Tuesday, June 11, 2013: After opening devotions led by Rev. Key, the president of Synod 2012, synod elected new officers with the following results: President – Rev. Ron Van Overloop; Vice-President – Rev. James Laning; First Clerk – Rev. Doug Kuiper; Second Clerk – Rev. Garry Eriks. Rev. Van Overloop welcomed, on behalf of synod, Mr. Wee Gim Theng, a delegate from our sister-church in Singapore, and Mr. Ivan Reid, a delegate from our sister-church in Northern Ireland.
Denominational News
Sem.Erik Guichelaar's Sermon Approved; Set for Examination Before Synod
On Tuesday morning, June 11, 2013 the synod and its visitors assembled in the sanctuary of Hudsonville PRC to hear the sermon of Mr. Erik Guichelaar. Synod unanimously approved his sermon, stating that the sermon demonstrated that Mr. Guichelaar has the gifts to preach a sermon for the edification of God’s people. Synod took this opportunity to thank God for the sermon and to thank the seminary faculty for their faithful labors.
Pre-Synod 2013 Notices
Synod is to convene on Tuesday morning at 8:30 AM. Following a specimen sermon by Seminarian Erik Guichelaar Tuesday morning, the various committees of pre-advice will spend the rest of Tuesday drawing-up their advice. Sem.Guichelaar's exam is to take place Wednesday and Thursday mornings. His graduation is scheduled for Thursday evening. The various sessions of Synod are open to the public, and you are invited to attend. Synod covets your prayers for the guidance of the Spirit in their deliberations.
2013 Pre-Synodical Service - June 10
The pre-synodical service will be held on Monday, June 10, at 7:00 P.M. in Hudsonville PR Church. Rev. S. Key, last year's President, will give the sermon.
2013 Seminary Graduation
Seminary Graduation: The graduation ceremonies for Mr. Erik Guichelaar will take place, God willing, on Thursday evening, June 13, at 7:30 PM, at Hudsonville PRC. Prof. B.Gritters will be speaking on "A Confessional Ministry." Please join the faculty, Theological School Committee, the 2013 Synodical delegates, and friends and family of Mr. Guichelaar in celebrating this important event in the churches!
Biblical Psychology Course Material - Prof.H.Hanko
The course material on Biblical Psychology Prof.Herman Hanko initially prepared for a Seminary elective and later for the PR School Societies is available in pdf form on the PR Christian School website. Click on the title here to read and download the material.