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GS 1989 art 19
GS 1989 ARTICLE 19 – Adjournment The chairman requests Rev. M. VanderWel to close the evening. After the assembly sings Psalm 92:1, 2, Rev. M. VanderWel leads in prayer.
August 11, 2021
GS 1989 art 175
GS 1989 ARTICLE 175 – Closing In closing the chairman speaks the following words: Esteemed brothers: We have come to the close of this twelfth General Synod of our churches. Soon we will be — as Synod — history. We have worked together for 16 work- days, a time even shorter than our predecessor, General […]
November 13, 2021
GS 1989 art 174
GS 1989 ARTICLE 174 Approval of the Press Release Synod decide: that the present moderamen is appointed to scrutinize and approve the Press Release.
GS 1989 art 173
GS 1989 ARTICLE 173 Preparation for next General Synod The Church at Lincoln, Ontario is appointed to convene the next Synod in Lincoln in the fall of 1992.
GS 1989 art 172
GS 1989 ARTICLE 172 Financial Matters It is noted that nothing need be reported at this time concerning the finances of this Synod.
GS 1989 art 171
GS 1989 ARTICLE 171 Adoption and Publication of the Acts Articles 150 – 170 of the Acts are read and adopted. The two clerks are appointed to take care of the publication of the Acts. The chairman thanks the clerks for the work that they have done and the efficiency they have shown.
GS 1989 art 170
GS 1989 ARTICLE 170 Censure, re Article 44 Church Order The chairman expresses gratitude to the Lord that censure is not necessary and that all the delegates could work together in a brotherly way. Even though there was not always full agreement, it was clear that all the delegates are united in the same faith.
GS 1989 art 17
GS 1989 ARTICLE 17 – Reopening The chairman requests the singing of Psalm 107:1. The roll call shows that Rev. J. De Jong is absent. The chairman informs Synod that Rev. J. De Jong is absent because the matters to be dealt with concern his person.
August 11, 2021
GS 1989 art 169
GS 1989 ARTICLE 169 Committee I presents: Agenda Items VIII, C, 1, a – l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 A. MATERIAL 1. Standing Committee for the Book of Praise Report II (Church Order) and Supplementary Report 2. Letter from the Immanuel Church at Edmonton 3. Letter from the Church at Attercliffe 4. Letter from […]
November 13, 2021
GS 1989 art 168
GS 1989 ARTICLE 168 – Reopening The chairman requests the delegates and guests to sing Psalm 125:1,4. He reports that a telephone call has been received from Dr. N.H. Gootjes informing Synod that he has accepted his appointment as professor of Dogmatology. Gratitude is expressed for this acceptance. The roll call shows that all the […]
GS 1989 art 167
GS 1989 ARTICLE 167 In closed session Synod decide: to make the following appointments: 1. Board of Governors: Ministers: Western Canada: Revs. B.J. Berends, M. VanderWel, C. Van Spronsen. (Alternates: Revs. P.K.A de Boer, J. Moesker, and E .J. Tiggelaar (in that order). Eastern Canada: Revs. P. Kingma, Cl. Stam, J. Van Rietschoten. (Alternates: Revs. […]
GS 1989 art 166
GS 1989 ARTICLE 166 – Reopening Roll Call shows that all delegates are present except br. A. Van Egmond who has been granted leave.
GS 1989 art 164
GS 1989 ARTICLE 164 Committee III presents: Agenda Item VIII, E, 3. A. MATERIAL Letter from the Regional Synod West, Coaldale November 8, 1988, re art. 46 C.O. B. OBSERVATIONS 1. Regional Synod West, 1988 overtures General Synod for the following change to Art. 46 C.O.: “At least every second year Classis shall authorize not […]
GS 1989 art 163
GS 1989 ARTICLE 163 Committee III presents: Agenda VIII, D, 13. A. MATERIAL Letter from the Church at Brampton, ON. re Acts Regional Synod East of October 15, 16, and 22, 1987, art. 6e, VI, 3. B. OBSERVATIONS 1. Regional Synod East Oct. 1987 refers to a decision that “whenever ministers from churches with which […]
GS 1989 art 162
GS 1989 ARTICLE 162 Committee IV presents: Agenda Items VIII, D 20, B, 1, d,e,g,h,j, A. MATERIAL 1. Letter from the Church at Langley re word “Christian” in Apostles’ Creed. 2. Letter from the Church at Orangeville re same 3. Letter from the Church at Brampton re same 4. Letter from the Church at Burlington-West […]
GS 1989 art 161
GS 1989 ARTICLE 161 Committee III, IV presents: Agenda Items VIII, B, 3, a – f A. MATERIAL 1. Letter from the Church at Burlington, ON, (Ebenezer) re Acts General Synod Burlington-West 1986, Art. 144 re Form for the Public Profession of Faith and the Form for Baptism. 2. Letter from the Church at Surrey, […]
GS 1989 art 160
GS 1989 ARTICLE 160 Committee II presents: Agenda Items VIII B, 2, a – f A. MATERIAL 1. Report of the Standing Committee for the publication of the Book of Praise. (Canons of Dort) 2. Letter from the Church at Chatham, ON. 3. Letter from the Church at Brampton, ON. 4. Letter from the Church […]
GS 1989 art 16
GS 1989 ARTICLE 16 – Committee III presents: Agenda Items VIII, E, 1, 2 A. MATERIAL 1. Letter from the Church at Burlington-East in connection with Acts General Synod Burlington-West 1986, Art. 163 2. Letter from the Church at Lynden, WA, re same. B. OBSERVATIONS 1. The Church at Burlington-East proposes “that it will be […]
August 11, 2021
GS 1989 art 159
GS 1989 ARTICLE 159 Committee II presents: Agenda Items VIII, B, 1, a, 2 c, h, i A. MATERIAL 1. Report of the Standing Committee for the publication of the Book of Praise (Creeds and Confessions). 2. Letter from the Church at Hamilton, ON. 3. Letter from the Church at Ottawa, ON. 4. Letter from […]
November 13, 2021
GS 1989 art 158
GS 1989 ARTICLE 158 – Reopening Synod is reopened. Roll call shows that all delegates are present except br. A. Van Egmond who has been excused.
GS 1989 art 157
GS 1989 ARTICLE 157 – Adjournment Br. A. VanEgmond gives notice that he must go home. Synod decides that because most matters of the agenda have been finished, it is not necessary to call for an alternate. Synod is adjourned for lunch.
GS 1989 art 156
GS 1989 ARTICLE 156 Committee IV presents: Agenda VIII, L A. MATERIAL 1. Report from the Church at Carman re General Fund. B. OBSERVATIONS 1. The Church at Carman reports that “all the churches have paid the requested assessments.” 2. The consistory has appointed br. G. VanderSluis as bookkeeper to take the place of br. […]
GS 1989 art 155
GS 1989 ARTICLE 155 In closed session Committee II presents: Agenda Item VIII, D, 19 A. MATERIAL 1. Appeal br. L. VanZandwijkre Acts Synod 1986, Art. 159 B. OBSERVATIONS 1. Br. L. VanZandwijk requests the re-instatement of the word “Christian” in the title of art. 27 B.C., to read, “Catholic, Christian Church.” 2. Synod Burlington-West, […]
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