Reformation Christian Ministries

Gospel-centered Education and Outreach Aimed at Reformation

Archives for October 2023

Poettcker’s Prayer Partners

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[This is Rev. Rudy Poettcker, missionary with Reformation Christian Ministries (RCM), giving you
a brief update.]

Greetings in the name of our Savior and Lord!

Let us always know that, as one Church, we have a Savior who is also our Lord. Thus, because we have salvation, we also serve Him in all of life.

This week we have the great reminder of “Reformation Day” (Oct.31st)! Let us praise the Lord for what He did so long ago through the work of many Reformers, and how that impacted countries and entire civilizations for the good. I pray we turn from the nonsense of “Halloween” and instead we PTL for how He brought about a return to biblical foundations (for the Church and also for society). Obviously the very name “RCM” comes out of that spirit of “reformation” and commitment to training in biblical foundations.

This past week we received some wonderful news from a formerly enrolled student from Russia (in M.Div. program). Some 10 years ago we had granted him to be enrolled as a “special needs student” and thus without requirement of payment for courses. He had some matters which kept him from proceeding in his studies but now asked to be re-instated. Please pray that this is a great blessing to him and is a great help in training him for the ministry he hopes to do in Russia.

Further good news: We have just processed the application to enroll a student from France (in the B.A. Certificate in Theology). PTL.

Thank you so much for your prayer for SALT and the work of RCM,

Rev. RP

Construction progress (pouring “ring beam” for top walls and support for roof):

My little witness in my little world!

The ministry of SALT (Scriptural Advanced Leadership Training) includes:

  • Director of RITS & RIC (Reformation International Theological Seminary & Reformation International College).
  • As Dean of Studies, I work with students in College studies (especially teacher training for a Bachelor of Arts in Education Degree).
  • As Dean of Studies, I work with students in Seminary studies (especially training for ministry and eldership in the M.Div. degree program).
  • My work, together with Rev. Hamid, in Administration of CLA (Christian Liberty Academy) in Suriname. I serve as Headmaster, and he is Administrator.
  • I also serve as Elder in First Presbyterian Church in Suriname (FPC).

Pray for my preaching ministry at King’s Reformed Presbyterian Church in Melbourne, Florida.

Link to church website (and live stream of Sunday worship): https://www.krpc.us/

Link to RCM website: https://www.reformation.edu/wp/

To support this ministry (tax-exempt), you may write the check to “Reformation Christian Ministries” and designate it to “SALT” (Scriptural Advanced Leadership Training).

Mailing address: 1300 East University Blvd. Melbourne, FL. 32901

If you wish to donate online, you may use this link (and select SALT for designation):

https://gorcm.org/product/donate-to-rcm/

Poettcker’s Prayer Partners

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[This is Rev. Rudy Poettcker, missionary with Reformation Christian Ministries (RCM), giving you
a brief update.]

Greetings dear prayer partners,

I trust you all have a blessed Lord’s Day worship yesterday and may we all know God’s gracious blessing as we are now into a new week of service to Him.

It is already now the second week into the 2nd Quarter of school at CLA in Suriname! Please continue to pray for all who work there. They need the Lord’s strength and encouragement to continue on. We are so thankful for the progress in the construction. PTL for this.

Please also continue to pray for the Church in Suriname (FPC). Pray for those who attend, but especially for members to grow in the communion of saints. It is how the Lord gives the power of His Spirit to work victory in our lives. Pray also for the Lord to use the Church discipline to grant repentance and restoration, and for the Lord’s encouragement to Rev. Hamid as Pastor.

We are thankful for the students we have in both College and Seminary; please pray for the Lord to bless their studies and use it all for the furtherance of His Kingdom.

