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GS 2001 art 1
GS 2001 Article 1 – Opening On behalf of the convening church, Rev. W. B. Slomp called the meeting to order. He asked those present to sing Psalm 112:1,2.After he read from 2 Corinthians 5:116:2, he led in prayer. This was followed by some fitting remarks (see appendices). He then requested those present to sing […]
April 21, 2021
GS 1998 art 99
GS 1998 Article 99 – Adjournment Rev. W. den Hollander requests that Psalm 122: 1, 3 be sung and leads in prayer. Synod is adjourned
June 21, 2021
GS 1998 art 98
GS 1998 Article 98 – Relationship with the Free Reformed Churches Committee III presents: II G. I. MATERIAL A. Letter from Regional Synod West II. OBSERVATIONS A. Regional Synod West of December 2, 1997 dealt with the overture of Classis Pacific of December 10, 11, 1996 concerning contact with the Free Reformed Churches of North […]
GS 1998 art 97
GS 1998 Article 97 – Relationship with L’Église Réformée du Québec Committee III presents: IA, IIJ, IIK, IIN, IIQ, IIR, IIY, IIAA, IIJJ, IILL, IIOO, IIVV, IIWW, IIZZ, IIAAA, IICCC, IV G, IV T (part 1). I. MATERIAL A. Report of the Committee for Contact with l’Eglise Reformee du Quebec B. Letters from the churches […]
GS 1998 art 96
GS 1998 Article 96 – Deputies for Ecclesiastical Unity Committee IV presents their material on this matter again. Committee IV presents: Agenda items I.F, II.P, II.V, II.EE, IV.I, IV.P, IV.AA I. MATERIAL A. Report of Deputies for Ecclesiastical Unity; B. Letters from the churches at Hamilton, Surrey, Rockway, London, Taber, and the Ebenezer Canadian Reformed […]
June 16, 2021
GS 1998 art 95
GS 1998 Article 95 – Reopening The chairman asks that Hymn 38: 1, 2, 3, 4 be sung. Roll call shows that all are present.
June 15, 2021
GS 1998 art 94
GS 1998 Article 94 – The Relationship with the ERQ Committee III presents their material on this matter. After discussion, the Committee takes it back for further consideration.
GS 1998 art 93
GS 1998 Article 93 – Deputies for Ecclesiastical Unity Committee IV presents their material on this matter. After discussion, the Committee takes it back for further consideration.
GS 1998 art 92
GS 1998 Article 92 – Adoption of the Acts Articles 79 – 90 of the Acts, pertaining to Friday, May 15, 1998, are adopted.
GS 1998 art 91
GS 1998 Article 91 – Reopening The chairman asks that Psalm 80: 1, 2, 3 be sung, reads from 1 John 5: 13 – 21, and leads In prayer. Roll call shows that all are present.
GS 1998 art 90
GS 1998 Article 90 – Adjournment After asking that Ps. 119: 42,44 be sung, Dr. N. Gootjes leads in prayer. The meeting is adjourned until Monday, May 18 at 9:30 am. morning session.
GS 1998 art 9
GS 1998 Article 9 – Presentation to chairman Br H. Bouwman of the church at Fergus presents the chairman with a gavel for his labours here and his possession later as a memoir. The chairman expresses great appreciation for the labours of br H. Bouwman and other members of the church at Fergus. At noon, […]
May 24, 2021
GS 1998 art 89
GS 1998 Article 89 – Address of Dr. N. H. Gootjes The chairman expresses thankfulness to the faculty of the Theological College for their dedication and the high caliber of their work. Thereafter he gives the floor to Dr. N. H. Gootjes. He expresses appreciation for the tenure given to himself and Dr. J. de […]
June 15, 2021
GS 1998 art 88
GS 1998 Article 88 – Theological College: Pastoral Proficiency Program Committee IV presents their proposal regarding this subject. After discussion, the Committee takes this matter back for further consideration.
June 14, 2021
GS 1998 art 87
GS 1998 Article 87 – Theological College: Expansion Committee IV presents Agenda Items: I.B.1, I.B.4, II.KK, II.ZZ, IV.K, IV.U, IV.V, IV.Z I. MATERIAL: A. Proposal from the Board of Governors of the Theological College with respect to the expansion of the College Facilities. B. Letters from the Canadian Reformed Churches at Burlington-South, Watford, Burlington-East, Lincoln, […]
GS 1998 art 86
GS 1998 Article 86 – Theological College: Finances Committee IV presents their proposal regarding the matters pertaining to the finances of the College. I. MATERIAL A. Tri-Annual Reports of the Finance and Property Committee of the Board of Governors of the Theological College to Synod Fergus 1998 B. Report from the Board of Governors II. […]
GS 1998 art 85
GS 1998 Article 85 – Theological College: Board of Governors Committee IV presents their proposal regarding the matters pertaining to the Board of Governors. After discussion, Committee IV takes this matter back for further consideration.
GS 1998 art 84
GS 1998 Article 84 – Theological College: General Committee IV presents their proposal. Agenda item: I.B.1 I. MATERIAL A. Report of the Board of Governors to General Synod 1998. II. OBSERVATIONS A. The report of the Board of Governors covers its work and decisions since May 1995. From the report the following highlights are observed. […]
GS 1998 art 83
GS 1998 Article 83 – Theological College: Tenure of Dr. J. de Jong and Dr. N. H. Gootjes Committee IV presents their proposal re this matter. Agenda Item I.B.1. I. MATERIAL A. Report of the Board of Governors to General Synod 1998 II. OBSERVATIONS 1. On September 5, 1996 the Board of Governors of the […]
GS 1998 art 82
GS 1998 Article 82 – Reopening The chairman asks that Psalm 135: 1, 2 be sung. Roll call shows that all are present. A special welcome is extended to the professors of the Theological College and their wives.
June 12, 2021
GS 1998 art 81
GS 1998 Article 81 – Deputies for Ecclesiastical Unity Committee IV presents their proposal regarding the matter of pursuing unity with churches which have left the Christian Reformed Church of North America. After discussion, the committee withdraws their proposal for further consideration. Synod adjourns for committee work until the evening.
GS 1998 art 80
GS 1998 Article 80 – Adoption of the Acts Articles 63 – 78 of the Acts, pertaining to Thursday, May 14 are adopted.
GS 1998 art 8
GS 1998 Article 8 – Time Schedule and Procedures The Executive made the following recommendations: 1. The time schedule will be: Monday* to Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Monday sessions will begin at 9:30 a.m. 2. Saturdays will be optional. 3. Synod plans to […]
May 24, 2021
GS 1998 art 79
GS 1998 Article 79 – Reopening The chairman asks that Ps. 79: 3, 5 be sung, reads 1 John 5: 1 – 12, and leads in prayer. Roll call shows that all are present.
June 12, 2021
GS 1998 art 78
GS 1998 Article 78 – Adjournment The chairman speaks some farewell words to the fraternal delegates who are leaving soon. He thanks them for their participation and wishes them the Lord’s blessing. He also thanks br and sr John Hutten for all the work they did with respect to the mail and the provisional agenda […]
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