Category: GS 1992

GS 1992 ARTICLE 45 – Appeal of br. C.J. Burger Committee III presents: Agenda item VIII D13 This is dealt with in closed session. I. MATERIAL Letter from br. C.J. Burger re Acts of General Synod 1989 (Art. 111, 112, 113 & 122). II. ADMISSIBILITY A: Br. C.J. Burger offers no new grounds to show…

ARTICLE 44 – Relations with Churches Abroad re RCUS Committee I presents: Agenda item VIII G1a,2,3,4 After some discussion the Advisory Committee takes its report back for reconsideration. (see Articles 74 and 79)

GS 1992 ARTICLE 43 – Address of Rev. F. Walker The chairman gives Rev. F. Walker, who is an observer to this Synod from the RCUS, the opportunity to address Synod. Rev. F. Walker addresses Synod with the following words: (here follows an abridged version of his address) Brethren in Christ: I come to you…

GS 1992 ARTICLE 42 – Reopening The chairman opens the afternoon session by asking that Psalm 66: 1 and 2 be sung. Roll call shows that all members of Synod are present.

GS 1992 ARTICLE 41 – Adjournment Synod is adjourned for committee work.

GS 1992 ARTICLE 40 – Adoption of Acts The Acts, Articles 31-38 are read and adopted.

GS 1992 ARTICLE 39 – Reopening The chairman asks that Psalm 118: 1 and 6 be sung. He reads 1 Peter 2: 1-10, and leads in prayer. Roll call shows that all members of Synod are present.

GS 1992 ARTICLE 38 – Adjournment Elder J. Werkman asks that Psalm 119: 5 be sung, and closes in prayer.

GS 1992 ARTICLE 37 – Book of Praise Committee II presents: Agenda item VIII C, D2 After some discussion the Advisory Committee takes its report back for reconsideration. (see Articles 48 and 64)

ARTICLE 36 – Overtures Regarding Deputies for the Promotion of Ecclesiastical Unity Committee III presents: Agenda item VIII E1,2,3,4 I. MATERIAL A. Overture from the church at Vernon, BC re contact with the Federation of the Orthodox Christian Reformed Churches. B. Overture from Classis Ontario North June 12, 1992 re the appointment of a committee…