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GS 2001 art 97
GS 2001 Article 97 – Book of Praise: Overture re: Hymns Committee 3 presented its proposal on the overture from Regional Synod East of Nov.8,2000 regarding the addition of hymns. The following was adopted: 1. Material 1.1. Overture of Regional Synod East, November 8,2000.1.2. Letter from the Church at London. 2. Admissibility The overture has […]
May 17, 2021
GS 2001 art 96
GS 2001 Article 96 – Book of Praise: Letter from the Church at Abbotsford Committee 3 presented its proposal concerning the letter of the Church at Abbotsford with Suggestions and Concerns re: the Book of Praise. The following was adopted: 1. Material Letter from the Church at Abbotsford requesting Synod to revise the mandate for […]
GS 2001 art 95
GS 2001 Article 95 – Committee for Promotion of Ecclesiastical Unity: Mandate Committee 4 presented its proposal regarding the mandate of the CPEU. The following was adopted: 1. Recommendations Synod decide: 1.1. To thank the committee for all the work it has done. 1.2. To reappoint the Committee for Promotion with Ecclesiastical Unity with the […]
GS 2001 art 94
GS 2001 Article 94 – Committee for Promotions of Ecclesiastical Unity: Guidelines for Federative Unity Committee 4 presented its proposal regarding the Guidelines for Federative Unity. The following was adopted: 1. Material 1.1. Section E of the CPEU report. 1.2. Letter from the Church at Aldergrove. 2. Admissibility The letter from the Church at Aldergrove […]
GS 2001 art 93
GS 2001 Article 93 – Committee for Promotions of Ecclesiastical Unity: Orthodox Christian Reformed Churches Committee 4 presented its proposal regarding the Orthodox Christian Reformed Churches in North America. The following was adopted: 1. Material 1.1. Report of the Committee for the Promotion of Ecclesiastical Unity regarding the Orthodox Christian Reformed Churches. 1.2. Letter from […]
GS 2001 art 92
GS 2001 Article 92 – Committee for Promotions of Ecclesiastical Unity: Free Reformed Churches of North America (FRCNA) Committee 4 presented its proposal regarding the Free Reformed Churches in North America. The following was adopted: 1. Material 1.1. Report of the Committee for the Promotion of Ecclesiastical Unity with addendum regarding the Free Reformed Churches […]
GS 2001 art 91
GS 2001 Article 91 – Book of Praise: Church at Owen Sound re: NIV references. Committee 3 presented its proposal on the letter of the Church at Owen Sound. The following was adopted: 1. Material Letter from the Church at Owen Sound appealing the decision of Synod Fergus, Article 140,IV,C,1, “to mandate the Committee to […]
GS 2001 art 90
GS 2001 Article 90 – Book of Praise: Church at London re: Form for Ordination of Elders and Deacons Committee 3 presented its proposal regarding the letter from the Church at London regarding the Form for Ordination. The following was adopted: 1. Material Letter from the Church at London suggesting changes to the Form for […]
GS 2001 art 9
GS 2001 Article 9 – Adjournment Rev. G. Ph. van Popta led in the closing devotion. He read Ephesians 3:1-13 and gave a brief meditation. After Hymn 46 was sung, he led in prayer. Synod was adjourned.
April 21, 2021
GS 2001 art 89
GS 2001 Article 89 – Book of Praise: Letters from br. D. Teitsma Committee 3 presented its proposal concerning the letters from br. D. Teitsma with suggestions and concerns about the Book of Praise. The following was adopted: 1. Material Letters from brother D. Teitsma containing some suggestions and concerns regarding the Book of Praise. […]
May 17, 2021
GS 2001 art 88
GS 2001 Article 88 – Book of Praise: Letter from Church at Langley The chairman arrived. The vice-chairman gave over the chair. Committee 3 presented its proposal concerning the letter from the Church of Langley with suggestions and concerns about the Book of Praise. The following was adopted: 1. Material Letter from the Church at […]
GS 2001 art 87
GS 2001 Article 87 – Appeals of the Church at Barrhead and Br. B. Wielenga: Article 51 of Synod Fergus 1998 Committee 1 presented its proposal on the appeals from the Church at Barrhead and br. B. Wielenga regarding Article 51 of Synod Fergus 1998. Synod adopted the following: 1. Material 1.1. Appeal of the […]
GS 2001 art 86
GS 2001 Article 86 – Book of Praise – Ordinations Forms: Change answer to “I do” Committee 3 presented its proposal regarding the overture from Regional Synod West to change the answer in the forms for ordination to “I do.” Synod adopted the following: 1. Material Letter from Regional Synod West,Dec.5,2000. 2. Admissibility Regional Synod […]
GS 2001 art 85
GS 2001 Article 85 – Church at Willoughby Heights: Creation issue in ecclesiastical contacts Committee 1 presented its proposal on the request from the Church at Willoughby Heights to include the matter of the doctrine of creation in the various contacts we have with other church federations. Synod adopted the following: 1. Material Willoughby Heights […]
GS 2001 art 84
GS 2001 Article 84 – Reopening The vice-chairman reopened the meeting. Roll call was held. Br. W. Gortemaker had arrived. Rev. Cl. Stam was absent.
