RESOLUTION 74:06 Homosexuality and the PCUSA
For the fifth time in fifteen years the Presbyterian Church (USA) has voted in its 2010 General Assembly, among other detestable things, to remove the words “fidelity” (within the covenant of marriage of one man and one woman) and “chastity” (in singleness) from the Book of Order as requirements for ordination of officers. This on-going attempt to normalize homosexuality, which …
MEMORIAL RESOLUTION 74:03 Elder Félix Irusta Choque
Félix Irusta was born in November 12, 1922, in Pocoata province Omasuyos , La Paz, Bolivia. By the grace of the Lord he received Jesus Christ as his personal Savior in 1958 in the city of La Paz. In the year 1970 He decided to reside in the town of Caranavi Nor Yungas, for reasons of his personal health and …
RESOLUTION 74:02 Don’t Expand “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” in the Military
There are homosexuals in America’s military services. Currently, homosexuals in our armed forces are required to be publically discreet about their sexual proclivity and aberrant behavior, and under the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy they are allowed to enlist and remain in service as long as their sexuality remains unnoticeable. Now President Obama intends to throw open the floodgates by …
RESOLUTION 74:04 The Exclusive Claims of Christ vs. Interfaith Dialogue
United Methodists are upset about something, and it is not social injustice this time. They are upset with Claremont School of Theology, one of their own sponsored seminaries. Claremont School of Theology is pursuing a new “University Project” that is bringing together Jewish Rabbis, Muslim Imams, and Christian theologians to train ministerial students at Claremont. The published purpose is to …
RESOLUTION 74:01 Thanks to Grace Bible Presbyterian Church
Be it resolved that we, the members of the 74th General Synod of the Bible Presbyterian Church, meeting at Grace Bible Presbyterian Church in Sharonville, Ohio, August 5-10, 2010, do extend our heart-filled thanks to Rev. Miessler, the Church Session, as well as the entire congregation of Grace BPC, for their warm Christian hospitality. The delicious meals, the well-prepared facility, …
RESOLUTION 73:03 – Thanks to the Congregation of Ryder Memorial Presbyterian Church
Whereas we the members and guests of the 73rd General Synod of the Bible Presbyterian Church, meeting August 6-11 in Bristol, Tennessee, have been the recipients of delicious meals, ideal accommodations, and overall gracious southern hospitality, and Whereas we have witnessed an evident outpouring of Christian love through the hearts of the members of Ryder Memorial Presbyterian Church in preparation …
RESOLUTION 73:02 – Memorial Resolution for Kenneth Robert Reinhard
Kenneth Robert Reinhard was born in Springville New York on September 25th, 1920. He grew up in the suburbs of Buffalo and attended Church during that time. Ken enjoyed sports especially basketball, baseball and football. He attended Riverside High School and his High School football team won the Harvard Cup Championship in 1936. He went on to play Semi pro …
Resolution 64:6 – Resolution of Thanks
The members of the 64th General Synod of the Bible Presbyterian Church express their appreciation to the pastor, staff and congregation of the Grace Bible Presbyterian Church of Sharonville, Ohio for their gracious hospitality. Your provision of facilities for our meetings and fellowship, the delicious meals and snacks, and many other services on your part have more than met our …
Resolution 64:5 – Memorial Resolution William Thayer 1921-2000
William Thayer served for the past 18 years as an elder of the Bethany Bible Presbyterian Church of Glendale, California and prior to that he had served as a deacon at the Long Beach Bible Presbyterian Church. Mr. Thayer, a veteran of World War II, greeted visitors each week, and brought joy to all at Bethany. Before moving to Glendale, …
Resolution 64:4 – Memorial Resolution Robert Wayne Faucette 1931-2000
Elder Robert W. Faucette entered the presence of his Savior on Monday, March 6, 2000, after a long illness. For the past forty years he had been a member of the Bethany Bible Presbyterian Church of Glendale, California. He was a founding deacon, later elder, and for the past twenty-seven years the treasurer of that church. His wife, June, continues …
Resolution 64:3 – Memorial Resolution Marlan Justus Michel
The Rev. Marlan Justus Michel, age 75, husband of Myrtle Robertson Michel, born on June 15, 1924, died Thursday, March 2, 2000, in Taylors, South Carolina. He was born in Lakemills, Wisconsin, and was the son of the late Henry Eric and Amanda Elbert Michel. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, and was a missionary …
Resolution 64:2 – Memorial Resolution Elder Paul Cox
Elder Paul Cox was ushered into the presence of the Lord March 13, 2000. He was born into a Christian home March 12, 1920 and was raised a Presbyterian. At the age of 13 he was saved after having talked to his pastor about the Lord. In June, 1942 he went into military service and continued to faithfully attend the …
Resolution 64:1 – Memorial Resolution Elder Edward C. Schumacher
Edward Schumacher came from a large family that lived on a farm in the Cincinnati area. He grew up in the Lutheran Church, and benefitted from its teaching of the Catechism. Ed was a hard worker, and even during the years of the Depression was able to make money because of his willingness to work. He enjoyed various jobs throughout …
Resolution 64:10 – Memorial Resolution Alford Vincentius
Alford Vincentius was born on October 17, 1918. He was ushered into the presence of the Lord in November 1999. He served in the merchant marine during World War II and then later was a boat contractor. He began attending the Lakeland Bible Presbyterian Church in 1983. He loved the Scriptures, having memorized the books of John, Romans and Ephesians. …
Resolution 63:1 – Memorial Resolution Elder John William Zink, Jr. 1921-1998
John Zink was a veteran of World War II, having served in the army for three years. He was married to the former Laura Behan. Their children are Donald, Suzan and Jackie. They also have three grandchildren. John worked as a machinist, working at Crosley Motor Company, and then at Ford Motor Company. John Zink and his family became members …
Resolution 63:2 – Memorial Resolution Albert Rule
Deacon Albert Rule of the Bible Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, TN went home to be with the Lord on January 19, 1999. Deacon Rule was a unique servant of the Lord Jesus Christ and a man of uncommon gifts. Though he was a perennial nominee for the office of elder, he consistently refused as a maffer of personal conviction relating …