Apr 27, 2017 | Pastor's Blog
When my nephew was around two years old, my sister-in-law offered to carry a bag for him to which he said, “No! I do it myself.” To which she replied, “You are so much like your Aunt!” I beamed proudly at this interaction, for I did, and still...
Apr 21, 2017 | Pastor's Blog
Originally published in the 2017 Spring Quarterly Explorer This year we started a new tradition at River Road Church. As you may be aware, in past years, the Christmas Pageant was held on a Wednesday evening before Christmas. The event required a lot of planning....
Apr 20, 2017 | Pastor's Blog |
Over the course of many years, our music ministry has been provided with generous and thoughtful financial support from the Endowment at River Road Church. When River Road considered the possibility of renewing Children’s and Youth Handbell Choirs, the Endowment...
Apr 13, 2017 | Pastor's Blog
Dear River Road Church family, Far too often, church leaders issue stewardship appeals when the need is urgent. The boiler went out! The roof needs repair! The pastor hasn’t been paid! Certainly, when needs suddenly arise, we as a community of faith ought to step up...
Apr 7, 2017 | Pastor's Blog
Originally published in the 2017 Spring Quarterly Explorer Reviving a past tradition, 30 youth boarded a bus on a rainy Saturday morning in December without knowing there they were going, nor the type of food they would be having for lunch. The rules on the adventure...
Apr 6, 2017 | Pastor's Blog
During my childhood, my mother had a “Rainy Day Fund.” Maybe you remember such funds being used in your family. My mother saved on groceries and other household expenses and funds she received from sewing projects. These funds were put away for special occasions such...
