The Regional Synod of Canada (RSC) is one of eight regional
synods in the Reformed Church in America. We are part of the
historic church of Jesus Christ and under his leadership; we
recognize the Bible as God's holy, inspired Word to the entire
world; we are empowered by the Holy Spirit; and we are eager to
discover new (and old) ways to please God. The Regional Synod of
Canada provides spiritual and practical leadership by
shepherding leaders, congregations and classes. We cast the
vision of the Synod, coordinate new church developments and
serves as a catalyst for congregation renewal.
Our Vision
The Regional Synod of Canada is called by God to
mobilize the classes, churches, pastoral leadership, and laity into
mission. Mobilizing for Mission will help transform God’s call and our
dreams into reality. We mobilize the church by preparing the church and
providing resources for mission. Mission is responding to Christ’s call
to “Go and make disciples.” It includes:
• Deepening our own faith and
commitment.
• Sharing the message of God in word and deed.
• Reaching out in love both locally and abroad.
Mobilizing for Mission will take many forms:
• Introducing a new discipleship
process.
• Beginning a new church ministry.
• Planting a new church.
• Developing and sending out leaders.
• Providing people with opportunities to engage in mission.
Mission does not begin with what we do. Mission begins with changed
hearts, and with people who want to serve God, glorify His name, and
build His kingdom. Only then can we hear God’s call as we cast
vision and discern how and where we will do mission
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Donation
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Please indicate if donations are for a specific ministry listed
below or for the general Mobilizing for Mission fund.
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HIV/AIDS Ministries
In 2012,
we commence our 5-year partnership with the Northern Synod
of the Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa to fight
the effects of HIV/AIDS
Programs in Mashishimale, include:
- feeding program for children
- home-based health care.
- a day care centre
Bring Hope and Healing in Christ’s Name
- AIDS
prevention education.
- Train
and equip more home-based health caregivers.
- Help
break the stigma associated with AIDS and AIDS testing.
$48,000 over five years
Also, we are partnering with a local church to expand and
renovate the feeding station. Our share - $22,000
Women’s Ministry
Support
our Women’s Ministry Coordinator, Christina Labbé,
who seeks to connect women to Jesus, and each
other; to encourage women in their discipleship; and to
equip women, as they participate in mission and ministry
Leadership Conference
On April 27-30, leaders from across the
Regional Synod of Canada will gather in Hamilton. Jim
Herrington and Trisha Taylor will challenge us personally
and as groups to examine ourselves and provide ways of
dealing with issue that hamper our effectiveness as
missional leaders.
Sabbaticals
Effective pastoral leadership is
crucial to our ministries. We provide funds to help pastors
renew their passion for ministry learn new ways of ministry
and listen to God.
One Body Ministries
Support this new multi-ethnic church. In 2011 we are growing
as a church and helping people grow in Christ.
Weekly youth and children’s programs in a school on
Wednesdays and the Friday evening sports night include study
and prayer.
Welland Outreach
Christ Community Church is located in
one of the neediest areas in the Niagara Region where
everything must be done
believing and trusting that by God’s grace, Christ’s power
is made perfect in weakness”
(2 Cor. 12:9).
“Weekly Worship, Seven
C’s Day Care, mid-week small groups, sports nights, Saturday
night music jam sessions and facility care projects are
opportunities to grow long term, mutually caring
relationships with the community.” says Pastor Carson W.
Culp.
Calling Lake
Athabasca Reformed Congregation reaches out in truth and
love to the 600 persons living in a ten kilometer radius of
Calling Lake, Alberta including a Bigstone Cree native
reserve. VBS and youth outreach has been a key part of this.
Church Plants
Support new church plants as this is a most effective way of
reaching people with the Good News. Two classes are planning
new plants and will need support.
Church Revitalization
Support existing healthy and not-so-healthy churches which
seek God’s vision to restore new vigour and life to their
mission.
Missional Initiatives
These
initiatives promote a missional mindset and missional
ministries in our churches and members. Our missional
clearing house “giveahand.ca” is being developed for
completion this winter.
Social Justice
Louise MacRae, Debbie Van
Hoeve and Morgan Ritchie represent us in partnerships with
other churches to speak and act for justice for aboriginals,
the poor and those cast aside by society.
Mission Trips
We support those who seek to help others through
life-changing short term mission trips. |
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