Jan 16, 2014 | Pastor's Blog
The other day I received in the mail my membership card for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA). I suppose it could be seen as kind of strange to decide to be a member of a museum whose admission, other than the occasional special exhibit, is free. Why pay to...
Jan 9, 2014 | Pastor's Blog
It’s the winter. It’s post-holidays. It’s cold. As we relax at the end of the self-induced “stress season,” our bodies may feel a little different. Different meaning, sicknesses sneak up on us. I don’t think I am alone when I think...
Jan 2, 2014 | Announcements, Pastor's Blog
On February 2 a new Sunday morning adult Bible study will be available at River Road Church. Two distinctives will set this new class part from the other very fine existing Sunday School classes. First is the start time. Sessions will begin at 9:30am. With an end...
Dec 26, 2013 | Pastor's Blog
In honor of December 26, St. Stephen’s feast day, I offer you “Good King Wenceslas,” a carol published by John Mason Neale in 1853. First, a paraphrase of the lyrics as found on Wikipedia. On the night of St Stephen’s feast-day (26 Dec.) Good...
Dec 19, 2013 | Pastor's Blog
River Road Church is a great place to be all year long, but it is an especially fine place to be during the month of December. Busy? Yes. Dull? Never. Four words describe River Road Church at Christmas—beauty, gifted, generous, and fellowship. Let me explain. One of...
Dec 12, 2013 | Pastor's Blog
There are few interruptions in life more disconcerting than those we call “adversities.” Life is a daily challenge without additional impediments! The negative surprises which invade our daily routine bring their measure of frustration, dejection, and defeat. They...
