Syracuse, N.Y. RPC

Andrew Schep, pastor

Inho, Konhe, Jesse, and Daniel Chang, and Dan Franklin have professed their faith and become communicant members of the church. The congregation recognized Robyn Zorn’s five years of service as the Sabbath school superintendent; Debbi Wellman now serves in that position.

The church participated in a number of activities and events during the holiday season. Central Baptist Church hosted the annual Thanksgiving service, which Hope Presbyterian Church and Sovereign Grace Baptist Church also took part in. Debbi Wellman held an Advent prayer breakfast for the ladies of the congregation in her home. Sixty children from the church and the surrounding neighborhood attended the annual Christmas party, and a candlelight Christmas service was held Dec. 21.

Many members and adherents continue to volunteer each week for the neighborhood tutoring program the church provides. Over 30 children from the neighborhood regularly attend. Continued prayer for this ministry is appreciated.

The congregation is currently expanding its food pantry for weekly food distribution in the neighborhood.

—Keziah Keeley, correspondent

Lafayette, Ind. RPC

David W. Long, pastor

The Lafayette, Ind., RPC is excited about a current outreach program designed to reach the neighborhoods surrounding the church. Six issues of a small booklet are being sent out during this year. Each of these booklets includes testimonies from people in the church family and how the power of God has changed their lives, plus a short devotional from one of the elders and information about the church. Each family in the congregation will also be given several copies and encouraged to give them to neighbors or people with whom they have ministry opportunities.

—Christy Nelson, correspondent

Waldorf, Md., RPC

Pete Smith, pastor

During the week of Mar. 1, Anchor Fellowship RPC in Waldorf, Md., will host 25-30 Charles County residents who have no permanent place to call home. Working with Safe Nights, a church and community based winter emergency shelter program, Anchor Fellowship will provide a safe and secure place for these needy residents to sleep overnight. Additionally the church will provide supper and breakfast each day while hosting the program. We welcome your prayers for this week. An article about last year’s participation in Safe Nights appeared in the July 2008 issue of the Witness. For further information contact the pastor.

—Pastor Pete Smith