Serving our Lord together with you all,

Rev. RP

Construction progress:

The ministry of SALT (Scriptural Advanced Leadership Training) includes:

  • Director of RITS & RIC (Reformation International Theological Seminary & Reformation International College).
  • As Dean of Studies, I work with students in College studies (especially teacher training for a Bachelor of Arts in Education Degree).
  • As Dean of Studies, I work with students in Seminary studies (especially training for ministry and eldership in the M.Div. degree program).
  • My work, together with Rev. Hamid, in Administration of CLA (Christian Liberty Academy) in Suriname. I serve as Headmaster, and he is Administrator.
  • I also serve as Elder in First Presbyterian Church in Suriname (FPC).

Pray for my preaching ministry at King’s Reformed Presbyterian Church in Melbourne, Florida.

Link to church website (and live stream of Sunday worship): https://www.krpc.us/

Link to RCM website: https://www.reformation.edu/wp/

To support this ministry (tax-exempt), you may write the check to “Reformation Christian Ministries” and designate it to “SALT” (Scriptural Advanced Leadership Training).

Mailing address: 1300 East University Blvd. Melbourne, FL. 32901

If you wish to donate online, you may use this link (and select SALT for designation):

https://gorcm.org/product/donate-to-rcm/

Poettcker’s Prayer Partners

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[This is Rev. Rudy Poettcker, missionary with Reformation Christian Ministries (RCM), giving you
a brief update.]

Greetings in the name of our ruling Lord!

Thank you for your faithfulness in prayer. May we all trust in the Lord that He hears and He answers (according to His perfect eternal will).

You have been praying for the Church in Suriname (FPC), and I wanted to share what I received from Rev. Hamid this past week:

We have had this Cuban family visit twice in the last three weeks. Their (only) daughter is in K4. They have lived in Suriname for 8 years. The wife, a dentist, speaks English quite well but the husband knows very little. Since the first time they visited, she has said that they have gone to different churches for the last 8 years looking but they were so disappointed with the teachings. She said they were on the point of giving up because they were struggling with knowing they should be in church and yet the option was stay at home or go to some church and listen to “corrupted” teaching. She said they took a chance because they have never visited a reformed church, but she has been so appreciative of the teachings. They right away said that they weren’t sure what they will find so they had not planned on staying the first week. They were absent on the LD before last but were here this past LD again. They stayed for study time and even asked about bringing snacks for snack time. She even said to me afterward, “Pastor, very good preaching.” Really nice to see.

PTL and thank you for your prayer. Please also remember to pray for the Church discipline on two members; that the Lord would graciously grant repentance and restoration…in His time.

The construction work is progressing, and PTL for this.

Rev. RP

Construction progress:

The ministry of SALT (Scriptural Advanced Leadership Training) includes:

  • Director of RITS & RIC (Reformation International Theological Seminary & Reformation International College).
  • As Dean of Studies, I work with students in College studies (especially teacher training for a Bachelor of Arts in Education Degree).
  • As Dean of Studies, I work with students in Seminary studies (especially training for ministry and eldership in the M.Div. degree program).
  • My work, together with Rev. Hamid, in Administration of CLA (Christian Liberty Academy) in Suriname. I serve as Headmaster, and he is Administrator.
  • I also serve as Elder in First Presbyterian Church in Suriname (FPC).

Pray for my preaching ministry at King’s Reformed Presbyterian Church in Melbourne, Florida.

Link to church website (and live stream of Sunday worship): https://www.krpc.us/

Link to RCM website: https://www.reformation.edu/wp/

To support this ministry (tax-exempt), you may write the check to “Reformation Christian Ministries” and designate it to “SALT” (Scriptural Advanced Leadership Training).

Mailing address: 1300 East University Blvd. Melbourne, FL. 32901

If you wish to donate online, you may use this link (and select SALT for designation):

https://gorcm.org/product/donate-to-rcm/

Poettcker’s Prayer Partners

by

[This is Rev. Rudy Poettcker, missionary with Reformation Christian Ministries (RCM), giving you
a brief update.]

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus!

I have been preaching from Acts, which is all about the risen and ruling Lord extending His Kingdom and Church. That extension is ongoing and continues to our day too. To that end PTL for RCM and the ministry of SALT.

