Immanuel URC’s series of four lectures titled “Christ and Culture: Whose Kingdom Is It Anyway?” explored a new view of natural law and two kingdom theology. Professor Alan Strange, from Mid-America Reformed Seminary, spoke at the lectures held on consecutive Thursday evenings during September in DeMotte, IN. The idea for a series on this subject … Continue reading Christ and Culture lecture series in Indiana
Slavic Reformation Society reps visit U.S.
Eight Eurasian pastors associated with the Slavic Reformation Society (SRS) visited various locations in twelve states and met with the 2011 CREC General Council during the first week of October. The primary focus of the visit was the General Council of the CREC, formerly the Confederation of Reformed Evangelical Churches, but now known as the … Continue reading Slavic Reformation Society reps visit U.S.
Vern Picknally installed at Fremont OPC
When Rev. Vern Picknally was installed at Fremont Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC), the man who charged him was the same man who challenged him to ministry. “Rev. Ken Klett, Covenant PCA in Holland, MI, gave the charge to me,” says Rev. Picknally. “He was my pastor (associate pastor, actually) in New Jersey from 1989 until … Continue reading Vern Picknally installed at Fremont OPC
Russian pastor’s faith journey
World wide communion Sunday takes on new meaning when hearing a Russian minister proclaim the gospel and testify to God’s transforming power in his life. On October 2, 2011, Rev. Ruslan Moroz spoke at the morning worship service of Christ the Redeemer Church (CREC) in Pella, IA, and at the evening service of Ebenezer Reformed … Continue reading Russian pastor’s faith journey
Gift of building results in church merger in Lancaster, PA
It has been a bit confusing that the only two URCNA congregations in Pennsylvania were both named “Covenant,” but in the future it will be easier to distinguish between the two. Covenant Reformed Church in eastern Lancaster County, PA, obtained a permanent building in July by merging with a local congregation and adopting that congregation’s name. … Continue reading Gift of building results in church merger in Lancaster, PA
“Light and heat” in Puritan Reformed Conference on Holy Spirit
It’s no secret that the topic of the Holy Spirit sometimes gets short shrift in Reformed circles, but an August conference hosted by Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary (PRTS) focused on “The Beauty and Glory of the Holy Spirit.” The conference was held from August 25-27, 2011, at the Prince Conference Center in Grand Rapids, MI. According … Continue reading “Light and heat” in Puritan Reformed Conference on Holy Spirit
Missoula work begins worship services
URCNA candidate Jared Beaird exhorted at the initial worship service of the Missoula Reformed Fellowship in Montana on August 28, 2011. The consistory at Belgrade URC oversees the work, although separated from Missoula by about 200 miles of mountain driving. “There is a steering committee in Missoula that reports to our elders,” says Rev. Mark J. Stromberg, … Continue reading Missoula work begins worship services
New Reformed seminary behind bars: Opening doors within locked cells
The following article by Glenda Mathes appeared on pages 13 & 14 of the October 5, 2011 issues of Christian Renewal. Doors have opened for a unique Reformed seminary within the walls of a prison in the Chicago area. A Board of Directors for Divine Hope Reformed Bible Seminary initially met on July 25, 2011, … Continue reading New Reformed seminary behind bars: Opening doors within locked cells
Reformed Mission Services hires Interim Director
The following article by Glenda Mathes appeared on page 20 of the August 24, 2011, issue of Christian Renewal. On July 1, 2011, Reformed Mission Services (RMS) hired Rob Brinks (Cornerstone URC; Hudsonville, MI) to a two-year position as its Interim Director. Rob currently works part-time for RMS while continuing regular full-time employment. RMS is a … Continue reading Reformed Mission Services hires Interim Director
RYS Convention 2011: Faith under construction
The following article by Glenda Mathes appeared on pages 16-19 of the August 24, 2011, issue of Christian Renewal. How can you hold the attention of over 600 high school students for five days? It helps to prohibit personal electronics such as cell phones, computers, iPods, and video games. Many young people at a recent … Continue reading RYS Convention 2011: Faith under construction
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