Author: Roy Janssen

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…

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.