Author: Roy Janssen

GS 2022 Article 15 – GGRI – Letter of Greetings Rev. Karlo Janssen read a letter of greeting sent by the Reformed Churches in Indonesia (GGRI), declaring gratitude for our relationship and expressing regret at being unable to attend Synod in person on account of health restrictions and lack of funds. The full text of the…

GS 2022 Article 14 – RCUS – Letter of Greetings Rev. Jeff Temple read a letter of greeting sent by the Reformed Church in the United States (RCUS), declaring gratitude for our relationship and expressing regret at being unable to attend Synod in person. The full text of the letter can be found in Appendix 5.

GS 2022 Article 13 – OPC – Fraternal Delegate Address Rev. Doug Vandeburgt introduced Mr. Mark Bube, credentialed delegate of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC). Mr. Bube addressed Synod describing the OPC and its ministries in various places in the world. He noted the impact of persecution and the need for labourers in the field. He expressed…

GS 2022 Article 12 – URCNA – Fraternal Delegate Address Rev. Jeff Temple introduced Rev. Steve Swets, credentialed delegate of the United Reformed Churches in North America (URCNA). Rev. Swets addressed Synod describing how the URCNA has not been able to meet in synod since 2018; Synod is now scheduled for October 2022. He expressed gratitude for the…

GS 2022 Article 11 – ERQ – Fraternal Delegate Address Rev. Doug Vandeburgt introduced Rev. Paulin Bédard, credentialed delegate of the Reformed Church in Quebec (ERQ). Rev. Bédard addressed Synod describing the ERQ, especially how it struggled during health restrictions due to COVID-19, and requested that the ERQ be remembered in prayer. He expressed gratitude for our sister-church…

GS 2022 Article 10 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman had the meeting sing Psalm 105:1. He observed all synod members were present.

GS 2022 Article 9 – Advisory Committees The following advisory committees were appointed: Committee 1: Members: James Slaa (convener), Clarence VanderVelde, Chris De Boer, Peter Engbers, James Jonker. Materials: Standing Committee for the Book of Praise (8.2.2, 8.3.2), Overtures to remove the hymn cap (8.4.1, 8.4.3, 8.5.1, 8.5.3), Appeal against GS 2004 Art. 115 (8.6.1).…

GS 2022 Article 8 – Agenda 1.    Opening on behalf of the convening church 2.    Examination of the credentials 3.    Election of the officers 4.    Constitution of General Synod 2022 5.    Information from the convening church 6.    Adoption of the agenda 7.    Setting of the time schedule 8.    Incoming mail 8.1    General Matters 8.1.1   RSW…

GS 2022 Article 7 – Housekeeping Matters The executive presented recommendations on housekeeping matters. The following was decided: 1.    Presence on the Internet: Synod will publish the Acts of Synod on the federation website as they become available. As the Acts are adopted, Synod will decide whether there are any decisions which should not be…

GS 2022 Article 6 – Late Submissions The executive presented recommendations regarding late submissions. The following was decided: 1. The London-Pilgrim CanRC dd. April 10, 2022 re CanRC re CRTS supplement report. Inadmissible: no reason was given for it being submitted past the deadline for submissions. 2. Various letters of greeting from sister churches and…