Synod Protestant Reformed Churches 2007
Geplaatst: 14 jun 2007, 16:59
http://www.prca.org/current/Synod_2007/Tuesday.htm
Here the news so far:
Monday, June 11, 2007:
Synod convened on Monday, June 11, 2007 at the Trinity Protestant Reformed Church, Hudsonville, Michigan. Rev. Ronald Van Overloop, president of last year's Synod, preached a sermon on Romans 4:1-3 under the theme: "Keep the Unity of the Spirit." The auditorium was filled with representatives from many of the churches.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007:
Synod convened at 8:30 a.m. at the Trinity Protestant Reformed Church in Hudsonville, Michigan. Rev. Ron Van Overloop, president of Synod 2006, presided pro tem. He led synod with opening devotions, singing Psalter #55 and #187 and read from Titus 1:1-4 and led the delegates in opening prayer.
Synod was duly constituted with delegates from Classis East and Classis West. The four professors from our Seminary were also present to serve as advisors.
The Synod elected the new officers: Rev. J. Slopsema president, Rev. K. Koole, vice president, Rev. R. Smit 1st Clerk, and Rev. A. Brummel second clerk.
Mr. Nathan Langerak preached his required sermon. Nathan preached on Isaiah 43:1-4 "Fear Not Israel." His examination tomorrow morning will center around Dogmatics. On Thursday morning the remainder of the exam will take place. The sermon was approved and Synod approved proceeding with his examination. Synod approved both the exam schedule as set forth in the agenda and the graduation plans (with the time change of 8:00 p.m. Thursday.)
The following committees were appointed:
Committee 1:
Rev. VanOverloop, Rev. Kuiper; Elder Gys VanBaren, Elder Sid Miedema;
Advisor: Prof. Engelsma
Committee 2:
Rev. Koole, Rev. R. Miersma; Elder Jim VanOverloop, Elder Ron VanVoorthuysen; Advisor: Prof. Gritters.
Committee 3:
Rev. Haak, Rev. A. Brummel; Elder Jim Regnerus, Elder Pete VanDerSchaaf;
Advisor: Prof. R. Cammenga
Committee 4:
Rev. S. Key, Rev. R. Kleyn; Elder Gary Kaptein, Elder George DeJong; Advisor: Prof. Dykstra
Committee 5:
Rev. Slopsema, Rev. Smit; Elder Harry Langerak, Elder Fred Tolsma
Synod recessed around 11:30 a.m. so they could do their work.
(Extended Report of Rev. Rodney Kleyn to Trinity Congregation)
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Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Rev. Rodney Kleyn led in opening devotions. Synod sang Psalter Number 134. Rev. Kleyn led the synod in prayer.
Synod returned to the examination of Mr. Nathan Langerak. Mr. Langerak submitted to synod written exegesis on Ezekiel 36:25-28 and Titus 2:11-14, which will be examined by committees. These committees will present their recommendations to synod regarding the students’ written exegesis when the oral examination is completed on Thursday.
In the Wednesday morning session, Prof. Engelsma questioned the student according to the following schedule and times. Delegates were given the opportunity to ask questions after each section.
Introduction to Reformed Dogmatics - 20 minutes
Theology (doctrines of God) - 30 minutes
Anthropology (doctrines of man) - 30 minutes
Christology (doctrines of Christ) - 30 minutes
Soteriology (doctrines of salvation) - 30 minutes
Ecclesiology (doctrines of the church) - 30 minutes
Eschatology (doctrines of the last things) - 30 minutes
After completing this portion of their synodical examination, Mr. Langerak was dismissed for the day.
Synod began the treatment of other material in the agenda. Synod began dealing with the Contact Committee report. The highlight of the afternoon was the re-establishment of sister church relations with the Covenant Protestant Reformed Church of Northern Ireland. Mr. Ivan Reid, a deacon from the church, was present at synod. Mr. Reid was given advisory vote and addressed synod. He brought greetings from the council and congregation of CPRCNI and spoke concerning the work of Rev.Stewart, the congregation, the outreach, and their future building plans. He thanked the PRC for their assistance in the past and requested our continued support and prayers going forward. Rev. Slopsema, on behalf of synod, addressed Brother Reid expressing the joy of the PRC in re-establishing sister church relations with the CPRC NI. He expressed our prayers and blessings upon our new sister church and our joy in working together with them in the promotion of the truth.
