Corner of River and Rhett The West End Herald Vol. CXXIX, Edition 25 RECEPTION FOR EZEKIEL DEAN FAMILY & PAT SHUFORD PAID JUNE 20, 2021 The Second Presbyterian Church U. S. Postage Greenville, SC Greenville, Nonprofit Org. Nonprofit Permit No. 559 Permit Corner of River and Rhett Streets Greenville, South Carolina June 27, 2021 2537 - A GUIDE FOR PRAYER 48th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America June 28-July 2, 2021, St. Louis, MO • Pray that the Commissioners will have an ear only to the Word of Christ, as delivered in the Scriptures, as the rule for settling all sub- stantial matters before the General Assembly (GA); that they will exer- cise prudence and good sense in all matters merely circumstantial; and 105 River Street 105 River that they will have the wisdom to so distinguish among the matters before the GA. Return Service Requested Service Return • Pray also that the Commissioners will engage in debate with a sense of fair play, integrity and charity, and that they will be so moved by the Greenville, South Carolina 29601 South Carolina Greenville, Spirit of God, as to put aside selfishness, pride or party spirit, in order The Second Presbyterian Church to glorify Christ in His Church and edify His people; pray that in times of work, worship & fellowship, the bonds of love & unity among our Elders would be strengthened; pray that Pastors who come in discour- agement would be heartened & encouraged to be faithful in their la- bor. • Pray for the Moderator (and his assistants); the Stated Clerk; the Par- liamentarians; and the office staff. 8) • 11 Pray for your Elders’ faithful participation in the work of the Assem- - - 18 bly and pray for the Lord’s blessing upon the ministry of the Word in - OOM the worship services and in the seminars provided throughout the D NBECOMING week. U • Pray for a safe journey home for all, for God’s favor in blessing that 6:00 pm ITTER work which is according to His Word, and for His leading to see and Jeremiah 4:5 Jeremiah June June 27, 2021 8:30 & 11:00 am 11:00 am 8:30 & correct that which is not. A B A 1 Corinthians 6:9 1 Corinthians Psalm 118A (vs. 5 (vs. 118A Psalm Hymns: 212, 259, 447 212, Hymns: ONDUCT Hymns: 452, 412, 389 452, Hymns: THE LORD’S THEDAY LORD’S www.spcgreenville.org www.spcgreenville.org MONDAY EVENING WORSHIP EVENING MORNING WORSHIP MORNING C WORSHIP AT WORSHIPSECOND AT • Committees of Commissioners meet: pray for wisdom as they frame Dr. Richard D. Phillips preaching D. Phillips Richard Dr. Mr. Brendon J. Branigin preaching Branigin J. Brendon Mr. recommendations on all the business coming before the Assembly, as Anthem: Happy and Blest Are They Are Blest Happy and Anthem: well as review the records of all the Permanent Committees and Agen- cies from the last year; pray especially for the Overtures Committee, as it must prepare recommendations on 35 of the 47 Overtures before the GA! TUESDAY • Report of Committee on Covenant Theological Seminary—pray for the • Report of Standing Judicial Commission—pray for the members • Committees of Commissioners continue if needed. Seminary, its departing President Dr. Mark Dalbey and incoming Pres- of the SJC, that they would have a love for justice in the admin- —6:30 pm—Opening worship service. Pray for the Lord’s blessing ident Dr. Tom Giffs; and for the continued faithfulness of the faculty, istration of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ and for the glory of the upon the means of grace, particularly the moderator’s closing ad- the Board of Trustees & the students. Lord & the upbuilding of the Body; pray for the Lord’s blessing dress. • Report of the Committee on Reformed University Fellowship—pray upon the SJC’s work in completing the cases pending and in the —8:10 pm—First business session convenes. Pray for the election of for RE Will Huss, Coordinator; the members of the permanent commit- cases adjudicated this year; that the parties involved will receive the new moderator: that he would be wise, fair, firm and good- tee; and for the work of RUM ministers in 170 colleges and universities the decision of the Court with humility & grace, that there will be humored in leading the Assembly through the week. across the United States. repentance where there is sin, understanding where there is hard- ness of heart, and restoration among brothers and sisters who are • Report of Stated Clerk—pray for Stated Clerk Pro Tem Dr. Bryan • Report of Committee on Ridge Haven—pray for Wallace Anderson, divided. Chapell, soon to be our new Stated Clerk; pray that the continued Executive Director, the board of directors and the new camping season, joining of committee & agency information reports with their com- especially that the children attending would come to know Christ or be • Report of Overtures Committee—Pending are 22 overtures to mittee of commissioner reports