Author: Roy Janssen

GS 2004 Article 12 – Opening Devotions The chairman reopened Synod by reading Phil. 1:1-11 and giving a meditation on this passage.  He led us in prayer, after which we sang Hymn 46:1,2. The roll was called and all were present.  The chairman informed Synod that last evening’s decision (see Article 10) was conveyed to…

GS 2004 Article 6 – Committees of Synod The following committees were appointed: Committee 1 Members:     Rev. W. den Hollander (convener), Rev. J. Van Vliet, br. J. Kuik, br. J. Vanderstoep Topics: CCCA, Appeals re: OPC, Miscellaneous Agenda Items: 8.1.a-g; 8.2.b; 8.3.2; 8.4.a,b,c,e,o,p Committee 2 Members:   Rev. J. Moesker (convener), Rev. J. De Gelder, br.…

GS 2004 Article 11 – Closing Devotions and Adjournment Synod continued in plenary session.  Rev. W. den Hollander led in closing devotions.  He read 2 Tim. 2:2 and 4:1-5, as well as Titus 2:1.  Then he gave a brief meditation on these passages.  We sang Hymn 64 after which Rev. den Hollander led us in…

GS 2004 Article 10 – Appointment of a New Professor The chairman reopened Synod in plenary session.  We sang Psalm 147:1,6.  Synod went into closed, restricted session to consider the report of Committee 4 concerning the appointment of a new professor for the Theological College.  After an initial round of discussion the committee took back…

GS 2004 Article 9 – Committee Work Synod adjourned for committee work.

GS 2004 Article 8 – Agenda The following agenda was adopted: Opening on behalf of the Convening Church. Examination of the Credentials Information from the Convening Church Election of the Moderamen Constitution of Synod Adoption of the Agenda Setting of Time Schedule Incoming Mail 8.1 General Matters Church at Burlington-East Request to remove the procedure…

GS 2004 Article 7 – Late Submissions The regulations of Synod state: All material for Synod should be received by the convening church (in twenty-two copies) no later than six weeks prior to the convocation date of General Synod.  Material received after this date shall ordinarily not be added to the agenda unless Synod is…

GS 2004 Article 5 – General Housekeeping Matters After receiving a proposal from the moderamen, Synod decided the following: Presence on the Internet:  Synod decided to publish the Acts of Synod on the church website as they become available.  However, as the Acts are adopted, Synod will decide whether there are any decisions which should…

GS 2004 Article 4 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. We sang Psalm 121:1,4.  The roll was called.  All delegates were present. Welcome to Rev. R.C. (Karlo) Janssen A special welcome was extended to Rev. R.C. (Karlo) Janssen, fraternal delegate from the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (Liberated).

GS 2004 Article 3 – Election of Officers and Constitution of Synod The following officers were elected to serve Synod: Chairman – Rev. C. Van Spronsen Vice-Chairman – Rev. J. De Gelder First Clerk – Rev. J. Van Vliet Second Clerk – Rev. D. Agema Then, on behalf of the convening church, Rev. H. Versteeg…