WHAT HAPPENS NOW?

With the dissolution of the pastoral relationship between the Consistory of First Reformed Church of South River and the Reverend Donald Stager on July 31, 2011, the thought that most likely came to many minds must have been, "What Happens Now?'
First, allow me to introduce myself.  I am Reverend David Martin.  I am the installed Minister of Word and Sacrament at Grace Reformed Church in Edison.  I have been appointed by the Congregational Care Committee of the Classis of New Brunswick to serve as the Classis Supervisor for the First Reformed Church of South River.  As such, I will preside over Consistory meetings leading them in the maintenance of all pastoral ministry to the church in South River, and helping them through the search process for a new installed pastor.
You can rest assured that Sunday Worship Services will continue weekly.  The Classis of New Brunswick has provided the Board of Elders with a list of qualified persons to provide pulpit supply.
At present, your Consistory is forming a Self Study Team.  According to Classis guidelines, this team will consist of approximately six people including some from Consistory and some from the congregation.  "Their task is to design and implement a congregational self-study that will include input from the members of the congregation and help the church focus in on its mission and ministry for the coming years so that the congregation calls the right kind of minister to lead them into the future."
Once the Self-Study has been completed and the Self-Study document has been presented to and reviewed by the Classis Congregational Care Committee, the search process will continue.
This is where we are now.  We ask for your prayers and your patience as we seek to follow God's will as he leads us into the future.

Reverend David S. Martin
Classis Supervisor

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