Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1997 - Rparchives.org

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NORTH AMERICA 189
REPORT OF MIDWEST PRESBYTERY
Dear Fathers and Brothers,
There have been several changes in the Presbytery since ourlast report which
reminds us that God is faithful through all seasons of life. You can read about each
congregation below but there are several things you should note especially for
praise and prayer.
Greg SC Jan Adams continue as Youth Sponsors in the Presbytery for which we
are very thankful. They have given significant time, encouragement, and
organization to the Young People in their spiritual growth. Along with summer
camp, the Young People also have a Retreat every other month for instruction,
training and fellowship.
Speaking of camps, there are usually three camps to choose from across the
Presbytery. Because of the International Conference this summer, there will be
only one. The Horse Creek Conference is to be held June 24-28 in northeast
Kansas. Next year both Crooked Creek Conference in eastern lowa, and Horn
Creek Conference in Colorado will be held. Horn Creek is scheduled to be held
August 9-16, 1997.
Last summer brought the opportunity for a Mexico Project which included 14
high school age youth and 6 college age and adult leaders. They helped the
missionaries of the ARP in Rio Verde, Mexico with their children's clubs as well as
a street ministry in one of the town squares. In addition, the Project had their own
program of Bible study, small group sessions and large group meetings. Four small
groups met daily for study, sharing and fellowship while the large group sessions at
night covered topics such as Evangelism, Personal Devotions, Lordship of Christ,
Responsibility of Youth in the Church and being a Missionary in Your Vocation.
They also stopped off in Stillwater, OK to practice what they had learned and to
see how they can be involved in their home churches.
The Presbytery continues to have three theological students under the care of
presbytery. Tom Zasadny is studying at Covenant Seminary in St. Louis and was
approved by Presbytery as Eligible to Preach. Matt Filbert has completed his first
year at RPTS. Bill Van Sciver continues under the direction of the Presbytery and is
seeking God's direction concerning the Gospel Ministry. We thank God for the
progress these men have made.
Stan Copeland has been transferred to Fort Leavenworth which is within striking
distance to the Winchester congregation. Praise God for faithful students of the
word such as Stan in our Armed Services as they show our nation's defenders the
way of truth and life.
We are saddened by the death of Ray Milligan, a faithful servant of God's
kingdom and of the Hebron Session.
Now the reports from the congregations.
The Aurora Congregation after carefully weighing their opportunities and
concerns, was closed on June 1, 1996. There are hopes of a new work beginning