Please continue to pray for both College (RIC) and Seminary (RITS) programs. This past week we have enrolled a new student for the B.A. Certificate in Theology. PTL for this and see the note we received from him:

Thank you both for the prayers regarding the search for a church home in my area as well as upcoming work in the certificate program. I also want to thank you for providing such a program that addresses the needs of people like myself with limited access… My occupation requires a flexible schedule that many other programs do not permit. This program works well with my somewhat unpredictable schedule.

Thank you for also praying for the ministry in Suriname, in both Church and school. The construction continues to progress, and we PTL for this.

In the service of our Lord, together with you,

Rev. RP

Construction progress:

The ministry of SALT (Scriptural Advanced Leadership Training) includes:

  • Director of RITS & RIC (Reformation International Theological Seminary & Reformation International College).
  • As Dean of Studies, I work with students in College studies (especially teacher training for a Bachelor of Arts in Education Degree).
  • As Dean of Studies, I work with students in Seminary studies (especially training for ministry and eldership in the M.Div. degree program).
  • My work, together with Rev. Hamid, in Administration of CLA (Christian Liberty Academy) in Suriname. I serve as Headmaster, and he is Administrator.
  • I also serve as Elder in First Presbyterian Church in Suriname (FPC).

Pray for my preaching ministry at King’s Reformed Presbyterian Church in Melbourne, Florida.

Link to church website (and live stream of Sunday worship): https://www.krpc.us/

Link to RCM website: https://www.reformation.edu/wp/

To support this ministry (tax-exempt), you may write the check to “Reformation Christian Ministries” and designate it to “SALT” (Scriptural Advanced Leadership Training).

Mailing address: 1300 East University Blvd. Melbourne, FL. 32901

If you wish to donate online, you may use this link (and select SALT for designation):

https://gorcm.org/product/donate-to-rcm/

Poettcker’s Prayer Partners

by

[This is Rev. Rudy Poettcker, missionary with Reformation Christian Ministries (RCM), giving you
a brief update.]

Greetings in the name of our Father in heaven,

Let us pray for the Church of our Lord to be comforted and assured that, in Christ, we have a Father in heaven who rules over all things through Jesus. That is an unspeakable comfort as we observe the many evil things being planned for the world.

It is also a great comfort to me that He also rules in all the ministries of RCM, and SALT. Again, thank you so much for your prayerful support for the ministry of SALT.

We have a few Seminary students who work regularly and diligently in their studies. Please pray for them, and also for my online work with them.

Continue to pray for CLA in Suriname and all the teachers and staff, and also for the many students the Lord has brought to CLA. Last week public works was working on the street in front of the school, and it created terrible dust that just covered everything and infiltrated all the Elementary classrooms.

And, as you pray for Suriname, please also pray for the Church (FPC). Pray for God to use and bless the ministry of the Church in the lives of many; not only the members but also frequent visitors.

Thank you so much for your partnership,

Rev. RP

Construction progress:

The ministry of SALT (Scriptural Advanced Leadership Training) includes:

  • Director of RITS & RIC (Reformation International Theological Seminary & Reformation International College).
  • As Dean of Studies, I work with students in College studies (especially teacher training for a Bachelor of Arts in Education Degree).
  • As Dean of Studies, I work with students in Seminary studies (especially training for ministry and eldership in the M.Div. degree program).
  • My work, together with Rev. Hamid, in Administration of CLA (Christian Liberty Academy) in Suriname. I serve as Headmaster, and he is Administrator.
  • I also serve as Elder in First Presbyterian Church in Suriname (FPC).

Pray for my preaching ministry at King’s Reformed Presbyterian Church in Melbourne, Florida.

Link to church website (and live stream of Sunday worship): https://www.krpc.us/

Link to RCM website: https://www.reformation.edu/wp/

To support this ministry (tax-exempt), you may write the check to “Reformation Christian Ministries” and designate it to “SALT” (Scriptural Advanced Leadership Training).

Mailing address: 1300 East University Blvd. Melbourne, FL. 32901

If you wish to donate online, you may use this link (and select SALT for designation):

https://gorcm.org/product/donate-to-rcm/