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Category: GS 2016

  • GS 2016 art 51

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    Roy Janssen
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    GS 2016 Article 51 – Reopening The chairman noted all synod members were present. He read Acts 1:12-26, spoke some words, led in prayer, and asked those present to sing Hymn 52:1,2,5. It was mentioned that the Rev. B. Backensto, the RPCNA fraternal observer, had returned home and that br. M. Bube, the OPC fraternal delegate, would be returning home. Some…

  • GS 2016 art 50

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    GS 2016 Article 50 – Closing Devotions and Adjournment Br. L. Jagt read 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 and spoke some words. He asked those present to sing Hymn 83:1,2 and led in prayer.

  • GS 2016 art 49

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    GS 2016 Article 49 – CCCNA (Committee for Contact with Churches in North America) – General 1. Material 1.1    The Committee for Contact with Churches in North America (CCCNA) – General (8.2.4) 1.2    Letters from the following CanRC: Carman-West (8.3.2.2), Cloverdale (8.3.2.3), Fergus-North (8.3.2.6), Smithville (8.3.2.7), Fergus-Maranatha (8.3.2.9), Hamilton-Blessings (8.3.2.11), Lynden (8.3.2.15), Lincoln-Vineyard (8.3.2.19), Toronto-Bethel…

  • GS 2016 art 48

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    GS 2016 Article 48 – FCC – Letter of Greeting The chairman read a letter of greeting sent via email by the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) (FCC), expressing gratitude for our relationship of EF. Regret was expressed at being unable to attend synod in person. The full text of the letter can be found…

  • GS 2016 art 47

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    GS 2016 Article 47 – FRCSA (Free Reformed Churches of South Africa) 1. Material 1.1    Report of Committee for Relations with Churches Abroad (CRCA) – section Free Reformed Churches in South Africa (FRCSA) (8.2.1) 1.2    Letter from the Flamborough CanRC (8.3.1.6) 2. Observations 2.1    GS 2013 (Art. 132) decided: [4.1]      To continue the relationship of…

  • GS 2016 art 46

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    GS 2016 Article 46 – FCS (Free Church of Scotland) 1. Material 1.1    Report of Committee for Relations with Churches Abroad (CRCA) – section Free Church of Scotland (FCS) (8.2.1) 1.2    Letters from the following CanRC: Abbotsford (8.3.1.1.13), Flamborough (8.3.1.6), Smithville (8.3.1.3) 2. Observations 2.1    GS 2013 (Art. 161) decided: [4.1]      To continue the relationship…

  • GS 2016 art 45

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    GS 2016 Article 45 – FCC (Free Church of Scotland Continuing) 1. Material 1.1    Report of Committee for Relations with Churches Abroad (CRCA) – section Free Church Continuing (FCC) (8.2.1) 1.2    Letters from the following CanRC: Abbotsford (8.3.1.1.13), Flamborough (8.3.1.6), Smithville (8.3.1.3) 2. Observations 2.1    GS 2013 (Art. 162) decided: [4.1] To continue the relationship…

  • GS 2016 art 44

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    GS 2016 Article 44 – RPCNA – Fraternal Observer Address The chairman introduced the Rev. Bruce Backensto, observer at GS 2016 for the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (RPCNA). The Rev. Backensto addressed Synod, passing on greetings and, among other things, expressing understanding for hesitancy in the CanRC with respect to entering into EF with the…

  • GS 2016 art 41

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    GS 2016 Article 41 – Point of Order: Application CO 32 A point of order was raised to discuss the executive’s instruction on the application of CO 32 (see GS 2016 Art. 27). The executive’s instruction was considered worded too strongly. The instruction was retracted. Members were advised to keep the spirit of CO 32…

  • GS 2016 art 40

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    GS 2016 Article 40 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman noted all synod members were present. Some housekeeping matters were dealt with.