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Academy Classes Resume - February 5

2010-02-02T17:37:16Z

Join us on Friday, February 5 at 7:30 PM when Dr. Kim Riddlebarger continues his series on Amillennialism 101.

Lecture Title: "The Suffering Church"

Lecture Contents: Does the New Testament anticipate a golden age on the earth for Christ's church before the Lord's return? How does the presence of persecution by the state, the warnings regarding schism and division, as well as the ever-present danger of heresy impact our understanding of the course of this age?

Instructor: Dr. Kim Riddlebarger

Textbooks: A Case for Amillennialism (Baker 2003), The Man of Sin (Baker, 2006)

About the Academy: The Academy meets at Christ Reformed Church in Anaheim. The lectures begin at 7:30 p.m., are free of charge, and are followed by a time for questions and answers, as well as a time for fellowship and refreshments.

White Horse Inn is Taping in Front of a Live Audience

2010-02-02T17:26:45Z

Have you ever wanted to join the conversation? On Friday, February 12, 2010 White Horse Inn is taping in front of a live audience and you are invited.

Where/Sponsor – Calvary Chapel at Biola University sponsored by Associated Students of Religious & Academic Relations – 13800 Biola Ave. La Mirada, CA 90639 (562.903.6000)

When - Friday, February 12, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. (Seating begins at 7:00 p.m. and is first come first serve).

Who - Mike Horton, Ken Jones, Kim Riddlebarger, Rod Rosenbladt and you.

What - Live taping and Q&A regarding the topic of "Contending for the Faith" – How did the apostles contend for the faith in the book of Acts? Did they appeal to the practical benefits of living life Jesus’ way? Did they share their testimonies or inner experiences? Did they encourage bland faith? On this special live edition of White Horse Inn, the hosts will walk through the apologetic sermons in the book of Acts in order to discover the proper way to both defend, and contend for the faith once delivered to the saints.

Registration - no registration required (free event)

High School Night - February 20

2010-02-02T16:42:14Z

Join us for a time of fun, food and fellowship on Saturday, February 20^th at 5:00 p.m. We are planning dinner and games for our first meeting.

This high school night out will be hosted by the Bae family. Please contact the church office (urcanaheim@aol.com) for their address and phone number.

A New URC in Milan, Italy!

2010-01-30T21:20:51Z

As recently announced by the consistory of Christ United Reformed Church in Santee, California:

On Sunday, January 24, the members of Christ URC in Santee witnessed the ordination and installation of a Minister of Word and Sacrament, and a small piece of church history in the making. Andrea Ferrari, pastor of small Reformed congregation in Milan, Italy, was installed as a missionary-pastor in the URCNA with the specific calling of establishing a federation of Reformed churches modeled after the URCNA.

Here's a photo of the congregation of Filadelfia Reformed Church gathered for worship on the Lord's Day. For the full story, click here: New URCNA in Milan

Dr. Riddlebarger was privileged to participate in the ordination exam (colloquium doctum) of Rev. Ferrari, who will be a faithful shepherd to his flock!

Wednesday Night Bible Studies

2010-01-27T16:45:14Z

Dr. Riddlebarger is teaching a series entitled "The Person and Work of Christ" using materials from the course he taught at Westminster Seminary California last spring.

Evening prayer begins at 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study starts at 7:30 p.m.

Know Anyone in Gig Harbor? Tacoma?

2010-01-25T22:33:52Z

Know anyone who lives near Tacoma or Gig Harbor, Washington?

Beginning on February 16, 2010 a new Bible Study will be starting in Gig Harbor, WA with the goal of planting a new URC church in that area.

For more information, here is their website: http://gigharborreformed.org.

Ladies Book Club - Stretch the Mind in 2010

2010-01-14T04:07:11Z

Ladies, save the date! The ladies book club will meet on the following dates in 2010. For additional information please send an e-mail or call the church office.

We are looking forward to an excellent year of fellowship as we read through these books together.

February 6 – Augustine and His World by Andrew Knowles

March 27 – Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther by Roland H. Bainton

May 22 – John Calvin: Pilgrim and Pastor by Dr. W. Robert Godfrey

July 24 – Making Sense of It All: Pascal and the Meaning of Life by Thomas Morris

September 18 – J. Gresham Machen: A Guided Tour of His Life and Thought by Stephen J. Nichols

November 13 – Surprised by Joy by C.S. Lewis

Church Bulletin - January 31, 2010

2010-01-14T04:07:06Z

The bulletin for Sunday

A URC Study Group Forming in Ventura, CA

2010-01-06T16:52:00Z

If you live in the Ventura, CA, area (or know someone who does) a Bible study has been organized with the goal of seeing a URC congregation planted in the area. Some of those involved are Christ Reformed refugees . . . But check it out anyway!

They have a website: Click here

And a Facebook page: Click here

Missions and Our Missionaries

2010-01-06T16:50:00Z

Steve Irons, chairman of our missions committee, has developed two new pages here on the Christ Reformed blog.

The new resource is entitled "Missions and Our Missionaries" and includes two sections.

One is a journal with the latest news from our missionaries and from the missions committee (http://www.christreformed.org/mission-news/).
The other is a series of links to all those missions we currently support (http://www.christreformed.org/links-to-our-missionaries/).

Be sure to stop and look through this great resource! (Scroll down the right sidebar.) And be sure to pray for our missionaries!