Author: Roy Janssen

  • GS 2004 art 47

    GS 2004 Article 47 – CPEU: The Theological Education Committee Committee 2 presented its proposal on the CPEU report re: The Theological Education Committee. After several rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for further consideration.

  • GS 2004 art 46

    GS 2004 Article 46 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. We sang Ps. 111:1,2,4.  The roll was called.  All delegates were present except br. G. Van Woudenberg who was absent with notification.

  • GS 2004 art 45

    GS 2004 Article 45 – 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 committee took back its proposal for further consideration.

  • GS 2004 art 44

    GS 2004 Article 44 – CRCA re: The Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (Liberated) Committee 3 presented its proposal on the CRCA report re: The Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (Liberated) (GKN).  After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1.    Material 1.1. Report of the CRCA re: The Reformed Churches in the Netherlands…

  • GS 2004 art 43

    GS 2004 Article 43 – CRCA re: The Free Church of Scotland (FCS) Committee 3 presented its proposal on the CRCA report re: the Free Church of Scotland.  After several rounds of discussion, the following amendment was proposed and defeated: To replace Recommendation 5.3 with: To continue the relationship of Ecclesiastical Fellowship with the FCS…

  • GS 2004 art 42

    GS 2004 Article 42 – Opening Devotions The chairman reopened Synod by welcoming all the delegates as well as some students from the EbenEzer Christian School of Chatham.  He read Phil. 3:1-11 and gave a meditation on this passage. We sang Hymn 28, after which the chairman led us in prayer.  The roll was called…

  • GS 2004 art 41

    GS 2004 Article 41 – Closing Devotions & Adjournment Rev. J. Moesker led us in closing devotions.  He read 1 Cor. 4:1-7 and gave a brief meditation on this passage.  He led us in prayer, remembering in particular Dr. A.J. de Visser and the South African churches.  We sang Hymn 59 and the chairman adjourned…

  • GS 2004 art 40

    GS 2004 Article 40 – Days of Prayer Committee 2 presented its proposal on a letter from the church at Winnipeg (Redeemer) re: Days of Prayer.  After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1.    Material Letter from the church at Winnipeg (Redeemer) re: Article 54 of the Church Order 2.    Admissibility This letter…

  • GS 2004 art 39

    GS 2004 Article 39 – Board of Governors for the Theological College Committee 4 presented its proposal on the report from the Board of Governors for the Theological College.  After several rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for modification.  At this point the chairman also bade farewell to the faculty of the…

  • GS 2004 art 38

    GS 2004 Article 38 – Welcome to the Newly Appointed Professor: Dr. A.J. de Visser On behalf of Synod, the chairman welcomed the faculty of the Theological College and especially the newly appointed professor, Dr. A.J. de Visser.  He then invited Dr. de Visser to address the assembly. Dr. de Visser thanked the assembly for…