Author: Roy Janssen

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…

GS 2004 Article 116 – Appointments The moderamen presented its proposal re: Appointments.  After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1.    Board of Governors 1.1.   Academic Committee 1.1.1.     From Western Canada: J. Moesker (2007), R. Schouten (2010), W.B. Slomp (2013) (alternates: E.J. Tiggelaar, E. Kampen and C.J. Vandervelde in that order) 1.1.2.     From…

GS 2004 Article 115 – Standing Committee for the Publication of the Book of Praise Committee 4 again presented its proposal on the report of the Standing Committee for the Publication of the Book of Praise (SCBP).  After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1.    Material 1.1.   The report of the Standing Committee…

GS 2004 Article 114 – Appeal of br. and sr. Vantil against Regional Synod West 2003 re: Art. 31 C.O. Committee 3 presented its proposal on the appeal of br. and sr. Vantil against Regional Synod West 2003 re: Art. 31 C.O.  After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1.    Material Appeal by…

GS 2004 Article 113 – Opening Devotions The chairman reopened Synod by reading Phil. 4:21-23 and giving a meditation on this passage.  We sang Psalm 121:1,4 after which the chairman led us in prayer.  The roll was called and all were present. Adoption of Acts After some corrections Articles 84-100 of the Acts were adopted.

GS 2004 Article 112 – Closing devotions Rev. J. Van Vliet led us in closing devotions by reading Rom. 8:18-30 and giving a brief meditation on that passage.  We sang Psalm 138:1,4.  The chairman adjourned the meeting until the morning.