RP International Conference 2020

The RPCNA International Conference takes place every four years, and Reformed Presbyterians from all over the world gather together for a week of talks, fellowship, seminars, recreation, and making new friendships and renewing old ones. This year it will take place the 28th July-3rd August 2020 at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana, USA. The speaker is Rev. Warren Peel (Trinity RPCI) and the topic is ‘Glorifying God in Babylon: Messages from the Book of Daniel’.

Our own Jimmy Fisher of Reformation Tours will be giving a seminar entitled: “Remembering Our Family History: Scotland’s Reformations and Stories from the ‘Killing Times'”

Four years ago, 12 people from the RPCS attended the International Conference. At the time Rev. Stewart wrote:

“Lasting impression are, briefly, as follows.

First, the RP church family lays great store on discipling their children. It was most impressive to see so many young families on the same campus being so committed to the things of the Lord (there were nearly 80 under 2 years of age!) I was (pleasantly!) accosted more than once at dinner by some child asking if I was an Elder and eager to recite a Bible verse, so that they could get a signature and eventually, a prize – while of course reciting a text nearly 50 times in the process. Quite clever! They all take education seriously and I couldn’t help but be envious –with a holy envy – of their Christian schools and their emphasis on Christian education generally. Their commitment is obvious – no way would these families consider not going to the conference because they needed a ‘holiday’: this was their holiday and lounging unproductively in the sun would never provide what these days were providing.

Second, the quality of their singing: it was disciplined, lively, tuneful and hearty. Again, clearly, they take it seriously. The sight and sound of over 2000 people singing the Psalms will stay with me and with the rest of us too. What will heaven’s singing be like if it can sound so good on the earth?

Third, the opportunity to meet with fellow covenanters from all over the world, most of them being from the States, was refreshing for the soul. Their interest in us, in Scotland, is real and sincere and the warmth of their affection is very humbling. Mealtimes – so well organised on the campus – were times of spiritual enrichment as well as bodily nourishment with problems and encouragements profitably shared. On occasions such as this, we can truly say ‘Behold how good a thing it is, and how becoming well; together such as brethren are in unity to dwell’.

Finally, should you consider going? Indeed! Even the cost is not as prohibitive as it seems: If you begin to set aside £10 a week, you’re covered for the total cost well in advance of time for booking. So, as the Ethiopian Eunuch said, ‘What hinders me?’”

To find out more, look at the website: www.rpic2020.org