Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1995 - Rparchives.org

58 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEMission to North America (MNA) will work closely with COL Peterson indeveloping and running the fund-raising program. Administrative supportwill continue to be provided from the MNA office in Atlanta.COMMISSIONThe annual meeting of the Commission is normally in early March. Thisyear, because of the urgency of appointing the new Executive Director, theCommission met in Atlanta on December 9, 1994. For the first time sincethe RPCNA joined the Commission, all three Reformed Presbyteriancommissioners were able to be present. The term of Jonathan Leach expireswith this meeting of Synod, and that of Dennis Prutow with the Synod of1996, and their successors should be chosen. Both are eligible forreelection.Robert Copeland was elected Secretary of the Commission. TheChairman is Rev. John M. MacGregor (RET) of the PCA, and the Vice-Chairmanis Rev. William Warren (Reserve CH) of the OPC.RECOMMENDATIONSI. That the Chaplains present at Synod be recognized.2. That Synod pray, and encourage our congregations and members to prayfaithfully, for the needs of our chaplains and their families, and for ourmembers who serve in the uniformed services.3. That Synod encourage individuals and congregations, and especially thosewith ties to military families or ministries to military bases, to considerfinancial support for the Joint Commission beyond the modest dues whichthe Synod pays.4. That because of the plan for next year's Synod, two representatives beelected to the Commission, as the Class of 1998 and 1999 respectively.Jonathan Leach is nominated for the Class of 1998 and Dennis Prutow forthe Class of 1999.5. That the Commission's dues and costs for 1996 and 1997 (approx.$1,200 per year) be paid.Respectfully submitted,Robert CopelandJonathan LeachDennis PrutowIn keeping with item 2 of the previous report, Dennis Prutow ledSynod in prayer for the chaplains.The report of the Reformation Translation Fellowship was takenup. The Reverend Peter DeJong and his wife were introduced to thecourt. Dr. Charles Chao, Executive Director of the RTF was given10 minutes to address the court. The report as a whole was receivedand appears in the Appendix.