will continue to lead to greater effi- further nourished in their faith. amend BCO including: 1 concerning endorsement of chaplains; 1 ciency and edification. regarding election of pastor, associate pastor; 2 allowing session • Report of Committee on PCA Foundation—pray for new President RE discretion on the timing of portions of the examination officer • Report of Cooperative Ministries Committee—pray for the members Timothy W. Townsend; the staff, and the Board of Directors; for the candidates; 1 to require that investigation precede process; 1 to of the committee as they seek to foster cooperative ministry among fruitfulness of their fine work in the management & distribution of disqualify same-sex attracted men from ordination; 1 to allow GA Committees and Agencies and provide a forum for resolving is- assets for the cause of Christ; and for faithful stewardship across the appealing a censure in a case without process; 1 on pre-trial non- sues of inter-agency conflict. PCA. disciplinary suspensions; 1 concerning the vote required for • Report of Committee on Constitutional Business—pray for the Com- THURSDAY maintaining censure during an appeal; 1 regarding a statute of mittee, that they advise accurately and wisely on any disputed ques- limitation for offenses; 1 to prohibit ordination for men who self- • Report of Committee on Covenant College—pray for the College, its tions during the Assembly. identify as “gay Christians,” et al.; 1 to permit telecommunication President Dr. J. Derek Halvorson; for the faculty, the Board of Trustees meetings; 1 to require public administration or announcement of • Report of Theological Examining Committee—pray for care & faith- & the students. fulness in their work of examining GA-nominated officers. excommunication; 1 to describe sequence of discipline investiga- • Report of Committee on Discipleship Ministries—pray for Coordinator tion; 2 clarifying moral requirements for church office; 1 to pro- • Report of Committee on Interchurch Relations—pray for the mem- Dr. Stephen Estock, the staff, and the permanent committee; for an in- vide a process for assistant to associate pastor; 1 concerning a bers of the permanent committee; that the presentations from dele- crease in contributions toward the Committee’s calling; and pray for confession for case without process; 1 regarding confession tim- gates of other denominations will be edifying; and pray especially for the work of discipleship across our denomination. ing for case without process; 1 concerning counsel for case with- a Reformed & Presbyterian unity throughout the world that does not out process; 1 to allow victim protection provisions; 1 to expand violate the Church’s calling to be a pillar and support of the truth. • Report of Committee on Mission to the World—give thanks for, and potential witness eligibility; 4 overtures to amend the RAO in- WEDNESDAY pray on behalf of Coordinator Dr. Lloyd Kim; pray for the staff, and the permanent committee; pray for a sound resolution to an overture cluding: 1 regarding the number of members of the overtures • Report of Committee on Presbytery Records—give thanks for the seeking that MTW only allow ordained elders in senior leadership committee required to file a minority report; 1 dealing with the committee members who regularly undertake the challenging task of roles; and pray for our missionaries throughout the world. To that end content of minority reports; 1 to disallow electronic communica- reviewing all presbytery records for Constitutional conformity; pray see: https://www.mtw.org/pray tions regarding voting at GA; 1 to clarify funding for ad interim that the commissioners will consider with care this very important committees; 6 overtures to appoint study committees: 2 on bibli- part of the Assembly’s oversight responsibility. • Report of Committee on Mission to North America—pray for Interim cal ethics in digital media; 1 on white supremacy; 1 on Critical Coordinator RE Brent Andersen; for the staff, and the members of the Race Theory; 2 seeking Asian American flourishing; 3 BCO 34-1 • Report of the Board of Directors of PCA Retirements & Benefits, Inc. permanent committee; for capable men to plant churches; for church requests for GA to assume original jurisdiction in a Presbytery —pray for the new President, Ed Dunnington, the staff, and the planting, particularly among those from other cultures; for PCA Chap- matter; 1 overture to add a BCO appendix on investigation; 1 to Board of Directors, that they be wise stewards of the various insur- lains; and for wisdom in the creation of new presbyteries. commend the Human Sexuality report; 1 to repudiate Anti-Asian ance plans they administer, as well as of the investments made on racism. behalf of the PCA; and for the prosperity of the retired ministers and • Report of Administrative Committee—pray for Dr.