Category: GS 2013

  • GS 2013 art 59

    Article 59 – Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (RCN) Committee 3 presented their report on the RCN. After some discussion, it was taken back for refinement. Synod was adjourned for committee work.

  • GS 2013 art 58

    Article 58 – Adoption of the Acts Articles 41-56 of the Acts were corrected and adopted.

  • GS 2013 art 57

    GS 2013 Article 57 – Opening Devotions The chairman called the meeting to order and the assembly sang Psalm 22:3, 4. Rev. Bouwman then read 2 Chronicles 13 and led in prayer. All members of synod were present. Condolences were expressed to br. Casey Leyenhorst whose brother-in-law, br. John Deleeuw of Yarrow, had passed away…

  • GS 2013 art 56

    GS 2013 Article 56 – Closing Devotions and Adjournment Br. R.J. Buist read Psalm 116:1-7, had the assembly sing Psalm 116:1, 3 and led in prayer. Synod was adjourned.

  • GS 2013 art 55

    GS 2013 Article 55 – Committee for Contact with Churches in North America (CCCNA) – General Committee 4 presented its proposal. With some minor changes, this was the result: 1.         Material: 1.1.      General Report from the CCCNA (8.2.3) 1.2.      Letter from the church at Abbotsford (8.3.3.4) 2.         Observations: 2.1.      Synod Burlington 2010 gave the CCCNA…

  • GS 2013 art 54

    GS 2013 Article 54 – Liberated Reformed Church at Abbotsford Committee 5 presented a second draft. After two rounds of discussion, it was taken back for further consideration.

  • GS 2013 art 53

    GS 2013 Article 53 – Appeals on Women’s Voting for Office Bearers The discussion on Committee 1’s proposal continued. After another round of discussion, it was taken back for further consideration.

  • GS 2013 art 52

    GS 2013 Article 52 – Reopening The chairman reopened synod and the members sang Psalm 36:3. It was noted that all members were present.

  • GS 2013 art 51

    GS 2013 Article 51 – Appeals re: Women’s Voting for Office Bearers Committee 1 presented their second draft. After some discussion, synod was adjourned for a supper break.

  • GS 2013 art 50

    GS 2013 Article 50 – Appeal of Winnipeg-Redeemer re: Centralizing Needy Students Fund Committee 3 presented a proposal on Redeemer’s appeal. After some discussion, it was taken back for refinement.