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Category: CanRC

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    GS 2019 Article 54 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman noted all synod members were present. He read Psalm 119:17-24, spoke some words, led in prayer, and had those present sing Psalm 119:7,8,9. Some housekeeping matters were dealt with.

  • GS 2019 art 53

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    GS 2019 Article 53 – Closing Devotions The chairman made some announcements regarding agenda items and housekeeping matters. The Rev. Feenstra read 1 Corinthians 16:19-24 and spoke some words of meditation on the place of greetings in the church. He had those present sing Hymn 61:1,2. He then led in prayer, among others for the FRCA,…

  • GS 2019 art 52

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    GS 2019 Article 52 – Request of Hamilton-Blessings re: GS 1983 Art. 145 (expression “confessions” in liturgical forms) Committee 5 presented a second draft of its report on a request from the Hamilton-Blessings CanRC (8.6.7.1). One round of discussion took place. Because of the late hour, the second round was deferred to the next session.…

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    GS 2019 Article 51 – ARPC – Fraternal Observer Address Elder Bremer introduced the Rev. Bill Barron, credentialed delegate of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARPC). The Rev. Barron addressed Synod, speaking of the history of the ARPC and its current character. He described how the ARPC and Reformed Presbyterian Church in North America (RPCNA) are growing…

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    GS 2019 Article 50 – URCNA – Fraternal Delegate Address The Rev. Slaa introduced the Rev. Bill Pols, credentialed delegate of the United Reformed Churches in North America (URCNA). The Rev. Pols expressed appreciation for the ties between the URCNA and the CanRC, describing how some of those ties are evident in church life. He outlined some of…

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    GS 2019 Article 49 – RCNZ – Fraternal Delegate Address Elder Jans introduced the Rev. Leo de Vos, credentialed delegate of the Reformed Churches in New Zealand (RCNZ). The Rev. de Vos addressed Synod, describing the New Zealand setting, the history of Christianity in New Zealand, and the blended character of the RCNZ. He gave an impression…

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    GS 2019 Article 48 – FRCA – Fraternal Delegate Address Elder Vane introduced the Rev. Hendrik Alkema and the Rev. Richard Pot, credentialed delegates of the Free Reformed Churches of Australia (FRCA). The Rev. Alkema addressed Synod, expressing appreciation and gratitude for the close ties between the FRCA and CanRC. He described some of the many ways in…

  • GS 2019 art 47

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    GS 2019 Article 47 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman had the meeting sing Psalm 87:1,2,3. He noted all synod members were present.

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    GS 2019 Article 46 – General Synod Archives 1.   Material 1.1    Report on the Inspection of Archives for GS 2019 (8.2.6.1) 2.   Observations 2.1    No report was received from the Archive Church for general synods (i.e. the Burlington-Ebenezer CanRC). 2.2    The Burlington-Rehoboth CanRC inspected the archives of GS 2016 and reports that they are complete and in…

  • GS 2019 art 45

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    GS 2019 Article 45 – General Fund 1.   Material 1.1    Financial Report for General Fund from January 1, 2016 to February 4, 2019 by the Carman-East CanRC (8.2.13.1) 1.2    Audit of the General Fund by the Carman-West CanRC (8.2.13.2) 2.   Observations 2.1    Carman-East was appointed by GS 2016 to administer the General Fund, and to collect…