From our newest congregation - Pittsburgh PRC - and her faithful "reporter", Many Tolsma, comes this newsletter update. The full newsletter is attached as a pdf. The first part is posted here.

Pittsburgh Updates

• Our summer began with the annual Memorial Day church picnic. We gathered at a park in Monroeville. We had a delicious spread of hamburgers and hotdogs and many sides to go with them. We played baseball and also everyone, even the adults, enjoyed the toys at the park!
• As you know, we experienced the organization of our church in June. Since then, we have picked a name for our church. We are know the Pittsburgh Protestant Reformed Church.
• We also have called our own minister, who graciously accepted our call, and who was installed into office by Rev. Ken Koole in August.
• Several of the young adults in our congregation have gathered at the park to play tennis this summer. Many have discovered that they need much more practice! We hope to continue getting together and working on this.
• We continue to have our fellowship dinners the second Sunday afternoon of every month. No one walks away hungry!
• Our NOC committee continues to work very hard on many projects. One of them includes our new website. Check it out! www.prcpittsburgh.org
• Our fall lecture is being planned for November 11 with the theme: "The Church in the Last Days: Continuing in Things Learned". Our speaker is Rev. W. Bruinsma.

Special notice: In connection with the organization of Pittsburgh PRC, the Domestic Mission Committee of the PRCA has sent out the following notice:

The Domestic Mission Committee (DMC) wishes to inform the churches that with the organization of the Pittsburgh mission field and with their missionary, Rev. W. Bruinsma, accepting the call to become Pittsburgh’s first pastor, Southwest PRC has asked to be relieved of its responsibilities of being a calling church for domestic missions. With deep appreciation for Southwest’s work the DMC has approved this request and will so inform Synod. 

On Sunday, Sept.18, 2016, Rev. Brian Huizinga (Hope PRC, Redlands, CA) announced his decline of the call First PRC (Holland, MI) extended to him on August 28.

May the Lord assure this congregation of His knowledge of her need for another undershepherd and of His care for her while she waits for a pastor.

From Hull PRC's bulletin we find this significant notice concerning one of the PRC's emeritus ministers:

With thanksgiving to the Lord of the harvest, we remind our fellow saints of the 45^th  anniversary of the ordination and installation into the ministry of Rev. Rodney G. Miersma [September, 1971]. He and his wife, Sharon, have faithfully served our churches in Isabel, SD; Pella, IA; Holland, MI; Wellington, NZ; Lacombe, AB; foreign missionary to Ghana; and Loveland, CO. Our emeritus minister continues to serve our churches in northwest Iowa. So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me. (Ezekiel 33:7)

And, finally, this reminder of the upcoming mission call to the Philippines from Doon PRC:

The Council of Doon PRC announces a trio for calling a third missionary to the Philippines. It consists of Revs. A. Brummel (Heritage PRC, Sioux Falls, SD), N. Decker (Trinity PRC - Hudsonville, MI), and R. Kleyn (Covenant of Grace PRC - Spokane, WA).  The congregation plans to call on Monday, Sept 19.

At her congregational meeting Monday night, Sept.19, 2016, Doon PRC voted to call Rev. Nathan Decker of Trinity PRC (Hudsonville, MI) to serve as third missionary to the Philippines. Let us remember this pastor and his family in our prayers as he considers this call.

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The Council of Doon PRC announces a trio for calling a third missionary to the Philippines. It consists of Revs. A. Brummel (Heritage PRC, Sioux Falls, SD), N. Decker (Trinity PRC - Hudsonville, MI), and R. Kleyn (Covenant of Grace PRC - Spokane, WA). 

The congregation plans to call on Monday, Sept 19.

  Hours:  Monday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  Tues. – Fri. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

   Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

September – 2016

25% off month!

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Web site:    www.reformedbookoutlet.weebly.com  

    September is one of Reformed Book Outlet’s 25% off sale months.

Almost all of our books, and all Bibles and Bible covers are 25% off all month.

The sale does not include NET books, such as cookbooks, and Psalters.

Nor does it include any music CDs or cards.

Fitting Praises Cds:  We still have volumes 3, 4, 6, 8, and 15 left for $3.00 each.   These will remain on sale for $3.00 each, only through the month of September.  These Cds make great gifts, especially for shut-ins. 

        Once again school is starting, and soon our Bible societies will begin meeting.  You are able to find many helpful books for these needs at RBO.

        We stock a large variety of King James Bibles; regular print, large print, extra-giant print, compact size, study Bibles, Bibles with notes for youth, and parallel Bibles.

We keep on hand a good supply of Bible study aides such as Strong’s and Young’s Concordances, and Naves Topical Bible, etc.  We have several Bible dictionaries, and Bible atlases.

        Our commentary section includes many volumes on one book of the Bible, in addition to a one-volume commentary on the whole Bible, and a six volume commentary on the whole Bible.  In addition to actual commentaries, we have many books written concerning certain themes and people of scripture.  We can also try to special order any particular book you might need that you can’t find in the store, and if possible – at 25% off.

          We carry the entire inventory of RPFA books and study guides - priced at 25% off this month.    If your child’s class is using Suffer Little Children or Show Me Thy Ways by Gertrude Hoeksema, you can purchase the book for yourself at RBO for additional help at home; and for your child’s piano lessons – Marilyn DeVries’ Praise His Majesty is also 25% off.

        Be sure to stop in at RBO for all your needs as you begin the school year, and the society season.

        We will also have a 30% off table during the month of September, with many fiction books, (Lori Wick and Wanda Brunstetter titles among others) and some overstock of Christian living titles.

Let us help build your religious library

First PRC of Grand Rapids, MI and the Reformed Witness Hour Committee announce the messages scheduled for September 2016 on the RWH radio program.

Rev. Carl Haak, pastor of Georgetown PRC (Hudsonville, MI) continues his four-month service for the RWH program.

You are encouraged to listen to these important messages and to let others know about them too. Help spread the word about the Reformed Witness Hour, celebrating in 2016 its 75th year of broadcasting the truths of God's sovereign particular grace!

To find a station in your area, visit the RWH website.  Or visit the RWH Sermonaudio channel.

Below is the schedule of messages, which you will also find below in flyer form and attached in pdf form.

September 4, 2016 – Rev. Carl Haak - The Secret Providence of God, Job 19:21

September 11, 2016 – Rev. Carl Haak - Who is Jesus? Matthew 1:21

September 18, 2016 – Rev. Carl Haak - The Sin of Lukewarmness, Song of Solomon 5:1-8

September 25, 2016 – Rev. Carl Haak - Grace for Today, Matthew 6:34

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On Sunday, August 28, 2016 it was announced in Doon PRC (calling church) and Calvary PRC (pastor's current charge) that Rev. C. Griess was led by the Lord to decline the call to serve as third missionary to the Philippines.

May the Lord bless Rev. Griess as he continues his labors in Calvary (Hull, IA), and may He give direction to the Council of Doon PRC with regard to the need in the Philippines.

Also, on Sunday morning, August 28, the congregation of First PRC, Holland, MI, extended a call to Rev. B. Huizinga, currently pastor of Hope PRC in Redlands, CA. May the Lord guide His servant into the sure knowledge of His will and work for him in His vineyard.

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