Author: Roy Janssen

GS 2025 Article 55 – Adoption of Acts The prepared articles of the Acts were corrected. It was determined that the process for further corrections to the Acts would be decided by the clerks.

GS 2025 Article 54 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The Chairman read Psalm 122, spoke some devotional words, led in opening prayer, and had the meeting sing Psalm 122. He observed that all synod members were present and made some housekeeping comments regarding pictures and the special evening dinner. He welcomed two newly…

GS 2025 Article 53 – Closing Devotions Rev. Marc Jagt read Philippians 2:12-18 and led in prayer, remembering the RPCNA. The day was closed with the singing of Hymn 28:1,3,5. Synod was adjourned until 9:00am.

GS 2025 Article 52 – CPTPF (Committee for Pastoral Training Program Funding) Committee 3 presented draft 1 of a report on the CPTPF Report. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration.

GS 2025 Article 51 – Appeals against GS 2022 art. 108 dec. 3.5: Length of Appointment Committee 5 presented draft 1 of a report on an appeal and an “overture” re the length of Synod Committee Terms. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration.

GS 2025 Article 50 – Overture RSE 2024: Adding a Footnote to the Apostles’ Creed Committee 3 presented draft 1 of a report on RSE 2024 Overture on Adding a Footnote to the Apostles’ Creed. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration.

GS 2025 Article 49 – OPC (Orthodox Presbyterian Church) 1.   Material 2. Admissibility 3.   Observations 4.   Considerations 5.         Recommendations That Synod decide: ADOPTED

GS 2025 Article 48 – RPCNA (Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America) Committee 2 presented draft 1 of a report on Report 10: RPCNA of the Committee on Ecumenical Relations (CER). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration.

GS 2025 Article 47 – CER (Ecumenical Relations): Study Mandate CO art. 50 & ER Rules Committee 2 presented draft 1 of a report on Report 2: Study Mandate of the Committee on Ecumenical Relations (CER). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration.

GS 2025 Article 46 – CER (Ecumenical Relations): General Mandate 1.   Material 2. Admissibility 3.   Observations 4.   Considerations 5.   Recommendations That Synod decide: ADOPTED During proceedings, the following motion to amend was duly made and seconded: