Pastor Bill Welzien reports that the work of Keys Presbyterian Church (KPC) continues despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 Virus. KPC is blessed never to have missed gathering for worship. What the session proposed and implemented was splitting the congregation into two groups. One group was appointed to attend the morning service and the other to attend the evening service. The services were mirror images. The only difference was that the evening service was live on Facebook for those who chose to sequester. This worked very well. It meant that the celebration of the Lord’s Supper was never missed. As time went on and the threat seemed less threatening more and more of the saints began to attend both services. The Tuesday prayer

As of May 31, Resurrection Presbyterian Church (RPC) resumed in-person worship with some modifications and basic safety precautions in place. Pastor Bob Holda reports that they have enjoyed solid attendance from members and visitors. RPC is also hoping to continue the live-stream ministry they began in March as they know it could bolster their evangelism ministry. A Swahili-speaking couple from the Congo and their children continue to attend worship on a regular basis. Please pray that RPC would wisely and compassionately take advantage of this opportunity to care for this family and, in particular, help them learn English. Preparations for starting a new Sunday School ministry continue. They hope to officially begin this September. Pray

Organizing Pastor Larry Oldaker writes, “Thank you for your continued prayers. At its spring stated meeting in mid-March the Presbytery of Ohio approved motions to organize Firelands Grace OPC as a new and separate congregation of the OPC. Expectations were high and just when we thought our northern Ohio winter hibernation was nearly over the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Like everyone we learned how to stay home. A few of us would travel to the church building and we would conduct a shortened worship which was live-streamed over the internet. Life froze over again. Everything including plans for organization went on hold. Things are starting to ‘thaw out’ in Ohio once again. We started meeting for in-person worship on May 3. About two thirds of

As the church in Virginia Beach completes denominational support, organizing pastor Lowell Ivey writes, “This will be my last report on behalf of Reformation Presbyterian Church. In God’s gracious providence, we organized as a particular congregation of the OPC on December 13, 2019. How blessed we have been to have received the generous support of the Committee on Home Missions and Church Extension, the encouragement of John Shaw and Al Tricarico (and many others!), and the prayers of God’s people throughout the OPC! One of the great joys of my ministry has been to receive an unsolicited phone call or email, and sometimes even a handwritten note, letting me know that people I have never met are praying for the Lord’s work here. Please

Pastor Stephen Lauer is glad to share that during this time of crisis, Wilmington Reformed Church (WRC) has remained blessed through the online gathering for worship and mid-week Bible studies. Right before COVID restrictions started, a local Baptist church offered to let WRC use their building – a huge answer to prayer! Pastor Stephen shares that the Baptist church is pleased to help them and will let themstay long term. Please join WRC in thanking God for his amazing provision and pray for his blessing on their relationship with the other congregation. Pastor Stephen also asks that you pray for God’s guidance and open doors in their new neighborhood around the building. It’s located across from the local elementary school and in a