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GS 2004 art 12
GS 2004 Article 12 – Opening Devotions The chairman reopened Synod by reading Phil. 1:1-11 and giving a meditation on this passage. He led us in prayer, after which we sang Hymn 46:1,2. The roll was called and all were present. The chairman informed Synod that last evening’s decision (see Article 10) was conveyed to […]
January 25, 2021
GS 2004 art 118
GS 2004 Article 118 – Closing The chairman spoke some words of appreciation for the good harmony enjoyed at this assembly. He also thanked the convening church for all its work. This speech is included in the appendices of these Acts. On behalf of Synod, the vice-chairman expressed our gratitude to the hosting church at […]
April 5, 2021
GS 2004 art 117
GS 2004 Article 117 – Concluding Matters Censure Opportunity was given for censure ad. Art. 34 C.O. The chairman noted with gratitude that the meeting could take place in good harmony. Publishing of the Acts The first and second clerks of Synod Chatham 2004 were appointed to prepare the Acts for publication. The second clerk […]
GS 2004 art 116
GS 2004 Article 116 – Appointments The moderamen presented its proposal re: Appointments. After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. Board of Governors 1.1. Academic Committee 1.1.1. From Western Canada: J. Moesker (2007), R. Schouten (2010), W.B. Slomp (2013) (alternates: E.J. Tiggelaar, E. Kampen and C.J. Vandervelde in that order) 1.1.2. From […]
GS 2004 art 115
GS 2004 Article 115 – Standing Committee for the Publication of the Book of Praise Committee 4 again 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 following was adopted: 1. Material 1.1. The report of the Standing Committee […]
GS 2004 art 114
GS 2004 Article 114 – 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 following was adopted: 1. Material Appeal by […]
GS 2004 art 113
GS 2004 Article 113 – Opening Devotions The chairman reopened Synod by reading Phil. 4:21-23 and giving a meditation on this passage. We sang Psalm 121:1,4 after which the chairman led us in prayer. The roll was called and all were present. Adoption of Acts After some corrections Articles 84-100 of the Acts were adopted.
GS 2004 art 112
GS 2004 Article 112 – Closing devotions Rev. J. Van Vliet led us in closing devotions by reading Rom. 8:18-30 and giving a brief meditation on that passage. We sang Psalm 138:1,4. The chairman adjourned the meeting until the morning.
GS 2004 art 111
GS 2004 Article 111 – Appeal of the church at Calgary against Regional Synod West 2002 re: the status of Rev. R.F. Boersema Committee 2 presented its proposal on the appeal from the church at Calgary against Art. 12 of Regional Synod West 2002 re: the status of Rev. R.F. Boersema. After several rounds of […]
GS 2004 art 110
GS 2004 Article 110 – Appeal of br. and sr. VandeBurgt against various assemblies re: the Lord’s Supper Committee 3 presented its proposal on the appeal of br. and sr. B. Vandeburgt against various assemblies re Lord’s Supper. The following was adopted: 1. Material Appeal of br. and sr. B. Vandeburgt against various assemblies re: […]
GS 2004 art 11
GS 2004 Article 11 – Closing Devotions and Adjournment Synod continued in plenary session. Rev. W. den Hollander led in closing devotions. He read 2 Tim. 2:2 and 4:1-5, as well as Titus 2:1. Then he gave a brief meditation on these passages. We sang Hymn 64 after which Rev. den Hollander led us in […]
January 25, 2021
GS 2004 art 109
GS 2004 Article 109 – Appeal of br. and sr. Vantil against Regional Synod West 2003 re: Grape Juice Committee 3 again 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 following was adopted: 1. Material Appeal of br. […]
April 5, 2021
GS 2004 art 108
GS 2004 Article 108 – 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 […]
GS 2004 art 107
GS 2004 Article 107 – Address Church Committee 3 presented its proposal on the report of the Address Church for the Canadian Reformed Churches. The following was adopted: 1. Material Report from the Address Church for the Canadian Reformed Churches, namely, the church at Burlington-East 2. Admissibility This report is declared admissible. 3. Observation The […]
GS 2004 art 106
GS 2004 Article 106 – Archives Synod Neerlandia 2001 Committee 3 presented its proposal on the report re: the archives of Synod Neerlandia 2001. The following was adopted: 1. Material Letter from the church at Burlington-Waterdown re: inspection of the General Archives 2. Admissibility This letter is declared admissible. 3. Observation The church at Burlington-Waterdown informs […]
GS 2004 art 105
GS 2004 Article 105 – General Fund Committee 3 presented its proposal on the financial report of the General Fund. The following was adopted: 1. Material Financial Report for General Fund from Feb.14, 2001 – Dec. 11, 2003 2. Admissibility This report is declared admissible. 3. Observations 3.1. The report, which is added as an appendix […]
GS 2004 art 104
GS 2004 Article 104 – Committee for Official Website Committee 3 presented its proposal on the report of the Committee for Official Website. After several rounds of discussion, the following was adopted: 1. Material 1.1. Report of the Committee for Official Website 1.2. Letter from the church at Abbotsford 2. Admissibility The report and the […]
April 3, 2021
GS 2004 art 103
GS 2004 Article 103 – Appeal of br. T.J.C. Kingma against Arts. 45, 59, 73 of Synod Neerlandia and Art. 91 of Synod Coaldale The committee again 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 […]
GS 2004 art 102
GS 2004 Article 102 – Appeal of brs. T. Hoogsteen and C. Van Andel against Art. 67 of Synod Fergus The committee again presented its proposal on the appeal of brs. T. Hoogsteen and C. Van Andel against Art. 67 of Synod Fergus 1998. The following was adopted: 1. Material An appeal from brs. T. […]
GS 2004 art 101
GS 2004 Article 101 – Reopening The chairman reopened Synod in plenary session, asking everyone present to sing Hymn 49:1,2. The roll was called and all were present.
GS 2004 art 100
GS 2004 Article 100 – CRCA re: Indonesian Churches, Reformed Church in New Zealand and General Mandate Committee 3 again presented its proposal on the report of the CRCA re: Indonesian Churches, Reformed Church in New Zealand and General Mandate. After a few rounds of discussion, the following amendment was adopted: To add to Consideration […]
GS 2004 art 10
GS 2004 Article 10 – Appointment of a New Professor The chairman reopened Synod in plenary session. We sang Psalm 147:1,6. Synod went into closed, restricted session to consider the report of Committee 4 concerning the appointment of a new professor for the Theological College. After an initial round of discussion the committee took back […]
January 25, 2021
GS 2004 art 1
GS 2004 Article 1 – Opening On behalf of the convening church, Rev. H. Versteeg called the meeting to order. He asked all who were present to sing Psalm 123:1, after which he also read Psalm 123. Next he gave a meditation on this Psalm and encouraged the delegates in their task. This speech can […]
January 20, 2021
GS 2001 art 99
GS 2001 Article 99 – Reopening The chairman reopened the meeting. Psalm 139:1,2 was sung. Roll call showed all were present.
May 17, 2021
GS 2001 art 98
GS 2001 Article 98 – Appointments Synod went into closed session to deal with appointments. The following appointments were made: 1. Board of Governors 1.1. Academic Committee 1.1.1. Eastern Canada: B.J. Berends (2010); G. Nederveen (2010); Cl. Stam(2010) (alternates: G. Ph. Van Popta, P. Aasman, J. VanWoudenberg, in that order). 1.1.2. Western Canada: R. Aasman […]
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