Author: Roy Janssen

GS 2004 Article 37 – Reopening The chairman reopened Synod in plenary session, asking everyone present to sing Psalm 93.  The roll was called and all were present.  Greetings The chairman read a credential from the Free Reformed Churches of Australia for br. G.B. Veenendaal.  A letter of greetings from the Inter-church Committee of L’Église…

GS 2004 Article 36 – Opening Devotions The chairman reopened Synod by reading Phil. 2:12-30 and giving a meditation on this passage.  We sang Psalm 86:1,3,4 after which the chairman led us in prayer.  The roll was called and it was noted that Rev. J. Van Vliet was absent since he had to lead a…

GS 2004 Article 35 – Farewell to Rev. R.C. Janssen On behalf of Synod, the chairman thanked this fraternal delegate for his contributions to Synod’s discussions and wished him the Lord’s blessing.  This brother, in turn, expressed his appreciation for the brotherly fellowship he enjoyed during his stay here. Closing Devotions and Adjournment Br. J.…

GS 2004 Article 34 – Committee Work The chairman then adjourned Synod in order to give the committees time to work on their proposals.  It was also decided that Synod would meet again in plenary session at 8:00 PM for closing devotions.

GS 2004 Article 33 – CRCA re: The Free Reformed Churches of South Africa (FRCSA) Committee 3 presented its proposal on the CRCA re: The Free Reformed Churches of South Africa (FRCSA).  After several rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for modification. Synod took a short break.  Committee 3 again presented its…

GS 2004 Article 32 – CRCA re: The Free Church of Scotland Committee 3 presented its proposal on the CRCA report re: the Free Church of Scotland.  After several rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for further consideration.

GS 2004 Article 31 – CCCA re: General Mandate Committee 1 presented its proposal on the CCCA report re: General Mandate.  After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1.    Material Report of the CCCA 2.    Observation The committee expresses concern about the fact that the majority of the members of the CCCA are…

GS 2004 Article 30 – Reopening The chairman reopened the meeting by inviting the delegates to sing Psalm 87.  The roll was called and all were present. CCCA re: The North American Presbyterian and Reformed Council Committee 1 presented its proposal on the CCCA report re: The North American Presbyterian and Reformed Council (NAPARC).  After…

GS 2004 Article 29 – CCCA re: The Independent Presbyterian Churches in Mexico (IPCM) Committee 1 presented its proposal on the CCCA report re: The Independent Presbyterian Churches in Mexico (IPCM).  After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1.    Material The report of the CCCA re: the Independent Presbyterian Churches in Mexico (IPCM)…

GS 2004 Article 28 – CCCA re: The Igreja Reformadas do Brasil (IRB) Committee 1 presented its proposal on the CCCA report re: The Igreja Reformadas do Brasil (IRB). After a round of discussion, the following was adopted: 1.    Material Report of the CCCA re: the Igreja Reformadas do Brasil (IRB) 2.    Observations 2.1.   Synod…