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Synod 2023 (Southwest PRC, Wyoming MI) - June 13-19, 2023

News items on the PRC meetings of the Synod of 2023, held at Southwest PRC in Wyoming, MI, beginning Tuesday, June 13, at 8 a.m.

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The pre-synodical worship service is scheduled for Monday evening, June 12, at 7:00 P.M. Rev. S. Key (president of Synod 2022 - photo below) will lead the service and preach the sermon.

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The examination of Seminarian Matthew Koerner (member of Southeast PRC-Grand Rapids, MI) will take place starting Tuesday morning, June 14, with his sermon specimen at about 10 a.m. The rest of the exam is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. All of this exam will take place in the sanctuary and visitors are welcome.

The graduation ceremony of Matt Koerner is planned for Thursday evening in Southwest PRC at 7:30 p.m. with Prof. R. Cammenga delivering the commencement address.

PRC Synod 2023 - Day 5 - Monday, June 19

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The PRC Synod of 2023 met at Southwest PRC (Wyoming, MI) for a fifth day this Monday, June 19.

Below is the report of the second clerk of synod, and attached is the specific decision of synod with regard to a third-party investigation (in your browser click on the title to this news post and it will take you to the attachment download at the bottom of that specific page).

Day 5 Report

The first matter synod treated today was a recommendation to express sorrow to females abused by a former pastor in the denomination. A letter was adopted to be distributed through each consistory of the PRCA to the congregations. The letter expresses sorrow that the former pastor, representing the church in his work, used his position to abuse sheep and cause them great anguish. It also acknowledges and apologizes for the neglect of the broader assemblies of the PRCA in not expressing this sorrow sooner. The letter closes stating: We are broken for you, sisters.  We, as well as our churches, pray for you and for your healing.  Know that the Good Shepherd loves and cares for you, His wounded and hurting sheep.  Be assured that the all-sufficient Savior, who died for you, rose again, and ascended into heaven, will provide for all your needs. “The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.  And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee” (Psalm 9:9-10).

The rest of the morning session and a good part of the afternoon was spent deliberating on a recommendation to approve “the substance of an overture from Providence PRC to hire a third-party organization to investigate sexual abuse in the PRCA.” The recommendation carefully outlined the scope, the implementation, the reporting, the mutual accountability, the hiring, and the financing of the work of the investigation. Synod adopted the recommendation on the basis of three grounds: 

  1. It is wise to conduct a denomination-wide investigation into the matter of sexual abuse on account of the nature of the sin and its prevalence in our churches. 
  2. It is wise to engage a third-party organization to conduct such a denomination-wide investigation. 
  3. Hiring a third-party organization to conduct a denomination-wide investigation in the manner outlined above is consistent with our Reformed system of church government.

An ad-hoc committee was appointed to hire and liaise with a third-party organization for the investigation into sexual abuse in the PRCA.

 

Synod treated a recommendation to approve the overture of Zion PRC “to appoint a study committee to develop the proper biblical, confessional, and theological groundwork that could be used in the local congregations to guide them in understanding and addressing the evil of abuse.” Synod appointed six men to this committee.

 

At the end of the day Synod adopted several motions presented by Committee 5. The highlights include:

  1. Approving subsidy requests for Covenant of Grace, Heritage, Hosanna, Immanuel, Kalamazoo, Lynden, Pittsburgh, and Providence PRCs. 
  2. Thanking Mr. Doug Mingerink for his faithful work as the Stated Clerk of Synod. 
  3. Authorizing the reimbursement of the expenses for the meeting of synod totaling $6,138.28.
  4. Setting the synodical assessments, based on a family count of 2,120 families in 2024, at $600. 
  5. Appointing Trinity PRC as the host of Synod 2024 to convene on June 11 at 8:00am. Seminarian Arend Haveman is a member of Trinity and, the Lord willing, will be examined at Synod 2024. 

 

Synod adjourned around 6:50pm. Rev. Eriks closed with prayer. 

 

May the decisions of synod be to the honor of our God and welfare of our churches. 

 

On behalf of Synod,

Rev. C. Spronk, 2nd Clerk

 

PRC Synod 2023 - Day 4 - Friday, June 16

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After a wonderful commencement-celebration program of a new PRC Seminary graduate last evening (Candidate Matt Koerner), Synod returns to its work this morning at Southwest PRC, considering reports from its committees of preadvice.

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Look for the daily end-of-day report later today.

