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
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
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
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
This Thursday, July 5, marks the local launch of my book, Little One Lost: Living with Early Infant Loss. In God's amazing providence, I have the opportunity Thursday morning to participate in an hour of prayer and discussion related to the subject of infant loss on local radio station KCWN (99.9 FM). Interspersed with prayer … Continue reading Little One Lost-local launch
Hudson Valley United Reformed Church in New Hampton, NY, now meets in a new building. The two-story facility features Douglas Fir timber frames and energy efficient structural insulated panels. The grade of the site allows entrance access on both levels of the 11,480 square foot building. The sanctuary seats approximately 300 people and has a … Continue reading New building for Hudson Valley URC
The available copies of my book Little One Lost: Living with Early Infant Loss sold out at Synod Nyack 2012, but publisher Reformed Fellowship plans to have more copies available for purchase next week. The books will be available online from the Reformed Fellowship website or through Amazon as well as in retail bookstores. I hope to post … Continue reading Little One Lost: Living with Early Infant Loss
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 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
Over 200 people attended the organizational service for Messiah’s Reformed Fellowship at the Calvary Baptist Church in Manhattan, NY, on Friday, January 13, 2012. Attendees came for North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and New Jersey, as well as New York to celebrate the congregation’s organization as a United Reformed Church and installation of its office bearers. … Continue reading Messiah’s Reformed Fellowship in NYC organizes
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