Although it's rather old news by now, I intend to post my Christian Renewal reports on the URCNA Synod Nyack 2012 now that they've appeared in print. The following overview appeared on pages 6-7 and 10 of the July 11, 2012, issue of Christian Renewal. My picture of the delegates appeared as a nice two-page spread (pp 8-9), large … Continue reading URCNA Synod 2012: A prayer-full gathering near the Hudson
URCNA Classis Pacific Northwest: Ordination exam, OPC mission report
When Classis Pacific Northwest of the URCNA met on April 24, 2012, the main matter of business was the ordination exam of Mr. Jared Beaird. Mr. Beaird, who has been called by the Belgrade URC to plant a church in Missoula, MT, successfully sustained his exam. He describes the experience as “a relief as well … Continue reading URCNA Classis Pacific Northwest: Ordination exam, OPC mission report
Extra pastor ordained at Zion URC in Ripon
Angelo Contreras was ordained as Pastor of Congregational Life on April 22, 2012, at Zion United Reformed Church in Ripon, CA. Rev. Kevin Efflandt, Pastor of Preaching, brought a message from Colossians 1:24-2:5 on “Him We Proclaim.” “Angelo served a 12-week internship here last summer and I absolutely loved working with him,” says Rev. Efflandt. … Continue reading Extra pastor ordained at Zion URC in Ripon
URC of Nampa dedicates new building
After ten years of renting worship space, the United Reformed Church of Nampa, ID, celebrated the dedication of its new building on March 31, 2012. Sunday worship services were first held in the new facility on April 1. The dedication service began at 3:00 p.m. with an informal time led by the church’s three elders. … Continue reading URC of Nampa dedicates new building
Moving to Mbale
It’s difficult enough to imagine moving to Mbale, Uganda, but the difficulty increases exponentially if one considers moving a family of ten there. That, however, is exactly what Rev. Eric and Dianna Tuininga hope to do. Rev. Tuininga will serve as a missionary evangelist with the OPC for the next four to five years … Continue reading Moving to Mbale
URCNA Classis Central US: Sets up church planting advisory committee
From a cloudless sky, the sun shone on the extensive and freshly mown lawn of Covenant Reformed Church when Classis Central met in Kansas City, MO, on April 10-11, 2012. The Classis agenda was rather light and became even lighter as one overture for possible consideration was not taken up and an overture to establish … Continue reading URCNA Classis Central US: Sets up church planting advisory committee
The RPCNA’s Reformation Indy 2012
About 200 people attended the Reformation Indy 2012 conference at Southside Indianapolis Reformed Presbyterian Church on March 23-24, 2012. Dr. Joseph A. Pipa, Jr., president of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, spoke on the theme, “Divine Guidance: Finding God’s Will in a Confusing World.” “I was assigned the topic,” Dr. Pipa says, “but think it very useful … Continue reading The RPCNA’s Reformation Indy 2012
URCNA Synod 2012 Agenda Summary
[The following article will appear in the May 23, 2012 issue of Christian Renewal. I'm posting it now with editorial permission so that it is available in a timely manner. ~ Glenda Mathes] At 403 pages, the provisional agenda for the URCNA Synod Nyack 2012 may seem overwhelmingly deep, but it’s not as difficult to wade through … Continue reading URCNA Synod 2012 Agenda Summary
The Turkish church – a small beginning
The country of Turkey figured prominently in New Testament Christianity. It was home to the seven churches addressed in Revelation, Paul visited many churches in Turkey on his missionary travels, and Peter mentions several locations there. At one point, Turkeywas considered a Christian realm, but the rise and fall of various empires took its toll … Continue reading The Turkish church – a small beginning
Rev. Aaron Verhoef ordained at Covenant URC in Newton, NJ
Rev. Aaron Verhoef was ordained as a Minister of the Word and Sacraments at Covenant Reformed Church in Newton, NJ, at 7:00 pm on Friday, February 3, 2012. Rev. Andrew Eenigenburg, West Sayville Reformed Bible Church (URCNA) in West Sayville, NY, preached from Isaiah 26:1-21 on “Pastor in Perfect Peace.” Rev. Richard Kuiken, Pompton Plains Reformed … Continue reading Rev. Aaron Verhoef ordained at Covenant URC in Newton, NJ
Glenda Faye Mathes 