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 1983 art 104
GS 1983 ARTICLE 104 – Reopening The chairman requests to sing Psalm 141: 1, 2, 3, and 4. Roll call is held.
May 24, 2022
GS 1983 art 101
GS 1983 ARTICLE 101 – Reopening The chairman requests to sing Psalm 89:1, 3, and 4, reads Revelation 2:1-7, and leads in prayer. Roll call is held.
GS 1983 art 100
GS 1983 ARTICLE 100 – Adjournment Br. M. VanderVelde requests to sing Psalm 124, and leads in thanksgiving. Synod is adjourned.
GS 1983 art 10
GS 1983 ARTICLE 10 – Adjournment The chairman requests the members to sing Psalm 87:1, 2, and 5, leads in thanksgiving prayer and adjourns the meeting.
January 25, 2022
GS 1983 art 1
GS 1983 ARTICLE 1 – Opening On behalf of the convening Church at Cloverdale, BC, the Rev. J. Visscher calls the meeting to order. He requests that Psalm 107:1 and 12 be sung, reads Ephesians 2, and leads in prayer. He welcomes the delegates with the following words: “Esteemed Brethren in the Lord Jesus Christ On behalf of the convening Church, […]
January 14, 2022
GS 1983 107
GS 1983 ARTICLE 107 – Adjournment Br. T. Vanlaar requests to sing Psalm 139: 1, 3, and 13, and leads in thanksgiving. Synod is adjourned until Saturday morning.
May 24, 2022
GS 1980 art 99
GS 1980 ARTICLE 99 – Closed Session – Appeal of the Church at Neerlandia Synod decides to deal with the appeal of Neerlandia in a completely closed session. Rev. Cl. Stam requests that his objection to this procedure be recorded in the Acts.
June 9, 2023
GS 1980 art 98
GS 1980 ARTICLE 98 – The Apostles’ Creed Committee II presents its report on the revision of the Apostles’ Creed. After an extensive discussion, the Committee withdraws its report for further consideration.
GS 1980 art 97
GS 1980 ARTICLE 97 – Appeals – Article 91, Acts 1977 The discussion continues. Part Ill of the report of Committee IV is adopted. The decision reads as follows: Committee IV presents: Material – Agenda VIII, I. A. Observations B. Considerations C. Recommendations Synod decide: ADOPTED II. A. Observations (i) Objections to Considerations (a) to […]
GS 1980 art 96
GS 1980 ARTICLE 96 – Re-opening – Acts The members of Synod are requested to sing Hymn 46:2. The Chairman reads Isaiah 44:24-28 and leads in prayer. The Acts, Articles 85-95, are adopted as read.
GS 1980 art 95
GS 1980 ARTICLE 95 – Adjournment Rev. S. DeBruin requests that Psalm 144:4 be sung and leads in closing prayer. Synod adjourns.
GS 1980 art 94
GS 1980 ARTICLE 94 – Appeals – Article 91, Acts 1977 The discussion continues. Part II of the report of Committee IV, with amendments, is adopted (see Article 97).
GS 1980 art 93
GS 1980 ARTICLE 93 – Re-opening The meeting of Synod is re-opened with the singing of Psalm 144:1. Elder A.W. Deleeuw is present as an alternate for Elder W. VanAssen.
GS 1980 art 92
GS 1980 ARTICLE 92 – Appeals – Article 91, Acts 1977 The discussion continues. Part I of the Report is adopted (see Article 97).
GS 1980 art 91
GS 1980 ARTICLE 91 – Departure – Elder W. VanAssen In the afternoon session, the roll call reveals that Elder W. VanAssen has left the meeting. His alternate has not yet arrived.
GS 1980 art 90
GS 1980 ARTICLE 90 – Appeals – Article 91, Acts 1977 Committee IV presents its report on the appeals. The discussion begins.
GS 1980 art 9
GS 1980 ARTICLE 9 – Advisory Committees The following Advisory Committees are appointed: COMMITTEE I – Rev. D. VanderBoom, convener; Rev. J.D. Wielenga; Elder E.C. Baartman; Elder C. Hoogerdijk. Material: Agenda VIII, B (1-7), 1(10-13), 1(14-15), 0, P. Book of Praise – Psalms and Hymns, Orangeville-Olij, Article 19, Church Order, General Address. COMMITTEE II – […]
October 24, 2022
GS 1980 art 89
GS 1980 ARTICLE 89 – Re-opening The Chairman requests that the members of Synod sing Psalm 23:1, 3. He reads Isaiah 44:1-8 and leads in prayer. He welcomes the guests, especially the students of the John Calvin and Guido DeBres schools.
June 9, 2023
GS 1980 art 88
GS 1980 ARTICLE 88 – Adjournment Br. W. VanAssen notifies Synod that he has to return home earlier than originally expected. He will leave tomorrow at 12:00 noon. His alternate has been informed and hopes to arrive late tomorrow afternoon. The Chairman thanks br. VanAssen for his work on behalf of the Synod and the […]
GS 1980 art 87
ARTICLE 87 – Acceptance – Rev. C. Van Dam The Chairman announces that he has received word that the Rev. C. Van Dam has accepted his appointment as Professor of Old Testament at the Theological College. This is taken note of with deep thankfulness.
GS 1980 art 85
GS 1980 ARTICLE 85 – Re-opening – Acts The Chairman calls on the brothers to sing Psalm 107:1. He reads from Isaiah 42:5-13 and leads in prayer. The Acts, Articles 78-84, are read and adopted. A letter is received from the Church of Burlington-West, the Church for the Inspection of the Archives, in which Synod […]
June 8, 2023
GS 1980 art 84
GS 1980 ARTICLE 84 – Adjournment Elder A.H. Lubbers asks the brothers to sing from Psalm 93:1, 4, and leads in closing prayer.
June 3, 2023
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