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GS 2007 art 102
GS 2007 Article 102 – Opening Devotions and Rollcall The chairman called the meeting to order. He read John 17 which is an example of the intercession of the Lord Jesus Christ. After he led in prayer the meeting sang Hymn 31:1, 3 and 5. Rollcall was held. All members were present.
September 7, 2020
GS 2007 art 101
GS 2007 Article 101 – Closing Devotion and Adjournment Brother Nordeman led in closing devotions from Psalm 145. After the meeting sang Psalm 145:1, 3 and 5 he led in closing prayer. The chairman adjourned the meeting.
GS 2007 art 100
GS 2007 Article 100 – The United Reformed Churches in North America (URCNA) The advisory committee presented Part 3 of its proposal. After a preliminary round of discussion the committee took back this section of its proposal for further consideration.
GS 2007 art 10
Article 10 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. We sang Psalm 36:2. The chairman noted that all delegates were present.
August 20, 2020
GS 2007 art 1
GS 2007 Article 1 – Opening of Synod on behalf of the Convening Church On behalf of the convening church the Reverend Julius M. VanSpronsen called the meeting to order. He requested all who were present to sing Psalm 1:1, 2 and 3 after which he read Isaiah 51:1-16. He gave a meditation on this […]
August 19, 2020
GS 2004 art 99
GS 2004 Article 99 – Appeal of the church at Grand Rapids against Arts. 22, 34, 36, 45 of Synod Neerlandia Committee 3 presented its proposal on the appeal of the church at Grand Rapids against Articles 22, 34, 36, 45 of Synod Neerlandia 2001. After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. […]
April 3, 2021
GS 2004 art 98
GS 2004 Article 98 – CPEU re: General Mandate Committee 2 presented its proposal on the report of the CPEU re: General Mandate. After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. Material 1.1. Report of the CPEU re: General Mandate 1.2. Letter from the church at Willoughby Heights 2. Admissibility The letter from […]
GS 2004 art 97
GS 2004 Article 97 – Appeal of the church at Grand Rapids against Art. 73 of Synod Neerlandia re: Phase Two Committee 2 presented its proposal on the appeal from the church at Grand Rapids against Art. 73 of Synod Neerlandia 2001 re: Phase Two. After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. […]
April 1, 2021
GS 2004 art 96
GS 2004 Article 96 – Appeal of the church at Chatham against Art. 73 of Synod Neerlandia re: Phase Two Committee 2 presented its proposal on the appeal from the church at Chatham against Art. 73 of Synod Neerlandia 2001 re: Phase Two. After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. Material Appeal […]
GS 2004 art 95
GS 2004 Article 95 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. We sang Psalm 107:1,2. The roll was called. All delegates were present.
GS 2004 art 94
GS 2004 Article 94 – Appeal of br. T.J.C. Kingma against Arts. 45, 59, 73 of Synod Neerlandia and Art. 91 of Synod Coaldale Committee 4 presented its proposal on the appeal of br. T.J.C. Kingma against Arts. 45, 59, 73 of Synod Neerlandia 2001 and Art. 91 of Synod Coaldale 1977. After several rounds […]
GS 2004 art 93
GS 2004 article 93 – Appeal of brs. T. Hoogsteen and C. Van Andel against Art. 67 of Synod Fergus Committee 4 presented its proposal on the appeal of brs. T. Hoogsteen and C. Van Andel against Art. 67 of Synod Fergus 1998. After several rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for […]
GS 2004 art 92
GS 2004 Article 92 – Appeal of br. and sr. Vantil against Regional Synod West 2003 re: Art. 31 C.O. Committee 3 presented its proposal on the appeal of br. and sr. Vantil against Regional Synod West 2003 re: Art. 31 C.O. After several rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for further […]
February 10, 2021
GS 2004 art 91
GS 2004 Article 91 – Appeal of br. and sr. Vantil against Regional West 2003 re: Grape Juice Committee 3 presented its proposal on the appeal of br. and sr. Vantil against Regional Synod West 2003 re: Grape Juice. After several rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for further consideration.
GS 2004 art 90
GS 2004 Article 90 – Acronyms Committee 1 presented its proposal on the letter from the church at Chatham re: Acronyms. After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. Material Letter from the church at Chatham re: Acronyms 2. Admissibility This letter is declared admissible. 3. Observations The church at Chatham requests General […]
GS 2004 art 9
GS 2004 Article 9 – Committee Work Synod adjourned for committee work.
January 25, 2021
GS 2004 art 89
GS 2004 Article 89 – Advisors at General Synod The committee presented its proposal on the overture from Regional Synod East, November 12, 2003 re: Advisors at General Synod. After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. Material Overture from Regional Synod East, November 12, 2003 re: Advisors at General Synod 2. Admissibility […]
February 10, 2021
GS 2004 art 88
GS 2004 Article 88 – CCCA re: the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC) Committee 1 presented its proposal on the report of the CCCA re: the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC). After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. Material 1.1. Report of the CCCA, including appendices, re: the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC) 1.2. Letter […]
GS 2004 art 87
GS 2004 Article 87 – The Appointment of Dr. A.J. de Visser At this point the chairman informed the assembly that he had received a phone call from the chairman of the Board of Governors of the Theological College, announcing that Dr. A.J. de Visser had accepted his appointment as Professor of Diaconiology and Ecclesiology. […]
GS 2004 art 86
GS 2004 Article 86 – Appeals against Art. 45 of Synod Neerlandia re: the OPC Committee 1 again presented its proposal on various appeals against Art. 45 of Synod Neerlandia 2001 re: the OPC. The following was adopted: 1. Material 1.1. An appeal from the church at Attercliffe re: Article 45 of the Acts of […]
GS 2004 art 85
GS 2004 Article 85 – CPEU re: The Free Reformed Church of North America (FRCNA) Committee 2 again presented its proposal on the report of the CPEU re: the Free Reformed Church of North America (FRCNA). After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. Material 1.1. Report of the CPEU, including a supplementary […]
GS 2004 art 84
GS 2004 Article 84 – Opening Devotions The chairman reopened Synod by reading Phil. 4:10-20 and giving a meditation on this passage. We sang Psalm 71:11,12,13 after which the chairman led us in prayer. The roll was called and all were present. Adoption of the Acts After some corrections Articles 70-83 of the Acts were […]
GS 2004 art 83
GS 2004 Article 83 – Closing Devotions and Adjournment Br. P. Van Woudenberg led us in closing devotions. He read 1 Peter 2:1-12 and gave a brief meditation on this passage. We sang Psalm 118:1,6,8. Br. P. Van Woudenberg led us in prayer. The chairman adjourned Synod until the morning.
GS 2004 art 82
GS 2004 Article 82 – Advisors at General Synod Committee 1 presented its proposal on the overture from Regional Synod East, November 12, 2003 re: Advisors at General Synod. After several rounds of discussion, the following was defeated: 1. Material Overture from Regional Synod East, November 12, 2003 re: Advisors at General Synod 2. Admissibility This […]
GS 2004 art 81
GS 2004 Article 81 – Standing Committee for the Publication of the Book of Praise Committee 4 presented its proposal on the report of the Standing Committee for the Publication of the Book of Praise (SCBP). After several rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for further consideration.
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