Category: GS 2007

GS 2007 Article 45 – Address by the Delegate of the ERQ Rev. Feenstra introduced Rev. Paulin Bédard to the meeting who addressed synod on behalf of l’Église réformée du Quebec. He stressed that the relations between the ERQ and the CanRC were growing and he expressed deep appreciation for the financial and prayerful support…

GS 2007 Article 44 – Reopening The meeting was reopened in plenary session. The chairman requested the meeting to sing Hymn 32:1 and 3. All the members of synod were present. The chairman extended a special welcome to Rev. Robert Needham as delegate of the OPC who had just arrived.

GS 2007 Article 43 – Adjournment Synod adjourned for committee work.

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…