Category: GS 2019
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GS 2019 Article 38 – Adoption of Acts Prepared articles of the Acts were corrected and adopted.
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GS 2019 Article 37 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman noted all synod members were present. He read Psalm 119:9-17, spoke some words, led in prayer, and had those present sing Psalm 119:4,5,6. A newly arrived fraternal observer was welcomed.
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GS 2019 Article 36 – Closing Devotions The chairman made some announcements regarding agenda items and housekeeping matters. The Rev. VanderVelde led in evening devotions. He had those present sing Hymn 66. He read 2 Corinthians 9 and spoke some words of meditation, connecting the passage to inter-church relations. He then led in prayer, among others for…
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GS 2019 Article 35 – GGRC – Fraternal Delegate Address The Rev. Janssen introduced the Rev. Yonson Dethan, credentialed delegate of the Reformed Calvinist Churches in Indonesia (GGRC). The Rev. Dethan addressed Synod passing on greetings. He expressed appreciation for the ties with the CanRC, and regret over the fact that those ties have not yet becomes ones…
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GS 2019 Article 34 – GKv – Fraternal Delegate Address The Rev. VanderVelde introduced the Rev. Rinze IJbema and the Rev. Dr. Melle Oosterhuis, credentialed delegates of the Reformed Churches in The Netherlands (GKv). The Rev. IJbema addressed synod, bringing greetings in the Name of the risen Lord. He described the origin of the relationship between the GKv and CanRC…
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GS 2019 Article 33 – CRTS – Announcement re New Testament professor The chairman made the public announcement that the Rev. Dr. William den Hollander had been appointed as professor of New Testament at CRTS, to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Rev. Dr. Gerhard Visscher in 2020.
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GS 2019 Article 32 – IRB – Fraternal Delegate Address The Rev. VanSpronsen introduced the Rev. Adriano Gama, Elder Ademir Souza, and the Rev. Iraldo Luna, credentialed delegates of the Reformed Churches in Brazil (IRB). The Rev. Gama, with the Rev. Jim Witteveen translating, addressed Synod describing the IRB, expressing gratitude for the relationship with the CanRC and the 48…
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GS 2019 Article 31 – FRCSA – Fraternal Delegate Address The Rev. Poppe introduced br. Johannes Moes, credentialed delegate of the Free Reformed Churches in South Africa (FRCSA). Br. Moes addressed Synod describing the FRCSA, its history and its ministries. He expressed gratitude for unity in the faith, evident in the assistance the FRCSA receives from…
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GS 2019 Article 30 – Reopening Synod reopened in open plenary session. The chairman had the meeting sing Hymn 84:1,2. He noted all synod members were present. He welcomed newly arrived fraternal delegates.
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GS 2019 Article 29 – Letter from Lincoln-Vineyard regarding appeal of T. Bosma (personal) This matter was dealt with by Synod in closed session. Committee 2 submitted a report seeking direction on a letter relating to the appeal from br. T. Bosma (8.6.4.3). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for further work.