Presbytery Of Houston Statement

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I continue to give thanks for all those around the world who are praying for the Houston, Texas area and for all those affected by Hurricane Harvey. It is of great comfort to us to know that we are connected to and supported by the larger Body of Christ.

As we move into the next days, many are beginning to ask how to help. The city is a mess, there is more to come, and there are advisories against venturing out onto the roads. Managing water levels in dams and levees is an unfolding issue. Flooding will continue to worsen in some areas. The Presbytery expects to be hit hard with calls for help.

Right now, we ask you to donate to the Hurricane Harvey Fund.  Please do not attempt to come personally as we do not wish for anyone to put their safety at risk.

We wish to thank Bishop Hill the USA Synod President, Bishop Winslow of the San Francisco Presbytery, and Bishop Rea of the Japan Presbytery for all their help.

In Christ,
Thomas Doyle
Bishop Presbytery of Houston

Plymouth Presbytery Bishop James Hill Elected USA Synod President

USA Synod President Bishop James Hill

Due to the retirement of USA Synod President Bishop Paul Duff, the election of a new synod president was scheduled for Sunday.

Due to Bishop Winston of the San Francisco Presbytery and Bishop Doyle of the Houston Presbytery wishing not to be candidates, Bishop Hill of the Plymouth Presbytery accepted the responsibility. The election committee accepted and confirmed Bishop Hill as president of the USA Synod.

Bishop Hill was born in Lowville, New York in 1964.  In 1982, Hill entered Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI and graduated with a MSTh in 1990.  Serving as a pastor in various churches in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts, Hill was elected bishop of the Plymouth Presbytery in 2011 after the split of the Puritan Church from the Congregational and United Church of Christ.

We offer our support and prayers for Bishop Hill.

Kenya Presbytery Established

Presbytery of Kenya

We are proud to announce the first church in the mission Presbytery of Kenya.  Rev. Elias Mutombo is the mission bishop and pastor of Kitui Fellowship.

Mission Church in Kitui, Kenya

Bishop Mutombo, Kenya Presbytery

Rev. Thomas Doyle Bishop of Houston Presbytery

Bishop Thomas Doyle, Houston Presbytery

After the retirement of Bishop Paul Duff as bishop of the Houston Presbytery, the Houston Presbytery has elected Rev. Thomas Doyle of Hays Puritan Fellowship (Hays, Kansas) as new Bishop of the Houston Presbytery.

Thank you Lord for calling such a good servant to shepherd your flock.

Puritan Mission Kenya

We announce our new mission work in Kitui, Kenya.  Pray for our missionaries and the people they minister to.

Happy 396th Anniversary

First Thanksgiving.  Nov. 11, 1621

Today we Puritans celebrate our 396th year in America.  Today is our 395th Thanksgiving.

Please celebrate by attending your local Puritan Church.

Happy Thanksgiving.  Let us keep our mission in America thriving for King Jesus.

Prayers for Belgium

 

For the People of Belgium: We ask God's mercy for those who died.  We share the pain of the loved ones.  We express our deepest sympathy to the injured and their families.  May the Lord give Belgium comfort and consolation amid this crisis.