News In Brief
A Church for Norman, Oklahoma By Melissa Williams, church member
estled in the Bible belt of America, where there is a church on - byterian mission church plant in 2016. What started out as a small Bible study on Oklahoma University’s campus has now grown and devel- - nized church.
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Rev. Tom Hawkes preaching on the King- dom of God from Matthew 13:31-32.
The planting of Trinity Pres in this part of the country stands out as unique and necessary since there is minimal access to a gospel-centered, re- in providing the saints with Trinity Pres as a place to call home. Over the years, Trinity has grown with members not only from the city of Norman, but with members who were willing to drive 2 hours one way to be part of this new ARP church plant. Distance, to them, was no consideration when one gets to gather weekly to taste and see that the Lord is good through gospel proclamation, through Word and sacrament; through confessions of faith; through reading of law, confession of sin, and hearing words of assurance. The Christian on his weary journey needs these precious gifts that God has so graciously given through the church. We recognize our purpose: to help our members glorify God and to en- joy him forever (WSC Q.1). This is the calling of the church, for “unto this catholic visible Church Christ has given the ministry, oracles, and ordi- nances of God, for the gathering and perfecting of the saints, in this life, to the end of the world: and does, by His own presence and Spirit, according to His promise, make them effectual thereunto” (WCF 25.3). There is an looking back on the journey of Trinity Pres, remembering how God’s sover- eign hand has guided, provided, and sustained all along the way. God has called many to join in this work of gathering and perfecting the saints for Christ’s church in Norman and beyond — and the people of God rejoice. Trinity Presbyterian Church was organized on September 19 by Flor-
ida Presbytery.
Rev. Christopher Reeder ordaining and installing John Mantooth (left) and Cody Wampler (right) as elders to Trinity Presby- terian Church of Norman.
Rev. Tanner Cline installing Rev. Justin West- moreland and renewal of ordination vows.
Tirzah Fishing Tournament
from May until September in memory of a former church member, Gary Bass. The tournament is open to the community. Yvonne Adams, member of Tirzah for 53 years, along with her time in August. To Yvonne’s surprise, she won the tournament day with church members and folks from the community.”
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