Search Canadian Reformed Synod Acts
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GS 1980 art 60
GS 1980 ARTICLE 60 – Heidelberg Catechism – New Translation Committee Ill presents: A. Material – Agenda VIII, B. Observations C. Considerations D. Recommendations ADOPTED
April 12, 2023
GS 1980 art 6
GS 1980 ARTICLE 6 – Special Request from the Board of Governors The Board of Governors comes with the request that Synod deal as soon as possible with certain matters regarding the Theological College. This request is granted.
October 15, 2022
GS 1980 art 59
GS 1980 ARTICLE 59 Overture – Article 19, Church Order Committee I presents: A. Material – Agenda VIII, 0 – B. Observation The Church at Cloverdale, 8.C. overtures General Synod to appoint a Committee for Needy Theological Students with the mandate: C. Consideration D. Recommendation Synod decide: ADOPTED
April 8, 2023
GS 1980 art 58
GS 1980 ARTICLE 58 – Re-opening The Chairman calls on the brothers to sing together from Psalm 65:1.
April 3, 2023
GS 1980 art 57
GS 1980 ARTICLE 57 – Appeals – Article 19, Church Order. Committee I presents: A. Material – Agenda VIII, B. Observations: C. Considerations D. Conclusion Since the fund under discussion is not a general fund, it is not in the province of General Synod to decide whether the classically cooperating churches should set restricted or less […]
April 1, 2023
GS 1980 art 56
GS 1980 ARTICLE 56 – Re-opening – Welcome: O.P.C. Delegate The Chairman welcomes Prof. N. Shepherd, the official delegate of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, with the following words, Prof. N. Shepherd expresses his appreciation for the words of the Chairman. He is aware that the decision of Synod Coaldale has led the Canadian Reformed Churches […]
GS 1980 art 55
GS 1980 ARTICLE 55 – Re-opening The Chairman requests the brothers to sing Psalm 43:3, reads from I John 5:1-12 and leads in prayer. The Advisory Committees meet.
GS 1980 art 54
GS 1980 ARTICLE 54 – Adjournment The brothers are asked to sing Hymn 35:1, 5, and br. W. VanAssen leads in prayer. Synod adjourns for the weekend.
GS 1980 art 53
GS 1980 ARTICLE 53 – Appeal – br. L. vanZandwljk The Synod meets in closed session. After a preliminary discussion on a proposal of Committee IV, Synod adjourns and the Advisory Committees meet.
GS 1980 art 52
GS 1980 ARTICLE 52 – Re-opening – Acts The Chairman requests that the brothers sing Psalm 75:1, reads from I John 4:13-21 and leads in prayer. The Acts, Articles 44-47, are read and adopted.
GS 1980 art 51
GS 1980 ARTICLE 51 – Adjournment Elder J. Bartels calls on the brothers to sing Psalm 25:4 and leads in closing prayer.
GS 1980 art 50
GS 1980 ARTICLE 50 – Appeals – Article 19, Church Order The Report of Committee I is brought into discussion.
GS 1980 art 5
GS 1980 ARTICLE 5 – Foundation for Superannuation The Board of the Foundation for Superannuation requests Synod not to meet on the morning of Saturday, November 8, 1980, in order that those members of the Synod who are delegated to this meeting can be in attendance. This request is granted.
October 15, 2022
GS 1980 art 49
GS 1980 ARTICLE 49 – Finances – General Synods 1974 and 1977 Committee Ill presents: A. Material – Agenda VIII, B. Information C. Recommendations Synod decide:
April 1, 2023
GS 1980 art 48
GS 1980 ARTICLE 48 – Re-opening The brothers sing together from Psalm 25:1. Elder M. Buist is present as an alternate. He will take the place of Elder H. Aasman for the duration of the Synod.
GS 1980 art 47
GS 1980 ARTICLE 47 – Re-opening The Chairman calls on the members of Synod to sing Psalm 111:1, reads from I John 4:1-12 and leads in prayer. The roll call reveals that the Rev. M. Werkman is present as the alternate for the Rev. Cl. Stam. The Rev. M. van Beveren, vice-chairman, speaks some well-chosen […]
GS 1980 art 46
GS 1980 ARTICLE 46 – Adjournment Rev. J.D. Wielenga calls upon the Synod members to sing Psalm 84:6, and leads in closing prayer. Synod adjourns for the day.
GS 1980 art 45
GS 1980 ARTICLE 45 – Acts – Adjournment The Acts, Articles 36-43, are adopted. Synod adjourns. The Advisory Committees meet.
GS 1980 art 44
GS 1980 ARTICLE 44 – Re-opening – Theological College The Chairman calls on the brothers to sing Psalm 48:1, reads I John 3:11-24 and leads in prayer. The Rev. Cl. Stam informs Synod that he will be absent this afternoon and that his alternate, Rev. M. Werkman will be present. I. RE: BOARD OF GOVERNORS A. […]
GS 1980 art 43
GS 1980 ARTICLE 43 – Adjournment Elder H. Aasman calls on the brothers to sing Hymn 48:1 and leads in closing prayer. Synod adjourns.
March 30, 2023
GS 1980 art 42
GS 1980 ARTICLE 42 – Re-opening – Theological College The Chairman invites the brothers to sing Hymn 53:1. The Report of Committee Ill on the Theological College is extensively discussed. A letter is received from the Board of Trustees in which they inform Synod that the appointment of Rev. C. Van Dam does not necessitate any […]
March 14, 2023
GS 1980 art 41
GS 1980 ARTICLE 41 – Adjournment The Chairman adjourns the meeting. The Advisory Committees meet.
GS 1980 art 40
GS 1980 ARTICLE 40 – Request – Committee IV The following motion is moved, seconded and voted upon: Advisory Committee IV requests permission to ask advice from the Committee for Contact with the O.P.C., in order to be able to draft its Advisory report to Synod. ADOPTED
March 3, 2023
GS 1980 art 4
GS 1980 ARTICLE 4 – Time Schedule and Procedures The Chairman addresses Synod. He thanks the brothers for the confidence that they have placed in the officers. He also expresses the appreciation of Synod for the way in which the convening Church at Smithville has prepared matters relating to the Synod. It is evident that […]
October 15, 2022
GS 1980 art 39
GS 1980 ARTICLE 39 – Re-opening The Chairman calls on the members of Synod to sing Hymn 54:1, 4 and reads from 1 John 3:1-10. He leads in prayer. He expresses the condolences of Synod to the Rev. Cl. Stam and Elder G. VanWoudenberg, whose father and father-in-law passed away early this morning after a […]
March 3, 2023
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