Day 4 Report - Friday Morning June 16, 2023

 

Since we are breaking until 2:00pm for committees to work, it seemed good to do a morning report on the activities of synod today. 

 

The work of synod began today with treating the report of the Foreign Mission Committee (FMC). We are thankful for the labors of Elders Perry Van Egdom, Doug Brands, Brian Gritters, Mike Van Bemmel, and Ed Van Egdom, and Revs. De Boer, Barnhill, and J. Laning on the FMC in the last year. The advice submitted was recommitted. Synod will likely consider the reformulated advice this afternoon. 

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Rev. R. Smit speaking on foreign missions in the Philippines (recently returned to the States)

 

Synod also recommitted advice regarding a protest in order to add grounds. The reformulated advice will also likely be treated this afternoon. 

 

Synod treated the report of the Board of Trustees (BOT). The BOT members in the past year include: Nick Kleyn, Don Offringa (synodical treasurer), Doug Mingerink (synodical clerk), Sid Mideama (president of the BOT), Dirk Westra (asst. synodical clerk), Tom Holstege (asst. synodical treasurer), and Revs. Eriks and Langerak. 

 

Synod approved several recommendations of the BOT regarding the corporate restructuring of the PRCA. Presently the PRCA is incorporated in the state of Illinois, but the denominational offices are in Michigan. Synod adopted the recommendation to reincorporate in the state of Michigan. A recommendation to change the name of the Protestant Reformed Churches in America (PRCA) to the Protestant Reformed Churches in North America (PRCNA) failed. 

 

The BOT reported on work that it is doing with Hosanna PRC of Edmonton AB to resolve a conflict with a group that continues to use the name of Protestant Reformed even though it is has left our denomination.

 

Synod approved the recommendations of the Emeritus Committee for the financial support of sixteen ministers/widows of ministers. Synod also approved the recommendation to increase the amount of “no questions asked” funds for retired ministers to $28,000 for 2025. Synod expressed thanks to Brian Gritters, Chester Hunter, and Ed VanEgdom for their work on the committee in the past year. 

 

Synod thanked Don Offringa and Pamela Bos for their work as the synodical treasurer and bookkeeper.

 

Synod thanked Rev. Barnhill, Rev. Carl Haak, Mr. Terry Dykstra, Mr. Dan VanUffelen, Mr. Bert Wories, and Prof. Gritters for their work on the 100th Anniversary Committee. This committee has been disbanded because a new steering committee has now been appointed synod. 

 

The synodical deputies of Classis East reported that it concurred with Classis West in September of 2022 to approve the retirement of Rev. Key. Synod approved of this work of the synodical deputies.

 

Synod received a report of work the Catechism Book Committee is doing to revise the Juniors and Seniors curriculum. Synod decided to postpone approval of the work until 2024 and thanked the committee for its work. 

 

Synod approved the work of the Student Aid committee in providing assistance to seminary students. The churches are asked to take one collection for student assistance in 2024.  We thank the committee of John DeVries, Brandon VanOverloop, Jon VanOverloop, Steve Bylsma, and Brian Kalsbeek for their work. 

 

On behalf of synod,
Rev. C. Spronk, 2nd Clerk 

Friday Afternoon June 16, 2023

 

Synod returned to the report of the FMC regarding mission work in the Philippines. Approval was given to the “decision of Doon PRC’s council and the FMC to begin the process of withdrawing the missionaries.” The FMC and Council of Doon were directed by synod to “close the mission field in the Philippines and take necessary steps to bring the work to completion.” The FMC and Doon’s council were also instructed to “write up an evaluation of their work in the Philippines, including especially what can be learned from it both positively and negatively for future mission work, and present this as a report to Synod 2024. Ground: It is important that we remember our history and learn from our previous experiences. Such an evaluation will help facilitate this.” The PRCA desires to help our sister churches in the Philippines and adopted a recommendation to “instruct the Contact Committee to consider offering assistance to the PRCP in the form of visiting ministers providing pulpit supply.” Synod expressed thanks to the FMC, Doon PRC, and current and past missionaries (and their wives) involved in the work: Revs. Spriensma, D. Holstege, Smit, D. Kleyn.”

 

Hope PRC continues to work with Rev. Titus and saints in Myanmar, and Georgetown PRC continues to work with Pastor Paulraj and saints in India. Synod approved the work of the FMC with Hope and Georgetown, and we pray that God will continue to preserve and bless the saints in Myanmar and India with whom we have fellowship in the Lord.

