Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1995 - Rparchives.org

60 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THECommittee Recommendations:A. That the Synod give general approval of the Committee's plansoutlined in Items l-IV above in the body of the report.Respectfully submitted,Robert LaMayJohn SmithHarry MetzgerJames WrightRenwick Wright, ConsultantPaul McCracken, Chr.The subject of world missions was set before Synod for the eveningprayer emphasis. Small groups assembled to pray and concluded theprayer time with the singing of Psalm 110.Following the announcements. Synod recognized Dr. Bruce C.Stewart for his service at the Reformed Presbyterian TheologicalSeminary over the past 22 years. He and his wife, Roselyn, weregiven a standing ovation. Wayne Spear reminisced about Dr.Stewart's life and service, and Renwick Wright and Harry Metzger ledin prayer for the Stewarts. A reception was held for the Stewartsfollowing adjournment.Synod adjourned at 9:25 p.m. being led in prayer by JonathanLeach.TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 1995, 8:30 A.M.Synod met pursuant to adjournment on Tuesday, June 20, 1995,at 8:30 a.m. in Skye Lounge of the Student Center on the GenevaCollege campus, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.Bill Weir led Synod in the singing of Psalm 90B and the court wasconstituted in prayer by James Pennington.Dennis Prutow was in charge of the devotional service. Synodsang Psalm 83C, stanzas 1,3,4. Mr. Prutow led in prayer, readIsaiah 50:4-9 and preached God's Word on the theme, 'TheCommitment of the Suffering Servant'. The devotional service wasconcluded with prayer and the singing of Psalm 40C.The roll was passed.Scott McBurney a ruling elder in the Winchester Congregation wasintroduced to the court as a delegate for the first time. JimMcMahon was introduced to the court as a ruling elder in the SpartaCongregation coming to Synod in that capacity for the first time.The minutes of the previous session were read and approved.The Moderator read again from the book by Samuel Miller on thedeportment of delegates to church courts.