Category: GS 2016
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GS 2016 art 11
GS 2016 Article 11 – GGRI-NTT – Letter of Greeting The chairman read a letter of greeting sent by the Reformed Churches of Indonesia in the Province Nusa Tengarra Timor (GGRI-NTT), expressing gratitude for our relationship of Ecclesiastical Fellowship and expressing regret at being unable to attend synod in person on account of lack of…
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GS 2016 art 10
GS 2016 Article 10 – Agenda The following agenda was adopted.[1] Agenda of General Synod Dunnville 2016 1. Opening on behalf of the convening church 2. Examination of the credentials 3. Election of the officers 4. Constitution of Synod 5. Information from the convening church 5.1 Suggestions for Synod Guidelines 6. Adoption of the agenda…
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GS 2016 art 8
GS 2016 Article 8 – Housekeeping Matters After receiving a proposal from the officers of synod the following was decided: 1. Presence on the Internet: Synod will publish the Acts of Synod on the church website as they become available. However, as the Acts are adopted, Synod will decide whether there are any decisions which…
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GS 2016 art 9
GS 2016 Article 9 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman noted all synod members were present.
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GS 2016 art 7
GS 2016 Article 7 – Late Submissions Regarding late submissions the executive recommended the following: 1. Letters from the Reformed Churches in The Netherlands (temporary federation) (GKNvv) be declared admissible as the GKNvv would not have been aware of the deadline date. 2. A letter from the Langley CanRC on the CWeb report be declared…
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GS 2016 art 6
GS 2016 Article 6 – Advisory Committees of Synod The following advisory committees were appointed: Committee 1. D. Agema (convener/reporter), S.C. Van Dam, G. Bos, H.J. Leyenhorst, J. Roukema. Executive liaison: R.C. Janssen. Committee for Relations Churches Abroad (CRCA) Report. 8.2.1-8.2.3.7, 8.3.1 (all letters) Appeal from Liberated Reformed Church of Abbotsford (LRCA). 8.6.8 Committee 2. J. VanWoudenberg (convener/reporter), D. deBoer, R. Ludwig, W.F. van Beek,…
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GS 2016 art 5
GS 2016 Article 5 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman noted all synod members were present.
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GS 2016 art 4
GS 2016 Article 4 – Constitution of Synod On behalf of the convening church, the Rev. VanWoudenberg declared Synod constituted. The elected officers took their places. The Rev. Aasman thanked the assembly for the confidence expressed by voting for the officers of synod. He expressed appreciation to the convening church for all the work done in preparation…
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GS 2016 art 3
GS 2016 Article 3 – Election of Officers The following officers were elected to serve Synod for its duration: Chairman: R. Aasman Vice-chairman: R. Schouten First Clerk: R.C. Janssen Second Clerk: E. Kampen
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GS 2016 art 2
GS 2016 Article 2 – Credentials The credentials were examined and found to be in good order. Twenty-two primary and two alternate delegates were present and signed the attendance list. Delegated by Regional Synod West 2015: Ministers: Richard Aasman, Ryan deJonge, Roelf C. Janssen, Joe Poppe, Robert Schouten, S. Carl Van Dam (alt.) Elders: Kent…