Author: Roy Janssen

  • GS 2004 art 57

    GS 2004 Article 57 – Reopening The chairman reopened Synod in plenary session.  We sang Psalm 92:1,2.  The roll was called and all were present. Letter to Dr. & Mrs. J. De Jong The second clerk read a draft of the letter to Dr. & Mrs. J. De Jong.  This letter will be signed by…

  • GS 2004 art 56

    GS 2004 Article 56 – Opening Devotions The chairman reopened Synod by reading Phil. 3:12-4:1 and giving a meditation on this passage.  He led us in prayer, after which we sang Psalm 84:3,4.  The roll was called and all were present. Welcome: Rev. L.W. Bilkes and Rev. J. Ferguson The chairman extended a warm welcome…

  • GS 2004 art 55

    GS 2004 Article 55 – Closing Devotions & Adjournment Br. J. Vanderstoep led us in closing devotions.  He read 1 Thess. 4:13-5:11, as well as Rev. 3:11-13, and gave a brief meditation on these passages.  We sang Hymn 50:1,2,6,7 after which Br. Vanderstoep led us in prayer.  The chairman adjourned Synod until the morning.

  • GS 2004 art 54

    GS 2004 Article 54 – CRCA re: the Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK) Committee 3 presented its proposal on the report of CRCA re: the Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK).  After several rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for further consideration.

  • GS 2004 art 53

    GS 2004 Article 53 – Board of Governors of the Theological College Committee 4 presented its proposal on the report of the Board of Governors of the Theological College.  After several rounds of discussion, the proposal was put to a vote.  Rev. J. Moesker abstained from voting since he is a member of the Board…

  • GS 2004 art 52

    GS 2004 Article 52 – CRCA re: The International Conference of Reformed Churches (ICRC) Committee 3 presented its proposal on the CRCA report re: The International Conference of Reformed Churches (ICRC).  After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1.    Material 1.1.   Report of the CRCA re: The International Conference of Reformed Churches (ICRC)…

  • GS 2004 art 51

    GS 2004 Article 51 – CRCA re: the Free Reformed Churches in Australia (FRCA) Committee 3 presented its proposal on the CRCA report re: the Free Reformed Churches in Australia (FRCA).  After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1.    Material Report of the CRCA re: the Free Reformed Churches in Australia (FRCA) 2.   …

  • GS 2004 art 50

    GS 2004 Article 50 – Reopening The chairman reopened Synod in plenary session, asking everyone present to sing Hymn 3.  The roll was called and all were present. Address: Br. G.B. Veenendaal (FRCA) On behalf of the Free Reformed Churches of Australia, Br. G.B. Veenendaal addressed Synod.  Rev. D. Agema spoke some words in response. …

  • GS 2004 art 49

    Article  49 – Adjournment The chairman adjourned Synod until the evening session in order to give the committees time to work on their proposals.

  • GS 2004 art 48

    GS 2004 Article 48 – CPEU: The Church Order Committee Committee 2 presented its proposal on the CPEU report re: The Church Order Committee.  After several rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for further consideration.