Author: Roy Janssen

GS 2007 Article 53 – Board of Governors of the Theological College The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.

GS 2007 Article 52 – Report on the ERQ The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.

GS 2007 Article 50 – Opening Devotions and Rollcall The chairman called the meeting to order. He extended a welcome to everyone, especially to the students of the Ebenezer Canadian Reformed School who came to observe the plenary session of synod. The chairman explained some of the workings of synod to the students. In keeping…

GS 2007 Article 49 – Closing Devotions and Adjournment The chairman spoke a word of welcome to Rev. Kees Kleijn from the churches in South Africa. He also wished God-speed to the delegates from the GKN and the ERQ who were to return home the next day. After these remarks br. Nobels led in closing…

GS 2007 Article 48 – Address by the Observer of the RCNZ Rev. Bouwman introduced Rev. Bruce Hoyt from the Reformed Churches of New Zealand. Rev. Hoyt brought greetings from the churches in New Zealand. He gave some detailed background to the RCNZ and expressed the hope that synod would reciprocate the offer of ecclesiastical…

GS 2007 Article 47 – Address by the Fraternal Delegates of the OPC Rev. Visscher introduced the Reverends Peter Wallace and Robert Needham who each addressed synod. Both brothers spoke about how we as federations need each other. They expressed their appreciation for the fact that in bygone years several differences have been addressed in…

GS 2007 Article 46 – Address by the Fraternal Delegates of the GKN Rev. Holtvlüwer introduced Rev. R.C. Janssen from the GKN who, together with his fellow delegate Rev. Johan Plug, had already spent the past week observing the workings of the committees and synod. Rev. Karlo Janssen passed on greetings on behalf of the…

GS 2007 Article 45 – Address by the Delegate of the ERQ Rev. Feenstra introduced Rev. Paulin Bédard to the meeting who addressed synod on behalf of l’Église réformée du Quebec. He stressed that the relations between the ERQ and the CanRC were growing and he expressed deep appreciation for the financial and prayerful support…

GS 2007 Article 44 – Reopening The meeting was reopened in plenary session. The chairman requested the meeting to sing Hymn 32:1 and 3. All the members of synod were present. The chairman extended a special welcome to Rev. Robert Needham as delegate of the OPC who had just arrived.

GS 2007 Article 43 – Adjournment Synod adjourned for committee work.