Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1961 - Rparchives.org

74 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THE
now has this report under consideration and will make recommendations
to the Synod, through the Board, for the year 1962.
Japan
During the past year there has been the establishment of a
new center of preaching at Tarumi. In order to secure a good location
with the proper physical accomodations it was necessary
to purchase a house. Due to increased interest and attendance
it was necessary to build an addition. Mr. Boyle states: "we are
anxious to see a Japanese pastor here soon lest the foundation
laid be too foreign and artificial to endure." The Church is requested
to be in prayer that such a leader be raised.
The Book Room has continued as a distribution point for
literature as well as serving as a meeting place and a place for
contact with inquirers. During the past year it has been necessary
to rebuild and enlarge the structure. An office space and
storage room have been added and are a great help in the work.
It would appear the Suma congregation is prospering in their
new building. The area in which the building is now located is
different from that where the original work started.. It has been
felt that this was a hindrance in that many neighborhood contacts
were lost when the work center was moved to the new location.
This was one reason for building in Tarumi so that the new work
would continue in the area of original contact.
Rev. Samuel Boyle has felt lead to resign from the work in
Japan and to devote his energy to the publication and distribution
of literature in the Chinese language through the Representative
from Fellowship. His resignation has been accepted by the Board
to take effect following the completion of his present term in 1962.
The mission has requested an ordained worker to take the place
of Mr. Boyle.
Syria
The deputation visited Latakia, Syria, but it was not possible
to visit the work in the villages due to governmental restrictions.
They found the work both in the congregation and the schools
under the direction of the Syrians. This came to a head following
the visit of the deputation this past fall.
The New Field
Plans for our work in Ecuador are progressing and if the
Lord wills there will be workers in the field shortly. The Rev.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Henning and the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. J. Paul
Wilson have completed their training at the Seminary and plan to
attend the school of linguistics this summer which will be held
at Meadville, Penna. from July 13-August 10th. It is anticipated
that this fall they will continue their language study in Quito
Ecuador.