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The Reformed Presbyterian Church The Reformed Presbyterian Church in Manassas sits on the location of the railroad station over which the armies fought during the 1860s. Though most of the fighting took place at some distance from the corner of Center St. and Fairview Avenue, the station on this block was often destroyed in connection with the constantly shifting borders. A small Roman Catholic community, mostly related to the railroad, obtained the corner and erected All Saints Church in 1879. Bishop Elder dedicated it the following year. The general architecture reflects a popular New England design of the period. For many years, All Saints was the only Roman Catholic Church in a dominantly Protestant area. Eventually priests of the Stigmatine Order took charge of the building and used it as a regional headquarters. These priests lived on the property while serving eight local congregations. The simplicity of Stigmatine devotion made the transition of the sanctuary much simpler when the Reformed Presbyterian Church purchased the property in 1973. The tracker organ became part of the church after the building became Presbyterian. The Odell Organ Company’s Opus 80 began life serving a Dutch Reformed congregation near Princeton, New Jersey. Mr. Francis Elliott, the organist, learned of the availability of the historic instrument during his tenure as leader of the regional Organ Historical Society. Under his direction, the Odell Company fully restored the instrument and music lovers from as far as New York City came for the instrument’s rededication. Restoration and expansion have always been features of the communities which have worshiped on this corner. At present the building is nearing a major transition in a 10 year plan to repair and strengthen the structure. New foundations, improved floors, and modern heating and cooling systems have been the principal features of this stage. A fellowship hall and classrooms for an expanding Sunday school are on the docket in the near future. The name Reformed reflects dedication to the theology of the Reformation in the 16th Century. Churches which trace their heritage through the Geneva Reformer John Calvin used the name Reformed to reflect his vision of re-affirming the faith of the early church. The term Presbyterian derives from the word elder and reflects dedication to governing all parts of life by the Bible. The congregation is associated with Hanover Presbytery, spiritual heir of the “Hanover Dissenters” or colonial Presbyterians often identified with Virginia statesman Patrick Henry and is true to the historic creeds of the Reformed faith. The congregation has grown substantially, and continues to grow. The church is a member of The Reformed Presbyterian Church-Hanover Presbytery. The building also houses the editorial office of America’s oldest religious magazine, the Christian Observer, which began in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in September 1813. Pastor Edwin Elliott is managing editor. The present congregation conducts a substantial educational program with specialized ministries for each age group. Sunday services are conducted at 10AM and 7PM. Bible classes follow the morning service. Prayer meetings are held daily at 9AM and on Wednesday night at 7:30PM. We are located at 9400 Fairview Avenue (at the corner of Center Street and Fairview Avenue) in Manassas, Virginia. Come visit us! Maps are available to help you find us and you may call us or Email us for more information. See our statements, and positions, on Presbyterian Polity
The Share Jesus Without Fear continues tonight at 5:45 p.m. in the Seminar Room. Erstwhile participants who missed the first class can attend the second tonight if they have read the materials. Going forward, we are strongly urged to attend each class to get the full program. Each class is one to one-and-a-half hours long, and there is daily homework. John Clair leads the class. The Share Jesus Without Fear class will extend to five weeks, to accommodate the expanded curriculum. Week 3 meets tonight at 5:45 p.m. in the Seminar Room. Participants should make a steady effort with the daily homework, and look to God to teach us through real experience how He may use us to spread His good news.
Winter weather closings: How can you tell whether church is canceled when the roads are bad? Whenever Prince William County closes its school facilities, our church does not meet. Even on the Lord’s day, churches and other groups use school buildings, so school system closures are determined, announced, and can be followed. The county schools’ closing status is available on their main web page at www.pwcs.edu , in the Announcements column to the right, as well as through broadcast media. If you see no status on the web page, schools are in use and we ourselves will meet also.
Scottish Reformation Paper By Tim Phillips, Pastor Ebenezer ARP Church ,Blue Mountain, MS 04/01/05 The Reformed Doctrine of Inspiration - What It Is By Hugh M. Cartwright
Helpful info: God's Yellow Pages - "Human" Author unknown Confession of Faith Checklist NEW 06/06/05 - By Jenny Buffalo
Shorter Catechism class The Shorter Catechism class for adults and teenagers at 9 a.m each Sunday. The class will be open for latecomers who wish to begin a systematic basic study. The catechism is beneficial to study because it presents the basic teachings of the Bible, particularly those most necessary for a coherent understanding of the faith. Pastor Elliott leads the class, which meets from 9 to 9:45 a.m. for as many weeks as the 107 questions take. The Forbidden Book. A new Sabbath school class, starting August 5, will study the history of the English Bible for several weeks, beginning with a DVD, followed by teaching by our pastor, Edwin Elliott.
WESTMINSTER CONFESSION OF FAITH SHORTER CATECHISM Lesson Plan by Chuck Thompson
Latest Sermons by Rev. Dr. Elliott (Link) Audio Sermons by Rev. Dr. Elliott (Link) NEW ADDITONS! Christian Study Methods 08/09/08 If You Have It! Flaunt It 08/01/08
Presenting the Gospel Message by Bob Williams at the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Manassas on September 20, 2006. Dr. N. Lee was till his retirement in 2000 the Professor of Systematic Theology and Caldwell-Morrow Lecturer in Church History at the Queensland Presbyterian Theological Hall. Please see http://www.dr-fnlee.org/
Other Papers of Interest Psalm II Christ and His Kingdom - Dr. Robert La May Rev. Professor-Emeritus Dr. N. Lee's Sermons, Papers etc
Check out other Links of Interest (Complete Listing) Some Links listed below: Check out The Christian Observer Magazine The Online Bible ** Highly Recommended** Reformed Documents, etc...at www.tulip.org John Bunyan Online The largest online archive of everything Bunyan. Uganda Short-term Mission Guide
Kinder-Kreations- a ministry encouraging both children and adults to come and know Christ as their Savior and to grow in His Word. We encourage the teaching of the doctrines of the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament through the use the Westminster Confession and its Catechisms. We emphasize the use of the Shorter Catechism in the family and the church. It is a also a useful tool in home schooling. Our ministry is centered upon children, encouraging the parents and elders of the church to catechize the children that they may grow in the admonition of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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