 

Prof. Huizinga read a letter informing synod of his acceptance of the decision to reappoint him as Professor of Dogmatics and Old Testament Studies for a 3-year term. He also asked for prayers for himself and his colleagues in the seminary.

 

The one protest submitted to Synod this year was declared legally before it. Synod sustained the protest. In January of 2022 the Synodical Deputies from the West concurred with the decision of Classis East to approve the deposition of a minister. They reported their action of concurring with Classis East’s decision to Synod 2022. The protest contended that the error of Synod 2022 was that it approved the work of the Synodical Deputies without receiving or reviewing the grounds for the deposition of the minister. Synod agreed with the protest and declared that “Synod 2022 erred in approving the report of the synodical deputies of Classis West regarding the deposition of [the former pastor] without background material, decision, and grounds of Classis East.” The information was submitted and received into the records of synod. A portion of the advice regarding the protest was recommitted for reformulation.

 

Synod recessed at 5:00pm and will reconvene Monday at 8:00am. 

 

We thank SW PRC (especially the caterers!) for hosting synod this week and look forward to enjoying their hospitality again Monday.

 

On behalf of Synod,
Rev. C. Spronk, 2nd Clerk

PRC Synod 2023 - Day 3 - Thursday, June 15

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The PRC will convene at 8 am in Southwest PRC today. After opening devotions, synod will continue with the oral examination of Sem. Matt Koerner. This is the schedule as adopted by synod and which will be followed this (Thursday) morning:

a. Church Polity: 45 minutes (Questions by Prof. Gritters)
d. Church History: 45 minutes (Questions by Prof. Kuiper)
e. OT History: 45 minutes (Questions by Prof. Huizinga)
f. NT History: 45 minutes (Questions by Prof. Cammenga)
g. Practica: 20 minutes (Questions by Rev. Mahtani)

The examination will be livestreamed through Southwest PRC's website. Visit the link here for that.

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Prof. B. Gritters examining in the knowledge of the Church Order

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Prof. D. Kuiper examining in knowledge of Church History

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Prof. B. Huizinga examining in Old Testament History

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Rev. Jon Mahtani exams Sem. Koerner in Practica

*UPDATE: Synod has unanimously approved all aspects of Matt Koerner's examination and declared him a candidate for the ministry of the Word and sacraments in the PRC, eleigible for a call on or after July 15. We praise God for upholding the brother and enabling him to give a good testimony of his readiness for the work of a pastor. Now may the Lord soon provide a call and place of labor for him in the churches. Great is God's faithfulness!

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Pres., Rev. G. Eriks, informing Matt and Sharon Koerner of synod's decision on his examination and candidacy.

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This afternoon synod will continue to treat the advice of its committees (see Day 1's webpage for the layout of the committees and their work).

This evening, the PRC Seminary will hold its commencement program, with Sem. Matt Koerner graduating and Prof. R. Cammenga giving the address. The program will be held in Southwest PRC beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Southwest PRC choir will also sing a few numbers. You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating this wonderful event and another candidate for the gospel ministry in the PRC.

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Day 3 Report

Congratulations to Candidate Koerner and his wife, Sharon! Mr. Koerner answered questions this morning on Church Polity, Church History, OT and NT History, and in a Practica examination. Synod unanimously approved his examination and declared him a candidate for the ministry of the word and sacraments. The Stated Clerk of Synod, Mr. Doug Mingerink, will inform the congregations of the PRCA and our sister churches that Cand. Koerner will be eligible for a call on or after July 15, 2023. We trust the Lord will call him to the particular congregation where He is pleased to use Cand. Koerner as an ambassador for Christ.

Synod treated recommendations from Committee 2 regarding the work of the Domestic Mission Committee (DMC). The men serving on the DMC from June 2022-June 2023 are: Elders Brad Dykstra, Doug Dykstra, Randy Dykstra, Mike Gritters, and Jon Lubbers and ministers Revs. Haak, J. Holstege, Lee, Smidstra, and Spronk.

Synod approved the work of missionary Rev. Laning, Zion PRC, and the DMC in the work of home missions and expressed gratitude to them for their labors. Rev. Laning’s wife, Margaret, was included in this expression of gratitude. We thank God for providing a domestic missionary for our churches and for the good beginning Rev. Laning has made in his efforts to call the lost unto salvation in Jesus Christ.

Synod heard reports of the work of the DMC in seeking new fields of labor, expanding the denomination’s radio witness, updating prca.org, producing a manual for missions, and support for the work of the Reformed Witness Hour radio program. Synod approved the labors of the DMC in these areas.

