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News in Brief New ministers and new employees attended a 2-day ARP Synod orientation program Sept. 26 & 27 at the ARP Center in Greenville, SC. Front row (left to right): Soon Jeong Hwang, John Lim, Young Bong Choe, Suk Ho Jin, Jen Rolison, Joseph Rolison; Second row (left to right): Shadrach Chung, Sam Hoi Jung, Man Soon Park, Melissa Livingston, Cliff Smith, Tobe Frierson, Myeong-Jin Hwang, Stephen Frey; Back Row (Left to right): Mario Russo, Derek Thomas, David Earle, Jason Allen, Trey McCurry, David Park, Judi Hodges; Not pictured: Barney & Tricia Heyward, Brandon Barrett, Scott Robar, Paul & Mary Robelot, Derek Thomas. Prosperity Celebrates 189 Years On September 11, Prosperity, the oldest Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Alabama, celebrated its 189th anniversary. Neighbors from the other churches in the Marion Junction community, and ARPs from Camden and Bethel ARP congregations, came together for worship and a bountiful meal. Coinciding with the national observance of 9/11, Rev. Rabun Williams’ sermon emphasized that as Christians, we look back on what God has done and build on it as we look forward with hope to the Second Coming. Between the final Psalm (Prosperity sings exclusively the Bible Songs) and benediction, a moment of silence for those lost in the war on terrorism was observed. Founded in 1822, just three years after Alabama became a state, Prosperity is in a yoked pastorate with Camden and Bethel, and has services on the 2nd Sunday of each month.? Providence Celebrates 175th Anniversary Providence ARP Church in Clinton, SC, began its 175th Anniversary celebration on Sept. 11, 2011, to the sweet sound of bagpipes playing Amazing Grace. Bagpiper David McLeod is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Daryl McLeod of Greenwood, and great grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lowry Wilson – longtime members of Providence. Special music was also presented by seventh generation members Joseph Stewart and Anna Wages. Former Erskine President Dr. Randy Ruble was guest minister. Jamey Dagenhart has served as student supply for the past year. Following the worship service, more than 100 members, former members, and guests enjoyed a catered lunch and fellowship. Guests were invited to participate in a Psalm sing and go to the historic Providence Cemetery, the site of the first church building erected in 1836 and located just outside of Clinton. In commemoration of this historic day, former member and family historian Jane Todd Presseau compiled and edited a first supplement to the 1977 History of Providence ARP Church by James P. Sloan. The history includes pastors in ministry since 1977, church officers, baptisms, marriages, deaths, new members and loss of members. A pictorial directory and tributes to several deceased members are also included. Also for this special year, Bob Wages of Atlanta designed a commemorative logo, displayed on an outside banner and used on bulletin covers.? Oldest & Youngest Retired Col. Walter B. Todd, Sr. 95, and Allie Wages, 14 months, held by Ruth Todd Shealy. Rev. Rabun Williams (center) is our interim pastor. Prosperity’s elders are Bernard Sanderson (left) and Tom Moore (right). Dr. Nolon Carter is greeted by Dr. Randy Ruble after the service. 18 THE ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN
November Prayer Calendar Synod’s Committee on Worship has authorized this calendar for use in private devotions and family altars throughout the denomination. Scripture readings, memory verses and Westminster Shorter Catechism questions correspond with those used in the Adult Quarterly Sunday School curriculum published by Christian Education Ministries. In support of the ARP denomination, we ask that you include the churches and individuals listed below in your daily prayers. MEMORY VERSE Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them (Matthew 5:17). SHORTER CATECHISM Q.56. What is the reason annexed to the third commandment? A. The reason annexed to the third commandment is, That however the breakers of this commandment may escape punishment from men, yet the Lord our God will not suffer them to escape his righteous judgment. 1 Psalm 2 James 3 Luke 4 Matthew 5 Luke 6 Matthew WEEK ONE 32:1-5. Sherwood Forest ARP Church, Columbia, SC: Mark Hering, student supply. Chaplain Lawrence Hamrick, Jr., Fort Campbell, KY, army. 5:13-18. Statesville Korean ARP Church, Statesville, NC: Rev. Song Choi, pastor. 6:37-42. Wellspring Presbyterian Church, Daleville, VA: Rev. David Blugerman, pastor. 