On behalf of your Christian brothers and sisters, welcome to the homepage of the Reformed Evangelical Synod of America.
Our calling is to live out the mandate of our Lord known as the Great Commission to make disciples of all the nations. It is our conviction that we serve the Risen Lord; the One who empowers His people to spread His worship and glory across the nations and through the generations among those who consider themselves classically evangelical, reformed, and vitally connected to the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church.
We welcome you to join us on the journey.
+Chuck Huckaby
Bishop
Reformed Evangelical Synod of America
November 21st, 2009 | 
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Philemon was a prominent first-century Christian who owned a slave named Onesimus. Although the name “Onesimus” means “useful,” Onesimus proved himself “useless” when he ran away from his master and stole from him. Somehow Onesimus came into contact with the apostle Paul while the latter was in prison, and through Paul’s proclamation of the Gospel he became a Christian. After confessing that he was a runaway slave, he was directed to return to his master and become “useful” again. In order to help pave the way for Onesimus’ peaceful return home, Paul sent him on his way with a letter in which he urged Philemon to forgive his slave for having run away and “to receive him as you would receive me”.
COLLECT
Gracious heavenly Father, you sent Onesimus back to Philemon as a brother, freeing him from his slavery to sin through the Gospel of the Lord. Cleanse the depths of sin within our souls, cause all resentments to cease within us, and reconcile us with our brothers and sisters in fellowship and peace. We ask this through Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.. Amen.
READINGS
Genesis 50: 15-21
Psalm 103
Philemon 1-25
Matthew 16: 24-28
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