February Update

In this update:
1. Where have we been?
2. Next Reformation Society Bible Study: Saturday, February 25 @ 9am
3. Radio programs supported by the Reformation Society
4. Interested in getting involved?

1. Where have we been?

We had about a six month hiatus in events recently, but are back with a redesigned website, a great new event schedule, and a closer partnership with the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals (www.alliancenet.org), which is our parent organization.

A few weeks ago, we sponsored a booth at the John MacArthur event at Grace Church in Eden Prairie, and saw many of you who have been to events in the past. It was also a *great* opportunity to reach out to so many others who love the richness of the Gospel. And listening to Dr. MacArthur wasn't to bad, either. :-)

We have developed a great series that will take about two years to go through, and it is based on the book, Christ of the Covenants, by O. Palmer Robertson.

During 2006, you will see a number of changes as well, specifically as we work more closely together with the Alliance. We may have one of the Alliance Council members in for a Fall event -- we'll keep you posted!

2. Next Reformation Society Bible Study: Saturday, February 25 @ 9am

Our next Reformation Bible Study will be held on Saturday, February 25 at 9am at Warrendale Presbyterian Church (1040 Como Avenue, Saint Paul 55103). Warrendale is approximately 2 miles north of I-94, and 2 blocks east of Lexington Avenue on Como Avenue (just south of Como Park).

During the next two years, we will be doing a 10-part series on the Christ of the Covenants. The first topic is "The Nature, Extent and Unity of the Divine Covenants." The expositors will be:

* Pastor David Chanski of Providence Reformed Baptist Church in Minneapolis
* Rev. Pat Morgan of Christ Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Farmington
* Rev. Kim Kuhfuss of Covenant Presbyterian Church (OPC) of Roberts, Wisconsin

We hope that you will be able to join us for this great series!

3. Radio programs supported by the Reformation Society

We, in conjunction with local area churches, sponsor two weekly radio programs on KKMS AM 980. The White Horse Inn starts at 8:30pm on Sunday evenings. Below are the programs during the next three weeks:

February 12, 2006
An Overview of the Book of Romans: What is so unique about the Book of Romans that it has had such a great impact on the church throughout history? Tune in this week as the hosts outline the "big picture" of Paul's letter to the Romans and discuss its incredible historical influence. Joining the hosts again on this program is World Magazine columnist, Gene Edward Veith.

February 19, 2006
The Gospel of God's Son: In Romans 1:16, Paul declares that he is "not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God unto salvation." The gospel is undeniably central to the Book of Romans. But what is the gospel, and why is it so powerful?

February 26, 2006
The Wrath of God: When was the last time you heard a message about the wrath of God? Is this biblical concept being downplayed by contemporary Christians? What effect might this have on how Christians view the suffering and death of Jesus Christ on our behalf?

Every Last Word, a weekly radio program featuring the preaching of Dr. Philip Ryken, senior pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia (following in the footsteps of Dr. James Boice, who died in 2000), immediately follows the White Horse Inn at 9pm on Sunday evenings. Dr. Ryken is currently doing a series on the book of Jeremiah.

We hope you can tune in to this great hour of radio programming on Sunday evenings!

4. Interested in getting involved?

We are in need of a number of volunteers, particularly in the areas of outreaches to churches and local seminaries. Please contact send an email to John Selvestra (selvestra@usfamily.net) if you are interested in getting involved.

God bless,

The Reformation Society of the Twin Cities