Author: Roy Janssen

GS 2025 Article 45 – RPCNA – Fraternal Observer Address Rev. Marc Jagt introduced Rev. Johnathan Kruis, credentialed delegate of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (RPCNA). Rev. Kruis addressed Synod describing the RPCNA, explaining, among other things, the functioning of The Testimony and the practice of female deacons. He expressed gratitude for our relationship. The full…

GS 2025 Article 44 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session at 7:00pm. The Chairman extended a welcome to all present in the building and online via the livestream. He had the meeting sing Hymn 4. He observed that all synod members were present.

GS 2025 Article 43 – Adoption of Acts; Publication of GS 2025 art. 10 The prepared articles of the Acts were corrected. It was determined that a second review of these acts would be done prior to adoption. It was decided that the composition of the Advisory Committees (GS 2025 art. 10) would not be…

GS 2025 Article 42 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The Chairman observed that all synod members were present. He read Psalm 2, spoke some devotional words, led in opening prayer, and had the meeting sing Psalm

GS 2025 Article 41 – Closing Devotions Rev. Hilmer Jagersma read Philippians 1:3-11, led in prayer, remembering URCNA, ERQ, ARPC, and FCS. The day was closed with the singing of Hymn 78. Synod was adjourned until 9:00am.

GS 2025 Article 40 – CRTS (Board of Governors): Sixth Professor Committee 3 presented draft 1 of a report on a letter from the Toronto (Bethel) CanRC re considering the appointment of a sixth professor at CRTS (Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration. (See…

GS 2025 Article 39 – CER (Ecumenical Relations): General Mandate Committee 2 presented draft 1 of a report on the Report 1: General Mandate of the Committee on Ecumenical Relations (CER). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further consideration.

GS 2025 Article 38 – Days of Prayer 1.   Material 2. Admissibility 3.   Observations 4.   Considerations 5.   Recommendations That Synod decide: ADOPTED

GS 2025 Article 37 – CWeb (Official Website) 1.   Material 2. Admissibility 3.   Observations 4.   Considerations 5.   Recommendations That Synod decide: ADOPTED

GS 2025 Article 36 – CBT (Bible Translations) 1.   Material 2. Admissibility 3.   Observations 4. Considerations 5.   Recommendations That Synod decide: ADOPTED