Author: Roy Janssen

GS 2022 Article 35 – Acts The prepared articles of the Acts were corrected and adopted. It was determined that a second review of the acts of Wednesday evening would be done prior to adoption.

GS 2022 Article 34 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman observed all synod members were present. He welcomed everyone, including two new fraternal observers. He had those present sing Psalm 67:1,2 and read Philippians 1:12-30. Prior to prayer he informed the assembly that Dr. Reuben Bredenhof had accepted his appointment as Professor…

GS 2022 Article 33 – Closing The first clerk and chairman made some announcements regarding agenda items and housekeeping matters. Rev. Jeff Temple read Psalm 133 and led in closing prayer, expressing thanks for our relationships and bringing the needs of the KPCK, FRCNA, FRCA, and FRCSA before the Lord.

GS 2022 Article 32 – General Fund 1.   Material 1.1    Report of the General Fund by the Carman East CanRC (8.2.13.1) (see Appendix 26). 1.2    Financial Review of the General Fund by the Carman West CanRC (8.2.13.2). This report indicates that the books were found to be in good order. 2.   Admissibility 2.1    The reports…

GS 2022 Article 31 – Days of Prayer 1.   Material 1.1    Report from the Burlington-Rehoboth CanRC and the Edmonton-Providence CanRC responsible for calling Days of Prayer (CO Art. 54) (8.2.10). 1.2    Letter from the Grassie-Covenant CanRC (8.3.10.1) requesting more clarity with regard to the process of calling for a Day of Prayer and expressing concern…

GS 2022 Article 30 – Address Church 1.   Material 1.1    Report of the Address Church, the Burlington-Ebenezer CanRC (8.2.9). No materials have been received on behalf of the federation since the last General Synod. To increase awareness of the presence and function of the Address Church, it was recommended that General Synod instruct the Committee…

GS 2022 Article 29 – Archives 1.   Material 1.1    Report of the Burlington-Ebenezer CanRC re Archives (8.2.3.1). This report includes a suggestion for an addition to the Synod Guidelines and a Mandate for maintaining the Archives. 1.2    Report of the Burlington Waterdown-Rehoboth CanRC re Inspection of the Archives (8.2.3.2). 1.3    Letter from the Willoughby Heights…

GS 2022 Article 28 – FRCSA – Fraternal Delegate Address Rev. Carl Van Dam introduced Rev. Pieter Boon, credentialed delegate of the Free Reformed Churches in South Africa (FRCSA). Rev. Boon addressed Synod describing the FRCSA. He expressed gratitude for our close sister-church relationship, which has intensified in recent years, especially in the area of theological education. He…

GS 2022 Article 27 – FRCA – Fraternal Delegate Address Rev. Karlo Janssen introduced Rev. Axel Hagg and Rev. Stephen ’t Hart, credentialed delegates of the Free Reformed Churches of Australia (FRCA). Rev. Hagg addressed Synod describing the FRCA and expressing gratitude for our close sister-church relationship. He explained how the FRCA are looking at establishing theological education in…

GS 2022 Article 26 – FRCNA – Fraternal Observer Address Rev. Jeff Temple introduced Rev. Rob Vandoodewaard, credentialed delegate of the Free Reformed Churches of North America (FRCNA), who was accompanied by Rev. David VanBrugge. Rev. Vandoodewaard addressed Synod describing the FRCNA, our common heritage and communal ties, and its ministries. He expressed gratitude for our growing relationship…