July – August 2023 | Reformed Herald
When Elner Streyle took Hulda Ziegler to the movie theater in Tripp back in 1947, who could have guessed what was to come? Now, 75 years later, the Menno couple is observing not one, not two, but three milestones, and — most importantly — a life that has been blessed. How do you measure a …
Heritage Reformed Church, Waymart, Pennsylvania is grateful for the addition of two new members, Ryan Johnson and Elayne Jones. Pictured with Ryan and Elayne are Rev. Ron Potter and Elder Dan Wright. As a congregation we are also thankful for the twenty years of ministry the LORD has given to our Pastor, Rev. Potter, who …
Psalm 22 Meditation 9: verses 25-26Praise in the Congregation, Part 2 Introduction: We have made a slight turn in the Psalm of the Cross as David continues to consider how this revelation of Christ’s suffering upon the cross will affect the people of God and how will it affect the church. In the last meditation …
There was once a cherry tree that stood in a little front yard in Colorado Springs: Grandpa’s tree. I have a pendant made from its wood, given to me at a funeral. I used to climb that tree with my brothers; sit in its dark, spreading branches to enjoy the clear sun and sky of …
Praise God the Heidelberg West Youth Camp in California met in June of 2022 at the Sierra Christian Campground in the Green Horn Mountains of Cleveland National Forest. Our topic for this year was “Christian Living” with lessons focused on “Glorifying God, Imitating Christ And Serving Others.” This is the Bible passage it is based …
Greetings in the Lord! Finally, we’ve transferred to our new church building! Our first worship service was on May 7th with most of the family members in attendance. There were also those who came from the neighborhood, both adults and children. We are more motivated than ever to do evangelization and reach out to our …
The College/Church building in Kenyenya, Kenya, is almost completed. Since December the churches and people of the RCUS have sent in enough funds to finish the building. All praise to God! The men have been working feverishly since the rains stopped and are doing a very good job. Much of the labor is done by …
Paul greets the Ephesians with a benediction of grace and peace: “Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Eph. 1:1–2). The apostle tells us that …
The book of Ecclesiastes has a number of texts that make us scratch our heads and wonder a little. To give just a few examples: • “In much wisdom is much grief, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow” (1:18). • “Therefore I hated life” (2:17). • “A time to hate” (3:18). • “I praised …
To Vicente Guerrero, Baja California, Mexico | June 24-26, 2023 Interviewing Pastor Octavio Valenzuela José and I had a very open and pleasant conversation with Pastor Octavio. We asked him questions about his church and theological background, his current ministry in Vicente Guerrero, and his intentions about establishing contact with the RCUS. When Jose took …
