The faculty of the PRC Seminary with the approval of the TSC (Theological School Commitee) announces that the January 2014 Interim session scheduled to be taught by Prof.R.Cammenga ("The Theology of John Calvin") from Jan.6-15 has now been postponed. This decision was made in light of the ongoing treatments Prof.Cammenga's wife Rhonda is receiving for uterine cancer as well as other pressing needs in his family at this time.

Prof.Cammenga does plan to teach this new course in the future, D.V., but there will be no interim course taught next year (January 2014).

Please remember the Cammenga family in your prayers as they pass through this trial.

Isaiah 43:1-2 

¹ But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.

² When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Our missionaries in the Philippines, along with the Foreign Mission Committee and the calling church, Doon PRC Council, have recently published the last newsletter of this year. The December 2013 issue, penned by Rev.R.Smit, is packed with the latest news and information about the difficult and diverse labors of our two missionaries in that part of the world.

They also include news about the recent typhoon that devastated the central part of the Philippines and affected the PR Fellowship in Albuera, Leyte. And they also convey their disappointment in the delay of forming a church federation involving the Berean PRC and First Reformed Church of Bulacan.

To find out more about these matters and more, read the newsletter below. Besides the form here, it is also attached in pdf form.

On Sunday, December 8, 2013, the congregation of Doon (IA) PRC voted to extend a call to Missionary-pastor W.Bruinsma, currently serving the Pittsburgh (PA) PR Fellowship, to become their next pastor.

The 2014 Young people’s convention hosted by Hope PRC of Redlands, CA is under a year away.  Start making plans to chaperone next year’s convention in Idylwilde, CA on August 4^th to 9^th. 

Update: All those interested in chaperoning the 2014 Young Peoples Convention held in Idyllwild, CA from August 4-9, 2014 may now complete an application found at www.prcconvention.com. Registration for applicants will be closed on March 15. We are especially in need of medical personnel, those certified in CPR, or EMT’s. Please contact the Chaperone Committee with any questions at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Beth Potjer (909)-335-9544 or Sara Huisken (909)-831-0030.

Registration for the 2014 Convention in California is now open. Registration can be done online at http://www.prcconvention.com/registration.htm.  Note that due to space limitations, registration will be capped at 450 conventioneers.  Also, please see the convention web site as well for information on travel, things to bring and other convention information."

Doon (IA) PRC has formed a new trio of Rev. W.Bruinsma (Pittsburgh RF), Rev. K.Koole (Grandville PRC) and Rev.J.Marcus (1st PRC, Edmonton).

A special congregational meeting has been set for December 8 after the morning service for the purpose of calling a minister.

The November 2013 issue of the Protestant Reformed Theological Journal has just been published and sent out to those on our mailing list! This begins volume 47 and is a special issue, containing three of the six speeches given at the recent PR Seminary sponsored conference marking the 450th anniversary of the Heidleberg Catechism (1563-2013).The April 2014 issue (v.47 #2) will contain the other three speeches given at this conference, D.V.

Inside this issue are the Journal-adapted speeches (extended and more academic in nature) of Dr.Jurgen Klautke of Giessen, Germany, Rev.Angus Stewart of Ballymena, N.Ireland, and Prof.Ronald Cammenga. And once again there are a goodly number of book reviews, including several on recent publications on the Heidelberg Catechism.

The PRTJ is sent out free of charge to any who wish to receive it. We will gladly place you on our mailing list if you so desire. Contact the Seminary secretary, Judi Doezema (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) if you are interested in receiving the Journal this way. We can also send it to you electronically if you wish to receive it in Kindle or ePub formats (Those versions are also now available - see the Seminary's Journal page linked below.). We also attach it in pdf form here for your convenience.

If you wish to view and read any past issues, they are all archived at the Journal page on the Seminary's website. There you will also find an index for searching these issues.

The Council of First PRC, Grand Rapids, MI through its Reformed Witness Hour Committee announces the radio messages scheduled for the month of December 2013.

Missionary-pastor Wilbur (Bill) Bruinsma (Pittsburgh PR Fellowship) will again be speaking this month. He will be doing a brief series on Psalm 128 about the nature and blessings of the covenant family. And he will give special Christmas and Old Years/New Years messages.

Are you a regular listener to this distinctive Reformed radio program? If not, check out the website for the list of stations near you. You will also find all the RWH messages archived at the website. Join us around the Word of God for edification and encouragement in your Christian faith and walk!

And, as 2013 draws to a close, we thank the Lord for the privilege of proclaiming the gospel in this way throughout this past year. And we thank you for your prayer and financial support of this radio and internet ministry. We ask that you remember us also in your year-end giving. See the website for more information on ways to contribute.

The young people ("Covenant Keepers") of Covenant Evangelical Reformed Church in Singapore (CERCS) have just released the November issue of their magazine "Salt Shakers" (#23)! And once again, it is loaded with great articles, including a new section on church news.

Here is the introductory note that came with it:

Dearest Friends,

How are we to Build a New Godly Home according to God's Word?

Please take a look at what this latest magazine has to offer!

To download and read the digital version, visit the "Salt Shaker" page.