Category: CanRC

GS 2007 Article 110 – SCBP – Apostles’ Creed in the Baptismal Form The advisory committee presented its proposal: 1.      Material 1.1     SCBP Report 7 1.2-4 Letters from the following three churches: Guelph, Carman West, Smithville 2.      Observations 2.1     Synod Chatham mandated the Standing Committee for the Book of Praise to present a proposal with…

GS 2007 Article 109 – Adoption of the Acts — Day 8 The proceedings of Day 8, as recorded in Articles 79-101, were reviewed and adopted as part of the Acts of Synod.

GS 2007 Article 108 – Reopening The chairman reopened synod after lunch. The meeting sang Hymn 31:2 and 4.

GS 2007 Article 107 – Reformed Church in the United States (RCUS) The advisory committee submitted its proposal: 1.      Material 1.1     CCCA Report 4 1.2-6 Letters from the following five churches: Carman East, Elora, Fergus Maranatha, London, Yarrow 1.7     Letter from the Interchurch Relations Committee of the RCUS 2.      Observations 2.1     In a letter to…

GS 2007 Article 106 – Orthodox Christian Reformed Churches (OCRC) The advisory committee presented its proposal. After some discussion it was moved and seconded to add to the synod decision: to mandate the CPEU to as yet fulfill the mandate of Synod 2004. The amendment was defeated. 1.      Material 1.1     CPEU Report – see the…

Article 105 GS 2007 Free Reformed Churches of North America (FRCNA) The advisory committee presented its proposal: 1.      Material 1.1     CPEU Report – see the appendices 1.2-7 Letters from the following six churches: Carman West, Edmonton Immanuel, Elora, Grand Valley, Guelph, London 2.      Observations 2.1     Synod Chatham mandated the CPEU: 2.1.1    To continue meeting with…

GS 2007 Article 104 – The United Reformed Churches in North America (URCNA) The advisory committee presented Part 4 of its proposal. — COMMON SONGBOOK COMMITTEE — After a round of discussion it was moved and seconded to delete from Consideration 5 the words: “it agrees that this may not be a defining obstacle to…

GS 2007 Article 103 – The United Reformed Churches in North America (URCNA) Synod continued the discussion on the URCNA report. The advisory committee presented a revised draft of Part 3 of its proposal regarding the Theological Education component. — THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE — 1.      Material 1.1     See Art. 98 1.2     Theol. Ed. Com.  –…

GS 2007 Article 102 – Opening Devotions and Rollcall The chairman called the meeting to order. He read John 17 which is an example of the intercession of the Lord Jesus Christ. After he led in prayer the meeting sang Hymn 31:1, 3 and 5. Rollcall was held. All members were present.

GS 2007 Article 101 – Closing Devotion and Adjournment Brother Nordeman led in closing devotions from Psalm 145. After the meeting sang Psalm 145:1, 3 and 5 he led in closing prayer. The chairman adjourned the meeting.