Search Canadian Reformed Synod Acts
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GS 2007 art 81
GS 2007 Article 81 – Appeal from Aldergrove re Art. 109 of Synod Chatham The advisory committee presented its second proposal. After some discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.
August 27, 2020
GS 2007 art 80
GS 2007 Article 80 – Free Church of Scotland (FCS) & Free Church of Scotland – Continuing (FCC) The advisory committee presented its proposal. After some discussion iIt was moved and seconded to delete from Consideration 4.2 to following: According to the report, the FCC themselves state that “we still firmly believe that we have […]
GS 2007 art 8
GS 2007 Article 8 – Mail received 1) Letter of greeting and elucidation from the FCC – added as Agenda item 8.1.q and given to Committee 3 2) Corrections to appeal from Mr. T. Kingma – given to Committee 1 3) Report on inspection of archives by Burlington-Waterdown – added as Agenda item 8.2.i and […]
August 19, 2020
GS 2007 art 79
GS 2007 Article 79 – Reopening After lunch the meeting was reopened with singing of Hymn 32:1.
August 26, 2020
GS 2007 art 78
GS 2007 Article 78 – Board of Governors of the Theological College The advisory committee presented its second proposal: 1. Material 1.1 The report of the Board of Governors of the Theological College of the Canadian Reformed Churches dated October 1, 2006 1.2 From Regional Synod East, November 8 and December 7, 2006, a letter […]
GS 2007 art 77
GS 2007 Article 77 – Archives of General Synod The advisory committee reported: 1. Material 1.1-2 Letters from Burlington-Waterdown and Burlington Ebenezer 2. Observations 2.1 Burlington-Waterdown reports that it has inspected the archives of Synod Chatham 2004 and found them in good order. 2.2 Burlington-Waterdown recommends the purchase of fire-proof cabinets for storing the archives. […]
GS 2007 art 76
GS 2007 Article 76 – Report of the Address Church for the Canadian Reformed Churches. The advisory committee reported: 1. Material 1.1 Report from Burlington Ebenezer 2. Observation: 2.1 The report, which is added as an appendix to the Acts, serves as Observations. 3. Consideration 3.1 From the report it is clear that Burlington Ebenezer […]
GS 2007 art 75
GS 2007 Article 75 – l’Église réformée du Quebec (ERQ) The advisory committee presented its second proposal: 1. Material 1.1 CCCA Report 1 1.2 CCCA Supplementary Report 1.3 -11 Letters from the following nine churches: Chatham, Coaldale, Dunnville/Wainfleet, Elora, Grand Rapids, Guelph, Lincoln, Ottawa, Yarrow 2. Observations 2.1 Synod Chatham gave the CCCA the mandate […]
GS 2007 art 74
GS 2007 Article 74 – Committee for the Official Website The revised advisory committee report was given into discussion. It was moved and seconded to replace in Consideration 3.5 and in Recommendation 4.1.3.3 the word ‘consistories’ with ‘churches’. The amendment was defeated. It was moved and seconded to add in Recommendation 4.1.3.3 the words: These […]
GS 2007 art 73
GS 2007 Article 73 – Submission from Hamilton re Women Voting The advisory committee presented its second proposal. After a round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.
GS 2007 art 72
GS 2007 Article 72 – The Free Reformed Churches of South Africa (FRCSA) The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.
GS 2007 art 71
GS 2007 Article 71 – Adoption of the Acts — Day 6 The proceedings of Day 6 were not available due to the power failure which was expected to last well into the day.
GS 2007 art 70
GS 2007 Article 70 – Opening Devotions and Rollcall The chairman called the meeting to order. He read John 16:1-15 where the ascension of Christ is connected with judgment. After he led in prayer the meeting sang Psalm 2:1 and 4. Rollcall was held. All members were present.
GS 2007 art 7
GS 2007 Article 7 – Late Submissions Seven letters from several churches arrived late. Nevertheless, the executive recommended that these letters be accepted since 1) the submissions of Winnipeg were submitted before the deadline but were held up in the mail, and 2) the report for the fifth professor came a little late to the […]
August 19, 2020
GS 2007 art 69
GS 2007 Article 69 – Closing Devotions and Adjournment Rev. Souman led in closing devotions from Ephesians 4:1-24. After we sang Psalm 133:1 and 2, he led in closing prayer. The chairman adjourned the meeting.
August 26, 2020
GS 2007 art 68
GS 2007 Article 68 – Lunch and committee work Synod adjourned for lunch and committee work. It turned out that due to a major power failure, which was expected to last well into the next day, synod could not meet in plenary session. The committees kept busy until closing time.
GS 2007 art 67
GS 2007 Article 67 – Submission from Fergus North re Art. 115 of Synod Chatham The advisory committee presented its second proposal: 1. Material 1.1 Submission from Fergus North re Subscription Form 2. Admissibility 2.1 This submission is admissible as it interacts with a decision of a previous synod. 3. Observations 3.1 Fergus North expresses […]
GS 2007 art 66
GS 2007 Article 66 – Reformed Churches of New Zealand (RCNZ) The advisory committee presented its proposal. After some discussion it was moved and seconded to delete from Consideration 4.2: He explained that with respect to the matter of women in office in the CRCAus, this involves women being ordained as deacons only. At this […]
GS 2007 art 65
GS 2007 Article 65 – Appeal from Br. B. Van de Burgt The advisory committee presented its second proposal. After a round of discussion it was moved and seconded to change Consideration 3.2 to read: 3.2 Synod agrees with the line of Regional Synod West 2002: Since Scripture does not prescribe the number of cups […]
GS 2007 art 64
GS 2007 Article 64 – Appeal from Owen Sound re Arts. 10 and 11 of Regional Synod East 2005 The advisory committee presented its second draft proposal which, after some discussion, was taken back by the committee for further consideration.
August 24, 2020
GS 2007 art 63
GS 2007 Article 63 – Adoption of the Acts — Day 5 The proceedings of Day 5, as recorded in Articles 50-61, were reviewed and adopted as part of the Acts of Synod.
GS 2007 art 62
GS 2007 Article 62 – Opening Devotions and Rollcall The chairman called the meeting to order. He read John 14:1-14 and stressed that the theme of this passage is ascension and the program of building the house of God. Christ ascended to be at work preparing the house where he and his church will one […]
GS 2007 art 61
GS 2007 Article 61 – Closing Devotions and Adjournment Rev. Peter Wallace of the OPC led in closing devotions from 2 Kings 2:1-13. After we sang Psalm 42:1, 2 and 3 he led in closing prayer. The chairman adjourned the meeting.
GS 2007 art 60
GS 2007 Article 60 – Presbyterian Church in Korea (PCK) The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.
GS 2007 art 6
GS 2007 Article 6 – Advisory Committees of Synod The following committees were appointed: Committee 1 Members: P. Feenstra (convener), H. DeVries, E. Pol, A. Souman Topics: Appeals from the West and Board of Governors Agenda Items: 8.1.a, h, j; 8.2.c; 8.3.g; 8.4.a, c; 8.5.i, j, m, r Committee 2 Members: P. DeBoer (convener), A. […]
August 19, 2020
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