Category: CanRC

GS 2022 Article 22 – Adoption of the Acts, Publication on the Internet The prepared articles of the Acts were corrected. It was determined that a second review of these acts would be done prior to adoption. It was decided that the composition of the Advisory Committees (GS 2022 Art. 9) would not be made…

GS 2022 Article 21 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman observed all synod members were present. He welcomed everyone, including fraternal delegates and observers. He had those present sing Psalm 116:9,10, read Philippians 1:1-11 and led in opening prayer.

GS 2022 Article 20 – Closing Devotions The chairman made some announcements regarding agenda items and housekeeping matters. Rev. Eric Kampen read Ephesians 6:10-20, had those present sing Hymn 55:1,2 and led in prayer.

GS 2022 Article 19 – CRTS – Appointment of Professor of Ministry and Mission This matter was dealt with by Synod in closed-restricted session. 1.   Material 1.1    Letter, with appendices, from the CRTS Board of Governors with a proposal to fill a vacancy in the department of Ministry & Mission (8.2.4.4). 1.2    Report of the…

GS 2022 Article 18 – Prayer Rev. Eric Kampen led in prayer, expressing thanks for our relationships and bringing the needs of the ERQ, URCNA, OPC, RCUS, GGRI, GKN, and DGK before the Lord.

GS 2022 Article 17 – DGK – Letter of Greetings Rev. Karlo Janssen read a letter of greeting sent by The Reformed Churches (DGK) in The Netherlands, declaring gratitude for our relationship and expressing regret at being unable to attend Synod in person. The full text of the letter can be found in Appendix 8.

GS 2022 Article 16 – GKN – Letter of Greetings Rev. Karlo Janssen read a letter of greeting sent by the Reformed Churches The Netherlands (GKN), declaring gratitude for our relationship and expressing regret at being unable to attend Synod in person. The full text of the letter can be found in Appendix 7.

GS 2022 Article 15 – GGRI – Letter of Greetings Rev. Karlo Janssen read a letter of greeting sent by the Reformed Churches in Indonesia (GGRI), declaring gratitude for our relationship and expressing regret at being unable to attend Synod in person on account of health restrictions and lack of funds. The full text of the…

GS 2022 Article 14 – RCUS – Letter of Greetings Rev. Jeff Temple read a letter of greeting sent by the Reformed Church in the United States (RCUS), declaring gratitude for our relationship and expressing regret at being unable to attend Synod in person. The full text of the letter can be found in Appendix 5.

GS 2022 Article 13 – OPC – Fraternal Delegate Address Rev. Doug Vandeburgt introduced Mr. Mark Bube, credentialed delegate of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC). Mr. Bube addressed Synod describing the OPC and its ministries in various places in the world. He noted the impact of persecution and the need for labourers in the field. He expressed…