Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1997 - Rparchives.org
Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1997 - Rparchives.org
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28 MINUTES OF THE <strong>1997</strong> SYNOD OF THE<br />
families. A College and Career group meets once a month and a discussion gro<br />
meets on Saturday mornings once a month.<br />
The Fulton congregation gives praise to God for his manifold blessings upon<br />
them. They have seen the Lord bring two new families into covenant membership<br />
just since January <strong>of</strong> this year, and several others are expressing serious<br />
commitment to the congregation. Pastor Iamaio enjoys his work in the study and<br />
teaching <strong>of</strong> the Word for worship and a midweek Bible study. Also, the systematic<br />
theology class has enjoyed continued success. Spiritual growth and maturity is<br />
increasingly evident in the lives <strong>of</strong> God's people in Fulton. Mr. Russ vanNorstrand<br />
was elected and installed as deacon in the last year. The congregation is currently<br />
investigating an opportunity to purchase a church building. We pray that the Lord<br />
will bless and use his people to further his kingdom in Fulton.<br />
The Lisbon congregation is thankful for the Lord's sustaining hand and blessing<br />
during the past year. Thisis evident in part by God's abundant financial provision:<br />
giving in 1996 exceeded the congregational budget for the first time in several<br />
years. In addition, the congregation is thankful for three new families worshipping<br />
with them, and for various new contacts through home Bible study groups, as well<br />
as a young mothers evangelistic study which met earlier this year. They are also<br />
pleased that one woman contacted by the Evangelism Explosion team continues to<br />
attend worship periodically. The congregation eagerly anticipates hosting Philip<br />
Markert as an intern this summer. They earnestly seek the Lord's wisdom and<br />
direction as a church extension opportunity is investigated. Above all, they pray<br />
that families will be firmly established in the Lord and equipped for effective<br />
Christian service.<br />
The Lochiel congregation has seen some increase in attendance and are seeking<br />
for the right man to be their pastor. They hope to continue morning services in<br />
the Lochiel church and to begin evening services in St. Lazare, Quebec, which is<br />
about half way between Lochiel and Montreal. The Dodenh<strong>of</strong>f family live in St.<br />
Lazare and itis hoped that the pastor might also locate there in order to further<br />
the outreach effort in that area.<br />
The Oswego congregation continues to experience God's blessings. Their<br />
membership has increased by five over the past year, bringing their total<br />
membership to 85 persons. However, they will be losing part <strong>of</strong> their number<br />
with the commencement <strong>of</strong> morning worship in New Hartford beginning in May,<br />
<strong>1997</strong>. Pastor Kit Swartz and Associate Pastor Aaron Goerner continue to labor in<br />
their work <strong>of</strong> Scripture study and exposition. Bible studies in Oswego and New<br />
Hartford are well attended and continue to be a source <strong>of</strong> good learning and<br />
fellowship. The Ge<strong>org</strong>e Goerner household in New Hartford has been very<br />
gracious in the opening <strong>of</strong> their home for Bible Study, in addition to providing<br />
fellowship meals following Evening worship on the Lord's Day.<br />
The Lord is also maintaining an open door for ministry in the Pulaski area. A<br />
number <strong>of</strong> families have expressed interest in seeing a church planted in their
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