Author: Roy Janssen

GS 2007 Article 42 – Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (GKN) The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.

GS 2007 Article 41 – General discussion continued After lunch the chairman called the meeting to order. He requested that we sing Psalm 24:2 and 4. All members were present and the meeting was reopened. The general discussion was resumed until every member of synod had the opportunity to speak on the matter.

GS 2007 Article 39 – Appeal from Aldergrove re Art. 109 of Synod Chatham The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.

GS 2007 Article 38 – Appeal from Br. B. Van de Burgt tThe advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.

GS 2007 Article 37 – Appeal from Owen Sound re Arts. 10 and 11 of Regional Synod East 2005 The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.

GS 2007 Article 36 – Adoption of the Acts — Day 3 The proceedings of Day 3, as recorded in Articles 21-34, were reviewed and adopted as part of the Acts of Synod.

GS 2007 Article 35 – Opening Devotions and Rollcall The chairman called the meeting to order. He mentioned several things in regards to the ascension of Christ which will be the theme of the daily opening devotions this week. He read John 12:20-36 which marks the end of the public ministry of Christ. The meeting…

GS 2007 Article 34 – Closing Devotions and Adjournment Brother Kuik led in closing devotions from Proverbs 1:1-7. After he led the meeting in closing prayer we sang Psalm 49:1. The chairman adjourned the meeting until Monday morning.

GS 2007 Article 33 – General Discussion on our Relationship with Churches in Ecclesiastical Fellowship In preparation for the discussion of the synodical reports on our relationship with churches in ecclesiastical fellowship, the chairman proposed that we have a general discussion whether it is necessary to continue the ongoing discussions with the churches that hold…

GS 2007 Article 32 – Submission from Smithers re Guidelines of Synod The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.