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
Moving to Mbale
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
URCNA Synod-5: Songbook (A)
The Synod of the United Reformed Churches in North America today accepted the invitation of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church to work together toward the publication of a songbook to be used by both federations. In God's providence, the URCNA songbook committee has done a great deal of work on the hymn section of their proposed songbook, while the … Continue reading URCNA Synod-5: Songbook (A)
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
OPC Reformation conference in Sheboygan
Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC) in Sheboygan, WI, hosted its third annual Reformation conference on October 29, 2011. Rev. Alan D. Strange, Associate Professor of Church History, spoke at the Saturday conference and preached at the church’s Sunday worship services. “The conference went extremely well,” wrote Pastor Brian De Jong (Grace OPC). “On Saturday morning … Continue reading OPC Reformation conference in Sheboygan
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
Glenda Faye Mathes 