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If any one knows of any reformed churches in the Salem Oregon area please let me know.

Thanks

Bill W

Bill,

It might be worth your while to check out this church in Salem, Oregon

Immanuel's Reformed Church is a United Reformed Church located in Salem, Oregon, U.S.A.

Affiliated with: Classis Western Canada

Former Name(s): Independent Reformed Church of Salem

Important Dates: Organized 1991, Joined URCNA 1998

Worship Service Times: Sundays 11:00 AM and 6:30 PM.

Address: (Church Location) 4653 Sunnyview Rd. N.E., Salem, Oregon 97305, U.S.A.

Telephone: (Voice) (503) 581-6764

E-Mail: lnlodder@comcast.net

Web Site: http://www.immanuelsreformed.org

Minister: Rev. Eric W. Tuininga


Wes <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/BigThumbUp.gif" alt="" />

Wes,

After reading through their beliefs, that URC congregation appears to be an excellent place for Bill to at least visit, as they also encourage people to do. At least on paper, they appear to be biblically based and Reformed.

Bill: I hope you will pursue this when you are able to do so. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

In His grace,

Thanks I will have to drop by for a visit I'll let you all know how it goes.

Thanks

Bill W

Bill,

The United Reformed Church is excellent (I am personally prejudiced here). The URC has only been recently (late 1990s) established and is growing very rapidly (not in the mega-church sense). Many, but not all of the Christians there have migrated in disgust from the liberalized Christian Reformed Church and have rededicated themselves to Reformed teaching and principles. They know very well what it is like to have the Scripture dishonored and misused by ecclesiastical apostates for the sake of a worldly agenda.

Please give this Church a visit. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/BigThumbUp.gif" alt="" />

Denny

Romans 3:22-24

There's also a PCA church

Evergreen Church 299 Cottage St. NE Salem OR
503-371-1177 evergreenchurch@msn.com www.evergreenchurchofsalem.com Pacific Northwest Rev. Stephen P. Lewis

There's also one congregation in the Confederation of Reformed Evangelicals

Trinity Reformation Church (2003)
2642 Yosemite CT NE, Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 371-3923
or (503) 656-9444
E-mail: Marty Allen
Web Site: www.trcsalem.org
Meeting At: The Oregon Room of the Comfort Suites
630 Hawthorne Ave., Salem, Oregon.

Sorry to inject my opinions here based upon my observations from reading the information provided by Evergreen Church, but I would avoid this church for if no other reason than this:

This church appears to want to "please" both young and old by intermixing the tried and true biblical worship with that of contemporary worldliness. If you look closely at the photo you will see a "band". <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/puke.gif" alt="" /> It's not a matter of "historical vs. relevant" but rather worship is to be biblically based. If our forefathers got it right, then it's right.....!! Truth doesn't change with the times. Truth is eternal and truth originates with God and His infallible Word. Just because something is old, aka: historical, doesn't automatically make it stagnant and something to be avoided because one doesn't want to be "stuck in another century". <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/rolleyes2.gif" alt="" />

Compare that to what Trinity Reformation Church says about its worship here: Lord's Day Services at Trinity Reformation Church

This church appears to have a godly fear of God; a reverential attitude which is of the Holy Spirit. Of course, this does not automatically warrant an endorsement of this church, but it surely makes it worthy of serious consideration and a visit. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

In His grace,

Pilgrim,

Did you notice that Trinity is affiliated with the CREC? I much rather contend with a band, than the teachings coming from a CREC church.

And could you explain what it is you do not like about the CREC? After returning to the website and clicking on "Links", I see they are associated with the CREC. I am assuming that this would mean that they espouse either NPP or FV (Federal Vision) heresy, correct?

Re: A church with a "band" is no choice for me.

In His grace,

Yep!

Whether or not they espouse those teachings and others like Theonomy I cannot say, but they would be friendly to those who do, at least.

All I'm saying is looking conservative (biblical-speaking) may not always be conservative. And, there are those who may be contemporary looking but solid conservative in their teaching.

Yes, they would be and most likely are friendly to those who do espouse the heretical teachings of "FV". That alone would cause me to avoid that church.

I can agree with the first part but I have to disagree with the second. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> If it walks like a duck . . . then it's a duck. A church cannot be "conservative" in its teaching and practice contemporary worship for of necessity one has to hold to a low view of God and Scripture in order to allow for worship that is contemporary; i.e., as we currently know it. Now, you may disagree, but dats der vay I sees it. God is not pleased with anything less than that which glorifies Him as to His nature and attributes according to the truth as it is found in Scripture. Singing mindless mantras (aka: praise choruses) displayed on an 8' giant screen with an electric band on stage is hardly reflective of God's majesty and inexorable holiness. (cf. Ps. 2:11; 89:6, 7; Hab 2:20; Zach 2:13; Heb 12:28, 29; Rev. 15:4)

In His grace,