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GS 2007 art 34
GS 2007 Article 34 – Closing Devotions and Adjournment Brother Kuik led in closing devotions from Proverbs 1:1-7. After he led the meeting in closing prayer we sang Psalm 49:1. The chairman adjourned the meeting until Monday morning.
August 24, 2020
GS 2007 art 33
GS 2007 Article 33 – General Discussion on our Relationship with Churches in Ecclesiastical Fellowship In preparation for the discussion of the synodical reports on our relationship with churches in ecclesiastical fellowship, the chairman proposed that we have a general discussion whether it is necessary to continue the ongoing discussions with the churches that hold […]
GS 2007 art 32
GS 2007 Article 32 – Submission from Smithers re Guidelines of Synod The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.
GS 2007 art 31
GS 2007 Article 31 – Committee for the Official Website The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.
GS 2007 art 30
GS 2007 Article 30 – Submission from Fergus North re Art. 115 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 3
GS 2007 Article 3 – Election of Officers and Constitution of Synod The following officers were elected to serve synod for its duration: Chairman: D. Agema Vice-chairman: J. Visscher First Clerk: G. Nederveen Second Clerk: R. Schouten On behalf of the convening church, Rev. VanSpronsen declared synod constituted. The […]
August 19, 2020
GS 2007 art 29
GS 2007 Article 29 – Submission from Hamilton re Women Voting 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 28
GS 2007 Article 28 – Appeal from Calgary re Art. 111 of Synod Chatham The advisory committee presented its second proposal: 1. Material 1.1 Appeal from Calgary 2. Observations 2.1 Calgary requests Synod Smithers 2007 to declare that Synod Chatham 2004 erred when denying Calgary’s appeal against the relevant decision of Regional Synod West of […]
GS 2007 art 27
GS 2007 Article 27 – Appeal from Calgary re Art. 52 of Synod Chatham The advisory committee presented its second proposal: 1. Material 1.1 Appeal from Calgary 2. Observations 2.1 Calgary requests that Synod Smithers 2007 rescind the decision recorded in Recommendation 5.2 of the Acts of Synod Chatham 2004 and revert back to the […]
GS 2007 art 26
GS 2007 Article 26 – Reopening The meeting was reopened in plenary session. The chairman requested everyone to sing Psalm 98:1 and 4. All members were present. He welcomed Rev. Bruce Hoyt as observer from the Reformed Churches of New Zealand.
GS 2007 art 24
GS 2007 Article 24 – Appeal of Calgary re Art. 111 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 23
GS 2007 Article 23 – Appeal of Calgary re Art. 52 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 22
GS 2007 Article 22 – Adoption of the Acts — Day 2 The proceedings of Day 2, as recorded in Articles 13-20, were reviewed and adopted as part of the Acts of Synod.
GS 2007 art 21
GS 2007 Article 21 – Opening Devotions and Rollcall The chairman called the meeting to order. He read Genesis 1:1-3, Revelation 21:1-4 and Rev. 21:22 – 22:7. He spoke a few words about these passages with the theme of light, especially how great God’s works are. Our future is light. We sang Hymn 55:1, 2 […]
August 20, 2020
GS 2007 art 20
GS 2007 Article 20 – Closing Devotions and Adjournment Brother Heyink led in closing devotions based on Psalm 129. After we sang Psalm 66:1 and 2 the meeting was closed with prayer in which were also remembered the unity talks with the URCNA. The chairman adjourned the meeting.
GS 2007 art 2
GS 2007 Article 2 – Credentials The credentials were examined and all brothers were properly delegated. From among the ministers delegated, two ministers were alternates for the brothers Clarence VanderVelde and Richard Aasman who informed the meeting in writing that they could not attend. The following brothers were in attendance: From Regional Synod East: Ministers: […]
August 19, 2020
GS 2007 art 19
GS 2007 Article 19 – Appeal from Mr. T. Kingma The committee advising synod on this appeal made the following recommendation: 1. Material 1.1 Appeal of Mr. T. Kingma, including four binders of supporting material and a letter dated May 3, 2007 with corrections to his appeal 2. Admissibility 2.1 Synod declare this appeal inadmissible […]
August 20, 2020
GS 2007 art 18
GS 2007 Article 18 – Submission from brother and sister H. Endeman The committee advising synod on this appeal made the following recommendation: 1. Material 1.1 Letter of appeal with supporting documents 2. Admissibility 2.1 The submission of brother and sister Endeman be declared inadmissible because: 2.1.1 Their submission is not an appeal against the […]
GS 2007 art 177
GS 2007 Article 177 – Closing of Synod The chairman spoke some fitting closing word which can be found in the appendices to these Acts. He concluded his remarks by reading Ephesians 3:14-21. On behalf of synod the vice-chairman expressed his appreciation for the capable manner in which Rev. Agema had chaired the sessions. The […]
October 27, 2020
GS 2007 art 176
GS 2007 Article 176 – Adoption of the Acts — Day 11 The proceedings of the remainder of Day 11, as recorded in Articles 166-175, were reviewed and adopted as part of the Acts of Synod.
GS 2007 art 175
GS 2007 Article 175 – Concluding Matters Censure ad Art. 34 CO The chairman concluded with gratitude that censure ad Art. 34 CO was not necessary and noted with thanks that synod could work through the items on the Agenda of Synod in good harmony. Publishing of the Acts The first and second clerks were […]
GS 2007 art 174
GS 2007 Article 174 – Committee Changes The advisory committee presented its proposal: 1. In connections with decisions made, it should be noted that the name of the Committee for Contact with Churches in the Americas (CCCA) has been changed to Committee for Contact with Churches in North America (CCCNA). The CCCNA will be responsible […]
GS 2007 art 173
GS 2007 Article 173 – CCCA – General Mandate The advisory committee presented its proposal: 1. Material 1.1 CCCA Report pp. 111-114 2. Observations 2.1 The CCCA formed two sub-committees divided geographically. The sub-committees carried out their allotted work, and also met together to fulfil their mandate. The CCCA requests that new appointments be made […]
GS 2007 art 172
GS 2007 Article 172 – SCBP – Other Matters Dealing with Changes in the Book of Praise The advisory committee presented its proposal: 1. Material 1.1 SCBP Report 13 1.2-7 Letters from the following six churches: London, Carman West, Fergus Maranatha, Orangeville, Fergus North, Ottawa 2. Observations 2.1 The committee, in keeping with its mandate […]
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