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GS 2004 art 80
GS 2004 Article 80 – Reopening The chairman reopened Synod in plenary session, asking everyone present to sing Psalm 98:1,4. The roll was called and all were present.
February 10, 2021
GS 2004 art 8
GS 2004 Article 8 – Agenda The following agenda was adopted: Opening on behalf of the Convening Church. Examination of the Credentials Information from the Convening Church Election of the Moderamen Constitution of Synod Adoption of the Agenda Setting of Time Schedule Incoming Mail 8.1 General Matters Church at Burlington-East Request to remove the procedure […]
January 25, 2021
GS 2004 art 79
GS 2004 Article 79 – Adjournment The chairman adjourned Synod in order to allow the committees time to work on their proposals.
February 10, 2021
GS 2004 art 78
GS 2004 Article 78 – Committee on Bible Translation Committee 3 again presented its proposal on the report of the Committee on Bible Translation (CBT). After a round of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. Material 1.1. Report of the Committee on Bible Translation (CBT) 1.2. Letter from the church at Fergus 1.3. Letter from […]
GS 2004 art 77
GS 2004 Article 77 – CPEU re: the Common Songbook Committee 2 again presented its proposal on the report of the CPEU re: the common songbook. After a brief round of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. Material 1.1. Report of the CPEU re: the common songbook 1.2. Letter from the church at Lincoln 2. […]
GS 2004 art 76
GS 2004 Article 76 – CPEU re: The Church Order Committee 2 again presented its proposal on the report of the CPEU re: the Church Order. The following was adopted: 1. Material 1.1. Report of the CPEU re: the church order, including its supplementary report 1.2. Letter from the church at Lincoln 2. Admissibility The […]
GS 2004 art 75
GS 2004 Article 75 – CPEU re: the Theological Education Committee Committee 2 again presented its proposal on the report of the CPEU re: the Theological Education Committee. The following was adopted: 1. Material 1.1. Report of the CPEU re: the Theological Education Committee, including its supplementary report 1.2. Letter from the church at Grand […]
February 3, 2021
GS 2004 art 74
GS 2004 Article 74 – CPEU re: General Mandate Committee 2 presented its proposal on the report of the CPEU re: General Mandate. After several rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for further consideration.
GS 2004 art 73
GS 2004 Article 73 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. We sang Psalm 133. The roll was called. All delegates were present. Address: Rev. H. Zekveld (URCNA) On behalf of the United Reformed Church of North America, Rev. H. Zekveld addressed Synod. Rev. W. den Hollander spoke some words in response. Both addresses can […]
GS 2004 art 72
GS 2004 Article 72 – Committee on Bible Translation (CBT) Committee 3 presented its proposal on the report of the Committee on Bible Translation (CBT). After two rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for further consideration. Next, the chairman adjourned Synod in order to allow the committees time to work on their […]
GS 2004 art 71
GS 2004 Article 71 – Address: Rev. L.W. Bilkes (FRCNA) On behalf of the Free Reformed Churches of North America, Rev. L.W. Bilkes addressed Synod. Br. P. Van Woudenberg spoke some words in response. Both addresses can be found in the appendices of these Acts.
GS 2004 art 70
GS 2004 Article 70 – CPEU re: Free Reformed Churches of North America (FRCNA) Committee 2 presented its proposal on the report of the CPEU re: Free Reformed Churches of North America (FRCNA). After two rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for further consideration.
