Letters from the Pastor

Today's guest post is by Elwanda Cornelius. Returning home from our time of service in Nigeria I was learning to open to God’s will rather than my own wants. We are encouraged to have consistency in our Christian life. “So don’t be foolish, but understand what the...

Today's guest post is by Rev. Dr. David Cornelius. Why does Christ not take His followers to be with Him immediately after they accept Him as Savior and Lord? Why leave them in this world mixed with pain, suffering and hatred—joy, peace and love? Basically, “What is...

This week’s pastor article was written by Rev. Dr. Rand Forder, a retired Baptist pastor who served churches in Maryland, Virginia, and Tennessee.   Early one morning, as I was sitting on the porch and drinking a cup of coffee, I was awakened by a symphony being...

Dear HRBC Family,  Over the next few weeks, we have several special worship services! This Sunday, July 14th, we are blessed to have Rev. Mark Snipes as our guest preacher. Mark serves as the Coordinator of Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Virginia (CBFVA). Then, on...

Dear HRBC Family,  Think back for a moment to a time when you were a student in school or even college. Was there a teacher who took time to encourage you? Maybe they helped you when you were struggling, noticed a special ability in you, or captured your mind...

On Pentecost Sunday, May 19, we launched a new message series entitled “The Spirit-Empowered Life.” The series is designed to help us with questions like, “Who is the Holy Spirit?” and “How does the Holy Spirit work?” The last two messages have focused on the “fruit...

Have you ever wondered if you make a difference? Perhaps you have questioned your purpose or even your existence. Maybe you have asked, “Do I matter?” If this is you or someone you know, the answer is “YES!” You are created in God’s image with intentionality and...

Grace and peace be with you in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ! I hope this letter finds you in a continued spirit of celebration and joy as we reflect upon Sunday’s Heritage Day celebration. I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the incredible Heritage...

While in college, American Literature was one of the course requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree (my major was Political Science). The professor required us to read and analyze books from various time periods. One of the books on the list was Walden by Henry...

As the warmth of summer envelops us and the days grow longer, many of us dream of taking a break from our routines. However, the demands of work, family, and ministry often make extended vacations challenging. What if we created a rhythm of “mini vacations” – and a...