Often pledge cards are passed out which can be signed and turned in if the members of the church are disposed to do so, The people are asked to tithe. A 100% cooperation is needed from all local leaders in a commitment program which starts with the heart of man and reaches out to all of his resources. In the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; that they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation. Minutes, 1990 General Synod, Page 363; Your Board of Stewardship held its organizational meeting in August 1962 at the Bonclarken Assembly Grounds. (Minutes of the General Synod, 1996, p. 325), Sexuality, Sin, and the ARP – A Brief Explanation of the Statement We are Reformed in our theology and Presbyterian in our government. 3. Evangelicals believe: We believe that the Scriptures clearly and plainly testifies to the infinite worth of human life by virtue of man having been created in the image and likeness of God, and that decisions about life and death are God’s prerogatives and not man’s, and that even in the case of rare exceptions such as judgments by medical personnel about highly technical medical problems, human judgement should always stand in submission to the divine judgement and wisdom of God. Books, pamphlets, and study guides recommended by your board to be used by the churches are: Money and the Church, by Luther P. Powell, Stewardship in Contemporary Theology, edited by T. K. Thompson, Stewardship Studies, by Roy L. Smith (devotional). 10:5). Canvassers would be familiarized with materials. The effect of sin is more than just the division between God and his creation. 15:9). We are REFORMED in doctrine, which means that we adhere to the enduring Biblical truths emphasized in the 16th century Protestant Reformation. This means that we believe in the Triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Heart of the RPCNA The aim of everything we are and do is "to glorify God and enjoy Him fully." Our Shorter Catechism in Q.1 begins with a focus on the purpose of God’s making humanity out of nothing that centers our minds and thoughts on the relation between the Triune God and his creation. There are some excellent findings in both areas that the current Board believes are still valid today. B. Hendrick, vice-chairman, P. 0. This statement is also included in the memorial and reads: “The Board of Stewardship shall continue to express its opposition to fund-raising schemes such as bazaars, bake sales, etc., recognizing that in most (if not all) such cases, such efforts represent an effort to escape our responsibility to adhere to the principle of stewardship presented in the Bible.” To The General Synod, Due West, S. C. June 1-5, 1964. Little can be accomplished in one year or by one successful campaign; but consistent effort over the years will produce abundant fruit. f. Have a re-study of the nature and mission of the church so that a more benevolent attitude may be developed. The minister should give thorough instruction to all newly-elected officers regarding all matters related to their office and personal life. 1. We reaffirm that all people are created in the image of God. 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