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156 MINUTES OF THE 1997 SYNOD OF THE The Directors of Publication have subsequently reported both positive negative results from this purchase. Initially, many of the publications projects were "frozen" in place because of the time needed by the staff to learn the machine. In some ways the Witness had to be redesigned as well. Although "interface bugs" slowed the breaking in period considerably, by March, 1996, the situation had improved greatly, and the savings anticipated by the purchase seem not to be unrealistic. With every succeeding issue of the Witness some new effect of the Risograph may be seen. The financial situation in the office continues to be precarious, despite some encouraging signs. Witness subscriptions resulted in a record income, as did sales from Crown and Covenant Publications. Because of a shortfall in the RPMscM giving, however, Synod's grant to our Board was less than expected. Several other sources of income were less than normal. One major news item should be reported. During a particularly severe cold snap this past winter, the office suffered a damaging "flood" raining down from above, which resulted in a loss to books, carpet and plaster of above $1,500. Providentially, we were spared what could have been a much greater loss. During the spring there has occurred a considerable amount of change in the office staff. The latest reports show, however, that most of the necessary replacements have been made, for which we are grateful. In every action the Directors of Publication have attempted to serve the Church with zeal and prudence. Theirsis not an easy task. They too, in some respects, are undermanned, but thereis much to be encouraged about as we continue to advance the witness of the RPCNA, particularly in the use of God's book of praise. Norman Carson, Chairman THE FOREIGN MISSION BOARD REPORT The Lord Jesus commanded His church to disciple the nations. As the For Mission Board of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America we are pleased to be called to serve the LORD of the Church through this branch of His Church in obedience to this command of Jesus. Since Synod met in 1995 and heard our last report MUCH has taken place in Japan, our one major field of ministry, as well as on the field of Cyprus. We may only praise the LORD that He knows what Heis doing to build His Church in His time and through His servants. (Some might say the call of Bill Sterrett to Cyprus by the Trinity Community Christian Fellowship and his acceptance of the call in March of 1996 can be compared to the Great Hinshin earthquake of 1995! Some think the foundation of the mission in Japan has been shaken again!) While the Foreign Mission Board meets twice a year the work of the Boardis not confined to two regular meetings! Executive Director, Bob Henning, is kept quite busy handling correspondence, answering questions raised by folks from around the world concerning missions, keeping the denomination aware of
REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NORTH AMERICA 157 developments on the field, and being a missionary's pastor as needed. The Board is thankful for Mr. Henning's tireless service rendered to the Lord through his position. Before taking up the matter of Japan and Cyprus, let's be reminded of others who presently are being helped financially and prayerfully as they serve through other foreign mission agencies while remaining Reformed Presbyterians. 1. Jan Buchanan, Mission to the World, Dakar-Fenn, Senegel, West Africa 2. Donn SC Betty Treese and children, Navigators, South East Asia 3. Scott sc Anna McCullough and children, Middle East 4. Cariann Faris, Middle East 5. Tom sc Jackie Pinson and children, Wycliffe Translators Certainly there are many others whom we know who are serving the LORD in foreign lands, however, they are not receiving financialaid through the FMB so they are not mentioned here. The Board is thankful for the small roll being played in the ministries of these folks as they remain members of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America while serving through other mission agencies. Our primary mission endeavor, Japan, has been quite shaken since the FMB last reported. Shirley Wright, Director of the Covenanter Book Store in Kobe, is resigning her position in July, 1996. The Board is thankful for the five years of faithful service Miss Wright has rendered to the LORD and this ministry. She learned the Japanese language so as to communicate with customers and persons who eventually became interested in Bible study. The Board is now laboring with the Board of Directors of the Book Store seeking the LORD'S replacement for Miss Wright. The Church in North America is called to pray that the LORD would raise up someone to replace Miss Wright either from among us here or from one of the Japanese Reformed Presbyterian congregations. This is especially important as funds are being raised to replace the Book Store building as soon as possible. Plans are being drawn to replace the destroyed two-story building with a threestory building-the Covenanter Center. Along with a Book Store and Director's apartment, it is hoped that a conference/meeting floor will be added. The North American Church is being challenged to raise up to $250,000 of the approximately $500,000 toward the cost of replacing the building lost to the earthquake. Of the four established Japanese congregations three have teaching elders. Higashisuma is shepherded by Pastor Sumito Sakai. He is also, along with the session of Higashisuma, responsible for the Church Planting ministry in Hontomon. Keiyaku is being served ably by Pastor Shegiru Takiura. Pastor Takiura is also moderator of the Japan Presbytery. Mukonoso is being ministered to by Pastor Gene Spear. The Lord willing, the Spears plan to retire in 1997, when the Spears will have served the LORD for 45 years in Japan. The denomination thanks the LORD for the Spears faithful ministry for Jesus Christ over those years.
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