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Read Prof. Russell Dykstra's Pre-Synod Report from the May 15, 2012 issue of The Standard Bearer (click here for pdf)
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The pre-synodical service was held Monday, June 11, in Crete PR Church, Crete, Illinois. Rev. J. Slopsema, president of last year’s meetings, led the service and preached on I Corinthians 15:58. You may hear this sermon at Crete PRC's website (in the sermon archive box scroll down to this sermon).
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Synod convened Tuesday morning, June 12, at 8:30 in Crete Church.
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Synodical Committees Layout (pdf)
Officers elected are: President, Rev. Steven Key (Loveland, CO - 2nd from right); Vice-President, Rev.Ken Koole (Grandville, MI - far right); 1st Clerk, Rev. Doug Kuiper (Pastor-elect of Edgerton, MN - 2nd from left); 2nd Clerk, Rev. Rodney Kleyn (Spokane, WA - far left).
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| Synodical Delegates and Special Guests | Delegates at work inside Crete PRC fellowship room |
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Summary Report of Tuesday's work (pdf)
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Summary Report of Wednesday's work (pdf)
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Summary Report of Thursday's work (pdf)
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Summary Report of Friday's work and recap of the week (pdf)
- Synod finished its work Friday afternoon around 2:00 p.m. (Central time).
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Congratulations to Sem. Vernon Ibe and to his wife Melody for successfully sustaining his exam before Synod! We thank the Lord for His provision of another servant fit for the ministry of the Word and sacraments, and pray His continued blessing on Vernon and Melody as they prepare to serve Him in the Philippines.
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Graduation of Mr. Vernon Ibe was held Tuesday evening, June 19, in First PR Church, Grand Rapids. Professor Ronald Cammenga of the PR Theological School was the commencement speaker and spoke on "The Commission of the Prophet/Preacher". To view the graduation program and picturesvisit this page.
Prof.R. Cammenga gives diploma to Vernon Ibe
Pictures of Synod 2012
To View all the Synod pictures taken by Don Doezema and John Van Baren, go here (Tues.) and here (Wed.) and here (Thurs.) and here (Friday).
To see the "lighter" side of Synod, visit this page.