Aug 24, 2018 | Pastor's Blog
A beacon is a guiding or signaling device. I think this fits the role of a deacon in numerous ways. My sweet husband, Ralph, came up with this to describe the many texts and emails I receive and send out to our church’s 57 deacons. It can also describe what deacons...
Aug 17, 2018 | Pastor's Blog |
Looking Ahead with Grateful Hearts As we conclude our 50th anniversary celebration of the Endowment Fund, we thank God for the fifty couples and individuals listed here in the Explorer who have made gifts and commitments to the fund. Our prayer is additional members...
Jul 26, 2018 | Pastor's Blog
ben·e·dic·tion late Middle English: via Old French from Latin benedictio(n-), from benedicere ‘wish well, bless,’ from bene ‘well’ + dicere ‘say.’ the utterance or bestowing of a blessing, especially at the end of a religious service. a devout or formal invocation of...
Jul 19, 2018 | Pastor's Blog
Last week, we had over 100 children come into our church for Vacation Bible School. It is definitely holy chaos when children are all over the building playing and learning together. Our theme for the week was Hero Central. We were Superheroes for the week! We taught...
Jul 13, 2018 | Pastor's Blog
Spring Cleaning for CARITAS As people of faith, we are called to share with those in need. Several years ago, this calling led the Robert Smart Sunday School Class to sponsor a furniture drive through our long-time mission partner CARITAS, a faith-based organization...
Jul 12, 2018 | Pastor's Blog
Energy, Music, Movement, High Fives from young adult staffers – that was our greeting to morning worship at PASSPORT Youth Mission Camp in Danville, Virginia for five mornings in June. I was honored to be a chaperone for our River Road youth. It was exhilarating for...
