Author: Roy Janssen

GS 2004 Article 27 – Farewell: Rev. G. Syms, Rev. T. Mayville and br. K. Wezeman On behalf of Synod, the chairman thanked these fraternal delegates for being in our midst and wished the Lord’s blessing upon them and the churches which they represent (i.e. RCUS and GKN).  These brothers, in turn, expressed their appreciation…

GS 2004 Article 26 – CCCA re: Korean Presbyterian Churches in North America (KPCNA) Committee 1 presented its proposal on the CCCA report re: Korean Presbyterian Churches in North America (KPCNA).  After a round of discussion, the following was adopted: 1.    Material 1.1.   Report of the CCCA re: Korean Presbyterian Churches in North America 1.2.  …

Article 25 – CCCA re: L’Église Réformée du Québec (ERQ) Committee 1 presented its proposal on the CCCA report re: L’Église Réformée du Québec (ERQ). After a round of discussion, the following was adopted: 1.    Material 1.1.   Report of the CCCA re: L’Église Réformée du Québec (ERQ) 1.2.   Letter from the church at Surrey 2.   …

GS 2004 Article 24 – CCCA re: The Reformed Church in the United States Committee 1 again presented its proposal on the CCCA report re: the Reformed Church in the United States.  The following was adopted: 1.    Material 1.1.   Report of the CCCA re: the Reformed Church in the United States (RCUS) 1.2.   Letter from…

GS 2004 Article 23 – 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).  After several rounds of discussion the committee took back its proposal for further consideration.

GS 2004 Article 22 – Opening Devotions The chairman reopened Synod by reading Phil. 1:18b-30 and giving a meditation on this passage.  We sang Psalm 68:1,2, after which the chairman led us in prayer.  The roll was called and all were present. Adoption of Acts After some corrections Articles 17-21 of the Acts were adopted.

GS 2004 Article 21 – Closing Devotions and Adjournment Rev. K. Jonker led us in closing devotions.  He read Isaiah 51:1-6 as well as Matthew 16:13-20 and gave a brief meditation on these passages.  We sang Hymn 59, after which he led us in prayer.  The chairman adjourned Synod until the morning.

GS 2004 Article 20 – Right of Individuals to Appeal Committee 2 again presented its report on the appeals of the churches at Attercliffe and Grand Rapids re: the right of individuals to appeal decisions of a general synod.  After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1.    Material 1.1.    Appeal from the church…

GS 2004 Article 19 – CCCA re: The Reformed Church in the United States Committee 1 presented its proposal on the CCCA report re: the Reformed Church in the United States. After several rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for further consideration.

GS 2004 Article 18 – Address: Rev. G. Syms (RCUS) The chairman reopened Synod in plenary session.  We sang Psalm 108:1,2.  The roll was called and all were present.  On behalf of the Reformed Church in the United States, Rev. G. Syms addressed Synod.  Rev. K. Jonker spoke some words in response.  Both addresses can…