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GS 1983 art 128
GS 1983 ARTICLE 128 – Reopening The chairman requests to sing Hymn 39, reads John 15: 1-11, and leads in prayer. Roll call is held.
June 2, 2022
GS 1983 art 127
GS 1983 ARTICLE 127 – Adjournment Br. J. Hendricks requests to sing Psalm 121, and leads in thanksgiving. Synod is adjourned.
GS 1983 art 126
GS 1983 ARTICLE 126 – Farewell Dutch Delegates The chairman speaks a few word s of farewell to the brethren Dr. K. Deddens and Rev. J. de Gelder. fraternal delegates from the Dutch sister Churches, thanking them tor their helpful advice and encouraging presence. The chairman expresses gratitude for the bonds between the Canadian and Dutch sister Churches, and […]
June 1, 2022
GS 1983 art 125
GS 1983 ARTICLE 125 – Book of Praise (Revision of the Liturgical Forms) The first part of the Report of Committee I on the revision of the Liturgical Forms is read.
GS 1983 art 124
GS 1983 ARTICLE 124 – Book of Praise (Revision of the Prayers) The report of Committee I on the Revision of the Prayers is read and discussed. It is decided that the members of Synod shall scrutinize the draft of the Advisory Committee re the prayers and come with written proposals for possible changes so […]
GS 1983 art 123
GS 1983 ARTICLE 123 – Book of Praise (Psalm and Hymn Section) The discussion on the report of Committee I on the. Book of Praise (Psalm and Hymn Section) is continued. The Committee takes over some proposals re Hymn 17: 1. stanza 1: change ” The angel.” to : “An angel…” 2. stanza 2: change […]
GS 1983 art 122
GS 1983 ARTICLE 122 – Reopening The chairman requests to sing Psalm 107:, 2, and 12. Roll call is held.
May 31, 2022
GS 1983 art 121
GS 1983 ARTICLE 121 – Reopening-Correspondence with Churches Abroad (ICRC-continued) The report of Committee IV is further discussed and, after emendations, the Recommendations D, 1, 2, 3. 4, 5. and 6 are ADOPTED. Since the Majority Report is adopted, a Minority Report presented by the Rev. P. Kingma is not voted on. Committee IV presents: […]
May 30, 2022
GS 1983 art 120
GS 1983 ARTICLE 120 – Correspondence with sister Churches Abroad (ICRC) The chairman reads the proposed Constitution of the International Conference of Reformed Churches (ICRC). Committee IV then presents its report on Correspondence with Churches Abroad re membership in the International Conference of Reformed Churches. The discussion of this report is begun.
May 27, 2022
GS 1983 art 12
GS 1983 ARTICLE 12 – Acts The Acts, Articles 1-10, are read and after some emendation are adopted.
January 28, 2022
GS 1983 art 119
GS 1983 ARTICLE 119 – Acts The Acts. Articles 108-117, are read and adopted.
May 27, 2022
GS 1983 art 118
GS 1983 ARTICLE 118 – Reopening The chairman requests to sing Psalm 89: 2, 7, and 8, reads Isaiah 55 and leads in prayer. Roll call is held.
May 24, 2022
GS 1983 art 117
GS 1983 ARTICLE 117 – Adjournment Rev. J. Visscher requests to sing Psalm 23: 1 and 3, and leads in thanksgiving. Synod is adjourned.
GS 1983 art 116
GS 1983 ARTICLE 116 – lnterchurch Relations Committee of the Council of the Christian Reformed Churches in Canada Committee Ill presents: A. MATERIAL – Agenda K, 1 The Council of the Christian Reformed Churches in Canada re appoint a contact committee. B. OBSERVATIONS 1. The lnterchurch Relations Committee of the CCRCC “enters into conversations with other […]
GS 1983 art 115
GS 1983 ARTICLE 115 – Bible Translations Committee IV presents: A. MATERIAL – Agenda VIII, M, 7 Report of the Committee for Bible Translations appointed by Synod Smithville 1980. B. OBSERVATIONS 1. The Committee on Bible Translations received the mandate by Synod Smithville 1980 a. To continue to make recommendations to the Standard Bible Committee […]
GS 1983 art 114
GS 1983 ARTICLE 114 – Address Church Committee IV presents: A. MATERIAL – Agenda VIII. M, 6 Report of the “Address Church,” the Church at Burlington-East. B. OBSERVATIONS 1. Synod Smithville 1980 appointed the Church at Burlington-East as “Address Church”: 2. The “Address Church” received and acted upon the following material: a. A request by Miss […]
GS 1983 art 113
GS 1983ARTICLE 113 – Archives – General Synod 1980 Committee IV presents: A. MATERIAL – Agenda VIII, M. 5 Report from the Church at Burlington-West re the Archives of Synod 1980 (Smithville) B. OBSERVATIONS 1. The Church at Burlington-West reports that it has examined the Archives of Synod 1980 (Smithville) and has found them in […]
GS 1983 art 112
GS 1983 ARTICLE 112 – General Fund Committee IV presents : A. MATERIAL – Agenda VIII, M, 3 Report of the Church for the administration of the General Fund, the Church at Carman. B. OBSERVATIONS 1. The Church at Carman asked of the Churches for the expenses of Committees. appointed by General Synod Smithville 1980, […]
GS 1983 art 111
GS 1983 ARTICLE 110 – Correspondence with sister Churches Abroad The discussion on the Report of Committee IV re Church Relations is continued after some changes in the Report are noted. The Recommendations under D are adopted. Committee IV presents : A. MATERIAL – Agenda VIII, H, 1 Report of the Committee for Correspondence with […]
GS 1983 art 111
GS 1983 ARTICLE 111 – Finances – General Synod 1980 Committee IV presents: A. MATERIAL – Agenda VIII, M, 1 Report of the financial Commitee on Revenue and Expenses of General Synod Smithville 1980. Agenda VIII, M, 2 Audit report by the Church at Lincoln re finances of General Synod Smithville 1980. B. OBSERVATIONS 1. […]
GS 1983 art 11
GS 1983 ARTICLE 11 – Reopening The chairman requests to sing Psalm 36:2. He reads Isaiah 12, and leads in prayer. The vice-chairman, Rev. J. Geertsema, takes the floor to congratulate the Rev. and Mrs. VanOene with the fact that they may this day commemorate and celebrate their fortieth wedding anniversary. He expresses the joy of Synod and […]
January 25, 2022
GS 1983 art 108
GS 1983 ARTICLE 108 – Reopening The chairman requests to sing Psalm 135: 1, 2, and 9, reads Revelation 2:8-12, and leads in prayer.
GS 1983 art 106
GS 1983 ARTICLE 106 – Correspondence with Churches Abroad (Church Relations) Committee IV presents its amended report on Correspondence with Churches Abroad re Church Relations. This report is discussed.
GS 1983 art 105
GS 1983 ARTICLE 105 – Correspondence with Churches Abroad (Presbyterian Church of Korea-Koryu-Pa) Committee IV presents an emended version of its report on the Presbyterian Church of Korea (Koryu-Pa). This report is discussed. The Recommendations D1, 2, 3a, b, c, and are ADOPTED Committee IV presents: A. MATERIAL – Agenda VIII, H, 1 Reports […]
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