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 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
Mission work in Huntington, WV, hosts Bible conference
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
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
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
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
URCNA Classis Pacific Northwest: New candidate, songbook overture
When Classis Pacific Northwest met on October 18, it unanimously sustained Angelo Contreras as a candidate for ministry in the URCNA and passed an overture of recommendations for the federation’s Songbook Committee. Classis met at Trinity URC in Visalia, CA, with elder Paul Scharold (Grace URC; Kennewick, WA) serving as Chairman and Rev. Chris Gordon (Lynden URC; … Continue reading URCNA Classis Pacific Northwest: New candidate, songbook overture
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