Category: CanRC

GS 2013 Article 145 – Closing Devotions and Adjournment Rev. Wielenga read Psalm 84:1-4, had the assembly sing Psalm 84:3, 4 and led in prayer. Synod adjourned for the day.

GS 2013 Article 144 – Motion to Amend Article 111 re: SCBP Appointments A proposal was put forward to amend Article 111 by appointing an alternate member to the SCBP, namely br. Martin Jongsma. ADOPTED

GS 2013 Article 143 – Motion to Amend Article 111 re: SCBP Appointments A proposal was put forward to amend Article 111 by appointing an alternate member to the SCBP, namely br. Martin Jongsma. ADOPTED

GS 2013 Article 142 – Book of Praise – Revision of Psalms Committee 2 presented a proposal. After some discussion it was taken back for further work.

GS 2013 Article 141 – Letter from Synod Carman 2013 to General Synod 2014 of the RCN Committee 5 presented a draft letter to the RCN. After some discussion, it was taken back for further work.

GS 2013 Article 140 – Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (RCN) After synod re-convened, Committee 3 presented a third draft on the RCN. After some discussion, it was taken back for refinement.

GS 2013 Article 139 – Adoption of the Acts Articles 116-137 of the Acts were corrected and adopted. Synod adjourned for committee work.

GS 2013 Article 138 – Opening Devotions The chairman called the meeting to order and the assembly sang Psalm 59:1, 2. Rev. Bouwman then read 2 Chronicles 18 and led in prayer. All members of synod were present.

GS 2013 Article 137 – Closing Devotions and Adjournment Br. B. VanRaalte had the assembly sing Psalm 119:40; he then read Psalm 119:105-112 and led in prayer. Synod was adjourned.

GS 2013 Article 136 – Book of Praise – Publication and Fostering Awareness Committee 2 presented its proposal. After some discussion it was taken back for refinement.