Category: GS 2007

GS 2007 Article 34 – Closing Devotions and Adjournment Brother Kuik led in closing devotions from Proverbs 1:1-7. After he led the meeting in closing prayer we sang Psalm 49:1. The chairman adjourned the meeting until Monday morning.

GS 2007 Article 33 – General Discussion on our Relationship with Churches in Ecclesiastical Fellowship In preparation for the discussion of the synodical reports on our relationship with churches in ecclesiastical fellowship, the chairman proposed that we have a general discussion whether it is necessary to continue the ongoing discussions with the churches that hold…

GS 2007 Article 32 – Submission from Smithers re Guidelines of Synod The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.

GS 2007 Article 31 – Committee for the Official Website The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.

GS 2007 Article 30 – Submission from Fergus North re Art. 115 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 29 – Submission from Hamilton re Women Voting The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.

GS 2007 Article 28 – Appeal from Calgary re Art. 111 of Synod Chatham The advisory committee presented its second proposal: 1.      Material 1.1     Appeal from Calgary 2.      Observations 2.1     Calgary requests Synod Smithers 2007 to declare that Synod Chatham 2004 erred when denying Calgary’s appeal against the relevant decision of Regional Synod West of…

GS 2007 Article 27 – Appeal from Calgary re Art. 52 of Synod Chatham The advisory committee presented its second proposal: 1.      Material 1.1     Appeal from Calgary 2.      Observations 2.1     Calgary requests that Synod Smithers 2007 rescind the decision recorded in Recommendation 5.2 of the Acts of Synod Chatham 2004 and revert back to the…

GS 2007 Article 26 – Reopening The meeting was reopened in plenary session. The chairman requested everyone to sing Psalm 98:1 and 4. All members were present. He welcomed Rev. Bruce Hoyt as observer from the Reformed Churches of New Zealand.

Article 25 – Adjournment Synod adjourned for committee work.