Author: Roy Janssen

GS 2001 Article 48 – Appeals from br. and sr. B. Van de Burgt. Committee 4 presented its proposal on the appeals from br. and sr. B. Van de Burgt. The committee took it back for further consideration.

GS 2001 Article 47 – Address Rev. G. I. Williamson. Rev. G.I. Williamson addressed the assembly. Rev. J. de Gelder gave a response. Their addresses are found in the appendices. Communal praise to God was offered by the singing of Hymn 59.

GS 2001 Article 46 – Letter of greeting from Free Church of Scotland The chairman read a letter of greeting from the Free Church of Scotland, wishing the Lord’s blessing. In the letter thankfulness was expressed for prayers offered for them in their situation. It was requested that prayer continue to be offered for them.

GS 2001 Article 45 – Orthodox Presbyterian Church Committee 2 presented its proposal on the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Synod adopted the following proposal unanimously: 1.    Material 1.1.           The Report from the CCOPC portion in the Report of CCCA to General Synod   Neerlandia 2001. 1.2.           The “Reaction of the CCCA to the CCOPC report” in the…

GS 2001 Article 44 – Reopening The chairman reopened the meeting. He requested Hymn 35:1,2 to be sung. Roll call showed all were present.

GS 2001 Article 43 – Free Reformed Churches: Rev. L. W. Bilkes Rev. L. Bilkes addressed the Synod on behalf of the FRCNA. He expressed joy at being in the midst of brothers in the faith. He reflected on why in the days of the Reformation there could be unity, which does not seem possible…

GS 2001 Article 42 – Orthodox Presbyterian Church Committee 2 presented its revised proposal. After discussion the report was taken back for further consideration.

GS 2001 Article 41 – Reopening The chairman reopened the meeting. Psalm 19:4,6 was sung. All were present. He extended a welcome to Rev. L.W. Bilkes, delegate from the Free Reformed Churches of North America (FRCNA). It was noted that this was the first time a representative from the FRCNA visited a Synod of the…

GS 2001 Article 40 – Opening and Adoption of the Acts 1.    Rev. Cl. Stam reopened the meeting. He read from Ecclesiastes 2:17-26. After he gave a brief meditation he requested Psalm 116:1,4,9 to be sung. Following this he led in prayer. 2.    Roll call showed all were present. 3.    The Acts of May 7,2001 …

GS 2001 Article 39 – Adjournment Rev. J. de Gelder led in the closing devotion. He read Gen 4:17-26 and Rev. 21:2227 and gave a brief meditation. After Ps. 63:2,3 was sung he led in prayer. Synod was adjourned.