Author: Roy Janssen

GS 2022 Article 5 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman had the meeting sing Psalm 122:3. He read the roll and noted all Synod members were present.

GS 2022 Article 4 – Constitution of Synod On behalf of the convening church, Rev. Feenstra declared Synod constituted. Rev. Ludwig thanked the assembly for the confidence expressed in the elected officers of Synod. He expressed appreciation to the convening church for all the work done in preparation for Synod. The chairman then called for a break…

GS 2022 Article 3 – Election of Officers The following officers were elected to serve Synod for its duration: Chairman: Rev. John Ludwig Vice-chairman: Rev. Eric Kampen First Clerk: Rev. Karlo Janssen Second Clerk: Rev. Carl Van Dam

Article 2 – Credentials The credentials were examined by the Guelph-Emmanuel CanRC and found to be in good order. Twenty-three primary delegates and one alternate delegate were present and signed the attendance list. Delegated by Regional Synod West 2021: Ministers: Roelf (Karlo) Janssen, John Ludwig, James Slaa, S. Carl Van Dam, Doug Vandeburgt, Julius VanSpronsen.…

GS 2022 Article 1 – Opening of Synod On behalf of the convening church, the Guelph-Emmanuel CanRC, Rev. Peter Feenstra called the meeting to order. He reflected on the uncertainty of the years since the last synod and expressed thanks to God for the fact that Synod could convene without restrictions. He spoke some further words…

GS 1983 ARTICLE 179 – Closing of Synod The vice-chairman, Rev. J. Geertsema, speaks some words of gratitude to the chair­ man, Rev. W. W. J. VanOene. He specially notes that the chairman was of great service to Synod by the manner in which he chaired the meetings. He expresses the gratitude of the members of Synod for…

GS 1983 ARTICLE 178 – Press Release The Moderamen of Synod is charged to approve the Press Release.

GS 1983 ARTICLE 177 – Acts The Acts, Articles 168-178, are read and adopted.

GS 1983 ARTICLE 176 – Question Period Art. 43. Church Order The chairman gratefully notes that censure is not necessary.

GS 1983 ARTICLE 175 – Appointments Synod makes the following appointments: 1.  Board of Governors Ministers (Eastern Canada): Rev. P. Kingma, Rev. Cl. Stam, Rev. J. Mulder. Substitutes: Rev. J. DeJong, Rev. M. Werkman. Rev. J. VanRiet­ schoten, in that order Ministers (Western Canada): Rev. J Geertsema, Rev. M. VanBeveren, Rev. J Visscher. Substitutes: Rev M.…