Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1993

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78 1993 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEFrank Walker was introduced to the court as a fraternal delfrom the Reformed Church in the United States.The order of the day, the report of the Board of Trustees of theTheological Seminary, was taken up. Item 1 was adopted. In keepingwith this item, Bruce C. Stewart addressed the court in behalf of theReformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary. It was moved, secondedand carried that Synod proceed to vote by ballot on the electionscalled for in items 2-4. Ballots were distributed for the elections. JohnTweed led in prayer for the elections and the delegates to Synod votedby ballot. Item 5 was referred to the Nominating Committee. Items6 and 7 were referred to the Committee on Finance. Item 8 wasadopted. In keeping with item 8, Synod discussed possibilities for thefuture of the Seminary.Flowers were presented by the Cambridge Congregation in honorof the Moderator, a former pastor of that congregation.The Moderator announced the results of the elections for theseminary professors. Synod rejoiced to hear that all three wereelected by strong majorities.Stan Copeland was recognized by the court as a chaplain in thearmed forces. He has recently moved to Fort Polk, Louisiana.The members of Synod joined together in small groups to pray andconcluded the prayer time with the singing of Psalm 119M. Alan Noellled in prayer as Synod recessed at 12:15 p.m.WEDNESDAY, JULY 14,1993,1:30 P.M.Synod reconvened at 1:30 p.m., singing Psalm 98 from the PsSettings booklet and being led in prayer by Stan Copeland.The roll was passed.The minutes of the Wednesday morning session were read andapproved as read.The report of the Committee to Address Disability Issues wastaken up. It was moved, seconded and carried that an Advocate'sFund be set up as described in the Committee report. It was moved,seconded and carried that the future of this committee be referred tothe Business of Synod Committee. The committee was continued forthis year. The report as a whole was approved and is as follows:
REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 79REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE TO ADDRESSDISABILITY ISSUESThe Committee on Ministry to the Disabled changed its name duringthis last year to the Committee to Address DisabiUty Issues. It has met threetimes since last Synod.The Committee made a presentation to each age level at the CarletonConference in an effort to add to the awareness of the disabled and theirneeds.The Committee has appreciated the efforts of Geneva College to makesome of its buildings more accessible. It has also been encouraging to hearof congregations which are trying to adjust their buildings so that thedisabled may attend.One of the disability issues that concerns the Committee is the matterof the inclusion of those with mental impairments into the life of the localcongregations. Are they receiving baptism? Do they become communicantmembers if they attain a basic level of understanding? (Many disabledin this group are able to have a simple faith in Jesus and His death on thecross and His resunection.) As far as the Committee knows Synod has notpublished anything about this nor has it set guidelines for church membershipfor this group of the disabled. The Committee respectfully calls thismatter to Synod's attention.RecommendationsThe Committee recommends the establishment of an Advocate's Fund,under the umbrella of the Reformed Presbyterian Woman's Association,the monies from which would enable a person or persons, chosenby a committee appointed by the Board:1. To consult with the disabled and their families in assessing needs andplanning for short and long-term care.2. To help the disabled and their families assess all available governmentservices.3. To educate and encourage congregations in ways to assist the disabledand their families.4. To seek new ways to minister to the disabled among us.The Woman's Association has given its approval to this proposal.Copies of the book All God's Children by Joni Earickson Tada havebeen purchased by the Committee and they are to be given out to eachcongregation at this meeting of Synod. This book should be useful forpastors and other church leaders. We are also giving each congregation alist of suggestions for supporting your disabled members and their fami-
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STATISTICAL REPORT. FINANCESr31,199
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