Mechanicsville Chapel Worship Service Joining and Receiving into the OPC
Presbyterian Guardian,VOL. 41, NO. 5 - MAY, 1972, Page 80.
Mechanicsville, Pa.-The Mechanicsville Chapel was officially received as a particular congregation of the Presbytery of Philadelphia at a service here on April 23.
The Rev. Thomas E. Tyson, representing the Presbytery and serving as the Chapel's moderator, presided; Dr. D. Clair Davis of Westminster Seminary preached the Word.
Mechanicsville Chapel (which intends to continue using this name, even though it is a fully organized church) has been an independent. congregation for many years.
Dr. C. John Miller had served as its pastor for the past few years, and under his ministry the congregation determined to affiliate with the Orthodox PresbyterianChurch.
Dr. Miller resigned as pastor in January, and the Chapel is now actively seeking a pastor.
This church, located in rural Bucks County, has been very active in evangelizing throughout the area. Contacts in New Hope and Doylestown, Pa., are being maintained.
The area generally has been a mecca for "turned-off"
young people, and drug abuse is prevalent.
Several souls have been won to Christ in recent months, and God's grace has worked marvelously in many lives that had experienced the depths of sin.
This new outpost for the Reformed faith will strengthen the ministry of others in this area where the gospel is so sorely needed. And the example of this congregation of God's people should stir up greater zeal among others.
We thank God for the Mechanicsville Chapel and pray that together we may continue and expand the proclamation of the sovereign grace of God that many come to find their rest in our Lord and Savior.
Location: Mechanicsville, Pennsylvania With: Clair Davis