Search Canadian Reformed Synod Acts
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GS 2001 art 51
GS 2001 Article 51 – Opening and Adoption of the Acts 1. Rev. Cl. Stam reopened the meeting. He read from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. After he gave a brief meditation he requested Hymn 41:1,2 to be sung. Following this he led in prayer.2. Roll call showed all were present. A special welcome was extended to br. […]
May 11, 2021
GS 2001 art 50
GS 2001 Article 50 – Adjournment Br. W. Gortemaker led the closing devotion. He read Proverbs 16:1-9 and gave a brief meditation. After Psalm 146:1,2,3 was sung he led in prayer. Synod was adjourned.
GS 2001 art 5
GS 2001 Article 5 – Committees of Synod The following committees were appointed: Committee 1: Rev. J. Huijgen (convener) ;Rev. G. Ph. van Popta; E. Kampen; J. Jonker. Agenda items: CCCA; Theological College; Mexico; Miscellaneous. Committee 2: Rev. E. Kampen; Rev. A. J. Pol (convener); P. DeBoer; P. Oosterhoff. Agenda items: OPC; Delegation to Synod; […]
April 21, 2021
GS 2001 art 49
GS 2001 Article 49 – Website Committee 4 presented its proposal on the Website. The following was adopted: 1. Material 1.1. Report from the Committee for Official Website. 1.2. Appendix to this report. 2. Observations From the report of this committee, Synod takes note of the following: 2.1. Synod Fergus 1998 concurred with the Standing […]
May 11, 2021
GS 2001 art 48
GS 2001 Article 48 – Appeals from br. and sr. B. Van de Burgt. Committee 4 presented its proposal on the appeals from br. and sr. B. Van de Burgt. The committee took it back for further consideration.
GS 2001 art 47
GS 2001 Article 47 – Address Rev. G. I. Williamson. Rev. G.I. Williamson addressed the assembly. Rev. J. de Gelder gave a response. Their addresses are found in the appendices. Communal praise to God was offered by the singing of Hymn 59.
GS 2001 art 46
GS 2001 Article 46 – Letter of greeting from Free Church of Scotland The chairman read a letter of greeting from the Free Church of Scotland, wishing the Lord’s blessing. In the letter thankfulness was expressed for prayers offered for them in their situation. It was requested that prayer continue to be offered for them.
GS 2001 art 45
GS 2001 Article 45 – Orthodox Presbyterian Church Committee 2 presented its proposal on the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Synod adopted the following proposal unanimously: 1. Material 1.1. The Report from the CCOPC portion in the Report of CCCA to General Synod Neerlandia 2001. 1.2. The “Reaction of the CCCA to the CCOPC report” in the […]
GS 2001 art 44
GS 2001 Article 44 – Reopening The chairman reopened the meeting. He requested Hymn 35:1,2 to be sung. Roll call showed all were present.
GS 2001 art 43
GS 2001 Article 43 – Free Reformed Churches: Rev. L. W. Bilkes Rev. L. Bilkes addressed the Synod on behalf of the FRCNA. He expressed joy at being in the midst of brothers in the faith. He reflected on why in the days of the Reformation there could be unity, which does not seem possible […]
GS 2001 art 42
GS 2001 Article 42 – Orthodox Presbyterian Church Committee 2 presented its revised proposal. After discussion the report was taken back for further consideration.
GS 2001 art 41
GS 2001 Article 41 – Reopening The chairman reopened the meeting. Psalm 19:4,6 was sung. All were present. He extended a welcome to Rev. L.W. Bilkes, delegate from the Free Reformed Churches of North America (FRCNA). It was noted that this was the first time a representative from the FRCNA visited a Synod of the […]
GS 2001 art 40
GS 2001 Article 40 – Opening and Adoption of the Acts 1. Rev. Cl. Stam reopened the meeting. He read from Ecclesiastes 2:17-26. After he gave a brief meditation he requested Psalm 116:1,4,9 to be sung. Following this he led in prayer. 2. Roll call showed all were present. 3. The Acts of May 7,2001 […]
GS 2001 art 4
GS 2001 Article 4 – General housekeeping matters Synod reconvened to decide on a number of housekeeping matters. Since Rev. Cl. Stam had arrived,he assumed the chair. Synod decided the following: Presence on the Internet: Synod decided to publish the Acts of Synod on the church website on the Internet as they become available, after […]
April 21, 2021
GS 2001 art 39
GS 2001 Article 39 – Adjournment Rev. J. de Gelder led in the closing devotion. He read Gen 4:17-26 and Rev. 21:2227 and gave a brief meditation. After Ps. 63:2,3 was sung he led in prayer. Synod was adjourned.
