Passport Camp

Originally published in the Quarterly Explorer, Fall 2013 edition. Whenever you try something new, there is always an air of skepticism surrounding it. This was my first Passport. I had been to PASSPORTkids, but they certainly aren’t the same. My grandfather, Chester...

A Place of Welcome

Originally Published in the Quarterly Explorer, Fall 2013 edition. In several recent conversations, worship guests told me they experienced River Road Church, Baptist to be very friendly and welcoming. They were greeted when they arrived, when worship concluded, and...

New Handicap Ramp

Originally published in the Explorer (July 2013 edition). Handicap access to the Chapel was very difficult; entrances in the Preschool area or the Sanctuary are quite a distance from the Chapel. The new ramp is now installed under the alcove, to the left of the Front...

Our Online Presence

Originally published in the Explorer (July 2013 edition). By the time you read this article and open the Explorer, all of the blurbs and notices inside will be on the website (www.rrcb.org). This article will also be posted on the website on the Pastor’s Blog. Last...

Pay It Forward

Originally published on the Youth Page in the Explorer (Summer 2013 edition). On May 15, I spoke at the Wednesday night program honoring our Christian educators, especially Diane Shoemake, for their service to our church. Mrs. Shoemake reminded the audience that the...