Category: CanRC

GS 2001 Article 45 – Orthodox Presbyterian Church Committee 2 presented its proposal on the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Synod adopted the following proposal unanimously: 1.    Material 1.1.           The Report from the CCOPC portion in the Report of CCCA to General Synod   Neerlandia 2001. 1.2.           The “Reaction of the CCCA to the CCOPC report” in the…

GS 2001 Article 44 – Reopening The chairman reopened the meeting. He requested Hymn 35:1,2 to be sung. Roll call showed all were present.

GS 2001 Article 43 – Free Reformed Churches: Rev. L. W. Bilkes Rev. L. Bilkes addressed the Synod on behalf of the FRCNA. He expressed joy at being in the midst of brothers in the faith. He reflected on why in the days of the Reformation there could be unity, which does not seem possible…

GS 2001 Article 42 – Orthodox Presbyterian Church Committee 2 presented its revised proposal. After discussion the report was taken back for further consideration.

GS 2001 Article 41 – Reopening The chairman reopened the meeting. Psalm 19:4,6 was sung. All were present. He extended a welcome to Rev. L.W. Bilkes, delegate from the Free Reformed Churches of North America (FRCNA). It was noted that this was the first time a representative from the FRCNA visited a Synod of the…

GS 2001 Article 40 – Opening and Adoption of the Acts 1.    Rev. Cl. Stam reopened the meeting. He read from Ecclesiastes 2:17-26. After he gave a brief meditation he requested Psalm 116:1,4,9 to be sung. Following this he led in prayer. 2.    Roll call showed all were present. 3.    The Acts of May 7,2001 …

GS 2001 Article 39 – Adjournment Rev. J. de Gelder led in the closing devotion. He read Gen 4:17-26 and Rev. 21:2227 and gave a brief meditation. After Ps. 63:2,3 was sung he led in prayer. Synod was adjourned.

GS 2001 Article 38 – Bible Translation Committee 3 presented its proposal on the Committee on Bible Translations. The following was adopted: 1.    Material 1.1.          Report from Committee on Bible Translation. 1.2.          Letters from the Churches at Burlington-Ebenezer and Owen Sound. 2.    Admissibility The letters from the two churches are declared admissible because they interact…

GS 2001 Article 37 – Mexico: Independent Presbyterian Church in Mexico (IPCM) Committee 1 presented its proposal on the Independent Presbyterian Church in Mexico (IPCM). Synod adopted the following: 1.    Material Regional Synod East November 10-12 1999: Overture to investigate the Independent Presbyterian Church in Mexico (IPCM) (plus supporting documents). 2.    Admissibility The overture is…

GS 2001 Article 36 – CRCA: Presbyterian Church in Korea Committee 3 presented its proposal with respect to the PCK. 1.    Material 1.1.    Report of the Committee on Relations with Churches Abroad regarding the Presbyterian Church in Korea (PCK). 1.2.    Letters from the Churches at Burlington-Ebenezer and Willoughby Heights. 2.    Admissibility The letters from Burlington-Ebenezer and…