Author: Roy Janssen

GS 2022 Article 20 – Closing Devotions The chairman made some announcements regarding agenda items and housekeeping matters. Rev. Eric Kampen read Ephesians 6:10-20, had those present sing Hymn 55:1,2 and led in prayer.

GS 2022 Article 19 – CRTS – Appointment of Professor of Ministry and Mission This matter was dealt with by Synod in closed-restricted session. 1.   Material 1.1    Letter, with appendices, from the CRTS Board of Governors with a proposal to fill a vacancy in the department of Ministry & Mission (8.2.4.4). 1.2    Report of the…

GS 2022 Article 18 – Prayer Rev. Eric Kampen led in prayer, expressing thanks for our relationships and bringing the needs of the ERQ, URCNA, OPC, RCUS, GGRI, GKN, and DGK before the Lord.

GS 2022 Article 17 – DGK – Letter of Greetings Rev. Karlo Janssen read a letter of greeting sent by The Reformed Churches (DGK) in The Netherlands, 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 8.

GS 2022 Article 16 – GKN – Letter of Greetings Rev. Karlo Janssen read a letter of greeting sent by the Reformed Churches The Netherlands (GKN), 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 7.

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…