Huntington, WV, is about three hours south of Columbus, OH, about two hours east of Lexington, KY, and about an hour west of Charleston, WV. Huntington is also the site of Trinity Presbyterian Church, a small mission work of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Rev. David Robbins was ordained in April of 2010 as evangelist to … Continue reading Mission work in Huntington, WV, hosts Bible conference
Calgary conference: “Ingredients for Reformation Today”
A Reformation conference hosted by Bethel URC in Calgary, AB, on October 28-29, 2011, explored intriguing topics under the theme: “Reformation Then and Now: Ingredients for Reformation Today.” Dr. J. Mark Beach, Professor of Ministerial and Doctrinal Studies at Mid-America Reformed Seminary, spoke about the need for modern believers to overcome tendencies toward works religion … Continue reading Calgary conference: “Ingredients for Reformation Today”
Ordination in London, Ontario’s URC
Pastor Steve Williamson was ordained to the gospel ministry at Cornerstone United Reformed Church of London, ON, on December 2, 2011. The service took place at 7:30 p.m. at Chalmers Presbyterian Church in London. Pastor Williamson’s father-in-law, Rev. Martin Vogel of Covenant Christian Church in Wyoming, ON (URCNA), preached from Ezekiel 34 under the title, … Continue reading Ordination in London, Ontario’s URC
Hanford URC closes
When Emmanuel United Reformed Church (EURC) in Hanford, CA, held its last worship services on November 27, 2011, its doors closed on a hopeful note. In God’s providence, the husband of a member made profession of faith on that final Sunday. “We’re grateful that the gospel ministry of EURC has not been in vain,” writes … Continue reading Hanford URC closes
Ripon’s Reformation Conference
When Rev. Kevin Efflandt took up the minister’s mantle at Zion United Reformed Church in Ripon, CA, the council determined to work toward hosting an annual Reformation conference. The purpose of the conference, he says, is “not only for the edification of our own people but also to bring the truths of the Reformation to … Continue reading Ripon’s Reformation Conference
Colorado Springs conference on the grace of God
The Springs Reformed Church hosted its fourth annual Colorado Springs Reformation Day Conference from October 28-30, 2011. The Colorado church is affiliated with the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (RPCNA), sometimes referred to as “the Covenanters” due to its association with the Scottish branch of the Reformation. The denomination consists of nearly 100 congregations … Continue reading Colorado Springs conference on the grace of God
West Sayville celebrates Reformation family-style
Reformed Christians excel at scheduling Reformation conferences for adults, but—honestly—they’re a bit weak on family celebrations. Their biblical perspective on God’s covenantal dealings with His people ought to place Reformed Christians on the forefront of family centered celebrations. West Sayville Reformed Bible Church on New York’s Long Island is making an effort. For the last … Continue reading West Sayville celebrates Reformation family-style
Western Ministerial Conference
Twenty Canadian Reformed and 13 United Reformed pastors attended the Western Ministerial Conference (WMC), held from Tuesday through Thursday, November 1-3, 2011. For the third sequential year, the WMC was held at Cedar Springs Christian Retreat Center in Sumas, WA, a beautiful venue near Mt. Baker. Most pastors brought their wives; a few also took … Continue reading Western Ministerial Conference
Bible Conference focuses on Holy Spirit
Few churches in the URCNA have hosted 16 consecutive annual conferences, but the Reformed Bible Church of West Sayville, NY, sponsored its sixteenth annual Bible conference on October 1-2, 2011. As the conference speaker, Rev. Mark Vander Hart, Associate Professor of Old Testament Studies at Mid-America Reformed Seminary, explored the person and work of the Holy … Continue reading Bible Conference focuses on Holy Spirit
Conference addresses Christian living in a post-Christian world
The Adult Education Committee of Covenant Reformed Church in Pella, IA, sponsored a conference on “Living Christianly in a Post-Christian World” on October 14 & 15, 2011, with Dr. W. Robert Godfrey as the speaker. Dr. Godfrey is President and Professor of Church History at Westminster Seminary California. Dr. Godfrey spoke Friday evening on “Knowing … Continue reading Conference addresses Christian living in a post-Christian world
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