Each spring the students of Mid-America Reformed Seminary plan and organize a conference based on a topic of their choice. A committee, comprised of Steve Williamson, Nathan Tomlinson, and James Oord, planned the March 29, 1011, conference with Dr. Paul Munson speaking on “Aesthetics, the Study of Beauty.” Dr. Munson, a ruling elder of Rocky … Continue reading Conference on Aesthetics at Mid-America
Mobile Ministry: The Cammengas on pilgrimmage
Blessed is the man whose strength is in You, whose heart is set on pilgrimage. Psalm 84:5 Few people have hearts more set on pilgrimage than Rev. Andrew Cammenga and his wife, Millie. When he retired from the regular duties of pastoral ministry eleven years ago, the couple climbed into their motor home … Continue reading Mobile Ministry: The Cammengas on pilgrimmage
Songbook overture deadline October 31
The URCNA Psalter Hymnal Committee focused on the Psalms when it met from April 5-7, 2011, at Faith URC in West Olive, MI. The Committee additionally clarified copyright procedures and discussed ecumenical efforts with other NAPARC churches. While the Committee continues working through copyright issues, churches are asked to refrain from copying or distributing any … Continue reading Songbook overture deadline October 31
URCNA Classis Central US ponders and prays
As with the previous meeting of Classis Central of the URCNA, its meeting on April 11-12, 2011 at Covenant Reformed Church in Pella was primarily held in executive session and was characterized by prayer. The meeting included a candidacy examination and several weighty pastoral issues. Classis concurred with the consistory of Covenant Reformed Church that … Continue reading URCNA Classis Central US ponders and prays
New Haven oil spill update
Rev. Drew Eenigenburg reports that the New Haven URC has nearly completed building repair and recovery work following the heating oil leak that forced them to vacate their building at the beginning of February. “God has graciously answered our prayers, and it appears that they will return to worship in their own building by mid-May, … Continue reading New Haven oil spill update
URCNA Classis Eastern US: Ecumenical and evangelistic efforts
When Classis Eastern US of the URCNA met on March 17, 2011, it decided to proceed in joint fellowship and church planting endeavors. Classis asked its fraternal relations committee to cooperate with the OPC Presbytery of NJ in planning a joint meeting. Delegates of both bodies will combine worship and fellowship times while meeting separately … Continue reading URCNA Classis Eastern US: Ecumenical and evangelistic efforts
New Holland’s URC obtains building
After five years, Covenant Reformed Church in eastern Lancaster County, PA, anticipates worship in its own building. Rev. Steve Arrick of Covenant Reformed Church in New Holland, PA, reports that the Zeltenreich UCC, which was originally a German Reformed congregation, is disbanding and has decided to donate its building and grounds to Covenant Reformed Church. … Continue reading New Holland’s URC obtains building
God’s provision for Sovereign Grace
God’s sovereign grace is evident in his provision for a Grand Rapids pastor and church plant. In an evening service on March 4, 2011, Rev. Mitchell Dick was installed as pastor of the Sovereign Grace United Reformed Church, which is a church plant supervised by Trinity URC in Caledonia, MI. “My wife and I are … Continue reading God’s provision for Sovereign Grace
New Haven URC faces aftermath of fuel-oil spill
At the March meeting of Classis Eastern US of the URCNA, Rev Jeremy Veldman requested prayer as he reported that the New Haven URC (New Haven,VT) has been displaced from its church building due to a massive leak from an attic fuel-oil storage tank. The leak, triggered by a heating system failure, was discovered on … Continue reading New Haven URC faces aftermath of fuel-oil spill
Grotenhuis on URCNA Hymn Proposal
Christian Renewal recently asked Dale Grotenhuis for his opinion on the URCNA Hymn Proposal that was distributed to the churches at Synod London 2010. With over five decades of musical experience and over 600 compositions to his credit, as well as years of service on the committee that developed the 1987 Psalter Hymnal, he is … Continue reading Grotenhuis on URCNA Hymn Proposal
Glenda Faye Mathes 