Author: Roy Janssen

GS 2001 Article 38 – Bible Translation Committee 3 presented its proposal on the Committee on Bible Translations. The following was adopted: 1.    Material 1.1.          Report from Committee on Bible Translation. 1.2.          Letters from the Churches at Burlington-Ebenezer and Owen Sound. 2.    Admissibility The letters from the two churches are declared admissible because they interact…

GS 2001 Article 37 – Mexico: Independent Presbyterian Church in Mexico (IPCM) Committee 1 presented its proposal on the Independent Presbyterian Church in Mexico (IPCM). Synod adopted the following: 1.    Material Regional Synod East November 10-12 1999: Overture to investigate the Independent Presbyterian Church in Mexico (IPCM) (plus supporting documents). 2.    Admissibility The overture is…

GS 2001 Article 36 – CRCA: Presbyterian Church in Korea Committee 3 presented its proposal with respect to the PCK. 1.    Material 1.1.    Report of the Committee on Relations with Churches Abroad regarding the Presbyterian Church in Korea (PCK). 1.2.    Letters from the Churches at Burlington-Ebenezer and Willoughby Heights. 2.    Admissibility The letters from Burlington-Ebenezer and…

GS 2001 Article 35 – CRCA: Free Reformed Churches of South Africa Committee 3 presented its proposal on the FRCSA. The following was adopted: 1.    Material 1.1.    Report of the Committee on Relations with Churches Abroad (CRCA) regarding the Free Reformed Churches of South Africa (FRCSA). 2.    Observations 2.1.    The report of the CRCA re…

GS 2001 Article 34 – CRCA: Free Church of Scotland Committee 3 presented its proposal on the Free Church of Scotland. 1.    Material 1.1.    Report of the Committee on Relations with Churches Abroad regarding the Free Church of Scotland (FCS). 1.2.    Letters from the Churches at Burlington-Ebenezer, Lincoln and London. 2.    Admissibility The letters of…

GS 2001 Article 33 – CRCA: Free Reformed Churches of Australia Committee presented its proposal on the Free Reformed Churches of Australia. Synod adopted the following: 1.    Material Report of the Committee on Relations with Churches Abroad regarding the Free Reformed Churches of Australia (FRCA). 2.    Observations 2.1.    The report of the CRCA re: the FRCA,…

GS 2001 Article 32 – Reopening The chairman reopened the meeting. He requested Hymn 40:1,2 to be sung. Roll call showed all were present. A special welcome was extended to Rev. G.I. Williamson, delegate from the OPC, and Rev. R. Stienstra delegate from the URCNA. A welcome was also extended to Rev. W. Pols who…

GS 2001 Article 31 – Orthodox Presbyterian Church Committee 2 presented a proposal regarding the OPC in order to receive feedback before finalizing their report. A minority report was also submitted. After discussion, the Synod broke for committee work.

GS 2001 Article 30 – Opening and Adoption of the Acts 5.    Rev. Cl. Stam reopened the meeting. He read from Ecclesiastes 2:12-16. After he gave a brief meditation he requested Psalm 1 to be sung. Following this he led in prayer. 6.    Roll call showed all were present. A special welcome was extended to…

GS 2001 Article 29 – Adjournment Br. P. DeBoer led in the closing devotion. He read Psalm 84 and gave a brief meditation. After Hymn 38 was sung he led in prayer. Synod was adjourned.