Author: Roy Janssen

GS 2025 Article 35 – Archives 1.   Material 2.   Admissibility 3.   Observations 4.   Considerations 5.   Recommendations That Synod decide: The mandate can be found in Appendix 20. ADOPTED

GS 2025 Article 34 – Address Church 1.   Material 2. Admissibility 3.   Observations 4.   Consideration 5.   Recommendations That Synod decide: ADOPTED

GS 2025 Article 33 – FCS – Letter of Greetings Rev. Karlo Janssen read a letter of greeting sent by the Free Church of Scotland (FCS), declaring gratitude for our relationship. The full text of the letter can be found in Appendix 11. The Chairman spoke some words in response.

GS 2025 Article 32 – ARPC – Fraternal Observer Address Rev. Marc Jagt introduced Rev. Aaron De Boer, credentialed delegate of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARPC). Rev. De Boer addressed Synod and provided an overview of the ARPC. He expressed gratitude for our relationship. The full text of his address can be found in Appendix 10. The…

GS 2025 Article 31 – ERQ – Fraternal Delegate Address Rev. Marc Jagt introduced Rev. Blaise Tsabang, credentialed delegate of the Reformed Church in Quebec (ERQ). Rev. Tsabang addressed Synod and provided an overview of the ERQ, noting the challenges faced by the congregations. He expressed gratitude for our sister-church relationship. The full text of his address can…

GS 2025 Article 30 – URCNA – Fraternal Delegate Address Rev. Karlo Janssen introduced Rev. Jason Vander Horst, credentialed delegate of the United Reformed Churches in North America (URCNA). Rev. Vander Horst addressed Synod and provided an overview of the URCNA. He expressed gratitude for our sister-church relationship, expressed in so many ways, noting that our “Phase 2”…

GS 2025 Article 29 – 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 Psalm 108:1. He observed that all synod members were present.

GS 2025 Article 28 – Overtures RSE 2024 and RSW 2024 re CO art. 55 (Songs) – substance At the request of Committee 1, an orientational round on the overtures regarding CO art. 55 took place. Following some comments regarding housekeeping matters, Synod adjourned for committee work.

GS 2025 Article 27 – Worship Service Songs – Procedure Committee 1 presented an action plan, seeking advice and direction regarding the order in which various matters on Synod’s agenda regarding songs sung during worship services should be discussed. The action plan was discussed and agreed to.

GS 2025 Article 26 – Overtures RSE 2024 and RSW 2024 re CO art. 55 (Songs) – admissibility Committee 1 presented draft 1 of a report on the CO 55 overtures, seeking advice and direction regarding admissibility. The report was discussed. The committee took the matter back for further consideration.