Category: GS 2007

GS 2007 Article 66 – Reformed Churches of New Zealand (RCNZ) The advisory committee presented its proposal. After some discussion it was moved and seconded to delete from Consideration 4.2: He explained that with respect to the matter of women in office in the CRCAus, this involves women being ordained as deacons only. At this…

GS 2007 Article 65 – Appeal from Br. B. Van de Burgt The advisory committee presented its second proposal. After a round of discussion it was moved and seconded to change Consideration 3.2 to read: 3.2 Synod agrees with the line of Regional Synod West 2002: Since Scripture does not prescribe the number of cups…

GS 2007 Article 64 – Appeal from Owen Sound re Arts. 10 and 11 of Regional Synod East 2005 The advisory committee presented its second draft proposal which, after some discussion, was taken back by the committee for further consideration.

GS 2007 Article 63 – Adoption of the Acts — Day 5 The proceedings of Day 5, as recorded in Articles 50-61, were reviewed and adopted as part of the Acts of Synod.

GS 2007 Article 62 – Opening Devotions and Rollcall The chairman called the meeting to order. He read John 14:1-14 and stressed that the theme of this passage is ascension and the program of building the house of God. Christ ascended to be at work preparing the house where he and his church will one…

GS 2007 Article 61 – Closing Devotions and Adjournment Rev. Peter Wallace of the OPC led in closing devotions from 2 Kings 2:1-13. After we sang Psalm 42:1, 2 and 3 he led in closing prayer. The chairman adjourned the meeting.

GS 2007 Article 60 – Presbyterian Church in Korea (PCK) The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.

GS 2007 Article 59 – Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC) The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.

GS 2007 Article 58 – Reopening The meeting was reopened in plenary session. The chairman requested everyone to sing Psalm 68:8. All the members of synod were present.

GS 2007 Article 57 – Lunch and Committee Work Synod adjourned for lunch. During lunch hour the members of synod learned that Rev. James Folkerts, a fraternal delegate from the URC in Telkwa, became the proud father of a healthy baby girl. This made br. Pol, a member of synod, a great-grandfather. Both brothers were…