Office Bearers

Category: CanRC

  • GS 2019 art 9

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    Roy Janssen
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    GS 2019 Article 9 – Advisory Committees The following advisory committees were appointed: Committee 1: C. VanderVelde (convener), P. Feenstra, B. Kottelenberg, J. Jager, F. Stoffels. Materials: Appeal RSW 2017 Art. 5 (8.6.5); Appeal RSW 2018 Art. 7 & 18 (8.6.11); Appeal GS 2016 Art. 87 (8.6.1); Committee for Bible Translation (8.2.9); Appeal GS 2016 Art. 111 (8.6.10).…

  • GS 2019 art 11

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    Roy Janssen
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    GS 2019 Article 11 – GGRI – Letter of Greetings The Rev. Janssen read a letter of greeting sent by the Reformed Churches of Indonesia (GGRI), declaring gratitude for our relationship and expressing regret at being unable to attend Synod in person on account of lack of funds. The full text of the letter can be…

  • GS 2019 art 10

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    Roy Janssen
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    GS 2019 Article 10 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman had the meeting sing Psalm 84:1,2. He noted all synod members were present.

  • GS 2019 art 8

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    Roy Janssen
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    GS 2019 Article 8 – Agenda 1.    Opening on behalf of the convening church 2.    Examination of the credentials 3.    Election of the officers 4.    Constitution of Synod 5.    Information from the convening church 6.    Adoption of the agenda 7.    Setting of time schedule 8.    Incoming mail 8.1    General Matters 8.1.1    Delegates to GS 2019 –…

  • GS 2019 art 7

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    Roy Janssen
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    GS 2019 Article 7 – Late Submissions Regarding late submissions the executive recommended the following: 1. That letters from the churches interacting with the submissions from Hamilton-Blessings CanRC (8.6.7 & 8.6.8) be declared admissible, since the Hamilton-Blessings CanRC submitted them near the deadline. ADOPTED

  • GS 2019 art 5

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    Roy Janssen
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    GS 2019 Article 5 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman had the meeting sing Hymn 80:1,2. He read the roll and noted all synod members were present.

  • GS 2019 art 4

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    Roy Janssen
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    GS 2019 Article 4 – Constitution of Synod On behalf of the convening church, the Rev. VanSpronsen declared Synod constituted. The elected officers took their places. The Rev. Agema thanked the assembly for the confidence expressed in the elected officers of Synod. He expressed appreciation to the convening church for all the work done in preparation for…

  • GS 2019 art 18

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    Roy Janssen
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    GS 2019 Article 18 – FCC (Free Church of Scotland (Continuing)) 1.   Material 1.1    Report of the Committee on Relations for Churches Abroad (CRCA) regarding the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) (FCC) (8.2.2.1) 2.   Observations 2.1    GS 2016 (Art. 45) decided concerning the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing): [4.1]    To continue Ecclesiastical Fellowship (EF) with…

  • GS 2019 art 1

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    Roy Janssen
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    GS 2019 Article 1 – Opening of Synod On behalf of the convening church, the Rev. Julius VanSpronsen called the meeting to order. He welcomed all present, especially the delegates to GS 2019. He requested all who were present to sing Psalm 99:1,2,3 and then read 1 Timothy 6:11-21. After speaking some words on this passage (see…

  • GS 2019 art 6

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    Roelf Janssen
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    GS 2019 Article 6 – Housekeeping Matters The executive presented recommendations on housekeeping matters. Synod decided the following: 1.    Presence on the Internet: Synod will publish the Acts of Synod on the federation website as they become available. However, as the Acts are adopted, Synod will decide whether there are any decisions which should not…