Pipes Output http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.info?_id=AmZ3Al5t3RGlkyVfQBJ3AQ Thu, 01 Oct 2015 11:20:20 +0000 http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/ http://opc.org/nh.html?article_id=862 In a day and age when people easily dismiss the church as unnecessary, Jan Hus stands in stark contrast. Hus was a staunch defender of ChristPcs church, both in proclaiming her importance and in protecting her from enemies within and without. On July 6, 1415, Hus was burned at the stake for his convictions. This year we celebrate the 600th anniversary of his death. http://opc.org/nh.html?article_id=862 Thu, 01 Oct 2015 05:00:00 +0000 http://opc.org/nh.html?article_id=863 Periodically, I have occasion to run over to Westminster Seminary. Entering Machen Hall, I am always impressed by the large portraits of the early professors of the institution—an august assembly, to be sure—Machen, Murray, Van Til, and others. These men are important to our denomination and to the broader church as well. They defended the faith during a time when it was under attack both from without and from within. It is important that their images hang on those walls. They give us pause to thank God for their providential work at such a crucial time in the history of the church. http://opc.org/nh.html?article_id=863 Thu, 01 Oct 2015 05:00:00 +0000 http://opc.org/nh.html?article_id=864 On August 1, Orthodox Presbyterian minister and chairman of the Special Committee on the Psalter-Hymnal, the Rev. Dr. Alan D. Strange, and United Reformed Churches in North America (URCNA) minister and chairman of the URCNA Psalter Hymnal Committee, the Rev. Derrick Vander Meulen, officially began their labor as coeditors of the proposed Trinity Psalter-Hymnal. Earlier in April, an agreement between a commission of the Committee on Christian Education (CCE) and representatives of both the URCNA trustees and the URCNA Psalter Hymnal Committee, had been reached that Dr. Strange and Mr. Vander Meulen would serve in this role. http://opc.org/nh.html?article_id=864 Thu, 01 Oct 2015 05:00:00 +0000 http://opc.org/nh.html?article_id=865 Orthodox Presbyterians from at least sixty-five congregations showed that summertime is for more than just riding the waves. More than five hundred members of the OPC gave heartfelt service on different short-term mission trips, including sharing their faith through vacation Bible schools, English classes, evangelism on boardwalks, and repairing church buildings and membersPc homes. http://opc.org/nh.html?article_id=865 Thu, 01 Oct 2015 05:00:00 +0000 http://opc.org/feature.html?feature_id=277 Pete Onnink, a carpenter by trade and volunteer youth leader at Covenant OPC in Orland Park, IL, saw the request for Hurricane Sandy relief work posted in the OPC's short-term missions newsletter and thought it would make a great youth trip. Word spread, with the help of the Presbytery of the Midwest Youth Committee, to other congregations in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa. On Saturday, July 11th, "Team Brick," a crew of 9 teenagers and 3 adults from various congregations, traveled to Faith Bible Church in Brick, New Jersey, to answer that request with a week-long service trip. http://opc.org/feature.html?feature_id=277 Mon, 28 Sep 2015 05:00:00 +0000 http://opc.org/feature.html?feature_id=276 "Amongst the greatest evils of our century must be counted the fact that the churches are so divided one from another that there is scarcely even a human relationship between us; at all events there is not the shining light of that holy fellowship of the members of Christ, of which many boast in word, but which few seek sincerely indeed. In consequence, because the members are torn apart, the body of the church lies wounded and bleeding. So far as I have it in my power, if I am thought to be of any service, I shall not be afraid to cross ten seas for this purpose, if that should be necessary." John Calvin writing to Thomas Cranmer, the Arch-bishop of Canterbury, 1552. http://opc.org/feature.html?feature_id=276 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 05:00:00 +0000 http://opc.org/feature.html?feature_id=273 Did you know that the OPC has a monthly e-newsletter about short-term missions? It's called the S.T.O.R.M. Report, which stands for Short-Term Outreach, Relief, and Missions. http://opc.org/feature.html?feature_id=273 Tue, 08 Sep 2015 05:00:00 +0000 http://opc.org/feature.html?feature_id=275 Summer is a busy time for outreach efforts. Across the country church planters, congregation members, and short-term missions teams from established congregations have been putting on VBS programs, staffing booths at county fairs, knocking on doors, even cleaning neighbors' cars and windows in an effort to get to know the people around them. http://opc.org/feature.html?feature_id=275 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 05:00:00 +0000 http://opc.org/news.html?news_id=238 To: Pastors and Sessions of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church http://opc.org/news.html?news_id=238 Mon, 28 Sep 2015 05:00:00 +0000 http://opc.org/news.html?news_id=237 http://opc.org/news.html?news_id=237 Thu, 24 Sep 2015 05:00:00 +0000 http://opc.org/news.html?news_id=236 The updated Standing Rules and Instruments of the General Assembly, as revised for 2015–2016, are available by clicking here. http://opc.org/news.html?news_id=236 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 05:00:00 +0000 http://opc.org/news.html?news_id=235 General Assembly requests for 2016 are available here. Please print out this information for your session or budget committee as you plan your 2016 budget. http://opc.org/news.html?news_id=235 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 05:00:00 +0000 http://opc.org/news.html?news_id=234 The 82nd GA met at Dordt College, Sioux Center, Iowa, from June 3--9, 2015. A running daily report is available here. http://opc.org/news.html?news_id=234 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 05:00:00 +0000 http://opc.org/devotional.html?devotion_id=3998 &#e2;P&#9c;God, our God&#e2;P&#9d; (Psalm 67:6) http://opc.org/devotional.html?devotion_id=3998 Thu, 01 Oct 2015 05:00:00 +0000 http://opc.org/devotional.html?devotion_id=3997 &#e2;P&#9c;But you have come to ... the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel&#e2;P&#9d; (Hebrews 12:22&#e2;--24). http://opc.org/devotional.html?devotion_id=3997 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 05:00:00 +0000 http://opc.org/devotional.html?devotion_id=3996 from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ&#e2;P&#9d; (1 Peter 1:18&#e2;--19). http://opc.org/devotional.html?devotion_id=3996 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 05:00:00 +0000 http://opc.org/qa.html?question_id=557 Why is it necessary to transfer church membership when moving to a new state? Is this mandatory? Why can't one be a lifetime member of their home church, since they will be buried in their home state and would prefer having their funeral from their home church? As long as one is worshiping with fellow believers in their new state of residence, I don't see the need to transfer membership. Your thoughts and comments, please. http://opc.org/qa.html?question_id=557 Sun, 13 Sep 2015 05:00:00 +0000 http://opc.org/qa.html?question_id=556 Is having communion at a wedding appropriate? I have seen weddings where the bride and groom receive communion together during the service. I have also been to weddings where the bride and groom have served the elements of the meal to those gathered after the sacraments were blessed by the minister. This act served as a symbol of their commitment to being servants together for the Lord in their congregation. What is OPC's stand on this subject? http://opc.org/qa.html?question_id=556 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 05:00:00 +0000 http://opc.org/qa.html?question_id=555 After many years, falling away from the church, and being thrice divorced with no children, I find myself being drawn back toward the OPC. Will I be welcomed? Is there a place in the Church for me? http://opc.org/qa.html?question_id=555 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 05:00:00 +0000 http://opc.org/qa.html?question_id=554 What is the OPC's view on wearing a cross (not a crucifix) as a necklace or earrings? http://opc.org/qa.html?question_id=554 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 05:00:00 +0000