Author: Roy Janssen

GS 2004 Article 72 – Committee on Bible Translation (CBT) Committee 3 presented its proposal on the report of the Committee on Bible Translation (CBT).  After two rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for further consideration.  Next, the chairman adjourned Synod in order to allow the committees time to work on their…

GS 2004 Article 71 – Address: Rev. L.W. Bilkes (FRCNA) On behalf of the Free Reformed Churches of North America, Rev. L.W. Bilkes addressed Synod.  Br. P. Van Woudenberg spoke some words in response.  Both addresses can be found in the appendices of these Acts.

GS 2004 Article 70 – CPEU re: Free Reformed Churches of North America (FRCNA) Committee 2 presented its proposal on the report of the CPEU re: Free Reformed Churches of North America (FRCNA).  After two rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for further consideration.

GS 2004 Article 69 – Opening Devotions The chairman reopened Synod by reading Phil. 4:2-9 and giving a meditation on this passage.  We sang Psalm 92:1,2,6 after which the chairman led us in prayer.  The roll was called and all were present. Welcome: Revs. P. Vellinga, H. Zekveld and C. Schouls The chairman extended a…

GS 2004 Article 68 – Closing Devotions & Adjournment Rev. D. Agema led us in closing devotions.  He read Deut. 8:1-5, Matt. 18:1-4 as well as LD 46, and gave a brief meditation on these passages and our confession.  We sang Hymn 47:1,4,9,10, after which Rev. D. Agema led us in prayer. The chairman bade…

GS 2004 Article 67 – Deadlines for the Reports of Synodical Committees Committee 1 presented its proposal on letters from various churches re: deadlines for reports of synodical committees.  After a few rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1.    Material 1.1.   Letter from the Maranatha Church at Fergus re: Deadlines for reports synodical committees…

GS 2004 Article 66 – Assessment for the General Fund Committee 1 presented its proposal on theletter from the Emmanuel Church at Guelph re: Assessment for the General Fund.  After a round of discussion, the following was adopted: 1.    Material Letter from the Emmanuel Church at Guelph re: Assessment for the General Fund 2.    Admissibility This…

GS 2004 Article 65 – Synodical Correspondence Committee 1 presented its proposal on theletter from the church at Burlington-East re: synodical correspondence.  After a round of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. Material Letter from the church at Burlington-East re: synodical correspondence 2. Admissibility This letter is declared admissible. 3.    Observation The church at Burlington-East…

GS 2004 Article 64 – CRCA re: Indonesian Churches, Reformed Church in New Zealand and General Mandate Committee 3 presented its proposal on the report of the CRCA re: the Indonesian Churches, the Reformed Church in New Zealand and General Mandate.  After several rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for further consideration.

GS 2004 Article 63 – Finance Committee Synod Neerlandia 2001 Committee 3 presented its proposal concerning the Finance Committee Synod Neerlandia 2001.  After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1.    Material 1.1.   Report of the Finance Committee Synod Neerlandia 2001 1.2.   Report of an audit from the church at Barrhead 2.    Admissibility The…