Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1995 - Rparchives.org

22 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEwork. Gene Spear and all those associated with the Japan Mission felt God'sgrace during the earthquake and now face challenging decisions as well asopportunities to preach about the Sovereign Lord. We rejoice with RonStegall in the work of God in establishing the foundations of the work inCypress and pray with him for God's continued provision for that church asthe Stegall family returns to the United States.Tom Price was sent his credentials upon his request. Tom has beenserving as pastor of the Community Church of Sherman, NY since 1991.Chaplain Joe Paul requested his credentials to be transferred to the JamesRiver Presbytery of the PCA. We pray that God will continue to bless thesemen as they serve in a new area of His Kingdom.We are saddened by the deaths of Ada Hutcheson, missionary to Syriaand Cyprus and Marjorie Hutcheson, long time missionary to Cyprus. Butwe also praise God for their faithful years of service. We also thank God forthe faithful life and ministry of Waldo Mitchel who passed away April 28,1995.The Aurora congregation reports selling their property in April of 1994and paying all the debt owed to Synod and Midwest Presbytery. They arepresently seeking a Pastor, since Sidney Van Camp resigned in September.They are presently worshipping in a new facility, located in the heart of asoutheast Aurora residential community. The pulpit is being supplied weeklyby four men. Their Sabbath School has had an increase in new attendantsfrom the community. Although they have some money reserves they foreseethat they still lack sufficient funds to pay a pastor after two years.Christ Covenant Church (Lawrence) is thankful for the Lord's blessing asthe Johnson family has united with the congregation. They are also thankfulfor the Lord's blessing on their young people through the continuing work ofthe Jarrows, youth directors. They thank the Lord for the young people whohave made their public profession of faith, and continue to pray that otheryoung people will be led to do so.The Reformed Presbyterian Church of Clarinda, lowa, continues itsworship services, Sabbath Bible Classes, and Bible Studies. The Womencontinue their fellowship and Bible Study each month. They have elected twonew officers since Synod of last year, Steve Falk to the Session, and HowardCabeen to the Deacons. Steve and Ruth Falk were blessed with Hannah Ruthon March 9, 1994. Hannah was baptized on April third. They covet yourprayers as they desire witness and growth in the community.The Denison Congregation reports that within the last year, there havebeen three homes established in the congregation. Three of their youngpeople have made professions of faith before the session and thecongregation. The congregation is looking forward to observing its 125thanniversary in i 996. They request prayer for wisdom in adjusting to changesin the congregation and in the community, and how to best represent ourLord as His ambassadors.Some of the Greeley folks went to the Genevans' concert in Denver onMarch 15th. Afterward five of the Genevans rode bark to C.rppley with