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Comment on June 3: Attendance at Church Courts by Michael Frazier

Michael Frazier — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:29:43 +0000

Thanks for the article, Don. Do trust that GA will prove advantageous to you spiritually and in your ministry.

The historical article is a reminder that not much has changed in regards to presbytery attendance issues.

Amazing picture of the first assembly. What a difference over the years to where we are now, and where Briarwood Church is now… “we’ve come a long way baby.” lol

Blessings,
Michael

Comment on September 1: Chaplain David Peterson by Steve and Cathy Lawton

Steve and Cathy Lawton — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:41:32 +0000

Col. David Peterson’s words are forming part of the text of our Patriotic Prayer Rally, June 26, 2013…an event focused on “Standing By The Chaplains” because they never fail to stand by our service men and women.

Comment on June 8: Rev. D. Howard Elliott by Kara

Kara — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:30:44 +0000

Missed this on his birthday, but it was great to catch today. Thanks for posting this here. Hard to believe how much has happened since I last saw him on this earth . . . agree with Elliott, I look forward to being with him again someday . . . and the rest of the family!

Comment on June 8: Rev. D. Howard Elliott by Elliott

Elliott — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:36:04 +0000

Thanks for sharing these memories, Aunt Kathy. I’m proud to be related to Grandad and to carry on his family name. I wish I could have known him as an adult but am thankful that I’ll get to spend all the time I want getting to know him more fully one day.

Comment on June 6: Rev. Richard W. Gray by Nancy Strong

Nancy Strong — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:28:17 +0000

This article was sent to me by my niece,, who got it from who knows where. The great man you have honored in this article was my father, who through his example and love, taught me to understand the love of my heavenly Father. Thank you for honoring him on his birthday.

Comment on June 8: Rev. D. Howard Elliott by Jerry O'Neill

Jerry O'Neill — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:49:09 +0000

Kathy, thank you for sharing these comments about your dad. As you know, the O’Neills and Elliotts were close family friends, even though we were separated by nearly 1,000 miles during most of my/our growing up years. But we spent quite a bit of vacation time together. I will never forget your dad–thoughtful, gracious, caring, encouraging, with a way with words. I remember one sermon he preached during our high school years on patience, and to this day I remember his words “Patience is a virtue; catch it if you can. It’s seldom found in women, and never in a man!” (Ironically, he may have been the exception!) He was deeply loved and appreciated all who knew him. Among many other things, he was responsible for getting me as a young pastor elected by Synod to be his successor on the Board of the NAE, which proved to be a tremendous opportunity for me.

Comment on June 8: Rev. D. Howard Elliott by Nancy Walton

Nancy Walton — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 19:29:16 +0000

Dad, I’m so pleased and blessed that you are being honored on the date of your birth. You were a wonderful parent with Mom and we have all been blessed with your wisdom. My prayer is that we too may impart your Godly ways to the next generations. I’m looking forward to much more perfect fellowship with my parents in Heaven.

Comment on June 8: Rev. D. Howard Elliott by elizabeth stegall

elizabeth stegall — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 02:09:59 +0000

How I miss him! Grandad was tenderhearted, kind, and gentle. He gave me all the love I ever needed! I loved him dearly!

Comment on June 8: Rev. D. Howard Elliott by Eden

Eden — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 21:57:18 +0000

What a wonderful tribute! He was my beloved granddad, good at funny faces, reading aloud, leading daily family worship, sharing Starburst candies, and creating lots of fun on the tractor lawn mower!

Comment on June 8: Rev. D. Howard Elliott by Bruce Parnell

Bruce Parnell — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 20:23:12 +0000

I grew up in the Topeka, KS Reformed Presbyterian Church where Howard Elliott served as pastor. I can attest to his outstanding commitment to pastoral ministry. He sought to communicate the truth of the gospel in a variety of ways and settings. I remember him using an overhead projector to outline his evening service sermons, a way that helped me follow and understand. During the summers, the church moved a series of evening services outside into the adjacent shopping center parking lot. You could “come as you are and sit in your car.” He always participated in VBS – playing softball, telling the story of Pilgrim’s Progress with flannel graph, leading fun songs during refreshments, etc. But God had something even more significant for me through Howard Elliott’s ministry. As a young boy, after morning worship, I would run up to Dr. Elliott where he was greeting the congregation. I would tug on his sleeve and say, “When I grow up I want to be a pastor just like you.” In God’s providence, I have followed his godly example into the pastoral ministry in the RPCNA. I hope that I serve as willingly and diligently as Howard Elliott did.