Synod treated the report of the Theological School Committee (TSC). Members of the TSC the last 12 months included: Elders Brendan Looyenga, Joel Minderhoud, Doug DeBoer, John VanBaren, Doug Pastoor, and Revs. Langerak, Eriks, Mahtani, and Noorman.

Synod approved the appointments of Prof. Cammenga and Gritters for another year of teaching in our seminary. Prof. Huizinga was reappointed to another three-year term as professor. Professors Griess and Kuiper did not need to be reappointed at this time and continue to labor with the other professors faithfully in the work of training men for the ministry.

It was reported to synod that the current students are doing well and that Arend Havemen will enter his final year of seminary this fall, Aaron VanDyke will enter his third year, and Bruce Feenstra will enter his second year. Synod also approved the admission of Mr. Isaac VanBaren to begin studies in the seminary this fall.

Synod adopted a proposal from the TSC which reads: “In light of our current great need for pastors, we request synod to permit the TSC, in consultation with the faculty, to admit provisionally into the seminary older students, who lack all or some of the pre-seminary requirements, with a special program of study that is designed to make up for this lack but is somewhat less than the normal education for our ministers (a four-year undergraduate degree plus four-year seminary program). The specifics of such a program would be on a case-by-case basis, and depend on the student’s age, experience, educational background, gifts, etc. Formal admission and approval of the specific program would be sought at the following synod.”

Synod expressed appreciation to Professors R. Cammenga, C. Griess, B. Gritters, B. Huizinga, D. Kuiper, and to Mr. Charles Terpstra, for their faithful service at the seminary. It also expressed special thanks to Mrs. Sharon Koerner for her years of faithful service as seminary secretary and commend our sister to the Lord’s care as she moves on to another calling.

The final act of synod today was to begin discussing the report of the FMC regarding foreign missions. The first recommendation was discussed until synod recessed for the day at 5:00pm.

At 7:30pm tonight the delegates will attend the graduation ceremony of Seminarian Koerner at Soutwest PRC.

Synod will meet again Friday morning at 8:00am.

On behalf of synod,
Rev. C. Spronk, 2nd Clerk

PRC Synod 2023 - Day 2 - Wednesday, June 14

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The PRC will convene at 8 am in Southwest PRC today. After opening devotions, synod will proceed to the oral examination of Sem. Matt Koerner. This is the schedule as adopted by synod yesterday and which will be followed this morning and Thursday morning:

a. Intro to Dogmatics: 20 minutes (Questions by Prof. Cammenga)
b. Six Loci of Dogmatics: 30 minutes each (Questions by Prof. Cammenga)
c. Church Polity: 45 minutes (Questions by Prof. Gritters)
d. Church History: 45 minutes (Questions by Prof. Kuiper)
e. OT History: 45 minutes (Questions by Prof. Huizinga)
f. NT History: 45 minutes (Questions by Prof. Cammenga)
g. Practica: 20 minutes (Questions by Rev. Mahtani)

The examination will be livestreamed through Southwest PRC's website. Visit the link here for that.

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This afternoon synod will begin to treat the advice of its committees (see Day 1's webpage for the layout of the committees and their work).

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Sem. M. Koerner with his parents, Jim and Beth Koerner

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Report of Day 2

Immediately after opening devotions, the oral examination of Seminarian Matt Koerner began. Professor Cammenga asked questions for Introduction to Dogmatics, the Study of God, the Study of Man, the Study of Christ, the Study of salvation, the Study of the Church, and the Study of the Last Things.

From June of 2022 to June of 2023 Elders Dave Kregel, Sid Miedema, and Pete VanDerSchaaf, Revs. DeVries and McGeown, and Profs. Dykstra, Griess, and Gritters have served on the Contact Committee. The Contact Committee reported on work with Covenant Protestant Reformed Church in Northern Ireland, Covenant Evangelical Reformed Church in Singapore, The Protestant Reformed Churches in the Philippines, The Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Australia, The Confessing Protestant Reformed Congregation of Giessen Germany, and The North American Presbyterian and Reformed Council. Synod approved all the above work performed by the Contact Committee.

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Synod had the privilege of welcoming and hearing from Rev. Marcus Wee (photo above) from the Covenant Evangelical Church in Singapore and Dr. Bernhard Klautke (photo below) from the Confessing Protestant Reformed Congregation of Giessen Germany. We are thankful for the fellowship we have with these men and the churches they represent in the Lord.

