Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1993

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 131note that five presbyteries have at least two men under care. We alof young men who are weighing God's call on them to the Gospel ministry.While thankful for this answer to prayer in the increase in workers for theharvest, more workers are still needed. Continue to PRAY TO THELORD OF THE HARVEST TO RAISE UP GODLY AND GIFTEDPERSONS TO SERVE IN THE CHURCH.We rejoice as we see indications that God is working among the youth.The presbytery reportsspeak concerning active youth programs, youthleadership, and conferences. We note that in a few short years the numberof youth involved in CYPU groups has more than doubled (181inl986to422 in 1992). Although the larger denomination has reduced the involvementof youth ministry on the denominational level, we are excited thatMidwest Presbytery has hired, on a part-time basis, youth workers. PRAYFOR CONTINUED GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTHMINISTRIES AND THATPRESB YTERES WOULD BECOME MOREAND MORE SUPPORTIVE.We praise God for the continued emphasis on evangelism in thepresbyteries and local congregations, which even extends down to Mexico.Outreach is taking place through such things as EE programs, small groupBible studies, prison ministries, cross-cultural outreach, and personalevangelism. We see an awakening interest in church revitalizationandteam ministry. Just as members of Synod have pledged themselves "topray for at least two unsaved persons during the year," we encourage eachmember of the RPCNA to be praying ACTIVELY for the conversion of atleast two unsaved friends and to be seeking ACTIVELY to bring them toChrist. PRAY FOR THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT CALLINGMEN AND WOMEN OUT OF DARKNESS INTO GOD'S MARVEL­OUS LIGHT.We note an emphasis on discipleship and prayer in such things as Men'sBible studies or breakfasts, the starting of boys and girls clubs, increasingnumbers involved weekly in activities of discipleship, prayer, and missions.Several family conferences are facing the difficulty of not havingenough space! Some congregations stmggle with feelings of depressionand lack of zeal. Some are facing divisive issues or attacks fromthe world,while others have experienced recent healing and growth. PRAY FOR ADEEPER SPIRITUAL LIFE AND EVER GREATER ZEAL FOR THEKINGDOM OF GOD ON THE PART OF ALL TO DO THE WORK OFSERVICE, SO THAT EACH ONE USES HIS/HER UNIQUE TALENTSAND GIFTS TO GOD'S GLORY.Thus, also we can look at the GROWTH of congregations. We can seemany indications of growth within the various congregations and presbyteries.Statistically, the membership of the denomination has increased for