Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1993

126 1993 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEWhile maximum economies could be achieved only by moving theSeminary operation to the college campus, other considerations seem torequire the program to continue to operate in Pittsburgh: the cost ofbuilding facilities on Geneva's campus vs. the low resale value of theSeminary building, and the value of maintaining the Seminary's ministryand witness in the city.If the Synod of 1993 encourages further exploration of this option, theJoint Committee will continue to meet to study and evaluate the advantagesand disadvantages of such an agreement in such areas as finance,programs and personnel.The report of the Committee on Symbolism in Worship was takenup. It was moved, seconded and carried that item 1 be laid on the tableto entertain a substitute. Item 1 as substituted was adopted. Item 2was adopted. The report appears in the Appendix to the Minutes. Theapproved recommendations are as follows:1. That the report be received for information and printed in the Ato the Minutes.2. That the committee be dismissed.The report of the Home Mission Board was taken up again. TheBoard's response to Communication 93-8 was adopted. The report asa whole was approved and is as follows:REPORT OF THE HOME MISSION BOARDGoing, therefore, DISCIPLE all the nations,Baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.And lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.THE PLANTING CONTINUESDuring this past year the work of church planting has continued to moveforward. A new Mission Church was organized in Evansville, Ind., and anew church planter (Rev. Leveme Rosenberger) began active ministry onsite in Middletown, N.Y. A Bible study and a monthly worship servicehave begun in Montreal, Quebec. In addition, congregations and presbyteriesare exploring opportunities in Wichita, Kan., Midland, Tex., Bedford,