Search Canadian Reformed Synod Acts
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- To search for decisions regarding the Reformed Churches of Brazil that mention the Presbyterian Church in Brazil, select Search: “IPB”, Synod(s): “All Synods”, Topic(s): “IRB” and click “Submit”.
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GS 1998 art 54
GS 1998 Article 54 – Reopening The chairman asks that Ps. 77: 1, 5 be sung, reads 1 John 4:1-6, and leads in prayer. Roll call shows that all are present.
June 12, 2021
GS 1998 art 53
GS 1998 Article 53 – Adjournment Br. P. Vanwoudenberg requests that Psalm 19: 3, 6 be sung, after which he leads in prayer
GS 1998 art 52
GS 1998 Article 52 – Committee for Contact with Churches Abroad: ICRC The discussion continues on Committee III’s proposal re the ICRC I. MATERIAL A. Report of the Committee for Relations with Churches Abroad regarding the ICRC (I.D) B. Letter from the church at Yarrow (II.O) II. INTRODUCTION The Committee for Relations with Churches Abroad […]
GS 1998 art 51
GS 1998 Article 51 – Committee for Relations with Churches Abroad: RCUS Committee III presents: Agenda items: I.D, II S, IV W, II GG, II HH. I. MATERIAL A. Report of the Committee for Relations with Churches Abroad regarding the RCUS. B. Letters from the churches of Yarrow, Fergus, London, and Elora. II. INTRODUCTION A. […]
June 9, 2021
GS 1998 art 50
GS 1998 Article 50 – Address of Rev. G. Syms Rev G. Syms, also on behalf of br David Stelpstra, expresses his gratitude for the possibility of being here this evening. He addresses Synod with the words found in Appendix 1. Thereafter br. T. M. Veenendaal speaks some appropriate words (as also found in Appendix […]
June 7, 2021
GS 1998 art 5
GS 1998 Article 5 – Presence on The Internet Synod meets in order to discuss some introductory matters. Synod is informed by the convening church that the possibility exists for synod to have a home page on the Internet. It is agreed that the Acts will be uploaded to this home page (index.html) as they […]
May 24, 2021
GS 1998 art 49
GS 1998 Article 49 – Reopening The chairman asks that Hymn 10: 1, 9, 10 be sung. Roll call shows that all are present. A special welcome is extended to Revs. Paulin Bedard and Jean Guy de Blois from the Eglise Reformee du Quebec. The floor is given to Rev. George Syms of the RCUS.
June 7, 2021
GS 1998 art 48
GS 1998 Article 48 – Adjournment Synod adjourns until the evening in order to do committee work.
GS 1998 art 45
GS 1998 Article 45 – Committee for Churches Abroad: ICRC (continued) It becomes apparent that some new proposals have been drafted by members regarding the ICRC. The following motion is made: To distribute the submission by Rev. Pol and br. Pleiter to all the delegates and that this matter be tabled until the matter of […]
June 7, 2021
GS 1998 art 44
GS 1998 Article 44 – Adoption of the Acts Articles 37 – 42 of the Acts, pertaining to May 11, 1998 are adopted.
GS 1998 art 43
GS 1998 Article 43 – Reopening The chairman calls the brothers to order, requests that Ps. 76: 1, 5 be sung, reads from 1 John 3: 11-24 and leads in prayer. Roll call shows that all are present.
GS 1998 art 42
GS 1998 Article 42 – Closing Br. A. Van Leeuwen asks that Ps. 116: 1, 7, 10 be sung, and leads in prayer. Synod adjourns until tomorrow morning
GS 1998 art 41
GS 1998 Article 41 – Committee for Churches Abroad: ICRC Committee III presents matters pertaining to the ICRC.
GS 1998 art 40
GS 1998 Article 40 – Committee for Churches Abroad: RCN Committee III presents: Agenda items: I.D, II.S, II.W, II.CC, IV.W, II.UU, IV.M, IV.T (part 4) I. MATERIAL A. Report of the Committee for Relations with Churches Abroad regarding the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands [Gereformeerde Kerken in Nederland (Vrijgemaakt)] (RCN). B. Letters from the churches […]
GS 1998 art 4
GS 1998 Article 4 – Welcome Rev. R. Aasman thanks everyone for the confidence placed in him and the other members of the executive. He expresses appreciation for the words of Rev. J. deGelder during the prayer service the previous evening and the words of Rev. J. G. Slaa this morning. Rev. R. Aasman thanks […]
May 24, 2021
GS 1998 art 39
GS 1998 Article 39 – Reopening The chairman asks that Ps. 92: 1, 2 be sung. Roll call shows that all are present. Visitors are welcomed. A special welcome is extended also to br. D. S. Stelpstra of the Reformed Church of the United States. A warm welcome is extended also to Rev. J. J. […]
June 7, 2021
GS 1998 art 38
GS 1998 Article 38 – Adoption of the Acts Articles 25 – 36 of the Acts, pertaining to May 08, 1998 are adopted. Synod adjourns for committee work.
GS 1998 art 37
GS 1998 Article 37 – Reopening The chairman reopens synod, asks the brothers to sing from Psalm 75: 1, 6. He reads from 1 John 3: 1 – 10 and leads in prayer. Roll call shows that all are present. It is noted that Rev. P. Feenstra the day before declined the call to Redeemer […]
GS 1998 art 36
GS 1998 Article 36 – Adjournment In closing Br. W. Smouter requests that Ps. 24:1,5 be sung and leads in prayer. The chairman adjourns synod until Monday, 9:30 a.m
GS 1998 art 35
GS 1998 Article 35 – Contact with Churches Abroad: The Netherlands Committee III presents: Agenda items: I.D, II.S, II.W, II.CC, IV.W, II.UU, IV.M, IV.T (part 4) After discussion this report is taken back by the committee for further consideration.
GS 1998 art 34
GS 1998 Article 34 – Contact with Churches Abroad: Australia and South Africa Committee III presents: Agenda item: I.D. I. MATERIAL Report of the Committee for Relations with Churches Abroad regarding the Free Reformed Churches of Australia (FRCA) and the Free Reformed Churches in South Africa (FRCSA). II. INTRODUCTION The Committee for Relations with Churches […]
GS 1998 art 33
GS 1998 Article 33 – Address of Rev. C. Bouwman Rev. C. Bouwman then responds with the words that can be found in Appendix 1. Rev. J. Moesker is then given the opportunity to respond to the address of Rev. C. Bouwman. These words too can be found in Appendix 1. It is striking that […]
May 28, 2021
GS 1998 art 32
GS 1998 Article 32 – Reopening The chairman asks that H. 40:1, 2 be sung. Roll call shows that Rev. W. den Hollander is absent with notice. The chairman welcomes Rev. C. Bouwman, the fraternal delegate of the Free Reformed Churches of Australia and gives him the privilege of the floor.
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