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158 MINUTES OF THE 1997 SYNOD OF THE Kasumigaoka has been without an installed teaching elder for several years. We thank the LORD for the faithful shepherding being carried on by the elders of that congregation and for the preaching shared by the other teaching elders in the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Japan. Kitasuzurandi is the second Church Planting ministry going forth in Japan. Pastor Bill Sterrett has been ministering in Japan with his wife Pitsa for 23 years. The LORD of the Church has blessed the Sterretts' labors over the years and the congregation of the Kitasuzurandi mission church has grown to love and respect the Sterretts very much. They spent March 3, 1996, in prayer and fasting as they joined the Sterretts search for the LORD'S will concerning the call Pastor Sterrett received by Trinity Community Christian Fellowship of Cyprus to become the teaching elder. On March 4, 1996, the Sterretts announced their intention to accept the call and move to Cyprus in the Summer of 1997. This will leave the pulpit vacant at Kitasuzurandi. With the Sterretts going to Cyprus in the Summer of 1997 and the Spears planning to retire in 1997 (after Gene's 70th birthday) the Board is seeking the Lord's will with respect to the future ministry of the RPCNA in Japan. The need in Japan is very great! There are many hearts for whom the LORD JESUS CHRIST shed His blood who have not yet come to receive Him. "How shall they hear without someone preaching to them And how shall they preach unless they are sent" (Romans 10:14) The Board is calling for one or two persons to come forward indicating their desire to serve in Japan as a teaching elder who would be able tofill pulpits as needed and help teaching in the Reformed Presbyterian Seminary (Kobe Theological Hall) which has begun under the oversight of the Japan Presbytery in general and the Keiyaku Session in particular. If no one comes forward by the close of the International Conference the Board will seek to call at least one teaching elder to go to Japan. Since Rev. Spear serves Mukonoso RPC as their called Pastor that congregation may call any teaching elder within the RPCNA to succeed Pastor Spear. The Board does not believe it should seek a direct replacement for Gene Spear for long term ministry. The Board's prayer is that men in Japan will be prepared for the teaching eldership, perhaps through KTH, to fill the vacancies at Kasumigaoka, Mukonoso (soon), KitaSuzurandi and Hontomon (these last two are still mission churches, you recall). The Board rejoices that God has raised up an established church in Cyprus (TCCF) of a distinctively reformed nature. Furthermore, the Board is thankful for the help we have been able to offer this infant church. Andrew Stewart of Ireland served six months in Cyprus while John McMillan and Willard McMillan have shepherded his congregation in Ireland for three months respectively in Pastor Stewart's absence. Others from North America have labored in Cyprus for short terms to help Trinity Community Christian Fellowship as they await the Teaching Elder, Pastor William Sterrett, they have called. Pray for the Sterretts as they
REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NORTH AMERICA 159 prepare to move to Cyprus. Uphold the Kita-suzu Mission Church that th will hold them together and provide another Under shepherd very soon! Annually the Board hears reports of the ministry of the Reformation Translation Fellowship. In 1948 with funding from Loraine Boettner, the Reformation Translation Fellowship began translating English Reformed Theological works into Chinese under the inaugural work of Revs. Samuel E. Boyle, Charles H. Chao, and J. G. Vos. Steady progress is being made to consolidate plans for RTF to continue its vital ministry as Founder and Translator Rev. Charles H. Chao, D.D., turns his administrative duties over to others. Jonathan Chao, Charles and Pearl's second son, is gradually assuming administrative responsibilities for RTF. Jonathan is known around the world through China Ministries International, a ministry he established himself. Phoebe Ma has agreed to help Charles edit his manuscripts and prepare them for publication. She will be attending the International Conference in Grand Rapids so that those attending may meet her and hear her in a workshop. Let's keep Charles in prayer as he continues translating and editing materials of a Reformed perspective into the Chinese language. Also uphold Phoebe Ma and Jonathan Chao, along with the Board of RTF, as they seek to spread the knowledge of the LORD in China. The Board enters 1996 with a projected shortfall of upwards to $70,000if the LORD does not provide significant changes in the expenses of the Board. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF CORPORATORS JUNE 1996 The Board of Corporators wishes to acknowledge God's faithfulness and grace to Geneva College through another year. We are thankful and rejoice in His continuing blessings in thelife ofall who are involved in helping Geneva to achieve its mission. The Board met forits regular meeting on June 15, 1996 at Geneva College. Dr. John H. White, President of the College, presented a report which highlighted aaivities of interest to the Corporators. The leadership of Mr. James MacDonald has produced some very positive changes in the Business Office. He also recognized the excellent work of Mr. Don McBurney as Direaor of Human Resource Management. Dr. White stated that all of the new non-teaching employees understand our Christian commitment and a large percentage of them embrace Christ as their Lord and Saviour. The Mission Statement has taken hold and is now the focal point for the entire Geneva community. Dr. Minna Weinstein, Vice President of Middle States, in a campus visit, complimented Geneva in a thank you note by stating, she had rarely seen an institution where the mission is so central to the life of the college. Everywhere she went and those she talked to knew and understood the mission and had thoroughly assimilatedit into their every activity.
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