Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1997 - Rparchives.org

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The Moderator welcomed the delegates reminding them of the mercy of
God in their work. Francis Buck led in prayer constituting the court.
The roll was passed.
David Long directed Synod in coming to the throne of grace. Andrew
McCracken led Synod in singing of Psalm 57B. Barry York read Isaiah
40:3-5 and John 1:19-23, preached God's Word on the theme,
"Committed to Humility" and closed the devotional service in prayer.
The minutes of the Monday afternoon and evening sessions were read
and approved as read.
The report of the Stated Clerk was taken up. Corrections were made
from the floor. The report was approved and is as follows.
THE REPORT OF THE STATED CLERK
December 31,1996
Listed below are the denominational statistics compiled from reports submitted by the
clerks of congregations through their clerks of presbyteries. It is noted that we Increased by
134 members in 1996. We have had increaases each year since 1987.
Communicant Members
Baptized Members
Total Members
Increases:
By baptism
By profession of faith
From other R..P. Congregations
From other denominations
Other
Total Increase
Decreases:
Deaths
To other R.P. Congregations
Toother denominations
Final removal
Other
Total Decrease
Baptized children making public profession
MEMBERSHIP
12/31/95
4,123
1,687
5,810
CONGREGATIONS
Congregations
Mission Churches
Men under care of presbyteries
Certified eligible to preach
Certified eligible to receive a call
113
100
111
115
32
471
48
110
111
69
24
362
56
71
8
22
3
10
12/31/96
4,223
1,721
5,944
149
76
133
115
31
504
38
121
119
47
45
370
62
73
7
21
4
7