Search Canadian Reformed Synod Acts
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- To search for decisions regarding the Reformed Churches of Brazil that mention the Presbyterian Church in Brazil, select Search: “IPB”, Synod(s): “All Synods”, Topic(s): “IRB” and click “Submit”.
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GS 2004 art 58
GS 2004 Article 58 – Appeals against Article 45 of Synod Neerlandia 2001 re: the OPC Committee 1 presented its proposal on these appeals. After two rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for further consideration.
February 2, 2021
GS 2004 art 57
GS 2004 Article 57 – Reopening The chairman reopened Synod in plenary session. We sang Psalm 92:1,2. The roll was called and all were present. Letter to Dr. & Mrs. J. De Jong The second clerk read a draft of the letter to Dr. & Mrs. J. De Jong. This letter will be signed by […]
GS 2004 art 56
GS 2004 Article 56 – Opening Devotions The chairman reopened Synod by reading Phil. 3:12-4:1 and giving a meditation on this passage. He led us in prayer, after which we sang Psalm 84:3,4. The roll was called and all were present. Welcome: Rev. L.W. Bilkes and Rev. J. Ferguson The chairman extended a warm welcome […]
GS 2004 art 55
GS 2004 Article 55 – Closing Devotions & Adjournment Br. J. Vanderstoep led us in closing devotions. He read 1 Thess. 4:13-5:11, as well as Rev. 3:11-13, and gave a brief meditation on these passages. We sang Hymn 50:1,2,6,7 after which Br. Vanderstoep led us in prayer. The chairman adjourned Synod until the morning.
GS 2004 art 54
GS 2004 Article 54 – 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 several rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for further consideration.
GS 2004 art 53
GS 2004 Article 53 – Board of Governors of the Theological College Committee 4 presented its proposal on the report of the Board of Governors of the Theological College. After several rounds of discussion, the proposal was put to a vote. Rev. J. Moesker abstained from voting since he is a member of the Board […]
GS 2004 art 52
GS 2004 Article 52 – CRCA re: The International Conference of Reformed Churches (ICRC) Committee 3 presented its proposal on the CRCA report re: The International Conference of Reformed Churches (ICRC). After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. Material 1.1. Report of the CRCA re: The International Conference of Reformed Churches (ICRC) […]
GS 2004 art 51
GS 2004 Article 51 – CRCA re: the Free Reformed Churches in Australia (FRCA) Committee 3 presented its proposal on the CRCA report re: the Free Reformed Churches in Australia (FRCA). After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. Material Report of the CRCA re: the Free Reformed Churches in Australia (FRCA) 2. […]
GS 2004 art 50
GS 2004 Article 50 – Reopening The chairman reopened Synod in plenary session, asking everyone present to sing Hymn 3. The roll was called and all were present. Address: Br. G.B. Veenendaal (FRCA) On behalf of the Free Reformed Churches of Australia, Br. G.B. Veenendaal addressed Synod. Rev. D. Agema spoke some words in response. […]
February 1, 2021
GS 2004 art 5
GS 2004 Article 5 – General Housekeeping Matters After receiving a proposal from the moderamen, Synod decided the following: Presence on the Internet: Synod decided to publish the Acts of Synod on the church website as they become available. However, as the Acts are adopted, Synod will decide whether there are any decisions which should […]
January 25, 2021
GS 2004 art 49
Article 49 – Adjournment The chairman adjourned Synod until the evening session in order to give the committees time to work on their proposals.
February 1, 2021
GS 2004 art 48
GS 2004 Article 48 – CPEU: The Church Order Committee Committee 2 presented its proposal on the CPEU report re: The Church Order Committee. After several rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for further consideration.
GS 2004 art 47
GS 2004 Article 47 – CPEU: The Theological Education Committee Committee 2 presented its proposal on the CPEU report re: The Theological Education Committee. After several rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for further consideration.
GS 2004 art 46
GS 2004 Article 46 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. We sang Ps. 111:1,2,4. The roll was called. All delegates were present except br. G. Van Woudenberg who was absent with notification.
GS 2004 art 45
GS 2004 Article 45 – CRCA re: The International Conference of Reformed Churches (ICRC) Committee 3 presented its proposal on the CRCA report re: The International Conference of Reformed Churches (ICRC). After several rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for further consideration.
GS 2004 art 44
GS 2004 Article 44 – CRCA re: The Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (Liberated) Committee 3 presented its proposal on the CRCA report re: The Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (Liberated) (GKN). After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. Material 1.1. Report of the CRCA re: The Reformed Churches in the Netherlands […]
GS 2004 art 43
GS 2004 Article 43 – CRCA re: The Free Church of Scotland (FCS) Committee 3 presented its proposal on the CRCA report re: the Free Church of Scotland. After several rounds of discussion, the following amendment was proposed and defeated: To replace Recommendation 5.3 with: To continue the relationship of Ecclesiastical Fellowship with the FCS […]
GS 2004 art 42
GS 2004 Article 42 – Opening Devotions The chairman reopened Synod by welcoming all the delegates as well as some students from the EbenEzer Christian School of Chatham. He read Phil. 3:1-11 and gave a meditation on this passage. We sang Hymn 28, after which the chairman led us in prayer. The roll was called […]
GS 2004 art 41
GS 2004 Article 41 – Closing Devotions & Adjournment Rev. J. Moesker led us in closing devotions. He read 1 Cor. 4:1-7 and gave a brief meditation on this passage. He led us in prayer, remembering in particular Dr. A.J. de Visser and the South African churches. We sang Hymn 59 and the chairman adjourned […]
GS 2004 art 40
GS 2004 Article 40 – Days of Prayer Committee 2 presented its proposal on a letter from the church at Winnipeg (Redeemer) re: Days of Prayer. After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. Material Letter from the church at Winnipeg (Redeemer) re: Article 54 of the Church Order 2. Admissibility This letter […]
GS 2004 art 4
GS 2004 Article 4 – Reopening Synod reopened in plenary session. We sang Psalm 121:1,4. The roll was called. All delegates were present. Welcome to Rev. R.C. (Karlo) Janssen A special welcome was extended to Rev. R.C. (Karlo) Janssen, fraternal delegate from the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (Liberated).
January 25, 2021
GS 2004 art 39
GS 2004 Article 39 – Board of Governors for the Theological College Committee 4 presented its proposal on the report from the Board of Governors for the Theological College. After several rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for modification. At this point the chairman also bade farewell to the faculty of the […]
February 1, 2021
GS 2004 art 38
GS 2004 Article 38 – Welcome to the Newly Appointed Professor: Dr. A.J. de Visser On behalf of Synod, the chairman welcomed the faculty of the Theological College and especially the newly appointed professor, Dr. A.J. de Visser. He then invited Dr. de Visser to address the assembly. Dr. de Visser thanked the assembly for […]
GS 2004 art 37
GS 2004 Article 37 – Reopening The chairman reopened Synod in plenary session, asking everyone present to sing Psalm 93. The roll was called and all were present. Greetings The chairman read a credential from the Free Reformed Churches of Australia for br. G.B. Veenendaal. A letter of greetings from the Inter-church Committee of L’Église […]
GS 2004 art 36
GS 2004 Article 36 – Opening Devotions The chairman reopened Synod by reading Phil. 2:12-30 and giving a meditation on this passage. We sang Psalm 86:1,3,4 after which the chairman led us in prayer. The roll was called and it was noted that Rev. J. Van Vliet was absent since he had to lead a […]
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