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GS 2022 art 26
GS 2022 Article 26 – FRCNA – Fraternal Observer Address Rev. Jeff Temple introduced Rev. Rob Vandoodewaard, credentialed delegate of the Free Reformed Churches of North America (FRCNA), who was accompanied by Rev. David VanBrugge. Rev. Vandoodewaard addressed Synod describing the FRCNA, our common heritage and communal ties, and its ministries. He expressed gratitude for our growing relationship […]
July 11, 2022
GS 2022 art 25
GS 2022 Article 25 – KPCK – Fraternal Delegate Address Rev. Carl Van Dam introduced Rev. HyungTae Kim and Elder BongSik Sim, credentialed delegates of the Kosin Presbyterian Church in Korea (KPCK). Rev. Kim spoke some personal words of reflection on his experience of a CanRC general synod. He then addressed Synod describing the KPCK and its ministries. […]
GS 2022 art 24
GS 2022 Article 24 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. In the absence of the chairman, who was taking a phone call from Dr. Reuben Bredenhof, the vice chairman had the meeting sing Psalm 138:1,2. He observed that all synod members were present.
GS 2022 art 23
GS 2022 Article 23 – Voting A ruling from the chair was requested on the application of CO Art. 32. This was taken by the executive for consideration.
GS 2022 art 22
GS 2022 Article 22 – Adoption of the Acts, Publication on the Internet The prepared articles of the Acts were corrected. It was determined that a second review of these acts would be done prior to adoption. It was decided that the composition of the Advisory Committees (GS 2022 Art. 9) would not be made […]
GS 2022 art 21
GS 2022 Article 21 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. The chairman observed all synod members were present. He welcomed everyone, including fraternal delegates and observers. He had those present sing Psalm 116:9,10, read Philippians 1:1-11 and led in opening prayer.
GS 2022 art 20
GS 2022 Article 20 – Closing Devotions The chairman made some announcements regarding agenda items and housekeeping matters. Rev. Eric Kampen read Ephesians 6:10-20, had those present sing Hymn 55:1,2 and led in prayer.
July 8, 2022
GS 2022 art 2
Article 2 – Credentials The credentials were examined by the Guelph-Emmanuel CanRC and found to be in good order. Twenty-three primary delegates and one alternate delegate were present and signed the attendance list. Delegated by Regional Synod West 2021: Ministers: Roelf (Karlo) Janssen, John Ludwig, James Slaa, S. Carl Van Dam, Doug Vandeburgt, Julius VanSpronsen. […]
July 4, 2022
GS 2022 art 19
GS 2022 Article 19 – CRTS – Appointment of Professor of Ministry and Mission This matter was dealt with by Synod in closed-restricted session. 1. Material 1.1 Letter, with appendices, from the CRTS Board of Governors with a proposal to fill a vacancy in the department of Ministry & Mission (8.2.4.4). 1.2 Report of the […]
July 8, 2022
GS 2022 art 18
GS 2022 Article 18 – Prayer Rev. Eric Kampen led in prayer, expressing thanks for our relationships and bringing the needs of the ERQ, URCNA, OPC, RCUS, GGRI, GKN, and DGK before the Lord.
GS 2022 art 176
GS 2022 Article 176 – Closing Rev. Ludwig had those present sing Hymn 85:1,3. Rev. Kampen, as vice chairman, spoke some words of gratitude for the chairman’s leadership and presented him with a gift. Rev. Kampen then led in closing prayer.
September 10, 2022
GS 2022 art 175
GS 2022 Article 175 – Chairman’s words The chairman, Rev. Ludwig, spoke some words in closing. (See Appendix 22 for his speech.) A gift for the convening church, the Guelph-Emmanuel CanRC, was then presented by the chairman of GS 2022 to the chair of council, Elder Kevin Hutchinson. (See below)
GS 2022 art 174
GS 2022 Article 174 – Concluding Matters Censure as per CO Art. 34 The chairman stated, with deep thankfulness to the Lord, that censure as per CO Art. 34 was not needed. He gave thanks for the fact that a good spirit of brotherly cooperation was evidenced throughout Synod, even when opinions differed. Adoption of […]
GS 2022 art 173
GS 2022 Article 173 – Confidential Acts This matter was dealt with by Synod in closed session. The following motion by the first and second clerks of GS 2022 was adopted: That the following decisions of GS 2022 be declared confidential Acts: Articles 60 (Dunnville and Lincoln appeals – 8.6.2) and 81 (Lincoln Appeal – 8.6.7) Ground: […]
GS 2022 art 172
GS 2022 Article 172 – Submission of Committee Reports to the Churches and Synod 1. Decision Synod decided: 1.1 That reports to the next general synod are to be sent to the churches in electronic format. Churches are free to make their own arrangements for printing if so desired. There will be no printed edition […]
GS 2022 art 171
GS 2022 Article 171 – Reporting of the Convening Church and the Review Church 1. Decision Synod decided: 1.1 To mandate the Guelph-Emmanuel CanRC and the Guelph-Living Word CanRC to report to the next General Synod on the finances of GS 2022 six weeks prior to the next General Synod.
GS 2022 art 170
GS 2022 Article 170 – Appointments This matter was dealt with by Synod in closed session. 1. Material 1.1 Submissions from: RSW 2021 (8.1.1), RSE 2021 (8.1.2), the Board of Governors of CRTS (8.2.4.4), the CWeb (8.2.7.2), the CBT (8.2.6.1), the CRCA & CCCNA (8.2.12.3.), the SCBP (8.2.2.4.). 1.2 Submission from the Willoughby Heights CanRC […]
GS 2022 art 17
GS 2022 Article 17 – DGK – Letter of Greetings Rev. Karlo Janssen read a letter of greeting sent by The Reformed Churches (DGK) in The Netherlands, declaring gratitude for our relationship and expressing regret at being unable to attend Synod in person. The full text of the letter can be found in Appendix 8.
July 8, 2022
GS 2022 art 169
GS 2022 Article 169 – FRCA (Free Reformed Churches of Australia) 1. Material 1.1 Report of the CRCA on the FRCA (8.2.1.2). 2. Admissibility 2.1 The report was declared admissible. 3. Decisions Synod decided: 3.1 To continue the relationship of Ecclesiastical Fellowship (EF) with the Free Reformed Churches of Australia (FRCA) under the adopted rules; […]
September 10, 2022
GS 2022 art 168
GS 2022 Article 168 – ARPC (Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church) 1. Material 1.1 Report of the CCCNA (8.2.11.1) on the ARPC. 1.2 Submissions from the following churches: St Albert (8.3.11.1), Willoughby Heights (8.3.11.2), London-Pilgrim (8.3.11.3). 2. Admissibility 2.1 The report was declared admissible. 2.2 The submissions were declared admissible. 3. Decisions Synod decided: 3.1 To […]
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