MORNING SESSION - WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1998

Article 54

Reopening

The chairman asks that Ps. 77: 1, 5 be sung, reads 1 John 4:1-6, and leads in prayer. Roll call shows that all are present.

Article 55

Adoption of the Acts

Acts 43 - 53 of the Acts, pertaining to Monday, May 11, 1998 are adopted.

Articles 56 and 57 were closed session.

EVENING SESSION - WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1998

Article 58

Reopening

The chairman asks that Hymn 4: 1, 2, 3, 4 be sung. Roll call shows that all are present. A welcome is extended to the members of the audience, and a special welcome to Rev. A. de Jager from the Reformed Churches of the Netherlands. He is given the floor.

Article 59

Address of Rev. A. de Jager

Rev. de Jager addresses Synod (some notes re his address can be found in Appendix 1). Thereafter Rev. A.J. Pol responds on behalf of the CanRC (with words found in Appendix 1).

Article 60

Address of Rev. J. J. Peterson

Next Rev. J. J. Peterson of the OPC is given the floor and addresses the synod with words found in Appendix 1. Thereafter the vice-chairman, Rev. W. den Hollander gives the floor to Rev. R. Aasman who responds on behalf of the CanRC (as also found in Appendix 1).

Article 61

Committee for Contact with Churches Abroad: Strategy

Committee III presents a proposal regarding this matter. After ample discussion, the Committee takes the proposal back for further consideration.

Article 62

Adjournment

Farewell words are expressed also to Rev. C. Bouwman who is leaving us tomorrow. He is asked to convey greetings to the brotherhood in Australia. Rev. Bouwman responds with appreciation for the time spent at Synod Fergus and wishes Synod the Lord's blessing for its further deliberations.

Br T. M. Veenendaal asks that Ps 119: 34, 35 be sung, and leads in prayer.