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- To search for decisions regarding the Reformed Churches of Brazil that mention the Presbyterian Church in Brazil, select Search: “IPB”, Synod(s): “All Synods”, Topic(s): “IRB” and click “Submit”.
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GS 2022 art 69
GS 2022 Article 69 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman observed all synod members were present. He welcomed all present, including students from the Cornerstone Christian School in Guelph. He had those present sing Psalm 133, read Philippians 2:19-30, and led in opening prayer.
July 19, 2022
GS 2022 art 68
GS 2022 Article 68 – Closing Devotions The chairman made some announcements regarding agenda items and housekeeping matters. Rev. Rodney Vermeulen read 1 Peter 1:13-25 and led in closing prayer, giving thanks and offering prayer for the labours of those involved with CRTS. He then had those present sing Psalm 134:3 as a song of blessing for […]
GS 2022 art 67
GS 2022 Article 67 – CRTS (Board of Governors) The chairman welcomed Dr. Reuben Bredenhof, the faculty, staff, retired professors, and their spouses to the session. Dr. Bredenhof, newly appointed professor of Ministry and Mission, addressed the assembly and audience (see Appendix 17 for his address). The chairman spoke some words in response. Next, Dr. […]
GS 2022 art 66
GS 2022 Article 66 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman had the meeting sing Psalm 119:40. He observed that all synod members were present.
GS 2022 art 65
GS 2022 Article 65 – Appeal against RSE 2020 Art. 13 (Language of questions in Liturgical Forms) Committee 4 presented draft 1 of a report on an appeal against RSE 2020 Art. 13 (Language of questions in Liturgical Forms). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement.
GS 2022 art 64
GS 2022 Article 64 – Appeal against RSE 2019 Art. 9 1. Material 1.1 Appeal of the Toronto-Bethel CanRC against RSE 2019 Art. 9 (8.6.3.1) which contains the decision to declare admissible a late submission by the Orangeville CanRC. 2. Admissibility 2.1 The appeal was declared admissible. 3. Decision Synod decided: 3.1 To deny the […]
GS 2022 art 63
GS 2022 Article 63 – SCBP – Section 2 Committee 1 presented draft 2 of a report on Section 2 of the Report of the Standing Committee for the Publication of the Book of Praise (8.2.2) and related materials. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back, given an amendment, for refinement.
GS 2022 art 62
GS 2022 Article 62 – Appeal against GS 2004 Art. 115 and GS 2019 Art. 142 (Hymn Cap) 1. Material 1.1 Appeal of the Winnipeg-Redeemer CanRC (8.6.1.1) against GS 2004, Art. 115 and GS 2019 Art. 142 re Hymn Cap: 1.1.1 Winnipeg-Redeemer appeals the decision of GS 2004 Art.115 “to set the limit of hymns […]
GS 2022 art 61
GS 2022 Article 61 – CRTS (Board of Governors) 1. Material 1.1 Report of the Board of Governors (BoG) of the Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary (CRTS) (8.2.4.1). 1.2 Appointments to BoG (Finance and Property Committee) (8.2.4.3). 1.3 Letter from the Toronto-Bethel CanRC (8.3.4.8), expressing a concern regarding the proposed update to Bylaw 12 Sections 3.8. […]
GS 2022 art 6
GS 2022 Article 6 – Late Submissions The executive presented recommendations regarding late submissions. The following was decided: 1. The London-Pilgrim CanRC dd. April 10, 2022 re CanRC re CRTS supplement report. Inadmissible: no reason was given for it being submitted past the deadline for submissions. 2. Various letters of greeting from sister churches and […]
July 5, 2022
GS 2022 art 59
GS 2022 Article 59 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman had the meeting sing Psalm 103:7. He observed that all synod members, except one, were present.
July 19, 2022
GS 2022 art 58
GS 2022 Article 58 – Appeal against GS 2004 Art. 115 and GS 2019 Art. 142 (Hymn Cap) Committee 1 presented draft 2 of a report on the appeal of the Winnipeg-Redeemer CanRC against GS 2019 Art. 115 and GS 2019 Art. 142 (8.6.1.1). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for […]
GS 2022 art 57
GS 2022 Article 57 – SCBP – Section 2 Committee 1 presented draft 1 of a report on Section 2 of the Report of the Standing Committee for the Publication of the Book of Praise (8.2.2) and related materials. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement.
GS 2022 art 56
GS 2022 Article 56 – CRTS (Board of Governors) Committee 3 presented draft 1 of a report on the Board of Governors Report (8.2.4) and related matters. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement.
GS 2022 art 55
GS 2022 Article 55 – Acts The prepared articles of the Acts were corrected and adopted.
GS 2022 art 54
GS 2022 Article 54 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman observed all synod members were present. He welcomed everyone, including fraternal delegates and observers. He had those present sing Psalm 36:3, read Philippians 2:12-18, and led in opening prayer. The chairman informed the meeting of some housekeeping matters in relation to proceedings […]
GS 2022 art 53
GS 2022 Article 53 – Closing Devotions The chairman made some announcements regarding agenda items and housekeeping matters. Rev. John VanWoudenberg read Psalm 8 and led in closing prayer.
GS 2022 art 52
GS 2022 Article 52 – Appeal against GS 2019 Art. 141 Synod dealt with this matter in closed session, with credentialed delegates from sister churches present, and with Rev. Dick Wynia absent. Committee 4 presented draft 1 of a report on two appeals against GS 2019 Art. 141 (8.6.2.1, 8.6.2.2) and a related letter (8.6.2.4). […]
GS 2022 art 51
GS 2022 Article 51 – CRCA-CCCNA Study Reports on the Execution of CO Art. 50 Committee 2 presented two questions regarding the CRCA-CCCNA Study Reports on the Execution of CO Art. 50 (8.2.12.1-2), seeking advice and direction. These matters were discussed. The committee took the matter back for further consideration.
GS 2022 art 50
GS 2022 Article 50 – SCBP – Additional Psalms and Hymns Committee 1 presented draft 2 of a report on the Standing Committee for the Publication of the Book of Praise (SCBP) reports regarding additional psalms and hymns (8.2.2.1-3) and related submissions from churches. The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for […]
GS 2022 art 5
GS 2022 Article 5 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman had the meeting sing Psalm 122:3. He read the roll and noted all Synod members were present.
July 5, 2022
GS 2022 art 49
GS 2022 Article 49 – Appeal against GS 2004 Art. 115 and GS 2019 Art. 142 (Hymn Cap) Committee 1 presented draft 1 of a report on an appeal against GS 2004 Art. 115 and GS 2019 Art. 142 (Hymn Cap) (8.6.1.1). The report was discussed. The committee took the report back for refinement.
July 19, 2022
GS 2022 art 48
GS 2022 Article 48 – Acts The prepared articles of the Acts were corrected and adopted.
GS 2022 art 47
GS 2022 Article 47 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman observed that, with the exception of one member, all synod members were present. He had those present sing Hymn 23:1,2,6, read Philippians 2:1-11, and led in opening prayer. He passed on some housekeeping matters.
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