Retiring Moderator’s Address By David Walkup S


ome speak of the smallness of the ARPC. Perhaps they are not aware of the footprint of our denomination across the na-  in both Pakistan and Rwanda. Noting especially the incredible work of Christian Hospital Sahiwal, and the ministry to


Children and Theological students in Rwanda. Teri and I were blessed to travel to Cambridge, Nova Scotia, to be a part of the   were able to visit missionaries in both the UK and Europe. This would not have been possible if not for being moderator. We thank you!


Since Resurrection week, I have been preaching on the appearances of Christ. In the past several weeks I continued into the Acts of the Apostles. This week I will be preaching on Acts 2:42-47. I have been blessed, as probably many of you as well, by     Dr Boice breaks this portion of his commentary into four points.


• A Learning, Studying Church   This is a characteristic of our blessed denomination. The faithful preaching of the Gospel from pulpits across our denomina- tion week in and week out. It is one of the most refreshing and renewing parts of our assembly here. While we assemble here to do the work/business of the church. In between those sessions, we receive bold reminders through the right handling of God’s Word to help guide and guard the decisions we make.


• Christian Fellowship -


   


  


• A Worshiping Church 


   


• A Witnessing, Evangelizing Church  when Jesus had been arrested, tried and killed. Some had been present when he died on the cross. They had in their number many who were witnesses of the resurrection. These were wonderful facts and theirs was a life-transforming message. They 


Another characteristic of our denomination, as evidenced in our work throughout the nations via our different agencies,


boards, committees, churches, and ministries. I could go on and on. But I would ruin my reputation of brevity. 


 Lane’s advice to him during a period where he had become rather critical and bitter toward the Christian music business. Dr.  complaining and bitterness, and focus it on your craft. If you are going to protest the state of the industry, do so by making   


4 The Associate Reformed Presbyterian


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