Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1995 - Rparchives.org

26 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEThe Los Angeles congregation continues under the leadership of theSession and Moderator Glenn McFarland. They are actively seeking theLord's provision of a Pastor but being without a pastor has not diminishedtheir service and vision for the ministry of God's Word and care. Thebilingual character of the congregation continues to mature and grow. Thecongregation held a bilingual congregational conference which was a greatblessing. Pray for the raising up of a minister who will fit into the visionalready developed by the congregation under the leadership of its elders andthe prompting of the Holy Spirit.The San Diego congregation likewise continues under the leadership ofthe elders and the gracious care of the Holy Spirit. Michael Campbell iscarrying some of the pastoral duties and is, under the oversight of thePresbytery, preparing for examination by the Presbytery in order that he maysome day serve the denomination in that office. The Lord has graciouslypreserved his life and it seemed that for a time the Lord had broughtremission from the cancer which was discovered this past year. In recentmonths there has been a return of activity in the cancer. He was hoping tobe at this meeting of Synod but the cancer has weakened him such that hehas little energy. Join with us in praying that God would be pleased to bringhealing and care for Michael Campbell. Pray also that the Lord would giveendurance and strength to the congregation and elders as they again passthrough this difficult time without an installed pastor. James Carson has beenappointed Moderator by the Ad Interim Commission.The Fresno congregation sees, in the forecast, extreme financialchallenges over the next couple of years. Already existing difficulties arecompounded by anticipated loss (because of job and situation changes) ofquite a number of adults in 1995. Fresno needs the Lord's movementamong them to raise up leadership for evangelistic outlook and action. TheFresno congregation is in deperate need to replace their building. This needmagnifies the financial difficulties. But these are where we are driven all themore to seek the care and support of our Heavenly Father.The Seattle, and Phoenix congregations enjoy growth under the care ofthe Holy Spirit. We give thanks to God for the leadership of elders who haveserved faithfully several years. The women actively participate in the ministryof each of these congregations and are the source of great blessing.Through the congregations there are several methods of outreachextending to the broken communities in which each resides. Along withthese, efforts continue to see a ministry center developed in Orange County,California. We rejoice in anticipating the coming of John McFarland and hisfamily, Lord willing, as he has confirmed his willingness to serve as a churchplanting pastor there.Join with us in giving thanks to God for the measure of health granted usfor we are wholly in His care. Pray that the Holy Spirit will surround us as awall of protection against the intrusion of the beasts that would wreak havocboth spiritually and physically on His church. Let God be known among usas our "fortress high."