Category: CanRC

GS 1998 Article 5 – Presence on The Internet Synod meets in order to discuss some introductory matters. Synod is informed by the convening church that the possibility exists for synod to have a home page on the Internet. It is agreed that the Acts will be uploaded to this home page (index.html) as they…

GS 1998 Article 4 – Welcome Rev. R. Aasman thanks everyone for the confidence placed in him and the other members of the executive. He expresses appreciation for the words of Rev. J. deGelder during the prayer service the previous evening and the words of Rev. J. G. Slaa this morning. Rev. R. Aasman thanks…

GS 1998 Article 3 – Election of Officers Voting for officers of Synod takes place, with the following result: Chairman: Rev. R. Aasman Vice-chairman: Rev. W. den Hollander First clerk: Rev. G. H. Visscher Second clerk: Rev. P. G. Feenstra On behalf of the convening church, Rev. J. G. Slaa declares General Synod Fergus 1998…

GS 1998 Article 2 – Examination of Credentials The church at Fergus examines the credentials which are found to be in order. All primi delegates are present with the exception of Rev. R. J. Eikelboom who is an alternate delegate to Rev. R.A. Schouten. In attendance are: From Regional Synod East: Ministers: W. den Hollander,…

GS 1998 Article 1 – Opening On behalf of the Church at Fergus, its counsellor, Rev. J. G. Slaa, calls the meeting to order. He asks the brothers to sing from Psalm 122: 1, 2, reads from Ephesians 1, and leads in prayer. Thereafter he addresses the meeting with some fitting introductory words (as found…

GS 2001 Article 103 – Closing The chairman, Rev. Cl. Stam, spoke words of appreciation for all the work done by the Church at Neerlandia in preparing for Synod. He also expressed appreciation for the hospitality shown by the sisters of the congregation in looking after the meals. He reflected on the decisions taken by…

GS 2001 Article 102 – Concluding matters 1. Censure: Opportunity was given for censure ad. Art. 44. The chairman noted with gratitude that the meeting could take place in good harmony. 2. Publishing of the Acts: The first and second clerks were appointed to prepare the Acts for publication. The second clerk was instructed to…

GS 2001 Article 101 – Women’s Voting Committee 4 presented its report on the matter of women’s voting. 1. Material 1.1. Overture of Regional Synod East,Nov.8,2000. 1.2. Letters from the Churches at Elora, Lincoln, London, and Orangeville. 1.3. Overture from the Church at Langley. 1.4. Letter from br. N. van Weerden. 2. Admissibility 2.1. The…

GS 2001 Article 100 – Book of Praise: Standing Committee Committee 3 presented its proposal on the Standing Committee for the Book of Praise. The following was adopted: 1. Material Report of the Standing Committee for the Publication of the Book of Praise. 2. Observations 2.1. Since it was submitted late, Synod decided to take…

GS 2001 Article 99 – Reopening The chairman reopened the meeting. Psalm 139:1,2 was sung. Roll call showed all were present.