Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1947

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 75DisbursementsSalaries and Expenses $ 6,873.16Rent 300.00Printing 1,398.45Sundries 1,548.04Loan paid in fuU 200.00Interest 10,332.00Two bequests were received withinthe year totaling $10,497.74part of which was invested. The balance inthe treasury at the close of the year was $ 3,953.19As reported to us by Mr. J. S. Tibby, the Contributions fromCovenanter Congregations this year totaled over $3400.00 We deeplyappreciate the liberality of the Church in its support of this cause.THE COMING YEARFor the coming year we expect to carry on our work much alongthe same lines as the past year. We are hoping to be able to enlargeour work, to secure additional help at our home office, and to securethe $10,000—our immediate goal for the Memorial fund for theBible in the Schools. Here the doors of opportunity are wide open.With reference to the Christian Amendment just introduced intoCongress. The aim of the National Reform Association is the Christianizingof our National and Governmental life. The reaUzation ofthis aim would include the Christian Amendment. All the work ofthe Association is laying a foundation for a Christian Amendment,building an informed public sentiment as the basis on which to secureit, and make it effective. In addition we will give publicityto it and ask our constituency to support it.RECOMMENDATIONSI. That Synod commends the work of the Association and approvesof the enlarging of the work, as available personnel andfunds wiU permit.II. That the employment of Mr. Hertzler the Association fieldmanon Religious Education in the pubUc school for full time service,is specially commended.III. That Synod again approves the raising of a special "Bible inthe Schools Fund" as a Memorial to Dr. J. S. Martin, Dr. Flemingand Dr. Duncan and requests liberal contributions from membersof the Reformed Presbyterian Church for this fund.IV. That the first Sabbath of November be designated for takingthe annual offering for National Reform, that $10,000 be the amountwe request our people to give for the support of this cause; thatin view of the need for this great cause of Christian Governmentin these momentous days, our people be urged to contribute thisfuU amount, and that the pastors be requested to present the needand the work that is being done by the Association with a view tosecuring the largest support possible from our people.V. That the names and addresses of contributors be sent either