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GS 2004 art 35
GS 2004 Article 35 – Farewell to Rev. R.C. Janssen On behalf of Synod, the chairman thanked this fraternal delegate for his contributions to Synod’s discussions and wished him the Lord’s blessing. This brother, in turn, expressed his appreciation for the brotherly fellowship he enjoyed during his stay here. Closing Devotions and Adjournment Br. J. […]
February 1, 2021
GS 2004 art 34
GS 2004 Article 34 – Committee Work The chairman then adjourned Synod in order to give the committees time to work on their proposals. It was also decided that Synod would meet again in plenary session at 8:00 PM for closing devotions.
GS 2004 art 33
GS 2004 Article 33 – CRCA re: The Free Reformed Churches of South Africa (FRCSA) Committee 3 presented its proposal on the CRCA re: The Free Reformed Churches of South Africa (FRCSA). After several rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for modification. Synod took a short break. Committee 3 again presented its […]
GS 2004 art 32
GS 2004 Article 32 – CRCA re: The Free Church of Scotland Committee 3 presented its proposal on the CRCA report re: the Free Church of Scotland. After several rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for further consideration.
GS 2004 art 31
GS 2004 Article 31 – CCCA re: General Mandate Committee 1 presented its proposal on the CCCA report re: General Mandate. After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. Material Report of the CCCA 2. Observation The committee expresses concern about the fact that the majority of the members of the CCCA are […]
GS 2004 art 30
GS 2004 Article 30 – Reopening The chairman reopened the meeting by inviting the delegates to sing Psalm 87. The roll was called and all were present. CCCA re: The North American Presbyterian and Reformed Council Committee 1 presented its proposal on the CCCA report re: The North American Presbyterian and Reformed Council (NAPARC). After […]
GS 2004 art 3
GS 2004 Article 3 – Election of Officers and Constitution of Synod The following officers were elected to serve Synod: Chairman – Rev. C. Van Spronsen Vice-Chairman – Rev. J. De Gelder First Clerk – Rev. J. Van Vliet Second Clerk – Rev. D. Agema Then, on behalf of the convening church, Rev. H. Versteeg […]
January 20, 2021
GS 2004 art 29
GS 2004 Article 29 – CCCA re: The Independent Presbyterian Churches in Mexico (IPCM) Committee 1 presented its proposal on the CCCA report re: The Independent Presbyterian Churches in Mexico (IPCM). After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. Material The report of the CCCA re: the Independent Presbyterian Churches in Mexico (IPCM) […]
February 1, 2021
GS 2004 art 28
GS 2004 Article 28 – CCCA re: The Igreja Reformadas do Brasil (IRB) Committee 1 presented its proposal on the CCCA report re: The Igreja Reformadas do Brasil (IRB). After a round of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. Material Report of the CCCA re: the Igreja Reformadas do Brasil (IRB) 2. Observations 2.1. Synod […]
GS 2004 art 27
GS 2004 Article 27 – Farewell: Rev. G. Syms, Rev. T. Mayville and br. K. Wezeman On behalf of Synod, the chairman thanked these fraternal delegates for being in our midst and wished the Lord’s blessing upon them and the churches which they represent (i.e. RCUS and GKN). These brothers, in turn, expressed their appreciation […]
GS 2004 art 26
GS 2004 Article 26 – CCCA re: Korean Presbyterian Churches in North America (KPCNA) Committee 1 presented its proposal on the CCCA report re: Korean Presbyterian Churches in North America (KPCNA). After a round of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. Material 1.1. Report of the CCCA re: Korean Presbyterian Churches in North America 1.2. […]
GS 2004 art 25
Article 25 – CCCA re: L’Église Réformée du Québec (ERQ) Committee 1 presented its proposal on the CCCA report re: L’Église Réformée du Québec (ERQ). After a round of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. Material 1.1. Report of the CCCA re: L’Église Réformée du Québec (ERQ) 1.2. Letter from the church at Surrey 2. […]
GS 2004 art 24
GS 2004 Article 24 – CCCA re: The Reformed Church in the United States Committee 1 again presented its proposal on the CCCA report re: the Reformed Church in the United States. The following was adopted: 1. Material 1.1. Report of the CCCA re: the Reformed Church in the United States (RCUS) 1.2. Letter from […]
GS 2004 art 23
GS 2004 Article 23 – 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). After several rounds of discussion the committee took back its proposal for further consideration.
