Category: CanRC

GS 2007 Article 121 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The meeting sang Psalm 100:1 and 2. Rollcall was held and all members were present.

GS 2007 Article 120 – Adjournment Synod adjourned for committee work.

GS 2007 Article 119 – Opening Devotions and Rollcall The chairman called the meeting to order. He read Genesis 17:1-14 in light of the theme for this week: “I will be your God.” After he led in prayer the meeting sang Psalm 105:3 and 4. Rollcall was held. All members were present.

GS 2007 Article 118 – Closing Devotions and Adjournment Brother Berends led in closing devotions from 1 Kings 8:54-61. After we sang Psalm 108:1 he led in closing prayer. Synod was adjourned until Monday morning at 9:00.

GS 2007 Article 117 – Gereja-Gereja Reformasi Di Indonesia Propinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur (GGRI-NTT) A letter of greeting from GGRI-NTT was read. The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.

GS 2007 Article 116 – CRCA — General Mandate The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.

GS 2007 Article 115 – Appeal of Br. W. DeHaan The advisory committee presented its proposal: 1.      Material 1.1     Letter from brother W. DeHaan 2.      Admissibility 2.1     The submission of brother DeHaan is declared admissible since he appeals the decision of Regional Synod East 2006. 3.      Observations 3.1     The appellant forwards material that he had…

GS 2007 Article 114 – Appeal of Br. R. Bosman The decision of synod will be conveyed to the churches via Confidential Acts.

GS 2007 Article 113 – Committee for Bible Translation The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.

GS 2007 Article 111 – SCBP– Form of Subscription The advisory committee presented its proposal: 1.      Material 1.1     SCBP Report 8 1.2-5 Letters from the following four churches: Fergus Maranatha, Orangeville, Winnipeg Redeemer, Elora 2.      Observations 2.1     The committee report (section 8.0) serves as observations. 2.2     Synod Chatham decided to mandate the Standing Committee for…