Category: GS 2019

  • GS 2019 art 5

    GS 2019 Article 5 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman had the meeting sing Hymn 80:1,2. He read the roll and noted all synod members were present.

  • GS 2019 art 4

    GS 2019 Article 4 – Constitution of Synod On behalf of the convening church, the Rev. VanSpronsen declared Synod constituted. The elected officers took their places. The Rev. Agema thanked the assembly for the confidence expressed in the elected officers of Synod. He expressed appreciation to the convening church for all the work done in preparation for…

  • GS 2019 art 18

    GS 2019 Article 18 – FCC (Free Church of Scotland (Continuing)) 1.   Material 1.1    Report of the Committee on Relations for Churches Abroad (CRCA) regarding the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) (FCC) (8.2.2.1) 2.   Observations 2.1    GS 2016 (Art. 45) decided concerning the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing): [4.1]    To continue Ecclesiastical Fellowship (EF) with…

  • GS 2019 art 1

    GS 2019 Article 1 – Opening of Synod On behalf of the convening church, the Rev. Julius VanSpronsen called the meeting to order. He welcomed all present, especially the delegates to GS 2019. He requested all who were present to sing Psalm 99:1,2,3 and then read 1 Timothy 6:11-21. After speaking some words on this passage (see…

  • GS 2019 art 6

    GS 2019 Article 6 – Housekeeping Matters The executive presented recommendations on housekeeping matters. Synod decided the following: 1.    Presence on the Internet: Synod will publish the Acts of Synod on the federation website as they become available. However, as the Acts are adopted, Synod will decide whether there are any decisions which should not…

  • GS 2019 art 3

    GS 2019 Article 3 – Election of Officers The following officers were elected to serve Synod for its duration: Chairman: D. Agema Vice-chairman: J. Louwerse First Clerk: R.C. Janssen Second Clerk: P. Holtvlüwer

  • GS 2019 art 2

    GS 2019 Article 2 – Credentials The credentials were examined by the Edmonton-Immanuel CanRC and found to be in good order. Twenty-two primary delegates and two alternate delegates were present and signed the attendance list. Delegated by Regional Synod West November 2018: Ministers: Dr. Roelf (Karlo) Janssen, Dr. Andrew Pol, Joe Poppe, James Slaa, Julius VanSpronsen, Bill…