GS 2004 art 22
GS 2004 Article 22 – Opening Devotions The chairman reopened Synod by reading Phil. 1:18b-30 and giving a meditation on this passage. We sang Psalm 68:1,2, after which the chairman led us in prayer. The roll was called and all were present. Adoption of Acts After some corrections Articles 17-21 of the Acts were adopted.
GS 2004 art 21
GS 2004 Article 21 – Closing Devotions and Adjournment Rev. K. Jonker led us in closing devotions. He read Isaiah 51:1-6 as well as Matthew 16:13-20 and gave a brief meditation on these passages. We sang Hymn 59, after which he led us in prayer. The chairman adjourned Synod until the morning.
GS 2004 art 20
GS 2004 Article 20 – Right of Individuals to Appeal Committee 2 again presented its report on the appeals of the churches at Attercliffe and Grand Rapids re: the right of individuals to appeal decisions of a general synod. After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. Material 1.1. Appeal from the church […]
GS 2004 art 2
GS 2004 Article 2 – Examination of the Credentials The credentials were examined and all the primi delegates were present. The following were in attendance: From Regional Synod West Ministers: K. Jonker, J. Moesker, W.B. Slomp, C. Van Spronsen Elders: J. Kuik, W. Pleiter, J. Vanderstoep, P. Van Woudenberg From Regional Synod East Ministers: D.G.J. […]
January 20, 2021
GS 2004 art 19
GS 2004 Article 19 – CCCA re: The Reformed Church in the United States Committee 1 presented its proposal on the CCCA report re: the Reformed Church in the United States. After several rounds of discussion, the committee took back its proposal for further consideration.
February 1, 2021
GS 2004 art 18
GS 2004 Article 18 – Address: Rev. G. Syms (RCUS) The chairman reopened Synod in plenary session. We sang Psalm 108:1,2. The roll was called and all were present. On behalf of the Reformed Church in the United States, Rev. G. Syms addressed Synod. Rev. K. Jonker spoke some words in response. Both addresses can […]
GS 2004 art 17
GS 2004 Article 17 – Opening Devotions The chairman reopened Synod by reading Phil. 1:12-18 and giving a meditation on this passage. He led us in prayer, after which we sang Psalm 56:4,5. The roll was called and all were present. Adoption of Acts After some corrections Articles 12-16 of the Acts were adopted. Synod […]
GS 2004 art 16
GS 2004 Article 16 – Closing Devotions and Adjournment Rev. J. De Gelder led us in closing devotions. He read Eph. 4:1-16 and gave a brief meditation on this passage. We sang Hymn 40, after which he led us in prayer. The chairman adjourned Synod until the morning.
January 27, 2021
GS 2004 art 15
GS 2004 Article 15 – Delegation to General Synod The church at Guelph has appealed Art. 75 of the Acts of Synod Neerlandia 2001 re: the number of delegates to general synod. Committee 2 presented its report concerning this appeal. The following was adopted: 1. Material Appeal from the church at Guelph re: the number […]
GS 2004 art 14
GS 2004 Article 14 – Right of Individuals to Appeal The churches at Attercliffe and Grand Rapids have appealed Art. 45 of the Acts of Synod Neerlandia 2001 re: the right of individuals to appeal the decisions of a general synod. Committee 2 presented its report on this matter. After several rounds of discussion, Committee […]
January 25, 2021
GS 2004 art 13
GS 2004 Article 13 – Address: Rev. R.C. Janssen (GKN) The chairman reopened Synod in plenary session. We sang Psalm 87. The roll was called and all were present. On behalf of the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands (Liberated), Rev. R.C. (Karlo) Janssen addressed Synod. Br. W. Pleiter spoke some words in response. Both addresses […]
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