Search Canadian Reformed Synod Acts
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GS 1998 art 31
GS 1998 Article 31 – Adjournment Rev. W. den Hollander requests permission to be absent for the remainder of the day for the wedding of his son; this is granted. Synod adjourns the meeting in order to do committee work.
May 28, 2021
GS 1998 art 3
GS 1998 Article 3 – Election of Officers Voting for officers of Synod takes place, with the following result: Chairman: Rev. R. Aasman Vice-chairman: Rev. W. den Hollander First clerk: Rev. G. H. Visscher Second clerk: Rev. P. G. Feenstra On behalf of the convening church, Rev. J. G. Slaa declares General Synod Fergus 1998 […]
May 24, 2021
GS 1998 art 27
GS 1998 Article 27 – Closed Session Synod continues in closed session (articles 28 – 30)
May 28, 2021
GS 1998 art 26
GS 1998 Article 26 – Adoption of Acts Articles 21 – 24 of the Acts, pertaining to May 07, 1998 are adopted.
GS 1998 art 25
GS 1998 Article 25 – Opening On Friday morning, May 8, 1998, Rev. R. Aasman asks that Ps. 73: 1, 8 be sung, reads 1 John 2:18 – 29 and leads in prayer. Congratulations are conveyed to br J. Schouten with his wedding anniversary; mention is made of the wedding in the W.den Hollander family […]
GS 1998 art 24
GS 1998 Article 24 – Adjournment After having spent the day in committee work, Synod meets for closing devotions. Hymn 42: 1, 2, 8 is sung and Rev. W. B. Slomp leads in prayer
GS 1998 art 23
GS 1998 Article 23 – Internet: Re Appeals It is proposed by the executive that the first clerk be instructed to keep from the publication of the Acts on the Internet, either at the discretion of the executive or by instruction of Synod, sensitive matters such as appeals by persons. The reason for this is […]
GS 1998 art 22
GS 1998 Article 22 – Adoption of Acts Article 16 – 20 of the Acts, pertaining to May 06, 1998 are adopted.
GS 1998 art 21
GS 1998 Article 21 – Opening On Thursday morning, May 7, 1998, Rev. R. Aasman asks that Ps. 72:1,10 be sung, reads 1 John 2: 1 – 17, and leads in prayer. Roll call shows that all are present.
GS 1998 art 20
GS 1998 Article 21 – Opening On Thursday morning, May 7, 1998, Rev. R. Aasman asks that Ps. 72:1,10 be sung, reads 1 John 2: 1 – 17, and leads in prayer. Roll call shows that all are present.
GS 1998 art 2
GS 1998 Article 2 – Examination of Credentials The church at Fergus examines the credentials which are found to be in order. All primi delegates are present with the exception of Rev. R. J. Eikelboom who is an alternate delegate to Rev. R.A. Schouten. In attendance are: From Regional Synod East: Ministers: W. den Hollander, […]
May 24, 2021
GS 1998 art 19
GS 1998 Article 19 – Adjournment At the end of the day, Synod meets for closing devotions. Psalm 34:1,2 is sung and br J. Schouten leads in prayer
May 28, 2021
GS 1998 art 18
GS 1998 Article 18 – Adoption of the Agenda The following is adopted regarding the remainder of the agenda: 8. Incoming Mail SYNOD PROCEDURES I. H. Church for Administration of the General Fund I. J. Church for the Inspection of the Archives of General Synod (see L.29) I. K. Church to Audit the Finances of […]
GS 1998 art 17
GS 1998 Article 17 – Adoption of the Acts The Acts, Articles 1 – 14 are adopted. Synod is adjourned for committee work.
May 26, 2021
GS 1998 art 16
GS 1998 Article 16 – Opening – Wednesday, May 06, 1998 On Wednesday morning, May 6, 1998, Rev. R. Aasman asks that Ps. 71: 1, 2 be sung, reads 1 John 1, and leads in prayer. Roll call shows that all are present.
GS 1998 art 152
GS 1998 Article 152 – Closing Rev. W. den Hollander requests that Psalm 118: 1, 4 be sung, and leads in prayer. Rev. R. Aasman declares Synod Fergus 1998 closed
June 25, 2021
GS 1998 art 151
GS 1998 Article 151 – Words to the Chairman Rev. W. den Hollander, the vice-chairman, expresses his appreciation to the chairman for the way in which he led the meetings and directed the proceedings.
GS 1998 art 150
GS 1998 Article 150 – Closing Words of the Chairman The chairman addresses the synod and the audience with the following words. [Acts incomplete – to be included at a later date]
GS 1998 art 15
GS 1998 Article 15 – Adjournment Rev. A.J. Pol requests that H. 47: 1, 2, 3 be sung whereafter he leads in prayer
May 25, 2021
GS 1998 art 149
GS 1998 Article 149 – Next General Synod The next Synod will be convened by the church at Neerlandia in May 2001.
June 25, 2021
GS 1998 art 148
Article 148 – Publishing of the Acts and Press Release Synod decides that these matters will be taken care of by the Executive. Decisions regarding the Acts will be made especially by the clerks, and the vice-chairman will write the press release.
GS 1998 art 147
Article 147 – Censure according to Article 34 of the Church Order The chairman judges that censure is not necessary.
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