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Essential Doctrines of the Reformation

Docket
of the
63rd General Synod
of the
Bible Presbyterian Church

August 5-10, 1998
Orchard Park, New York

First Sederunt — THURSDAY, August 5, 1999
     9:00 a.m. OPENING WORSHIP SERVICE — "Discerning what is Essential"
Retiring Moderator: Rev. Douglas Sukhia, Pastor, Armor Bible Presbyterian Church, Orchard Park, NY
Service of Communion
   10:30 a.m. BREAK
   10:45 a.m. OPENING BUSINESS: Formation of the Roll, Election of Officers; Reading of Communications; Greetings from Fraternal Delegates and Observers
REPORTS:
  • Bible Presbyterian Web Site
  • Fundamental Presbyterian Publications
    •    12:00 noon LUNCH
         1:30 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEES
    REPORTS:
  • Synod Treasurer
  • American Council of Christian Churches
  • Presbyterian Missionary Union
    •      3:15 p.m. SYNOD PHOTOGRAPH
         3:30 p.m. BREAK
         3:45 p.m. COMMITTEE MEETINGS
         5:30 p.m. DINNER
         7:00 p.m.

    		MESSAGE — "Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone)"
    Rev. Albert Cook, Pastor, Grace Bible Presbyterian Church, Cincinnati, Ohio
    Reception to honor the new moderator will follow the evening service.

    Second Sederunt — FRIDAY, August 6, 1999
         9:00 a.m. ROLL CALL, MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
         9:15 a.m. PRAYER
         9:45 a.m. MORNING SERVICE — "Sola Fidei (Faith Alone)"
    Rev. Mark Evans — Pastor, Hope Presbyterian Church, Greenville, SC
       10:30 a.m. BREAK
       10:45 a.m. SEMINARS (select one to attend): —
  • Effective Biblical Counseling — Rev. Kevin Backus, Ph.D. (Pastor, Bible Presbyterian Church, Grand Island, NY; Adjunct Professor, Western Reformed Seminary)
  • Valuable Tools for Child Rearing — Mark Turner (Assistant Pastor, Armor Bible Presbyterian Church)
    •    11:50 a.m. BUSINESS: Election of Trustees
       12:00 noon LUNCH
         12:30 p.m.
         to
         3:00 p.m.     		LADIES' LUNCHEON (location to be announced)
    Focus on Women's Ministries
    (Armor Bible Presbyterian Church Grace Ministries Team)
         1:30 p.m. COMMITTEE MEETINGS
         2:00 p.m. REPORTS:
  • Interchurch Relations Committee
  • Mexico Maranatha Mission
    •      3:15 p.m. BREAK
         3:30 p.m. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
         4:00 p.m. COMMITTEE MEETINGS
         5:30 p.m. DINNER
         7:00 p.m. EVENING SERVICE — Sola Gratia (Grace Alone)
    Rev. Dennis Leaman (Pastor, Bible Presbyterian Church, Olympia, WA)

    Third Sederunt — MONDAY, August 9, 1999
         9:00 a.m. ROLL CALL, MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
         9:15 a.m. PRAYER
         9:45 a.m. MORNING SERVICE — The Priesthood of the Believer
    Rev Chris Lensch (Assistant Professor of Old Testament, Western Reformed Seminary)
       10:30 a.m. BREAK
       10:45 a.m. SEMINARS (select one):
  • Christian Schooling: The Options, Trends, Pitfalls and Rewards
    — Rev. Paul Foster, Ph.D. (Headmaster of Philadelphia-Montgomery Christian Academy)
  • Ruling Elders: Their Qualifications, Roles, and Training
    — Rev. Morris McDonald (Presbyterian Missionary Union Field Representative)
    •    12:00 noon LUNCH
         1:30 p.m. REPORTS:
  • Western Reformed Seminary
  • Cohen University and Theological Seminary
  • Faith College of the Bible
    •      2:45 p.m. BREAK
         3:00 p.m. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
         3:30 p.m.
             to
         5:30 p.m.
    MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES (supercedes all other meetings)
         5:30 p.m. DINNER
         7:00 p.m.

    		EVENING SERVICE — T.U.L.I.P. and the Reformation
    Dr. Ed Oliver (Associate Professor of Bible and Philosophy, Clearwater Christian College)

    Fourth Sederunt — TUESDAY, August 10, 1999
         9:00 a.m. ROLL CALL, MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
         9:15 a.m. PRAYER
         9:45 a.m. MORNING SERVICE — Reformed and Always Reforming
    — Rev. E. Bennett Robinson (Pastor, Wilson Presbyterian Church, Clairton, PA)
       10:30 a.m. BREAK
       10:45 a.m. SEMINARS (select one to attend):
  • What We've Learned after 75 Years of Combined Ministry
    — Rev. Robert W. Vandermey (40 years; Pastor, Bible Presbyterian Church, Grand Island, NY)
    — Rev. Albert Cook (35 years; Pastor, Bible Presbyterian Church, Cincinnati, OH)
  • Organizing a Minister's Compensation Package
    — Don Childs (CPA, Firm Administrator of Battaglia Andrews & Moag P. C.)
    •    12:00 noon LUNCH
         1:00 p.m. COMMITTEE MEETINGS
         2:00 p.m. REPORT:
  • Chaplains Committee
    •      3:00 p.m. BREAK
         3:15 p.m. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
         7:00 p.m. SYNOD BANQUET — Family Life Center, Grand Island Bible Presbyterian Church)
    Solus Christus (Christ Alone)
    Rev. Gary Cohen, Ph.D. (Academic Dean of Trinity International University, South Florida Campus; President of Cohen University and Theological Seminary)

    The various temporary and standing committees will give reports at the call of the Moderator (as time permits and reports are available). Due to travel considerations, the Interchurch Relations Committee may give reports and fraternal delegates and observers may give greetings at other than docketed times.

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