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GS 1980 art 160
GS 1980 ARTICLE 160 – Acts – Press Release The Executive is charged and authorized to adopt the remaining Acts of the evening session of Friday, December 5, 1980, and to approve the Press Release.
October 5, 2023
GS 1980 art 16
GS 1980 ARTICLE 16 – Theological College – Appointments Synod meets in closed session, after which the following information is published: Synod decide: To invite the Principal and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for a possible discussion with Rev. C. VanDam regarding certain aspects of his appointment. DEFEATED The following motion, duly seconded, […]
December 12, 2022
GS 1980 art 159
GS 1980 ARTICLE 159 – Preparation Next Synod The convening Church at Cloverdale shall decide upon the time of the next General Synod with the advice of the Regional Synod of the Canadian Reformed Churches in Western Canada.
October 5, 2023
GS 1980 art 158
GS 1980 ARTICLE 158 – Appendix to the Acts It has been decided that the following material shall be published as an Appendix to the Acts:
GS 1980 art 157
GS 1980 ARTICLE 157 – Article 43 – Church Order Article 43 of the Church Order is read by the Chairman. He thankfully states that no one has to be rebuked for having “done something worthy of punishment.”
GS 1980 art 155
GS 1980 ARTICLE 155 – Appointments 1. Board of Governors – Theological College 2. Board of Trustees – Theological College H. Dantuma, A. J. Hordijk, C.M. Loopstra, J. Medemblik, M. Van Grootheest. 3. Committee on Correspondence with Churches Abroad E.G. Baartman, A.G. Lengkeek, Rev. M. van Beveren, Rev. J. Visscher, (convener). 4. Committee tor the […]
GS 1980 art 154
GS 1980 ARTICLE 154 – Overture – Church at Surrey A. Material – Agenda VIII, H, 4 – Letter from the Church at Surrey re: relationships with other Churches. B. Observations C. Considerations D. Conclusions E. Recommendation Synod decides not to accede to the request of the Church at Surrey. ADOPTED
October 4, 2023
GS 1980 art 153
GS 1980 ARTICLE 153 – Correspondence with Churches Abroad Committee II presents A. Material – B. Information C. Observations Conclusions Consequences D. Considerations E. Recommendations Synod decide: ADOPTED The following motion. duly seconded, is discussed: DEFEATED
September 30, 2023
GS 1980 art 152
GS 1980 ARTICLE 152 – Contact with the Orthodox Presbyterian Church I. Majority Report A. Material – B. Observations C. Considerations D. Recommendations Synod decide: DEFEATED II. Minority Report A. Material (same as the Majority Report) B. Observations (same as the Majority Report) C. Considerations D. Recommendations Synod decides: ADOPTED
GS 1980 art 151
GS 1980 ARTICLE 151 – Acts The Acts, Articles 141-148, are read and adopted.
September 28, 2023
GS 1980 art 150
GS 1980 ARTICLE 150 – Contact with the Orthodox Presbyterian Church Committee IV presents a majority and minority report. These reports are discussed.
GS 1980 art 15
GS 1980 ARTICLE 15 – Acts The Acts, Articles 1-7, are read and adopted.
October 31, 2022
GS 1980 art 149
GS 1980 ARTICLE 149 – Re-opening The Chairman proposes that Hymn 30:4 be sung. He reads Romans 8:28-39 and leads in prayer. The roll call is held. All of the members of Synod are present. The Chairman extends a special welcome to the senior classes of the Guido de Bres High School.
September 28, 2023
GS 1980 art 148
GS 1980 ARTICLE 148 – Adjournment Elder C. Hoogerdijk asks the brothers to sing Psalm 84:4 and leads in closing prayer. It is noted that once again Rev. M. van Beveren is absent due to the illness of his wife. Synod adjourns.
September 27, 2023
GS 1980 art 147
GS 1980 ARTICLE 147 – Book of Praise (Liturgical Forms) – Form for the Solemnization of Marriage A. Material – Agenda VIII, B, 8, 9, 21, 25. B. Observations C. Considerations D. Recommendation Synod decide to adopt the Revised Form for the Solemnization of Marriage, as emended by Synod. ADOPTED
GS 1980 art 146
GS 1980 ARTICLE 146 – Book of Praise (Liturgical Forms) – Form for the Ordination of Elders and Deacons A. Material – Agenda VIII, B, 8, 9, 27, 28. B. Observations C. Considerations D. Recommendation Synod decide to adopt the Form for the Ordination of Elders and Deacons, as emended by Synod. ADOPTED The following […]
September 22, 2023
GS 1980 art 145
GS 1980 ARTICLE 145 – Book of Praise (Liturgical Forms) – Form for the Ordination/Installation of Missionaries A. Material – Agenda VIII, B, 8. B. Observations C. Considerations D. Recommendations Synod decide: ADOPTED
September 19, 2023
GS 1980 art 144
GS 1980 1980 ARTICLE 144 – Book of Praise (Liturgical Forms) – Form for Public Profession of Faith Committee II presents a revised Form for Public Profession of Faith (cf. Article 131) to Synod. This revised form is adopted.
GS 1980 art 143
GS 1980 ARTICLE 143 – Appeal – Church at Neerlandia Committee Ill presents: A. Material – VIII, I, 9 – Letter of the Church at Neerlandia, Alberta, appealing a decision of the Regional Synod in Western Canada of October 30, 1979, with enclosures. B. Observations C. Considerations D. Recommendations General Synod declare that After an […]
GS 1980 art 142
GS 1980 ARTICLE 142 – Appeal – Church at Neerlandia The discussion on the appeal of the Church at Neerlandia continues.
GS 1980 art 141
GS 1980 ARTICLE 141 – Re-opening – Acts The Chairman requests that Psalm 119:40 be sung. He reads Romans 8:1-11 and leads in prayer. The roll call reveals that Rev. M. van Beveren is present again. The Acts, Articles 133-140, are read and adopted.
GS 1980 art 140
GS 1980 ARTICLE 140 – Adjournment The Rev. S. DeBruin proposes that Hymn 43:1 be sung and leads in closing prayer. It should be noted that Rev. M. van Beveren was absent during the evening session. Synod adjourns.
GS 1980 art 14
GS 1980 ARTICLE 14 – Re-opening The Chairman requests that Psalm 67:1 be sung. He reads from Psalm 67 and leads in prayer.
October 31, 2022
GS 1980 art 139
GS 1980 ARTICLE 139 – Book of Praise (Liturgical Forms) – Form for the Ordination/Installation of Ministers of the Word A. Material – Agenda VIII, B, 8, 9. B. Observations C. Considerations D. Recommendation Synod decide to adopt the Revised Form for the Ordination/Installation of Ministers of the Word, as emended by Synod. ADOPTED
September 19, 2023
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