And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world,
and preach the gospel to every creature.
He that believeth and is baptized
shall be saved;
but he that believeth not shall be damned. Mark 16:15-16
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With much thanksgiving to our Lord, we inform you that Pastor John
Flores was examined on Friday, November 30, 2012 by the combined
consistories of the First Reformed Church and the Berean Protestant Reformed
Church according to article 9 of our Church Order. The examination began at
9:00 a.m. and the proceedings were finished at about 4:00 p.m. He preached a
Reformed, edifying, and lively sermon on John 6:44, and in Tagalog, no less.
The consistories did not treat the examination as a routine matter, but were
noticeably involved with pertinent follow-up questions in most of the sections
required by article 9 of our Church Order.
Afterwards, the consistories voted unanimously to approve the
examination of Pastor Flores, who demonstrated through his sermon and
the oral part of the examination that he is soundly and distinctively Reformed,
godly in walk of life, and able to preach the Word of God faithfully and lively
for the edification of the saints in First Reformed Church. We rejoice with
Pastor Flores and his wife in the confirmation of the Lord through the church
concerning his gifts and calling to the ministry of the Word.
This significant decision of the combined consistories also means
that he will be according the full rights and privileges of a minister of the
Word and Sacraments in a future Protestant Reformed denomination in the
Philippines, when that is established, the Lord willing.
Included with this note is a photo Pastor Flores being presented with a
diploma by Rev. Kleyn, and which was signed by the elders, deacons, and Pastor
Ibe from the two consistories.
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| Pastor J.Flores receiving Diploma Nov.30, 2012 |
First Reformed Church, Bulacan which Pastor J.Flores serves |