Category: CanRC

  • GS 2016 art 6

    GS 2016 Article 6 – Advisory Committees of Synod The following advisory committees were appointed: Committee 1. D. Agema (convener/reporter), S.C. Van Dam, G. Bos, H.J. Leyenhorst, J. Roukema. Executive liaison: R.C. Janssen. Committee for Relations Churches Abroad (CRCA) Report. 8.2.1-8.2.3.7, 8.3.1 (all letters) Appeal from Liberated Reformed Church of Abbotsford (LRCA). 8.6.8 Committee 2. J. VanWoudenberg (convener/reporter), D. deBoer, R. Ludwig, W.F. van Beek,…

  • GS 2016 art 5

    GS 2016 Article 5 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman noted all synod members were present.

  • GS 2016 art 4

    GS 2016 Article 4 – Constitution of Synod On behalf of the convening church, the Rev. VanWoudenberg declared Synod constituted. The elected officers took their places. The Rev. Aasman thanked the assembly for the confidence expressed by voting for the officers of synod. He expressed appreciation to the convening church for all the work done in preparation…

  • GS 2016 art 3

    GS 2016 Article 3 – Election of Officers The following officers were elected to serve Synod for its duration: Chairman: R. Aasman Vice-chairman: R. Schouten First Clerk: R.C. Janssen Second Clerk: E. Kampen

  • GS 2016 art 2

    GS 2016 Article 2 – Credentials The credentials were examined and found to be in good order. Twenty-two primary and two alternate delegates were present and signed the attendance list. Delegated by Regional Synod West 2015: Ministers: Richard Aasman, Ryan deJonge, Roelf C. Janssen, Joe Poppe, Robert Schouten, S. Carl Van Dam (alt.) Elders: Kent…

  • GS 2016 art 1

    GS 2016 Article 1 – Opening of Synod On behalf of the convening church, the Rev. John VanWoudenberg called the meeting to order, welcoming all present, especially the delegates to GS 2016. He requested all who were present to sing Hymn 23:1,2,3 and then read Philippians 2:1-8. After giving a meditation on this passage (Appendix 1), he…

  • GS 2019 art 156

    GS 2019 Article 156 – Close of GS 2019 The chairman then proceeded to speak some closing remarks. He first of all gave thanks to God, noting how dependent we are upon the Lord. He expressed deep gratitude on behalf of the members of Synod for the services of the Edmonton-Immanuel congregation. He presented the host…

  • GS 2019 art 155

    GS 2019 Article 155 – Personal Questions and Comments On behalf of the members of GS 2019, the vice-chairman, the Rev. Louwerse, expressed sincere gratitude to the Rev. Agema, who served so capably as chairman, referencing in particular the morning devotions on Psalm 119, his impartiality, and his good leadership. During the round appreciation was expressed for the…

  • GS 2019 art 154

    GS 2019 Article 154 – Concluding Matters Censure as per CO 34 The chairman stated, with deep thankfulness to the Lord, that censure as per CO Art. 34 was not needed. He gave thanks for the fact that a good spirit of cooperation was evidenced throughout Synod. Publication of the Acts It was noted that…

  • GS 2019 art 153

    GS 2019 Article 153 – Adoption of Acts Prepared articles of the Acts were corrected and adopted.