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The Contact Committee also reported on some work done by Trinity PRC with contacts in South Korea and work done under the oversight of First PRC (Grand Rapids) in Mexico.

The Contact Committee still communicates with churches in Namibia and South Africa, although there has been little contact in the past year.

Synod approved a budget of $71,000 for the Contact Committee for 2024.

Synod treated a report from the Psalter Revision Review Committee. This committee was appointed in 2020. Members are Belinda Brummel (Zion), Don De Jong (Holland), Michelle Drnek (Trinity), Pam Dykstra (Faith), Matt Elzinga (Zion), Cal Kalsbeek (Hope), Steve Kuiper (Southwest), Rev. W. Langerak (Trinity), and Shelly VanderKolk (Hudsonville). Advisors to the committee are Josh Hoekstra (Hudsonville), Prof. Gritters (Hudsonville), and Prof. Kuiper (Trinity).

The committee reports that it intends to present a final product for the review and approval of Synod 2024.

Synod approved some changes to the doxologies that will be included in the revised Psalter (if the Psalter is approved by Synod 2024). Noteworthy is that synod approved the addition of the Gloria Patri. Approval was also given to proposed changes for the songs of Mary, Zacharias, and Simeon. Synod approved changes of the tunes for the Lord’s Prayer and the addition of tunes and lyrics for the Apostle’s Creed and the Ten Commandments.

Synod approved adding to the mandate of the Psalter Revision Review Committee:

1. To recommend how to implement the use of the revised Psalter should synod approve it,
2. To recommend to Synod 2024 how to publish and print the revised Psalter should synod adopt it, and
3. To take steps to familiarize the denomination with the final product. For more information on the work of the revision of the psalter visit www.thepsalter.net.

Synod failed a motion to declare a protest against a decision of Synod 2022 illegal. It also declared three overtures legally before it. Around 4:30pm synod decided to recess until 8:00am Thursday.

On behalf of synod, Rev. C. Spronk, 2nd Clerk

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PRC Synod 2023 - Day 1 - Tuesday, June 13

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Last evening the pre-synodical service was held in the sanctuary of Southwest PRC, the host of this year's PRC Synod. Rev. Steve Key (president of the 2022 Synod and an emeritus pastor in the PRC) led the service and preached on "In the Potter's Hands" based on Jeremiah 18:1-6. Part of what he had to say was this:

"To us whom He has chosen to look upon in Christ, and therefore to form as vessels that show forth the beauty which is His grace, we can only stand in deepest humility and awe at what God has made of us.  But there are always those who rise up against such a portrayal of God as absolutely sovereign.  When Satan has so long attempted to deceive and to teach, “You shall be as God,” the sinfulness of the human heart is such that it is given to swell itself in pride and to think that way.  It is easy to begin to think of ourselves that way.  How many decisions don’t we make without God in our thoughts, let alone seeking His will? 

"But to be told that our heads are far too big, and that we are not so important as we might think — that isn’t easy to take.  The apostle Paul, in facing that natural but very wicked argument against God’s sovereignty, says, “Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?”  I like the way Calvin put it: “Here Saint Paul sheers off our horns. He says, “You poor wretch, you dare talk back to God?  You are less than a clay pot!”  We must humble ourselves.  Always we must humble ourselves before God, asking, What wilt Thou have me to do?”  We have to do that as a Synod.  The nature of a broader assembly being a deliberative assembly means that we don’t always have the answers as individuals.  Iron sharpens iron.  We have to take into account what our brothers have to say.  But ultimately we have to answer to God.  How does He direct us in His Word?  What are the means that He has appointed to accomplish His purposes in the midst of His church?  When we remember what it cost Him in shaping us as His own, how important it is that we remember to live in humility before Him.  Remember that as the delegates of Synod.  Labor in humility, remembering Him before Whom and for Whom you labor. "

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Today synod will begin its official sessions. The delegates will elect her officers and appoint a "Committee on Committees" to organize the work for the week.

UPDATE: The officers of synod are; Pres., Rev. G. Eriks; Vice-pres., Rev. W. Langerak; 1st clerk, Rev. J. Engelsma; 2nd clerk, Rev. C. Spronk. 

After this, synod's attention will be turned to the examination of senior PRC seminary student Matthew Koerner. The exam will begin Tuesday morning around 10 am with the delivery of his specimen sermon. Starting Wednesday morning (and again Thursday morning), Sem. M. Koerner will be examined in the main branches of his studies - dogmatics, knowledge of Scripture, knowledge of the confessions, church history, church polity, and practica. These parts of the exam are open to the public and will also be livestreamed through Southwest PRC's website - in part for the benefit of his family, friends, and fellow saints.

