Imagine a country of lush hills, placid lakes and majestic mountains surrounded by spectacular coastlines. A country with mild temperatures, where Christmas can be celebrated with a picnic on the beach. Then imagine that the country’s language is English, and within its borders exists a solidly Reformed federation that not only embraces the Three Forms … Continue reading Focus on Fellowship: An outside look at the Reformed Churches of New Zealand
Barnes family settles in at Covenant Pella
After a vacancy of 20 months, Covenant Reformed Church in Pella, IA, welcomed its new pastor when Rev. Doug Barnes was installed on August 19, 2012. Dr. Cornel Venema, under whom Rev. Barnes studied at Mid-America Reformed Seminary, and Rev. Spencer Aalsburg, a close colleague of Rev. Barnes, led most of the morning worship, while … Continue reading Barnes family settles in at Covenant Pella
New pastor and bonus radio ministry for Escondido URC
One result of Rev. Chris Gordon’s move from Lynden, WA, to Escondido, CA, has been that the broadcast reach of his radio program, Abounding Grace, is greatly expanded. In addition to being aired five days per week, three times daily, in the Pacific Northwest, the half hour program is now also broadcast five times per … Continue reading New pastor and bonus radio ministry for Escondido URC
Taking aim at church planting in Rifle, Colorado
A new church plant in Classis Southwest US of the URCNA began worship services on September 30, 2012. Rev. Brad Lenzner brought messages on “Free Grace for the Dead and Guilty” from Ephesians 2:1-10, and “The Way God Feeds Us (Part 1): Gospel Preaching,” based on Romans 10. Rev. Lenzner, who pastored Emmanuel URC in … Continue reading Taking aim at church planting in Rifle, Colorado
URCNA Classis Central US: Church planting–good news, bad news
For Classis Central US of the URCNA, the second half of September contained church planting good news and bad news. Classis Central rejoiced as it took a step forward in church planting with the establishment of its official Church Planting Advice Committee at its meeting on September 10-11, 2012, at Oak Glen URC in Lansing, … Continue reading URCNA Classis Central US: Church planting–good news, bad news
GI Williamson: Reflecting on 60 years of ministry
Many men may be honored for 60 years in ministry, but few would equal the extensive influence of Rev. G. I. Williamson. Rev. Williamson has spread the gospel in global contexts, preaching and teaching in the United States, New Zealand, and other countries. His written works have been translated into multiple languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, … Continue reading GI Williamson: Reflecting on 60 years of ministry
Simonetta Carr’s beautiful biographies
Simonetta Carr writes beautiful “Christian Biographies for Young Readers” that are a visual and literary delight while teaching biblical truth. Her subjects in this series, published by Reformation Heritage Books, include John Calvin, Augustine, John Owen, Athanasius, and Lady Jane Grey (see review below). She has also written a semi-fictional biography, Weight of a Flame, … Continue reading Simonetta Carr’s beautiful biographies
Milan church: Renovation and reformation
The meeting place of Chiesa Evangelica Riformata Filadelfia (CERF) in Milan, Italy, is undergoing a major renovation. For some time, the congregation has been meeting in a 630 square-foot former computer store. The building, surrounded by apartments and factories, is located on the northern outskirts of Milan. Many people from southern Italy moved to the … Continue reading Milan church: Renovation and reformation
Norlan De Groot: Joining deed with word
After more than six years working from his home as a curriculum writer for Third Millennium ministries, Norlan now also will perform public relations responsibilities in the United States for Word & Deed Ministries. The arrangement joins “deed” employment with his “word” work. God clearly prepared all parties for this unique cooperation. Before Norlan became … Continue reading Norlan De Groot: Joining deed with word
Short Synod for the RPCNA in 2012
Every four years, the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (RPCNA) hosts a popular International Conference. Since 2012 is the year for the Conference, the RPCNA’s annual Synod was shortened to only three days, instead of its usual five. But three days proved to be enough as Synod finished its business 30 minutes … Continue reading Short Synod for the RPCNA in 2012
Glenda Faye Mathes 