by Jeff Steenholdt
12 Jul 2023

The Communion of the Saints - Mission Milan

An important part of the communion of saints is having visiting preachers bring the Word to us. It reminds us that we are not alone as a congregation, but joined to brothers and sisters of the one holy, catholic, and apostolic church that stretches across the globe. On June 25, Chiesa Riformata Filadelfia was blessed by the preaching of Rev. Dr. Dan Borvan, pastor of Grace United Reformed Church in Torrance, California. Pastor Borvan delivered a sermon on Psalm 40 and I translated. After the service, he joined our congregation for a fellowship meal. It was also encouraging to me and my family to have Pastor Borvan stay with us in our home for a few days. The fellowship of visiting ministers is a blessing.

Wedding Ceremony of Church Members

On Sunday, July 2, after the morning worship service, I had the priviledge of officiating the wedding of CRF members Oscar D’Angelo and Anita Matichecchia. It was a joyful event as we witnessed them exchanging vows and pledging their undying loyalty to one another. We ask that you remember Oscar and Anita in your prayers as they now embark upon married life. May their union always be a reflection of Christ’s sacred bond with his church.

Talking about Mission Milan with Visitors from the U.S.

On Thursday, June 22, Janie and I enjoyed a delightful evening with author Douglas Bond, who happened to be in Milan leading a church history tour from Rome to Geneva. He invited us to dinner and to talk about Mission Milan with the tour group, which was comprised of Americans from all over the United States. We were encouraged by their interest and the many questions they had for us.

Janie, Iain and I will be in the States from July 11-27. I am scheduled to preach and give a presentation at New Haven URC in New Haven, Vermont on July 16 and two URCs in the Toronto area on July 23. Janie and I are also looking forward to seeing our three grown children and one grandchild whom I have not seen since last summer.

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