Feb 7, 2013 | Pastor's Blog
The term “Electronic Giving” encompasses a wide range of secure, automatic payment methods that can be used to make regular church offerings and other contributions without the need to write checks, carry cash or prepare envelopes. Electronic Giving works...
Feb 1, 2013 | Pastor's Blog
Originally published in the February 2013 Explorer. Almost a half-century ago Vernon Richardson, third pastor of River Road Church, delivered a challenge that River Road would become “a full-time instrument in the hand of God.” You can read his sermon in The Pulpit...
Jan 31, 2013 | Announcements, Pastor's Blog |
This is the text of “The State of the Church” address given by the pastor at the annual business meeting of River Road Church, Baptist on the evening of January 30, 2013. THE STATE OF THE CHURCH—January 30, 2013 A couple of months ago I met with a subcommittee of the...
Jan 29, 2013 | Pastor's Blog
The Lenten season is a time for reflection and introspection. Traditionally it is also time for one to prepare for baptism. That tradition continues at River Road Church with the Inquirers’ Class. Young people are invited to join a class of like seekers as they...
Jan 24, 2013 | Pastor's Blog
This Sunday evening at 7:30, we will have the opportunity to hear an all-French program performed by organist William Wisnom. First of all, I personally always feel so fortunate to be able to listen to our stunning Möller pipe organ from the nave of our church: it...
Jan 17, 2013 | Pastor's Blog |
In worship this past Sunday, Mike told a story during his sermon in which someone said a prayer that asked for the day to soon arrive when all Christians would come to know Jesus. I honestly can’t tell you much of what he said for the next several minutes as I...
