RP International 2000 Begins

GRAND RAPIDS--About 1,300 Reformed Presbyterians converged on Calvin College Saturday, July 29, for the year 2000 Reformed Presbyterian International Conference.

This year's theme is "A Godly Heritage." Also featured prominently will be an emphasis on the Great Commission of Matthew 28.

The International Conference provides a venue for members and friends of several RP denominations around the world to gather. The conference program is designed for all ages.

Pastor Bob Hemphill and Keith Mann "kicked off" Saturday evening with a comedy routine and with the distribution of prizes to those who had come from the longest distance (not an easy call, with persons from Japan and Australia in the audience). The conference staff was acknowledged with applause, and a time of harmonious a cappella psalm singing was enjoyed.

Tomorrow's events (July 30) include morning and evening corporate worship services. Pastor Paul McCracken (Springs RPC, Colorado Springs, Colo.) will preach on the topic, "Under Messiah's Authority," and Pastor Bill Edgar (Broomall, Pa., RPC), will preach on the topic, "Dwell in the Land and Possess It."

Afternoon options include a 50th anniversary presentation of "The Life of Christ in the Psalms," an always-popular Psalm Sing, and a presentation on home mission work in North America.

Daily news updates will be sent over CovieNet for the remainder of the conference. To see daily photos from the conference, go here. There will be no news report on Sunday; so stay tuned for a report to be filed late Monday.

--Drew Gordon
Editor, Covenanter Witness magazine
RPCNA

NOTE: I'd like to dedicate these daily news reports and photos to the glory of God in memory of Pastor Ray McCracken of the Orlando, Fla., RPC, who went to be with the Lord this week. Ray epitomized everything this conference is meant to be.