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UPDATE: Synod has approved the sermon specimen of Sem. Koerner and will proceed to his examination Wednesday morning.

Look for the full report of Tuesday later today. Updates will be given as provided by the clerks of synod. Photos provided are compliments of elder John Van Baren (Hudsonville PRC).

Let us remember to pray for synod in all its work, and for Sem. Koerner as he submits to his examination with a view to his candidacy for the ministry of the Word in the PRC.

REPORT of Day 1

Last night the delegates of synod gathered with the congregation of Southwest PRC for a worship service led by Rev. Steve Key. This morning Rev. Key fulfilled his other duties that are required of him as the President of Synod 2022. He led in opening devotions, read the credentials of the delegates from Classis East and West, and declared synod properly constituted. After the election of the officers for Synod 2023, Rev. Key, recently retired from active ministry and therefore no longer eligible to serve as a delegate, bid synod adieu, wishing God’s blessings on the deliberations.

After the election of officers, Rev. Eriks assumed the chair as President of Synod 2023, Rev. Langerak took his seat as Vice President, and Rev. Engelsma began serving as First Clerk with Rev. Spronk serving at his side as Second Clerk.

Synod welcomed Rev. Marcus Wee from the Covenant Evangelical Church in Singapore and granted him the right to be seated at synod and participate in all discussions.

The committee assignments for this year’s synod:

Committee 1: Revs. Spronk and Barnhill; Elders Keith Bruinsma and John Van Baren; Prof. Kuiper.

Comm 1

1. Contact Committee Report
2. Psalter Revision Review Committee Report
3. Supplemental Letter from CERC 4. Protest of Rev. W. Langerak

Committee 2: Revs. Mahtani and Engelsma; Elders James Regnerus and Dan Van Uffelen; Profs. Griess and Huizinga.

Comm 2

1. Domestic Mission Committee Report
2. Overture of Covenant of Grace PRC 3. Overture of Providence PRC

Committee 3: Revs. Decker and Kortus; Elders Joel Minderhoud and Peter Smit; Prof. Gritters.

Comm 3

1. Foreign Mission Committee Report
2. Overture of Zion PRC

Committee 4: Revs. Langerak and Marcus; Elders Chester Hunter and Tim Pipe Jr.; Prof. Cammenga

Comm 4

1. Theological School Committee Report
2. Rector’s Report
3. Student Aid Committee Report
4. 100th Anniversary Committee Report
5. Synodical Deputies’ Report, Classis East
6. Appointment of Synodical Deputies from East and West
7. Catechism Book Committee Report

Committee 5: Revs. Eriks and Brummel; Elders Randy Dykstra and Ryan Van Overloop.

Comm 5

1. Board of Trustees Report and Supplements
2. Treasurer’s Report and Supplement and Financial Statements
3. Emeritus Committee Report
4. Finance Committee Report
5. Subsidy Requests
6. Stated Clerk’s Report and Supplement
7. Synodical Expenses
8. Budget for 2024
9. Time and place of Synod 2024

At around 10:00am Senior Seminarian, Matt Koerner, preached a specimen sermon on 2Cor. 8:9 under the theme, Rich through Christ’s Poverty. The delegates approved his sermon and will proceed to his oral examination tomorrow morning.

At around 11:00am synod recessed so the committees could get to work formulating advice.

If you are interested in hearing the examination come to Southwest PRC tomorrow morning at 8:00am. The examination will take place Wednesday and Thursday covering:

a. Intro to Dogmatics: 20 minutes (Questions by Prof. Cammenga)
b. Six Loci of Dogmatics: 30 minutes each (Questions by Prof. Cammenga)
c. Church Polity: 45 minutes (Questions by Prof. Gritters)
d. Church History: 45 minutes (Questions by Prof. Kuiper)
e. OT History: 45 minutes (Questions by Prof. Huizinga)
f. NT History: 45 minutes (Questions by Prof. Cammenga)
g. Practica: 20 minutes (Questions by Rev. Mahtani)

Mark your calendars to attend the graduation ceremony that is scheduled to take place Thursday evening 7:30 pm at Southwest PRC. Prof. Cammenga will be the speaker.

In Christ’s Service, Rev. C. Spronk, 2nd Clerk

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