At 5:00 p.m. synod adjourned for the day.
http://www.prca.org/current/Synod_2007/Reports.htm
Here the news so far:
Monday, June 11, 2007:
Synod convened on Monday, June 11, 2007 at the Trinity Protestant Reformed Church, Hudsonville, Michigan. Rev. Ronald Van Overloop, president of last year's Synod, preached a sermon on Romans 4:1-3 under the theme: "Keep the Unity of the Spirit." The auditorium was filled with representatives from many of the churches.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007:
Synod convened at 8:30 a.m. at the Trinity Protestant Reformed Church in Hudsonville, Michigan. Rev. Ron Van Overloop, president of Synod 2006, presided pro tem. He led synod with opening devotions, singing Psalter #55 and #187 and read from Titus 1:1-4 and led the delegates in opening prayer.
Synod was duly constituted with delegates from Classis East and Classis West. The four professors from our Seminary were also present to serve as advisors.
The Synod elected the new officers: Rev. J. Slopsema president, Rev. K. Koole, vice president, Rev. R. Smit 1st Clerk, and Rev. A. Brummel second clerk.
Mr. Nathan Langerak preached his required sermon. Nathan preached on Isaiah 43:1-4 "Fear Not Israel." His examination tomorrow morning will center around Dogmatics. On Thursday morning the remainder of the exam will take place. The sermon was approved and Synod approved proceeding with his examination. Synod approved both the exam schedule as set forth in the agenda and the graduation plans (with the time change of 8:00 p.m. Thursday.)
The following committees were appointed:
Committee 1:
Rev. VanOverloop, Rev. Kuiper; Elder Gys VanBaren, Elder Sid Miedema;
Advisor: Prof. Engelsma
Committee 2:
Rev. Koole, Rev. R. Miersma; Elder Jim VanOverloop, Elder Ron VanVoorthuysen; Advisor: Prof. Gritters.
Committee 3:
Rev. Haak, Rev. A. Brummel; Elder Jim Regnerus, Elder Pete VanDerSchaaf;
Advisor: Prof. R. Cammenga
Committee 4:
Rev. S. Key, Rev. R. Kleyn; Elder Gary Kaptein, Elder George DeJong; Advisor: Prof. Dykstra
Committee 5:
Rev. Slopsema, Rev. Smit; Elder Harry Langerak, Elder Fred Tolsma
Synod recessed around 11:30 a.m. so they could do their work.
(Extended Report of Rev. Rodney Kleyn to Trinity Congregation)
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Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Rev. Rodney Kleyn led in opening devotions. Synod sang Psalter Number 134. Rev. Kleyn led the synod in prayer.
Synod returned to the examination of Mr. Nathan Langerak. Mr. Langerak submitted to synod written exegesis on Ezekiel 36:25-28 and Titus 2:11-14, which will be examined by committees. These committees will present their recommendations to synod regarding the students’ written exegesis when the oral examination is completed on Thursday.
In the Wednesday morning session, Prof. Engelsma questioned the student according to the following schedule and times. Delegates were given the opportunity to ask questions after each section.
Introduction to Reformed Dogmatics - 20 minutes
Theology (doctrines of God) - 30 minutes
Anthropology (doctrines of man) - 30 minutes
Christology (doctrines of Christ) - 30 minutes
Soteriology (doctrines of salvation) - 30 minutes
Ecclesiology (doctrines of the church) - 30 minutes
Eschatology (doctrines of the last things) - 30 minutes
After completing this portion of their synodical examination, Mr. Langerak was dismissed for the day.
Synod began the treatment of other material in the agenda. Synod began dealing with the Contact Committee report. The highlight of the afternoon was the re-establishment of sister church relations with the Covenant Protestant Reformed Church of Northern Ireland. Mr. Ivan Reid, a deacon from the church, was present at synod. Mr. Reid was given advisory vote and addressed synod. He brought greetings from the council and congregation of CPRCNI and spoke concerning the work of Rev.Stewart, the congregation, the outreach, and their future building plans. He thanked the PRC for their assistance in the past and requested our continued support and prayers going forward. Rev. Slopsema, on behalf of synod, addressed Brother Reid expressing the joy of the PRC in re-establishing sister church relations with the CPRC NI. He expressed our prayers and blessings upon our new sister church and our joy in working together with them in the promotion of the truth.
At 5:00 p.m. synod adjourned for the day.
http://www.prca.org/current/Synod_2007/Reports.htm