The chairman asks that Ps. Roll call shows that all are present. Article 81 Deputies for Ecclesiastical Unity Committee IV presents their proposal regarding the matter of pursuing unity with churches which have left the Christian Reformed Church of North America. After discussion, the committee withdraws their proposal for further consideration. Synod adjourns for committee work until the evening.
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A special welcome is extended to the professors of the Theological College and their wives. J. de Jong and Dr. N. H. Gootjes Committee IV presents their proposal re this matter. Agenda Item I.B.1. According to past practice tenure should have been requested at Synod 1995. This did not happen due to an oversight of the Board of Governors.