Category: GS 2016
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GS 2016 art 101
GS 2016 Article 101 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman noted all synod members were present. He read Acts 2:22-36, spoke some words, led in prayer, and asked those present to sing Psalm 16:4,5. He congratulated a synod member with his birthday. Some housekeeping matters were dealt with.
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GS 2016 art 100
GS 2016 Article 100 – Closing Devotions and Adjournment The Rev. D. Wynia spoke some words, read Romans 1:16-32, led in prayer, and asked those present to sing Psalm 103:1,4,9.
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GS 2016 art 99
GS 2016 Article 99 – CBT (Committee for Bible Translation) Advisory Committee 5 presented a second draft of its report on the Committee for Bible Translation (CBT) report, the Overture from the Brampton-Grace CanRC, and the appeal of the Burlington-Fellowship CanRC re: GS 2013 Art. 97. The report was discussed. The report was put to…
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GS 2016 art 98
GS 2016 Article 98 – Presentation of the Book of Praise The Rev. George VanPopta was invited to present the third edition of the Book of Praise to Synod and through Synod to the churches. In his speech he outlined the history of the Book of Praise. His address can be found in Appendix 13. He…
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GS 2016 art 97
GS 2016 Article 97 – Appeals and letters re: GS 2013 Art. 124, 173 (SCBP Mandates) Advisory Committee 4 presented its report on the Appeals and letters regarding the mandate for the Standing Committee for the Book of Praise (SCBP). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement.
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GS 2016 art 96
GS 2016 Article 96 – GKv (Reformed Churches in The Netherlands) Advisory Committee 2 presented a refined report on the GKv. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement.
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GS 2016 art 95
GS 2016 Article 95 – Opening The chairman noted all synod members were present. He welcomed all who were present.
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GS 2016 art 94
GS 2016 Article 94 – Appeal of Hamilton-Providence re: RSE 2015 Art. 7 Synod went into closed session. 1. Material 1.1 Appeal from the Hamilton-Providence CanRC (8.6.7.1) 1.2 Letter from br. A. Sikkema (8.6.7.2) 2. Admissibility 2.1 The letter from br. Sikkema is admissible, since the appeal from Hamilton-Providence concerns his person. 3. Observations 3.1 …
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GS 2016 art 93
GS 2016 Article 93 – Adoption of Acts Prepared articles of the Acts were corrected and adopted.
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GS 2016 art 92
GS 2016 Article 92 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman noted all synod members were present.