Redeemer Presbyterian Church Following God’s Direction A small group of believers began discussing options for worship in the Decatur
AL area. By the grace of God, a vacant church became available for purchase. Through a series of conversations, inspections and much prayer an agreement was reached for purchase in August of 2021. Redeemer had a plan in place to be led by Rev. Tommy Lee but the Lord,
through His sovereignty guided the group in another direction. After initial dis- appointment, the group decided to continue worshipping and trust the work of the Lord. Prosperity ARP in Taft, TN agreed to sponsor Redeemer as a mission church. The session of Prosperity was appointed by the TN/AL Presbytery as the provi- sional session. The Lord has provided in many ways. Rev. Nathan Eldridge was approved by Presby- tery as the stated supply and has served the congregation over the past year. A piano, com- munion table, hymnals, tables, chairs, and other necessary items has been donated in the past year. All glory to God for His provision! By August of 2022, Redeemer Presbyterian Church had 70 communicate members. God raised up men from the congregation to serve as elders and deacons. These men were duti- fully nominated, trained, and elected. Upon being ordained and installed, these men are Redeemer petitioned the TN/AL Presbytery at the 2022 Fall Stated Meet- ing to become a particularized church. This was approved unanimously by the court. The Lord has generously provided funds through many sources and the
church building will be paid off by the end of September 2022. As this congregation moves forward, a pastoral search committee will be formed to seek the man the Lord will provide to lead this group in the wor- ship of the King. - byterian Church.
Tennessee/Alabama Presbyterial
Fayetteville ARP Church hosted a brunch for the TN/AL Presbyterial zoom meeting on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Those in attendance repre- sented Fayetteville ARP, Lincoln Me- morial ARP, and Prosperity ARP. All three of these churches are located in Lincoln County, TN.
New Minister and Presbytery Clerk Orientation
The ARP Center hosted Orientation for new ministers and staff in September. The group heard from each agency and traveled to visit Erskine College and Bonclarken. Following Orientation, there was a collaboration with Presbytery Clerks.
Left to right – Patrick Malphrus, Virginia Presbytery; Charlie Lewis, Florida Presbytery; David Dively, Midlane Park; Moderator Bill McKay; Bobby and Rebecca Duran, Pisgah ARP; Mark and Betsy Forbes, Living Hope Church of Belmont; David Walkup, Minister & His Work Florida Presbytery; Ross Durham, Minister & His Work Grace Presbytery.
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