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GS 2007 art 126
GS 2007 Article 126 – United Reformed Churches in Myanmar (URCM) The advisory committee presented its proposal: 1. Material 1.1 CRCA Report 101.2 Letter from Lynden 2. Observations 2.1 The CRCA Report serves as observations.2.2 The CRCA recommends that synod decide:2.2.1 [10.5.1] To deem the URCM worthy of our prayerful support.2.2.2 [10.5.2] To monitor the […]
September 18, 2020
GS 2007 art 125
GS 2007 Article 125 – Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia (PCEA) The advisory committee presented its proposal: 1. Material 1.1 CRCA Report 8 2. Observations 2.1 The CRCA Report serves as observations. 2.2 The CRCA recommends that synod decide: 2.2.1 That the CanRC do not enter into relations with the PCEA. 2.2.2 To mandate the […]
GS 2007 art 124
GS 2007 Article 124 – The Free Reformed Churches of South Africa (FRCSA) The advisory committee presented its second proposal: 1. Material 1.1 CRCA Report 3 1.2 Letter from Elora 2. Observations 2.1 The report of the CRCA re the FRCSA, which is included in the appendix to the Acts, serves as Observations. 2.2 The […]
GS 2007 art 123
GS 2007 Article 123 – The Free Reformed Churches of Australia (FRCA) A letter of greeting from the FRCA was read. The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.
GS 2007 art 122
GS 2007 Article 122 – Adoption of the Acts — Day 9 The proceedings of Day 9, as recorded in Articles 102-118, were reviewed and adopted as part of the Acts of Synod.
GS 2007 art 121
GS 2007 Article 121 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The meeting sang Psalm 100:1 and 2. Rollcall was held and all members were present.
GS 2007 art 120
GS 2007 Article 120 – Adjournment Synod adjourned for committee work.
September 12, 2020
GS 2007 art 12
GS 2007 Article 12 – Closing Devotion and Adjournment Synod met in plenary session for the closing of the day. Brother DeBoer led in closing devotions from Psalm 93. The meeting sang Hymn 42:1, 2 and 8 followed by prayer. The chairman adjourned the meeting.
August 20, 2020
GS 2007 art 119
GS 2007 Article 119 – Opening Devotions and Rollcall The chairman called the meeting to order. He read Genesis 17:1-14 in light of the theme for this week: “I will be your God.” After he led in prayer the meeting sang Psalm 105:3 and 4. Rollcall was held. All members were present.
September 12, 2020
GS 2007 art 118
GS 2007 Article 118 – Closing Devotions and Adjournment Brother Berends led in closing devotions from 1 Kings 8:54-61. After we sang Psalm 108:1 he led in closing prayer. Synod was adjourned until Monday morning at 9:00.
GS 2007 art 117
GS 2007 Article 117 – Gereja-Gereja Reformasi Di Indonesia Propinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur (GGRI-NTT) A letter of greeting from GGRI-NTT was read. The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.
GS 2007 art 116
GS 2007 Article 116 – CRCA — General Mandate The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.
GS 2007 art 115
GS 2007 Article 115 – Appeal of Br. W. DeHaan The advisory committee presented its proposal: 1. Material 1.1 Letter from brother W. DeHaan 2. Admissibility 2.1 The submission of brother DeHaan is declared admissible since he appeals the decision of Regional Synod East 2006. 3. Observations 3.1 The appellant forwards material that he had […]
September 9, 2020
GS 2007 art 114
GS 2007 Article 114 – Appeal of Br. R. Bosman The decision of synod will be conveyed to the churches via Confidential Acts.
September 7, 2020
GS 2007 art 113
GS 2007 Article 113 – Committee for Bible Translation The advisory committee presented its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back the proposal for further consideration.
GS 2007 art 111
GS 2007 Article 111 – SCBP– Form of Subscription The advisory committee presented its proposal: 1. Material 1.1 SCBP Report 8 1.2-5 Letters from the following four churches: Fergus Maranatha, Orangeville, Winnipeg Redeemer, Elora 2. Observations 2.1 The committee report (section 8.0) serves as observations. 2.2 Synod Chatham decided to mandate the Standing Committee for […]
GS 2007 art 110
GS 2007 Article 110 – SCBP – Apostles’ Creed in the Baptismal Form The advisory committee presented its proposal: 1. Material 1.1 SCBP Report 7 1.2-4 Letters from the following three churches: Guelph, Carman West, Smithville 2. Observations 2.1 Synod Chatham mandated the Standing Committee for the Book of Praise to present a proposal with […]
GS 2007 art 11
GS 2007 Article 11 – Delegates of the Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK) Rev. Jong-soo Lim of the Presbyterian Church of Korea addressed the meeting. On behalf of his fellow delegates, the Reverends Tae Chun and Sung Bok Kim, as well as observer Jung Gyun Kim, he brought fraternal greetings to the Canadian Reformed Churches. […]
August 20, 2020
GS 2007 art 109
GS 2007 Article 109 – Adoption of the Acts — Day 8 The proceedings of Day 8, as recorded in Articles 79-101, were reviewed and adopted as part of the Acts of Synod.
September 7, 2020
GS 2007 art 108
GS 2007 Article 108 – Reopening The chairman reopened synod after lunch. The meeting sang Hymn 31:2 and 4.
GS 2007 art 107
GS 2007 Article 107 – Reformed Church in the United States (RCUS) The advisory committee submitted its proposal: 1. Material 1.1 CCCA Report 4 1.2-6 Letters from the following five churches: Carman East, Elora, Fergus Maranatha, London, Yarrow 1.7 Letter from the Interchurch Relations Committee of the RCUS 2. Observations 2.1 In a letter to […]
GS 2007 art 106
GS 2007 Article 106 – Orthodox Christian Reformed Churches (OCRC) The advisory committee presented its proposal. After some discussion it was moved and seconded to add to the synod decision: to mandate the CPEU to as yet fulfill the mandate of Synod 2004. The amendment was defeated. 1. Material 1.1 CPEU Report – see the […]
GS 2007 art 105
Article 105 GS 2007 Free Reformed Churches of North America (FRCNA) The advisory committee presented its proposal: 1. Material 1.1 CPEU Report – see the appendices 1.2-7 Letters from the following six churches: Carman West, Edmonton Immanuel, Elora, Grand Valley, Guelph, London 2. Observations 2.1 Synod Chatham mandated the CPEU: 2.1.1 To continue meeting with […]
GS 2007 art 104
GS 2007 Article 104 – The United Reformed Churches in North America (URCNA) The advisory committee presented Part 4 of its proposal. — COMMON SONGBOOK COMMITTEE — After a round of discussion it was moved and seconded to delete from Consideration 5 the words: “it agrees that this may not be a defining obstacle to […]
GS 2007 art 103
GS 2007 Article 103 – The United Reformed Churches in North America (URCNA) Synod continued the discussion on the URCNA report. The advisory committee presented a revised draft of Part 3 of its proposal regarding the Theological Education component. — THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE — 1. Material 1.1 See Art. 98 1.2 Theol. Ed. Com. – […]
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