Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1993

24 1993 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEcongregation. For the first time in nearly twenty years, young people fthe congregation plan to attend college this fall. Pray that God will raise upother families to keep the covenant succession of the congregation. Thewhole congregation was involved in the sponsorship of the annual Men'sSpring Retreat for the presbytery. Dr. Wayne Spear led in a commemorationof the Westminster Assembly as we celebrated this 350-year heritage.Christ Covenant Church, formerly the Lawrence Congregation movedinto its recently purchased building in January of 1993. The congregationhas worshiped in rented quarters for about two years but is now able to havea place of worship that is more easily recognized in the community. Thecongregation is rejoicing to have an installed teaching elder once again.The Minneola Congregation continues to serve God in southwestKansas, reaching out into Dodge City and other towns. Thank God thatalthough they have been hard-pressed, they see the care of the Lord andhave not been put down. Pray for Rebekah McKissick, from this congregationwho is planning to leave soon for Jordan to help Scott and AnnaMcCullough with duties in their home.At the annual meeting in November, the work at Hays was merged withthe Quinter Congregation. The work is continuing with the main worshipcenter in Quinter. Robert McMillan ministered to the Quinter Congregationfor about two years before returning to retirement in Colville,Washington. His ministerial credentials have been transferred to thePacific Coast Presbytery. The congregation is encouraged by the additionof new members recently.The Sharon Session gives thanks for the faithfulness of the congregationand the commitment of the members to follow Christ. They also askfor prayer in renewal of the spirit within the membership and for theirministry to shut-ins and the elderly. They also have a significant ministryto youth in the community.The Shawnee Congregation is thankful for the ministry of Dan Kiehlamong them, but their appreciation of his work made it difficult for themembers to hear that he was leaving their church, having a different viewof the application of the regulative principle in worship. Pray that discouragementwill not overcome them, but that God will soon provide thefaithful leadership of a teaching elder. Lie. Terry Dowds is currentlyconsidering their call. The congregation also asks for prayer in the pursuitof construction to expand their educational facilities.The Sterling Congregation is rejoicing that the numerical figures showan increase in attendance as well as membership. This marks a change frommost of this century. Pray that this will not be merely a temporary upswing,but that through the faithful ministry of the Word and prayer they