GS 2001 art 83
GS 2001 Article 83 – Opening and Adoption of the Acts 1. Rev. Cl. Stam reopened the meeting. He read from Ecclesiastes 4:1-3. After he gave a brief meditation he requested Psalm 22:10,11 to be sung. Following this he led in prayer. 2. Roll call was held. Br. W. Gortemaker was absent with notice. 3. […]
GS 2001 art 82
GS 2001 Article 82 – Adjournment Br. E. Kampen led the closing devotions. He read from I Corinthians 4:1-5 and gave a brief meditation. After Psalm 34:1,2,3 was sung he led in prayer. The chairman bade farewell to br. D. Stelpstra, the delegate from the RCUS. The meeting was adjourned.
GS 2001 art 81
GS 2001 Article 81 – Church Order Article 4B2 Committee 3 presented its proposal regarding the suggested change to Article 4B2. 1. Material 1.1. Proposal by Regional Synod East of November 10-12,1999. 1.2. Letter from the Church at Ottawa. 2. Admissibility The two items are declared admissible. 3. Observations 3.1. Regional Synod East proposes “to […]
GS 2001 art 80
GS 2001 Article 80 – CRCA: Gereformeerde Kerken in Nederland (GKN) Committee 3 presented the following report on the Gereformeerde Kerken in Nederland. 1. Material 1.1. Report of the CRCA regarding the relationship with the Gereformeerde Kerken in Nederland (GKN). 1.2. Letters from the churches at London, Owen Sound, Elora, Willoughby Heights, Brampton, Fergus, Orangeville, […]
GS 2001 art 8
GS 2001 Article 8 – Appointment of New Professor Synod met in closed session to discuss the appointment of a new professor for the Theological College. Committee 1 presented its report. The following was adopted: 1. Material Letter of the Board of Governors of the Theological College of the Canadian Reformed Churches, dated April 2,2001. […]
April 21, 2021
GS 2001 art 79
GS 2001 Article 79 – Reopening The chairman reopened the meeting. Psalm 105:1,3 was sung. Roll call showed all were present.
May 17, 2021
GS 2001 art 78
GS 2001 Article 78 – Heidelberg Catechism Committee 3 presented its proposal on the letter from Regional Synod West of December 5, 2000 regarding the Heidelberg Catechism. The following was adopted: 1. Material Letter from Regional Synod West of December 5, 2000 along with some enclosed information. 2. Admissibility The letter is declared admissible because […]
GS 2001 art 77
GS 2001 Article 77 – Appeal: Church at London re: Article 51 of Synod Fergus,1998. Committee 1 presented its proposal on the appeal of the Church at London re: Article 51,Synod Fergus 1998. Synod adopted the following: 1. Material Letter of the Church at London. 2. Admissibility This letter is declared admissible since it interacts […]
GS 2001 art 76
GS 2001 Article 76 – Appeal Lynden re: Article 51 IV.B.(p.43) Acts Synod Fergus Committee 1 presented its proposal on the appeal of the Church at Lynden re: Article 51 IV.B.(p.43) Acts Synod Fergus. Synod adopted the following: 1. Material Appeal from the Church at Lynden, Wash. against art.51.IV.B (p.43) Acts Synod Fergus 1998. 2. […]
GS 2001 art 75
GS 2001 Article 75 – Delegates to General Synod Committee 2 presented its proposal regarding increasing the number of delegates to General Synods. The following was adopted: 1. Material Regional Synod West suggesting each Regional Synod delegate six ministers and six elders. 2. Admissibility The overture is admissible. 3. Observations 3.1. Regional Synod agreed with […]
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