GS 2004 art 7
GS 2004 Article 7 – Late Submissions The regulations of Synod state: All material for Synod should be received by the convening church (in twenty-two copies) no later than six weeks prior to the convocation date of General Synod. Material received after this date shall ordinarily not be added to the agenda unless Synod is […]
January 25, 2021
GS 2004 art 69
GS 2004 Article 69 – Opening Devotions The chairman reopened Synod by reading Phil. 4:2-9 and giving a meditation on this passage. We sang Psalm 92:1,2,6 after which the chairman led us in prayer. The roll was called and all were present. Welcome: Revs. P. Vellinga, H. Zekveld and C. Schouls The chairman extended a […]
February 3, 2021
GS 2004 art 68
GS 2004 Article 68 – Closing Devotions & Adjournment Rev. D. Agema led us in closing devotions. He read Deut. 8:1-5, Matt. 18:1-4 as well as LD 46, and gave a brief meditation on these passages and our confession. We sang Hymn 47:1,4,9,10, after which Rev. D. Agema led us in prayer. The chairman bade […]
GS 2004 art 67
GS 2004 Article 67 – Deadlines for the Reports of Synodical Committees Committee 1 presented its proposal on letters from various churches re: deadlines for reports of synodical committees. After a few rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. Material 1.1. Letter from the Maranatha Church at Fergus re: Deadlines for reports synodical committees […]
GS 2004 art 66
GS 2004 Article 66 – Assessment for the General Fund Committee 1 presented its proposal on theletter from the Emmanuel Church at Guelph re: Assessment for the General Fund. After a round of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. Material Letter from the Emmanuel Church at Guelph re: Assessment for the General Fund 2. Admissibility This […]
February 2, 2021
GS 2004 art 65
GS 2004 Article 65 – Synodical Correspondence Committee 1 presented its proposal on theletter from the church at Burlington-East re: synodical correspondence. After a round of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. Material Letter from the church at Burlington-East re: synodical correspondence 2. Admissibility This letter is declared admissible. 3. Observation The church at Burlington-East […]
GS 2004 art 64
GS 2004 Article 64 – CRCA re: Indonesian Churches, Reformed Church in New Zealand and General Mandate Committee 3 presented its proposal on the report of the CRCA re: the Indonesian Churches, the Reformed Church in New Zealand and General Mandate. After several rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for further consideration.
GS 2004 art 63
GS 2004 Article 63 – Finance Committee Synod Neerlandia 2001 Committee 3 presented its proposal concerning the Finance Committee Synod Neerlandia 2001. After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. Material 1.1. Report of the Finance Committee Synod Neerlandia 2001 1.2. Report of an audit from the church at Barrhead 2. Admissibility The […]
GS 2004 art 62
GS 2004 Article 62 – CPEU re: A Common Songbook Committee 2 presented its proposal on the report of the CPEU re: a Common Songbook. After several rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for further consideration.
GS 2004 art 61
GS 2004 Article 61 – Reopening The chairman reopened Synod in plenary session, asking everyone present to sing Hymn 41:1,2. The roll was called and all were present. Address: Rev. J. Ferguson (OPC) On behalf of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Rev. J. Ferguson addressed Synod. Rev. J. De Gelder spoke some words in response. Both […]
GS 2004 art 60
GS 2004 Article 60 – CPEU re: the Orthodox Christian Reformed Church (OCRC) Committee 2 presented its proposal on the report of CPEU re: the Orthodox Christian Reformed Church (OCRC). After a round of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. Material Report of the CPEU re: the Orthodox Christian Reformed Church (OCRC) 2. Admissibility The […]
GS 2004 art 6
GS 2004 Article 6 – Committees of Synod The following committees were appointed: Committee 1 Members: Rev. W. den Hollander (convener), Rev. J. Van Vliet, br. J. Kuik, br. J. Vanderstoep Topics: CCCA, Appeals re: OPC, Miscellaneous Agenda Items: 8.1.a-g; 8.2.b; 8.3.2; 8.4.a,b,c,e,o,p Committee 2 Members: Rev. J. Moesker (convener), Rev. J. De Gelder, br. […]
January 25, 2021
GS 2004 art 59
GS 2004 Article 59 – CRCA re: the Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK) Committee 3 presented its proposal on the report of CRCA re: the Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK). After a round of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. Material 1.1. Report of CRCA re: the Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK) 1.2. Letter from […]
February 2, 2021
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