Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1995 - Rparchives.org

20 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEseek to show how the love of Jesus transforms human relationships. Theirnew building has already helped in their labors for the Lord. They are stilllooking to establish a daughter congregation at Ft Walton Beach, in theneighboring county to the East. Oakdale's members continue stronglycommitted to the work of our church, as witnessed by their maintained highgiving. Still, they need the prayers of the church for their revitalization. Atone time, they were one of the largest congregations in our Synod. Orlandobegan a new MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) program that has had anoverwhelming response from the community. Please continue to pray fortheir missionary work in Ocoee, a northwest suburb of Orlando. 2ndIndianapolis had a wonderful year in many ways. They have begun building,although there continue to be headaches and difficulties with the high cost ofthe construction. Their presbyterial visitation was quite useful to them.Several of their young people have been abroad on short-term missionarytrips. Please pray that their evangelism efforts will increase. Selma continuesto grow, and they are more and more needing help with leadership. Theyhave been doing a good deal of property improvement. They, likeMultiracial, have the opportunity to show how Christ heals relationships thathuman sin has marred. Southfield continues to experience God's gracioushand. They hope soon to begin more organized work in the Lansing area.Already a couple of families are present, and Lie Brian Schwertley hopes soonto move there with his family to begin working there with the view ofplanting a church. Many of their people are heavily involved in the newcomputer and telecommunications technologies. At least one of their newerfamilies came in through this medium. Southside Indianapolis' evangelismprogram has seen some success. Their mission work has also included youngpeople going to foreign lands for short periods to tell of the Gospel. Wetrust that this sort of mission work will continue for years, as they currentlyhave more baptized members than communicant ones. Sparta has somesmall-group Bible studies now going, and prays that the Lord will see fit togive them fruit from their seed planting. Their new building, paid for by abequest, is greatly appreciated. West Lafayette is in process of obtaining abuilding in Lafayette. We give thanks to God for this favor He has giventhem. Their outreach to the Purdue University community is reviving. Theyhave now no further official oversight of Sycamore Fellowship, so theavailable resources can now be directed elsewhere. Westminster continues togrow splendidly, having hit attendance over 100 this year. Their manychildren give much hope for the future. Their visitation was very useful. TheWestminster congregation is now off aid. The congregation and ourPresbytery thank the Home Mission Board for their help and encouragementover the years. A special blessing was money received from the KingdomBuilders' Fund.Strong interest continues in the seminary level training that has beenoffered in the Indianapolis area. Over twenty Reformed Presbyterian menhave eagerly participated as students. Some are men who have been in othercareers for many years, while some are boys still in high school who wonder if