May 11, 2021
GS 2001 art 38
GS 2001 Article 38 – Bible Translation Committee 3 presented its proposal on the Committee on Bible Translations. The following was adopted: 1. Material 1.1. Report from Committee on Bible Translation. 1.2. Letters from the Churches at Burlington-Ebenezer and Owen Sound. 2. Admissibility The letters from the two churches are declared admissible because they interact […]
GS 2001 art 37
GS 2001 Article 37 – Mexico: Independent Presbyterian Church in Mexico (IPCM) Committee 1 presented its proposal on the Independent Presbyterian Church in Mexico (IPCM). Synod adopted the following: 1. Material Regional Synod East November 10-12 1999: Overture to investigate the Independent Presbyterian Church in Mexico (IPCM) (plus supporting documents). 2. Admissibility The overture is […]
GS 2001 art 36
GS 2001 Article 36 – CRCA: Presbyterian Church in Korea Committee 3 presented its proposal with respect to the PCK. 1. Material 1.1. Report of the Committee on Relations with Churches Abroad regarding the Presbyterian Church in Korea (PCK). 1.2. Letters from the Churches at Burlington-Ebenezer and Willoughby Heights. 2. Admissibility The letters from Burlington-Ebenezer and […]
May 10, 2021
GS 2001 art 35
GS 2001 Article 35 – CRCA: Free Reformed Churches of South Africa Committee 3 presented its proposal on the FRCSA. The following was adopted: 1. Material 1.1. Report of the Committee on Relations with Churches Abroad (CRCA) regarding the Free Reformed Churches of South Africa (FRCSA). 2. Observations 2.1. The report of the CRCA re […]
May 5, 2021
GS 2001 art 34
GS 2001 Article 34 – CRCA: Free Church of Scotland Committee 3 presented its proposal on the Free Church of Scotland. 1. Material 1.1. Report of the Committee on Relations with Churches Abroad regarding the Free Church of Scotland (FCS). 1.2. Letters from the Churches at Burlington-Ebenezer, Lincoln and London. 2. Admissibility The letters of […]
GS 2001 art 33
GS 2001 Article 33 – CRCA: Free Reformed Churches of Australia Committee presented its proposal on the Free Reformed Churches of Australia. Synod adopted the following: 1. Material Report of the Committee on Relations with Churches Abroad regarding the Free Reformed Churches of Australia (FRCA). 2. Observations 2.1. The report of the CRCA re: the FRCA, […]
May 4, 2021
GS 2001 art 32
GS 2001 Article 32 – Reopening The chairman reopened the meeting. He requested Hymn 40:1,2 to be sung. Roll call showed all were present. A special welcome was extended to Rev. G.I. Williamson, delegate from the OPC, and Rev. R. Stienstra delegate from the URCNA. A welcome was also extended to Rev. W. Pols who […]
GS 2001 art 31
GS 2001 Article 31 – Orthodox Presbyterian Church Committee 2 presented a proposal regarding the OPC in order to receive feedback before finalizing their report. A minority report was also submitted. After discussion, the Synod broke for committee work.
GS 2001 art 30
GS 2001 Article 30 – Opening and Adoption of the Acts 5. Rev. Cl. Stam reopened the meeting. He read from Ecclesiastes 2:12-16. After he gave a brief meditation he requested Psalm 1 to be sung. Following this he led in prayer. 6. Roll call showed all were present. A special welcome was extended to […]
GS 2001 art 3
GS 2001 Article 3 – Election of Officers and Constitution of Synod The following officers were elected to serve Synod for its duration: Chairman: Rev. Cl. Stam Vice-Chairman: Rev. R. Aasman First Clerk: Rev. E. Kampen Second Clerk: Rev. G. Ph. van Popta On behalf of the convening church, Rev. W. B. Slomp declared Synod […]
April 21, 2021
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