When Classis Central US met at Covenant Reformed Church in Pella, IA, on September 12 & 13, 2011, its agenda and atmosphere were lighter than recent meetings. Business included finishing a candidacy examination and dealing with a four overtures, three dealing with a federational songbook. On Monday evening, Classis conducted the biblical exegesis portion of … Continue reading URCNA Classis Central sustains candidate, passes songbook overtures
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
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
Four years of vacancy nearing an end
Walker URC in Grand Rapids, MI, will soon have a minister after four years of a vacant pulpit. On May 8, 2011, Mr. Corey Dykstra, a 2011 graduate of Mid-America Reformed Seminary, accepted a call to serve the Walker congregation, pending his successful completion of an ordination exam in Classis Michigan. Since sustaining his candidacy … Continue reading Four years of vacancy nearing an end
First URCNA pastors’ conference held
What began with a couple of men brainstorming at Synod 2010 came to fruition less than a year later in a 2011 URCNA pastors’ conference. During informal conversation at Synod last July, Rev. Harry Zekveld and Rev. Harold Miller discussed the idea of a conference for URCNA pastors. That idea became the “Serving the Lord with … Continue reading First URCNA pastors’ conference held
Parkland South organizes, calls pastor
Parkland South, a daughter church of Parkland Reformed Church in Ponoka, AB, has officially organized with eight officebearers and has called a pastor. The members of Parkland South met on April 21, under the supervision of elders from Parkland Reformed Church, to elect five elders and three deacons. They also voted to extend a call … Continue reading Parkland South organizes, calls pastor
Mobile Ministry: The Cammengas on pilgrimmage
Blessed is the man whose strength is in You, whose heart is set on pilgrimage. Psalm 84:5 Few people have hearts more set on pilgrimage than Rev. Andrew Cammenga and his wife, Millie. When he retired from the regular duties of pastoral ministry eleven years ago, the couple climbed into their motor home … Continue reading Mobile Ministry: The Cammengas on pilgrimmage
Songbook overture deadline October 31
The URCNA Psalter Hymnal Committee focused on the Psalms when it met from April 5-7, 2011, at Faith URC in West Olive, MI. The Committee additionally clarified copyright procedures and discussed ecumenical efforts with other NAPARC churches. While the Committee continues working through copyright issues, churches are asked to refrain from copying or distributing any … Continue reading Songbook overture deadline October 31
New Haven oil spill update
Rev. Drew Eenigenburg reports that the New Haven URC has nearly completed building repair and recovery work following the heating oil leak that forced them to vacate their building at the beginning of February. “God has graciously answered our prayers, and it appears that they will return to worship in their own building by mid-May, … Continue reading New Haven oil spill update
URCNA Classis Eastern US: Ecumenical and evangelistic efforts
When Classis Eastern US of the URCNA met on March 17, 2011, it decided to proceed in joint fellowship and church planting endeavors. Classis asked its fraternal relations committee to cooperate with the OPC Presbytery of NJ in planning a joint meeting. Delegates of both bodies will combine worship and fellowship times while meeting separately … Continue reading URCNA Classis Eastern US: Ecumenical and evangelistic efforts
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