Author: Roy Janssen

GS 2001 Article 8 – Appointment of New Professor Synod met in closed session to discuss the appointment of a new professor for the Theological College. Committee 1 presented its report. The following was adopted: 1.    Material Letter of the Board of Governors of the Theological College of the Canadian Reformed Churches, dated April 2,2001.…

GS 2001 Article 7 – Agenda The following Agenda was adopted 1.     Opening on behalf of the convening church 2.     Examination of the credentials 3.     Election of moderamen 4.     Constitution of Synod 5.     Information from the convening church 6.     Adoption of the Agenda 7.     Setting of Time Schedule 8.     Incoming Mail 8.1.    Synod Procedures 8.1.1.   …

GS 2001 Article 6 – Late Submissions The regulations state, “All material for Synod should be received by the convening church (in twenty-two copies) no later than six weeks prior to the convocation date of General Synod. Material received after this date shall ordinarily not be added to the agenda unless Synod is satisfied that…

GS 2001 Article 5 – Committees of Synod The following committees were appointed: Committee 1: Rev. J. Huijgen (convener) ;Rev. G. Ph. van Popta; E. Kampen; J. Jonker. Agenda items: CCCA; Theological College; Mexico; Miscellaneous. Committee 2: Rev. E. Kampen; Rev. A. J. Pol (convener); P. DeBoer; P. Oosterhoff. Agenda items: OPC; Delegation to Synod;…

GS 2001 Article 4 – General housekeeping matters Synod reconvened to decide on a number of housekeeping matters. Since Rev. Cl. Stam had arrived,he assumed the chair. Synod decided the following: Presence on the Internet: Synod decided to publish the Acts of Synod on the church website on the Internet as they become available, after…

GS 2001 Article 3 – Election of Officers and Constitution of Synod The following officers were elected to serve Synod for its duration: Chairman: Rev. Cl. Stam Vice-Chairman: Rev. R. Aasman First Clerk: Rev. E. Kampen Second Clerk: Rev. G. Ph. van Popta On behalf of the convening church, Rev. W. B. Slomp declared Synod…

GS 2001 Article 2 – Examination of the Credentials Two elders from the Church at Neerlandia examined the credentials. With the exception of br. J. Jonker, who was alternate for br. L. Jagt, all primi delegates were present. Rev. Cl. Stam was scheduled to arrive later in the day. The following were in attendance: From…

GS 2001 Article 1 – Opening On behalf of the convening church, Rev. W. B. Slomp called the meeting to order. He asked those present to sing Psalm 112:1,2.After he read from 2 Corinthians 5:116:2, he led in prayer. This was followed by some fitting remarks (see appendices). He then requested those present to sing…

GS 2004 Article 118 – Closing The chairman spoke some words of appreciation for the good harmony enjoyed at this assembly.  He also thanked the convening church for all its work.  This speech is included in the appendices of these Acts.  On behalf of Synod, the vice-chairman expressed our gratitude to the hosting church at…

GS 2004 Article 117 – Concluding Matters Censure Opportunity was given for censure ad. Art. 34 C.O.  The chairman noted with gratitude that the meeting could take place in good harmony. Publishing of the Acts The first and second clerks of Synod Chatham 2004 were appointed to prepare the Acts for publication.  The second clerk…