First Sederunt THURSDAY, August 3, 2000 REPORTS: REPORTS: Reception to honor the new moderator will follow the evening service. Second Sederunt FRIDAY, August 4, 2000 SATURDAY, August 5, 2000 (Free Day) The Lord's Day SUNDAY, August 6, 2000 Third Sederunt MONDAY, August 7, 2000 Fourth Sederunt TUESDAY, August 8, 2000 9:00 a.m. OPENING WORSHIP SERVICE
Sermon by Retiring Moderator:
Luther and Augustine, Facing a New World (Psalm 46)
Dr. Gary G. Cohen 10:30 a.m. BREAK 10:45 a.m. OPENING BUSINESS: Formation of the Roll; Adoption of the Docket; Election of Officers; Reading of Communications; Greetings from Fraternal Delegates and Observers
12:00 noon LUNCH 1:30 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEES 3:10 p.m. SYNOD PHOTOGRAPH 3:30 p.m. BREAK 3:45 p.m. COMMITTEE MEETINGS 5:30 p.m. DINNER 7:00 p.m. EVENING SERVICE:
Abraham, Leaving Ur of the Chaldees, Facing a New World
Rev. Robert Anderson 9:00 a.m. ROLL CALL, MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 9:20 a.m. PRAYER 9:50 a.m. MORNING SERVICE:
Lessons from Samson and the Philistines, or How Do We Win Them in 2000?
Rev. Ben Robinson 10:35 a.m. BREAK 10:50 a.m. SEMINAR:
How Can We Prevent the New Generation from Forgetting the Old Hymns?
Elder Brad Gsell 11:50 a.m. BUSINESS:
Election of Trustees 12:15 p.m. LUNCH
LADIES' LUNCHEON (location to be announced) 12:45 p.m. COMMITTEE MEETINGS 1:30 p.m. REPORTS:
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:
Saul and David, Entrusted to Lead God's People in a New Age
Dr. H. R. Vandermey 9:30 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL: Rev. John T. Dyck 10:45 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE:
Message by the Moderator
SERVICE OF COMMUNION 4:45 p.m. SACRED CONCERT 6:00 p.m. MEMORIAL SERVICE:
Message by Dr. James L. Blizzard 9:00 a.m. ROLL CALL, MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 9:20 a.m. PRAYER 9:50 a.m. MORNING SERVICE:
A New King for a New Millennium: Vote for Absalom (2 Samuel 15-19)
Dr. John Battle 10:35 a.m. BREAK 10:50 a.m. SEMINAR:
Has Missionary Work Changed from 1950 to 2000 AD?
Dr. Morris McDonald 12:00 noon LUNCH 1:30 p.m. REPORTS:
2:45 p.m. BREAK 3:00 p.m. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 3:30
to 5:30 p.m.BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING (supercedes all other meetings) 5:30 p.m. DINNER 7:00 p.m. EVENING SERVICE:
Did John the Baptist Use the Right Approach for the New Era?
Dr. Japheth Mwanthi 9:00 a.m. ROLL CALL, MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 9:20 a.m. PRAYER 9:50 a.m. MORNING SERVICE:
Will You Also Go Away (John 6:67)
Rev. Jerry Gardner 10:35 a.m. BREAK 10:50 a.m. SEMINAR:
Are There Techinques for Keeping Peace in the Local Church That Work Today?
Dr. Robert W. Vandermey 12:00 noon LUNCH 1:00 p.m. COMMITTEE MEETINGS 2:00 p.m. REPORTS: 3:00 p.m. BREAK 3:15 p.m. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS 7:00 p.m. SYNOD BANQUET (Preston Hotel)
Message: Was Paul's Message Right for the New Millennium? (Acts 16-19)
PhilippiArrested ThessalonicaStarted Riot AthensAlienated College Community CorinthHauled Before Judge EphesusAlienated Business Community
Rev. Keith BurdThe 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.