by Susan | Dec 30, 2013 | Featured, Moderator, Moderator's Emphasis
By Rev. Rob Patrick Most parents will go to great lengths to give their children the best possible opportunities for developing their abilities and interests as they grow up. For instance, some families choose homes on the basis of school zoning, with a desire that...
by Jeff Kingswood | Nov 13, 2013 | Moderator, Moderator's Challenge
In 1875 the Presbyterian Church in Canada was formed. Up until that time the various Presbyteri- an groups in Scotland had replicated themselves here in Canada with a va- riety of mission works which, largely through Scottish immigration, had become quite numerous....
by Susan | Aug 25, 2013 | Moderator, Moderator's Emphasis
By Brian Murray As was pointed out in the last Emphasis article, the main principle behind the question of confessions of faith is the principle of truth. The ARP is a confessional church because we believe God revealed absolute truth in the Bible. The function of a...
by Jeff Kingswood | Aug 25, 2013 | Featured, Moderator, Moderator's Challenge
As I write this column, the world has just received word that Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, have been blessed with a little boy. The new prince is now third in the line of succession to the throne upon which his great grandmother, Queen...
by Susan | Jun 11, 2013 | Moderator, Moderator's Challenge
Using his theme for the coming year, Confessing Christ: What Does a Confessing Church Look Like?, Rev. Kingswood recalled the start of his ministry, 12 years ago, with a fledgling congregation at Grace (ARP) Church in Woodstock. “I realized, like a child, we needed to...
by Susan | Jun 11, 2013 | ARP News Update, Moderator, Moderator's Challenge, News
Wearing the gold Moderator’s medallion, and carrying the Moderator’s staff, Dr. Steve Suits approached the podium to address delegates for the last time as Moderator. “Getting to know so many of you during my term as Moderator has given me great joy, encouragement and...
