The chairman requests the assembly to sing Psalm 89:1,7. He reads Ezekiel 36:22-32 and leads in prayer. The roll call shows that all delegates are present.
GS 1989 art 31
GS 1989 ARTICLE 31 – Adjournment The chairman requests br. W. Gortemaker to close the day. He requests the assembly to sing Psalm 111:1,2 and leads in prayer.
GS 1989 art 30
ARTICLE 30 – Committee IV presents: Agenda Item VIII D 1 MATERIAL: Letter of Ebenezer Canadian Reformed Church of Chatham, re: Acts of General Synod Burlington 1986, Art. 186, 187. MOTION TO AMEND A motion to amend the Advisory Committee’s Report so that it would read as fol- lows is made and duly seconded: A. […]
GS 1989 art 3
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 art 29
GS 1989 ARTICLE 29 – Announcement The chairman publicly announces the appointments of Prof. Dr. N.H. Gootjes as professor of Dogmatology and Rev. Drs. J. De Jong as professor of Ecclesiology and Diaconiology. He addresses Rev. Drs. J. De Jong with the following words: Esteemed Drs. J. De Jong,It is a sincere pleasure for me […]
GS 1989 art 28
GS 1989 ARTICLE 28 – Reopening The chairman requests the assembly to sing Psalm 86:2,4. Roll call shows that all members are present. The chairman expresses a word of welcome to the guests.
GS 1989 art 27
GS 1989 ARTICLE 27 – Adjournment After the singing of Psalm 81:1, Synod is adjourned to continue committee work.
GS 1989 art 26
GS 1989 ARTICLE 26 – Announcement The chairman suggests that a public announcement of the appointments to professors be made during the evening session. However, upon the ruling of the chair, Rev. Drs. J. De Jong is invited into the meeting. He is informed and congratulated with his appointment. The chairman informs him that it […]
GS 1989 art 24
GS 1989 ARTICLE 24 – Reopening The chairman requests the assembly to sing Psalm 135:1,6. Roll call shows that Rev. J. De Jong is absent. It is noted that he is absent because the matters to be dealt with involve his person.
GS 1989 art 22
GS 1989 ARTICLE 22 – Information In closed-restricted session the chairman passes on some information regarding the appointment of professors for the Theological College of the Canadian Reformed Churches. (See Article 25)
GS 1989 art 21
GS 1989 ARTICLE 21 – Adoption of the Acts The Acts, Articles 14-19 are read and adopted.
GS 1989 art 20
GS 1989 ARTICLE 20 – Reopening The chairman requests the assembly to sing Psalm 36:2,3. He reads Matthew 16:13- 28 and leads in prayer. The roll call shows that all delegates are present.
GS 1989 art 2
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. […]
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