Author: Roy Janssen

GS 2022 Article 40 – RCNZ – Fraternal Delegate Address Rev. Karlo Janssen introduced Rev. David Stares, credentialed delegate of the Reformed Churches in New Zealand (RCNZ). Rev. Stares addressed Synod via video conferencing, describing how the RCNZ live in the New Zealand context, and speaking appreciatively of the relationship between the RCNZ and CanRC. The full text…

GS 2022 Article 39 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman had the meeting sing Psalm 136:1,2,3. He observed that all synod members were present.

GS 2022 Article 38 – Overture RSE 2020 to remove the bracketed qualifier “For the Second Service” from the Abbreviated Form for the Celebration of the Lord’s Supper Committee 3 presented draft 1 of a report on Overture RSE 2020 to remove the bracketed qualifier. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back…

GS 2022 Article 37 – SCBP (Standing Committee for the Publication of the Book of Praise) Committee 1 presented draft 1 of a report on the Report of the Standing Committee for the Publication of the Book of Praise (8.6.7.1), seeking advice and direction. The report was discussed. The committee took the matter back for…

GS 2022 Article 36 – Coaldale request re GS 2019 Art. 62 and 64 1.   Material 1.1    Letter from the Coaldale CanRC addressed to the convening church of General Synod (8.7.1). Coaldale notes inconsistencies in the way GS 2019 dealt with matters on the agenda, as noted in Articles 62 and 64. It recommended that…

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…