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Tuesday 8th July 2003 - Evening Session
Article 17 - Re-Opening
Synod is re-opened in the evening session.
The Chairman asks Synod to sing Psalm 37:12,15,16.
Article 18 - Welcome to Overseas Visitors
The Chairman welcomes Rev J Plug and Rev Dr J Boersema from the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands, Rev P Nel from the Free Reformed Churches South Africa and Rev Flinn from the Reformed Churches of New Zealand.
Article 19 - Credentials
The Chairman reads out the credentials for Reverend J A Boersema and Reverend J Plug provided by BBK from the Committee on Relations with Churches Abroad of the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands and for Rev P Nel provided from the FRCSA. These delegates are afforded the privileges as determined by Synod for delegates from sister churches.
The Chairman also reads out the credentials for Rev M Flinn from the Reformed Churches of New Zealand. He is invited to sit as observer with the privileges determined by Synod for observers.
The Delegates from overseas rose to indicate their agreement with the Three Forms of Unity.
Article 20 - Extra Privileges for Rev Flinn
Synod decides that Rev Flinn be given the following privilege:
1. To be able to address Synod on matters regarding the RCNZ if requested.
2. To be able to request Synod to speak on matters requiring clarification.
Article 21 - Address by Reverend J Plug
Reverend J Plug addressed Synod on behalf of the Committee on Relations with Churches Abroad of the Reformed Churches in the Netherlands.
The full text of the address is in Appendix 1.
Article 22 - Book of Praise
(Refer Article 26)
Materials:
Agenda item 11b - Deputies Report for Book of Praise
Agenda item 8t - Overture from F.R.C. Launceston regarding error made by Synod 2000 of the FRCA by suggesting that the NKJV was endorsed by Synod 1996 of the FRCA, when it was recommended.
Decision:
To accede to the request of Launceston to recognise the error made by Synod 2000 regarding the Book of Praise.
ADOPTED
Discussion continued in Article 26.
Article 23 - Adjournment
After inviting Synod to sing Psalm 127:1, Elder H Ballast closes in prayer.
The Chairman adjourns Synod to Wednesday, 9 July 2003 at 9.00am.
last updated 23 Jul 2003
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