No images? Click here June 23, 2023 Ready to Share a Powerful GospelThis past week at the Boardwalk Chapel we saw guests and staff assemble, digging into the Word, studying evangelism in the theoretical and the practical. Some who came are experienced evangelists, and others are novices. All Christians, no matter how gifted in evangelism, are waging war against the world, the flesh, and the devil in order to preach the Gospel to themselves and maintain an openness and readiness to share with others. ”Even if I’m preaching the Gospel clearly as I ought, people will reject me, but they’re rejecting Christ,” said Addie, who was encouraged by this reminder in the School of Evangelism. “People will reject the Gospel, and it’s not in my power to open their eyes. It’s really refreshing and encouraging because it takes the burden off of me and allows me to rejoice and trust in God to give the increase as he sees fit.” A Picture is Worth a Thousand WordsIn this case, we might say a video is worth several thousand words. The Committee on Diaconal Ministries presented this video at the 89th OPC General Assembly held earlier this month to help tell the story of Neon since the flood destroyed Neon Reformed OPC July 28, 2022. You've been with us through this disaster in prayer, in volunteering, and in donating. This effort wouldn’t have been possible without you, the OPC Disaster Response family! Please watch and share it with your congregation. Amidst Turmoil, God Revives the LostAcross the southern portion of Turkey, where multiple devastating earthquakes struck earlier this year, people continue to hurt physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Many first response and recovery efforts have run their course, but crises still remain. In all of this, God is working, stirring hearts and using the hands and feet of His people. This month, the Refugee Ministry Subcommittee of the CDM determined to send $50,000 from the Turkey Earthquake Fund to OPC sister church, the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARP), as they cooperate with partners in the affected areas of Turkey. With significant ministries of mercy already in place and an eye towards the ministry of mercy to the displaced and refugees, it is hoped these funds will be a direct blessing to the people of Southern Turkey. Opportunities and Updates![]() ![]()
Three New Episodes! A Chat with Chris Verdick, OPC Uganda Mission Clinic Administrator A Study of Acts 6 with Regional Home Missionary Charles Biggs Encouragement for Church-Wide Ministry Projects Listen on your favorite podcast player or by going to TheReformedDeacon.org. Distribute the S.T.O.R.M. Report to your church! Get the PDF summary of this STORM Report as a bulletin insert or poster! Contact us! ![]() DAVID NAKHLA ![]() TRISH DUGGAN
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