Category: GS 2019

  • GS 2019 art 138

    GS 2019 Article 138 – Appeal of Tintern Spring Creek re: GS 2016 Art. 103 (Confidentiality) This matter was dealt with by Synod in closed session. Committee 3 presented draft 1 of a report on the appeal from the Tintern Spring Creek CanRC regarding the confidentiality of GS 2016 Art. 103. The report was discussed. The committee…

  • GS 2019 art 137

    GS 2019 Article 137 – CRCA & CCCNA Combined Report Committee 3 presented draft 1 of a report on the request from the CRCA and CCCNA for a study mandate. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement.

  • GS 2019 art 136

    GS 2019 Article 136 – RCNZ (Reformed Churches in New Zealand) 1. Material 1.1    Report of the Committee on Relations with Churches Abroad (CRCA) regarding the Reformed Churches in New Zealand (RCNZ) (8.2.2.1) 2. Observations 2.1    GS 2016 (Art. 17) decided: [4.1]    To continue the relationship of Ecclesiastical Fellowship (EF) with the Reformed Churches of New…

  • GS 2019 art 135

    GS 2019 Article 135 – Overtures – RSW 2018 regarding Trinity Psalter-Hymnal Committee 4 presented draft 2 of a report on overtures from RSW 2018 regarding the Trinity Psalter-Hymnal. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement.

  • GS 2019 art 134

    GS 2019 Article 134 – Appeal of C. Sloots re: RSE May 2018 art. 7 This matter was dealt with by Synod in closed-restricted session, with credentialed delegates from sister churches present, and with Elder Bremer absent. Committee 2 presented draft 1 of a report on an appeal from sr. C. Sloots (8.6.4.2). The report was discussed.…

  • GS 2019 art 133

    GS 2019 Article 133 – Adoption of Acts Prepared articles of the Acts were corrected and adopted.

  • GS 2019 art 132

    GS 2019 Article 132 – Reopening                                                      Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman read Psalm 119:49-56, spoke some words, led in prayer, and had those present sing Psalm 119:20,21,22. He noted all synod members were present. Some housekeeping matters were dealt with.

  • GS 2019 art 131

    GS 2019 Article 131 – Closing Devotions A few housekeeping matters were addressed. The Rev. Slaa led in evening devotions. He read Isaiah 40:27-31 and spoke some words of meditation. He had those present sing Hymn 13 and led in prayer remembering the Indonesian churches, the Dutch churches, and our singing during worship. Before adjournment the…

  • GS 2019 art 130

    GS 2019 Article 130 – Hamilton Blessings re: RSE Nov. 2018 Art. 8 (amendment to CO Art. 55) 1.   Material 1.1    Appeal to GS 2019 from the Hamilton-Blessings CanRC re: RSE Nov. 2018 Art. 8 (amendment to CO Article 55) (8.6.8.1) 1.2    Letters from the following churches: Grand Rapids (8.6.8.1.1); Lincoln-Vineyard (8.6.8.1.2); Chilliwack (8.6.8.1.3); Winnipeg-Redeemer (8.6.8.1.4); Guelph-Emmanuel (8.6.8.1.5). 2. Admissibility…

  • GS 2019 art 129

    GS 2019 Article 129 – SCBP (Standing Committee for the Book of Praise) Committee 1 presented draft 1 of a report on the SCBP. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement.