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Wednesday 12th July 2006 - Evening Session
Article 38 - Re-opening
The Chairman re-opened the evening session of Synod with the singing of Psalm 87:1-5.
Article 39 - Address of Delegate from Sister Churches in Korea
The Chairman gives Rev Jun, Tae from the Presbyterian Church in Korea (Kosin) the opportunity to address synod (refer Appendix 1; address). The Chairman thanks him.
Br M Bruning responds to this address (refer Appendix 1; address).
Article 40 - Presbyterian Churches in Korea (Kosin)
I. Material:
Agenda Item 12f iv - Presbyterian Church in Korea
Agenda Item 8dd - Letter FRC Byford re Deputies Report Korea
II. Admissibility:
Admissibility of Item 8dd - Letter FRC Byford re Deputies Report Korea
DECLARED INADMISSIBLE
Grounds:
This submission was received too late for the agenda.
III. Decision::
- To continue sister relations with the PCK in accordance with the established rules.
- To express thanks that visits to the PCK have resulted in improved lines of communications as well as a visit from a delegation of our Korean sisters.
- To accept the assessment of deputies that since there is agreement for better communications, there is also reason to be more optimistic about the viability of continued sister relations.
Grounds:
- No evidence has arisen suggesting that the PCK departs from the Word of God, the reformed confessions or their Church Order.
- Visits to Korea in the past three years have helped to build better lines of communication.
- For the first time in our history we may be able to welcome a delegation from our Korean sisters to our synod.
- Pledges have been given for a good line of communication as well as regular English summaries concerning their annual general assemblies.
After discussion, this recommendation from the deputies was amended.
IV. Amended Decision:
- To continue sister relations with the PCK in accordance with the established rules and to publish the fruit of these relations for the churches.
- To express thanks that visits to the PCK have resulted in improved lines of communications as well as a visit from a delegation of our Korean sisters.
- To accept the assessment of deputies that since there is agreement for better communications, there is also reason to be more optimistic about the viability of continued sister relations.
- To authorise deputies to send one delegate to visit the PCK once in the next three years subject to available funds.
Grounds:
- From more recent contacts there is evidence that the PCK abides by the Word of God, the reformed confessions and their Form of Government.
- Visits to Korea in the past three years have helped to build better lines of communication.
- For the first time in our history we may be able to welcome a delegation from our Korean sisters to our synod.
- Pledges have been given for a good line of communication as well as regular English summaries concerning their annual general assemblies.
ADOPTED
Article 41 - Appeal from Legana re Art 67 Synod Launceston 1985 (refer Article 33)
I. Material:
Agenda item 8i - Letter FRC Legana Appeal re Article 67 Acts 1985
II. Discussion:
A round of discussion takes place regarding the submission of the Free Reformed Church of Legana.
Article 42 - Adjournment
Br B Veenendaal invites all present to sing Psalm 149:1 and 2 and leads in prayer. The Chairman adjourns Synod.
last updated 15 Jul 2006
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