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Looking Back at God's Grace
for Strength and Guidance
to Face a New Millennium

Docket
of the
64th General Synod
of the
Bible Presbyterian Church

August 3-8, 2000
Cincinnati, Ohio


First Sederunt — THURSDAY, August 3, 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

REPORTS:

  • Bible Presbyterian Web Site
  • Findamental Presbyterian Publications
  • 12:00 noon LUNCH
    1:30 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEES

    REPORTS:

  • Synod Treasurer
  • American Council of Christian Churches
  • Presbyterian MissionaryUnion
  • 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

    Reception to honor the new moderator will follow the evening service.


    Second Sederunt — FRIDAY, August 4, 2000

    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:
  • 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:
    Saul and David, Entrusted to Lead God's People in a New Age
    Dr. H. R. Vandermey


    SATURDAY, August 5, 2000 (Free Day)


    The Lord's Day — SUNDAY, August 6, 2000

    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


    Third Sederunt — MONDAY, August 7, 2000

    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:
  • 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
    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


    Fourth Sederunt — TUESDAY, August 8, 2000

    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:
  • Chaplains Committee
  • Presbytery 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)
    Philippi—Arrested Thessalonica—Started Riot Athens—Alienated College Community Corinth—Hauled Before Judge Ephesus—Alienated Business Community
    Rev. Keith Burd


    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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