18:21-35. SonLife Church, Jacksonville, FL: Rev. Robert Hovey, mission developer. 7:40-47. Sandy Plains ARP Church, Tryon, NC: Rev. James Mitchell, pastor. 5:17-26. Retired missionaries: Imogene Covone, Gold Gate, FL; Kathy Warner, Flat Rock, NC, on their birthdays. WEEK TWO MEMORY VERSE Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect (Matthew 5:48). SHORTER CATECHISM Q.57. Which is the fourth commandment? A. The fourth commandment is, Remember the sabbath-day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: but the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord they God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maid-servant nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: for in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbathday and hallowed it. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Matthew 22:34-40. Shepherd Road Presbyterian Church, Lakeland, FL: Rev. Kent Adrian, pastor. Deuteronomy 6:1-9. First ARP Church, Statesville, NC: Charles Rickert, clerk of session. Leviticus 19:13-18. Messiah Christian Fellowship, Asheville, NC: Rev. John Spence, pastor. Leviticus 19:33-37. First Presbyterian Church, Tucker, GA: Rev. Anthony Locke, pastor. Ephesians 5:25-33.Travelers Rest ARP Mission, Travelers Rest, SC: Rev. William L. Barron, mission developer. Titus 2:1-5. Progressive Presbyterian Church, Princeton, NC: Rev. Percy Coleman, pastor. Matthew 5:43-48. Shiloh ARP Church, Lancaster, SC: Rev. Mark J. Miller, pastor. WEEK THREE MEMORY VERSE But when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full (Matthew 6:5). SHORTER CATECHISM Q.58. What is required in the fourth commandment? A. The fourth commandment requireth the keeping holy to God such set times as he hath appointed in his word; expressly one whole day in seven, to be a holy sabbath to himself. 14 15 16 Genesis 32:6-12. Troy ARP Church, Troy, SC: Rev. John Paul Marr, pastor. Numbers 14:13-19. Prosperity ARP Church, Marion Junction, AL: Rev. Rabun Williams, supply. 2 Samuel 7:18-29. Retired minister’s widow: Martha Morris, Pottsville, AR; Retired minister: Dr. C.M. Coffey, Davidson, NC, on their birthdays. NOVEMBER 2011 19 17 18 19 20 1 Kings 17:17-23. Pressly Memorial ARP Church, Statesville, NC: Rev. Stephen Myers, pastor. Isaiah 12. Providence Reformed Presbyterian Church, Memphis, TN: Rev. Joseph Donahue, pastor. Jeremiah 29:10-14. Retired minister: Dr. L.M. Allison, Due West, SC, on his birthday. Matthew 6:5-15. Reformation Presbyterian Church, Hendersonville, NC: Rev. Matthew G. Lucas, pastor. New Windsor ARP Church, New Windsor, MD: Rev. Paul Matthews, pastor. MEMORY VERSE But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well (Matthew 6:33). SHORTER CATECHISM Q.59. Which day of the seven hath God appointed to be the weekly sabbath? A. From the beginning of the world to the resurrection of Christ, God appointed the seventh day of the week to be the weekly sabbath; and the first day of the week ever since, to continue to the end of the world, which is the Christian sabbath. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 WEEK FOUR Psalm 37:1-8. Grace Hill ARP Church, Hillsborough, NC: Rev. Ross H. Durham, mission developer; Rev. Stephen Crotts, associate pastor. Matthew 13:18-23. Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC: Rev. Gilbert Rowell, pastor. Luke 21:29-36. Retired ministers: Dr. Douglas O. Jones, Flat Rock, NC, pulpit supply Pinecrest ARP Church, Hendersonville, NC; Rev. R. Lionel Morgan, Huntersville, NC, on their birthdays. Matthew 10:24-31. Unity ARP Church, Piedmont, SC: Rev. Mark Wright, pastor. Matthew 10:16-20. Retired minister: Rev. Bob E. Murdock, Sr., Rock Hill, SC, on his birthday. 1 Peter 5:6-11. Smyrna ARP Church, Smyrna, SC: Ken VanVoorhis, clerk of session. Matthew 6:25-34. Thomson Presbyterian Church, Thomson, GA: Rev. John D. Cook, pastor.
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Page 3 and 4: A Letter to Our Readers Dear Subscr
Page 5 and 6: The First Pilgrims By Rev. Ray Came
Page 7 and 8: Our church was dying... Synod Empha
Page 9 and 10: Prayer Emphasis 2012 Praise, Privil
Page 11 and 12: Confess, giving it all to Him, for
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Page 17: News in Brief Betty Sides Receives
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Page 23 and 24: Erskine community marks new academi
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Page 27 and 28: TIE ONE ON FOR THE GOSPEL! ELIZABET
Page 29 and 30: FROSTPROOF (FL): Danny & Julie Darb
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