Search Canadian Reformed Synod Acts
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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 2007 art 59
GS 2007 Article 59 – Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC) The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.
August 24, 2020
GS 2007 art 58
GS 2007 Article 58 – Reopening The meeting was reopened in plenary session. The chairman requested everyone to sing Psalm 68:8. All the members of synod were present.
GS 2007 art 57
GS 2007 Article 57 – Lunch and Committee Work Synod adjourned for lunch. During lunch hour the members of synod learned that Rev. James Folkerts, a fraternal delegate from the URC in Telkwa, became the proud father of a healthy baby girl. This made br. Pol, a member of synod, a great-grandfather. Both brothers were […]
GS 2007 art 56
GS 2007 Article 56 – Financial Report of the General Fund The advisory committee presented its report: 1. Material 1.1 Financial Report for the General Fund from Dec. 11, 2003 to February 6, 2007 2. Observations 2.1 The report included as an appendix to these Acts serves as observations. 2.2 The church at Carman East […]
GS 2007 art 55
GS 2007 Article 55 – Appeal from Lincoln re five appeals by other churches to Synod Chatham The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a round of discussion it was moved and seconded to delete the following: Observation 2.3: Lincoln’s letter expresses a sense of alienation between the work and decisions of synod on the […]
GS 2007 art 54
GS 2007 Article 54 – Appeal from Attercliffe re Art. 86 of Synod Chatham The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.
GS 2007 art 53
GS 2007 Article 53 – Board of Governors of the Theological College The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.
GS 2007 art 52
GS 2007 Article 52 – Report on the ERQ The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.
GS 2007 art 50
GS 2007 Article 50 – Opening Devotions and Rollcall The chairman called the meeting to order. He extended a welcome to everyone, especially to the students of the Ebenezer Canadian Reformed School who came to observe the plenary session of synod. The chairman explained some of the workings of synod to the students. In keeping […]
GS 2007 art 5
GS 2007 Article 5 – Housekeeping Matters After receiving a proposal from the officers of synod the following was decided: 1. Presence on the Internet: Synod decided to publish the Acts of Synod on the church website as they become available. However, as the Acts are adopted, synod will decide whether there are any decisions […]
August 19, 2020
GS 2007 art 49
GS 2007 Article 49 – Closing Devotions and Adjournment The chairman spoke a word of welcome to Rev. Kees Kleijn from the churches in South Africa. He also wished God-speed to the delegates from the GKN and the ERQ who were to return home the next day. After these remarks br. Nobels led in closing […]
August 24, 2020
GS 2007 art 48
GS 2007 Article 48 – Address by the Observer of the RCNZ Rev. Bouwman introduced Rev. Bruce Hoyt from the Reformed Churches of New Zealand. Rev. Hoyt brought greetings from the churches in New Zealand. He gave some detailed background to the RCNZ and expressed the hope that synod would reciprocate the offer of ecclesiastical […]
GS 2007 art 47
GS 2007 Article 47 – Address by the Fraternal Delegates of the OPC Rev. Visscher introduced the Reverends Peter Wallace and Robert Needham who each addressed synod. Both brothers spoke about how we as federations need each other. They expressed their appreciation for the fact that in bygone years several differences have been addressed in […]
GS 2007 art 46
GS 2007 Article 46 – Address by the Fraternal Delegates of the GKN Rev. Holtvlüwer introduced Rev. R.C. Janssen from the GKN who, together with his fellow delegate Rev. Johan Plug, had already spent the past week observing the workings of the committees and synod. Rev. Karlo Janssen passed on greetings on behalf of the […]
GS 2007 art 45
GS 2007 Article 45 – Address by the Delegate of the ERQ Rev. Feenstra introduced Rev. Paulin Bédard to the meeting who addressed synod on behalf of l’Église réformée du Quebec. He stressed that the relations between the ERQ and the CanRC were growing and he expressed deep appreciation for the financial and prayerful support […]
GS 2007 art 44
GS 2007 Article 44 – Reopening The meeting was reopened in plenary session. The chairman requested the meeting to sing Hymn 32:1 and 3. All the members of synod were present. The chairman extended a special welcome to Rev. Robert Needham as delegate of the OPC who had just arrived.
GS 2007 art 42
GS 2007 Article 42 – Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (GKN) The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.
GS 2007 art 41
GS 2007 Article 41 – General discussion continued After lunch the chairman called the meeting to order. He requested that we sing Psalm 24:2 and 4. All members were present and the meeting was reopened. The general discussion was resumed until every member of synod had the opportunity to speak on the matter.
GS 2007 art 4
Article 4 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The meeting sang Hymn 4:1, 2 and 3. Rollcall was held and all members were present.
August 19, 2020
GS 2007 art 39
GS 2007 Article 39 – Appeal from Aldergrove re Art. 109 of Synod Chatham The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.
August 24, 2020
GS 2007 art 38
GS 2007 Article 38 – Appeal from Br. B. Van de Burgt tThe advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.
GS 2007 art 37
GS 2007 Article 37 – Appeal from Owen Sound re Arts. 10 and 11 of Regional Synod East 2005 The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.
GS 2007 art 36
GS 2007 Article 36 – Adoption of the Acts — Day 3 The proceedings of Day 3, as recorded in Articles 21-34, were reviewed and adopted as part of the Acts of Synod.
GS 2007 art 35
GS 2007 Article 35 – Opening Devotions and Rollcall The chairman called the meeting to order. He mentioned several things in regards to the ascension of Christ which will be the theme of the daily opening devotions this week. He read John 12:20-36 which marks the end of the public ministry of Christ. The meeting […]
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