The biannual youth camp has rolled around again. This year the Launceston youth under the oversight of the Launceston Session, will be hosting a camp at the Bridport Bayview Centre. The camp will start on the afternoon of Saturday the  28th of Dec, 2013 and run through to mid­day on the 3rd of Jan 2014. 

The campsite is located on the north-east  coast of Tasmania—approximately an hour’s drive from Launceston city centre. Right on a beach!! 

The purpose of this camp is to engage in  the study of God’s Word with respect to subjects particularly relevant to Christian young people and to provide opportunity for fellowship in the walk of faith.

This year's camp  speaker will be Pastor Ron Van Overloop of Grace Protestant Reformed Church (PRC) MI,  America. 

Those who are post-high up to the age of 30 or so and would like to travel to Australia the end of the year, please contact Nick Kleyn (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for more details. 

See the attached flyer for more information.

Our sister church in Ballymena, N.Ireland, Covenant PRC, has published her latest newsletter. Rev.A.Stewart reports on his summer trip to the United States, the beginning of the Bible study and catechism season in the church, his latest preaching series, and the recent visit of Paulraj from India. Be sure to read about the latest activities in our sister church in N.Ireland! See the attached pdf.

The Reformed Free Publishing Association has published their latest "Update" newsletter (#25) for the Fall of 2013. In this issue retired PRC Professor David Engelsma writes the main piece, showing the relationship between The Standard Bearer and the PRC, sub-titling it "A Trumpet Blast and Reformed Testimony". And Justin Smidstra, a first year Seminarian at the PR Seminary writes a review of Prof.D.Engelsma's new book, Battle for Sovereign Grace in the Covenant: The Declaration of Principles (RFPA, 2013). The issue also advertises their upcoming annual meeting set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept.19, at Georgetown PRC in Hudsonville, MI. To download and read this issue, see the attached pdf.

Classis East is meeting today for its regular session in the Grand Rapids area at Byron Center PRC. The agenda is light. Rev.James Slopsema, pastor of First PRC, Grand Rapids, will lead the meeting according to the scheduled rotation. May the Lord bless this church work of our pastors and elders and the decisions reached for the good of the churches.

The stated clerk's public report is also now available (see below). It is also attached as a pdf.

Report of Classis East

September 11, 2013

Byron Center PRC

Classis East met in regular session on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at the Byron Center PRC.  Each church was represented by two delegates.  Rev. J. Slopsema was the chairman for this session.

The business was routine and classis was finished early.  As the chairman noted, this is a sign that the churches have peace and unity in their midst. 

Classical appointments were given to Faith PRC.  There were no expenses for this session.

Classis will meet next on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Southeast PRC.

Respectfully submitted,

Jon J. Huisken

Stated Clerk

From their new trio of Revs. R. Kleyn (Covenant PRC, Spokane), W. Langerak (SE PRC, Grand Rapids, MI), and J. Marcus (First PRC, Edmonton) Doon PRC extended a call to Rev.R.Kleyn on Sunday, Sept.15. He plans to answer by Sunday, October 6.

The third book of meditations in the popular Reformed Spirituality series by Herman Hoeksema is now available! All Glory to the Only Good God demonstrates that genuine spirituality rises from the glory of God, for the zeal of the soul for God's glory is the most profound spirituality. Enjoy this beautiful book in either print or eBook formats. To order, visitwww.rfpa.org, call (616) 457-5970, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Book Club members, look for your books to arrive in next few weeks and don’t forget to take advantage of the opportunity to purchase both formats for only an additional $4.99!

The Voice of Our Fathers is once again available! The new, revised edition is available in both print and eBook formats. This book will NOT be automatically distributed to the Book Club. However, members may use their discount to purchase it and may receive BOTH formats (print and eBook formats) for only an additional $4.99! To order, visit www.rfpa.org, call (616) 457-5970, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The latest newsletter from our missionaries in the Philippines has been published! This issue focuses on the labors with Pastor Leovy Trinidad and the Maranatha PRC in Valenzuela, Manila. Read about this precious group of Reformed Christians and their efforts to reach this part of the Philippines with the gospel of sovereign grace! Here is a quote from the first part of the newsletter. Read all of it from the attached pdf.

One of the churches which has become a significant and regular part of our mission work here in the Philippines is the Maranatha Protestant Reformed Church in Valenzuela. This congregation is located about 25 miles (usually an hour’s drive) from where we live in Antipolo. Rev. Smit and his family worship here at least two Sundays each month. Rev. Smit preaches and teaches with the goal in mind (which is also the stated desire of the congregation) that this church might one day become part of the federation of Protestant Reformed Churches here, the Lord willing. We hope that by means of this newsletter you may gain some knowledge and awareness of this congregation of beloved fellow-saints in Christ.

The 2013-14 PRC Seminary season of instruction has begun, with full classes having started this week Tuesday, Sept.3. Mr. Don Doezema, our recently retired registrar (with the help of his new camera), took this picture of the entire student body and faculty on opening day (with the exception of Senior Josh Engelsma, who is presently doing his internship in Peace PRC, Lansing, IL under pastor Clayton Spronk.). Remember to pray for the professors and students this year as they instruct and as they learn, that God's Word may be faithfully and fruitfully brought to these young men as they prepare for the gospel ministry.

Key: Back row (l-r): Justin Smidstra (Hudsonville PRC), Matt DeBoer (Hudsonville PRC), David Noorman (Faith PRC), Nathan Price (Trinity PRC), Jon Langerak (SW PRC), Stephan Regnerus (Doon, IA PRC), Prof.B.Gritters

Front row (l-r): Prof.R.Dykstra, Prof.R.Cammenga, Joe Holstege (SE PRC), Ryan Barnhill (Hudsonville PRC), Brian Feenstra (Hope PRC, Grand Rapids), Aaron Lim (Covenant ERC, Singapore)