Author: Roy Janssen

GS 2010 Article 42 – Orthodox Christian Reformed Church (OCRC) 1.         Material Report from the CCCNA re: the Orthodox Christian Reformed Church (OCRC) (8.2.f). 2.         Observations 2.1       Synod Smithers gave the CCCNA the following mandate in regard to the OCRC (Acts 2007, Article 106, Recommendation 4.1): “to send a letter to the OCRC asking…

GS 2010 Article 41 – Meeting with delegates of the URCNA 1.         Material 1.1       The main report of the Ecclesiastical Unity Coordinators submitted to General Synod Burlington-Ebenezer 2010 (8.2.a.i). 1.2       Supplementary Letter of the Coordinators Church Unity of the Canadian Reformed Churches (8.2.a.ii). 1.3       Letters from the Churches at Hamilton-Providence (8.3.A.1),…

GS 2010 Article 40 – Addresses by Dr. J.P. Van Vliet and Dr. C. Van Dam Rev. Aasman briefly outlined the developments leading to the appointment of Dr. J.P. Van Vliet to the position of professor of Dogmatology and then gave him the opportunity to give a speech to the assembly. After this, he invited…

GS 2010 Article 39 – Presentation by the Standing Committee for the Book of Praise Opportunity was given to Rev. G.Ph. van Popta to give a presentation on various aspects of the music of the Book of Praise, with musical accompaniment by Dr. A.J. de Visser.

GS 2010 Article 38 – Reopening Rev. Aasman reopened the meeting and after noting that all members of Synod were present, welcomed the guests, noting in particular the arrival of Rev. Ben Westerveld of l’Église Réformée du Quebec (ERQ), Rev. Dirk M. Boersma of the Free Reformed Churches of South Africa (FRCSA), and the Revs.…

GS 2010 Article 37 – Opening Devotions and Roll Call Rev. Aasman opened the meeting by requesting all present to sing Psalm 97:1 and 5, reading Amos 9, and giving a meditation. He then led in prayer. Roll call was held and all were present. After some general discussion, Synod was adjourned for committee work.

GS 2010 Article 36 – Closing devotions Rev. J. Moesker read Hebrews 7:23-28 and the assembly then sang Psalm 110:1 and 4. He closed the meeting in prayer and the meeting was adjourned.

GS 2010 Article 35 – Appeal from Burlington-Ebenezer re: Administering the Lord’s Supper to Shut-ins 1.         Material Appeal from Burlington-Ebenezer dated March 15, 2010 re: Procedure – Article 96, Acts of Synod Smithers 2007 (8.5.n). 2.         Observations 2.1       In its appeal, Burlington-Ebenezer addresses two aspects. This letter deals with procedure as well as content…

GS 2010 Article 34 – Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC) 1.         Material 1.1       The CCCNA report re: OPC (8.2.f.i). 1.2       Overture from the church at London dated March 16, 2010 (8.3.F.18). 2.         Observations 2.1       The CCCNA report re: OPC serves as observations. 2.2       Synod Smithers gave the CCCNA the following…

GS 2010 Article 33 – Free Reformed Churches of Australia (FRCA) 1.         Material 1.1       Report from the CRCA ( 8.2.m). 1.2        Letters from Grand Valley and Attercliffe (8.3.M.6,26). 2.         Observations 2.1       The CRCA recommends that Synod Burlington-Ebenezer decide: [1.]      To maintain the existing sister church relationship with the FRCA under…