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GS 1986 art 125
GS 1986 ARTICLE 125 Reopening The chairman reopens the meeting, and requests that Psalm 131:1, 2, and 3 be sung. Roll call is held. All members are present.
December 1, 2021
GS 1986 art 124
GS 1986 ARTICLE 124 Report on Contact with OPC (See Art. 46, 53, 56, 67, 70) Committee 4 presents: A. MATERIAL – Agenda, VIII, J, 1. The report is discussed. Synod is adjourned for lunch.
GS 1986 art 122
GS 1986 ARTICLE 122 Reopening The chairman reopens the meeting, requests that Psalm 150:1 and 3 be sung, reads I Timothy 1:1-17, and leads in prayer. Roll call is held. Elder J. Vandenbos is replaced by elder T.M.P. VanderVen, who hopes to attend synod for the rest of the time of synod.
GS 1986 art 121
GS 1986 ARTICLE 121 Adjournment Elder J. DeHaas requests that Psalm 119:1 and 40 be sung, and leads in closing prayer. Synod is adjourned.
GS 1986 art 120
GS 1986 ARTICLE 120 Re The 1983 General Synod of Cloverdale, Acts, Art. 160 Committee 4 presents: A. MATERIAL – Agenda Ill, H, B, 14 8. Letter from br. J. DeVos re Art. 160 of the Acts of the General Synod of Cloverdale of 1983. 14. Letter from the Church at Smithers re letter from […]
GS 1986 art 12
GS 1986 ARTICLE 12 Adjournment Synod is adjourned until the evening. The advisory committees meet.
November 22, 2021
GS 1986 art 119
GS 1986 ARTICLE 119 Letter from Br. VanHuisstede re Election of Office-bearers Committee 4 presents: A. MATERIAL -Agenda VIII, H, 4 Letter from br. B. VanHuisstede re Election of Office bearers by the Congregation. B. OBSERVATIONS 1. Br. VanHuisstede states that the submission is “a letter of appeal concerning objections which I have against the […]
December 1, 2021
GS 1986 art 118
GS 1986 ARTICLE 118 Book of Praise (See Art. 106) Committee 1 presents: A. MATERIAL – Agenda VIII, B, I, a, b, 2 Report of the Standing Committee for the Publication of the Book of Praise; Report re Audit Finances Standing Committee: Report from Dr. J. Faber re Committee for the preparation of definite texts […]
GS 1986 art 117
GS 1986 ARTICLE 117 Reopening The chairman reopens the meeting and requests that Psalm 18:1 and 16 be sung. Roll call is held. All members are present.
GS 1986 art 116
GS 1986 ARTICLE 116 Reopening The chairman reopens the meeting. Roll call is held. Elder H. Veenendaal is absent with notification. The chairman welcomes Prof. Dr. J. Faber, Principal of the Theological College, and br. A.J . Hordyk, Esq.. Treasurer of the Board of Governors of the Theological College. The former will meet with Committee […]
November 30, 2021
GS 1986 art 114
GS 1986 ARTICLE 114 Personal Matters The chairman extends congratulations to br. N. Torenvliet, who celebrated his 71st birth day. He also addresses the Rev. W. Huizinga, who accepted the call extended to him by the Free Reformed Church of Armadale, Western Australia. He wishes Rev. W. Huizinga strength and the guidance and blessing of […]
GS 1986 art 113
GS 1986 ARTICLE 113 Greetings from Australia A letter with fraternal greetings and best wishes is received from the Free Reformed Churches of Australia. The chairman reads the letter and expresses the appreciation of synod for this sign of unity with our sister-churches abroad.
GS 1986 art 112
GS 1986 ARTICLE 112 Reopening The chairman reopens the meeting, requests that Psalm 115: 1, 5, and 6 be sung, reads Ephesians 6: 10-24, and leads in prayer. Roll call reveals that all members are present.
GS 1986 art 111
GS 1986 ARTICLE 111 Adjournment Elder J. Gelderman requests that Psalm 52:1 and 5 be sung, and leads in prayer and thanksgiving. Synod is adjourned.
GS 1986 art 110
GS 1986 ARTICLE 110 Acts Acts, Articles 97 – 108 read and adopted. Synod is adjourned. The committees meet.
GS 1986 art 11
GS 1986 ARTICLE 11 Publication of Appointment The Rev . J. Geertsema, who had been requested to leave before his appointment was discussed, is called back to the meeting. The chairman informs the Rev. J. Geertsema about the decision of synod and asks him to inform synod about his decision as soon as possible, but […]
November 22, 2021
GS 1986 art 109
GS 1986 ARTICLE 109 Reopening The chairman reopens the meeting, requests that Hymn 40: 1, 2, and 5 be sung, reads Ephesians 5:21-6:9, and leads in prayer. Roll call is held. All members are present.
November 30, 2021
GS 1986 art 108
GS 1986 ARTICLE 108 Adjournment Elder N. Torenvliet requests that Psalm 32: 1 be sung, and leads in prayer . Synod is adjourned.
GS 1986 art 107
GS 1986 ARTICLE 107 Theological College Committee 3 presents: A. MATERIAL – Agenda VIII, A, 1 Nominations for the Board of Governors of the Theological College a. Regional Synod East b. Regional Synod West A, 2 Board of Governors, Report to General Synod 1986. B. OBSERVATIONS 1. a. The Board of Governors recommends that synod […]
GS 1986 art 106
GS 1986 ARTICLE 106 Standing Committee for Publication Book of Praise Committee 1 presents: A. MATERIAL – Agenda VIII, B, 1, a, b, 2. The report is discussed and taken back by the Advisory Committee for further consideration.
GS 1986 art 105
GS 1986 ARTICLE 105 Re Articles 44 and 46, Church Order Committee 3 presents: A. MATERIAL – Agenda VIII, F, 3 Request of Classis Alberta/Manitoba held October 23/24, 1985, to amend Art’s 44 and 46, Church Order. B. OBSERVATIONS 1. Classis Alberta/Manitoba of October 23/24, 1985, proposes to insert in Articles 44 and 46 of […]
GS 1986 art 104
GS 1986 ARTICLE 104 Re Article 35, Church Order Committee 3 presents: A. MATERIAL – Agenda VIII, F, 1 Letter of br. E. Witten of Burlington, ON. B. OSERVATIONS 1. Br. Witten appeals the decision of 1983 Synod Cloverdale (Acts. Art. 91) to change the last sentence of Art. 35, Church Order, “Furthermore his office […]
GS 1986 art 103
GS 1986 ARTICLE 103 Reopening The chairman reopens the meeting and requests that Psalm 135: 1, 3. and 1O be sung. Roll call is held. All members of synod are present.
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