Letters from the Pastor

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross over North America, passing over parts of Mexico, the Unites States and parts of Canada. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. The sky will look like...

Have you ever wondered how a seed becomes a plant? Better yet, have you ever wondered how a seed knows what type of plant to become? This mystery is wrapped up in the way God established the earth, with intricate design coupled with purpose and intentionality. We hear...

Sunday, March 17, 2024, was an historic day in the life of our congregation! If you happened to miss it, check out the YouTube video from our livestream: Click here for video. This amazing day included the inaugural performance of our “CAST” Children’s Community...

Calling All Senior Men! “Second Half” is a small group ministry of Needle’s Eye Ministries (NEM) for senior men.  Mark your calendar for Thursday, March 21 at 9:00 am for the launch. Invite a friend! There are currently three chapters in the Richmond area and one in...

Four years ago, the Covid-19 pandemic encroached upon our lives like a summer squall on the Sea of Galilee.  It seems like yesterday that our lives were rudely disrupted by this pandemic, altering the very fabric of our society and challenging our faith in...

Are you physically depleted at the end of the day? Is your “emotional tank” on fumes at the end of the week? Is there more month than paycheck? Is time with God and with family being “edged out” by the urgent and unimportant? If you have answered “yes” to any of...

Imagine if you were sitting in church one Sunday listening to the sermon. The topic is stewardship, and you are thinking, “They are getting ready to ask me for money.” Then, to everyone’s surprise, the pastor said, “You have given more than enough! Please stop...

On February 14, our church will host a special Ash Wednesday service at 6:00 p.m. in the sanctuary to commence the beginning of Lent. The Lenten season is a solemn yet transformative journey for Christians, comprising a 40-day period (Sundays excluded) of reflection,...

Today, about 28% of U.S. adults are religiously unaffiliated, describing themselves as atheists, agnostics or “nothing in particular” when asked about their religion. This segment of our population is described as the “Nones,” people who, when asked to describe their...

It is often said that the National Football League (NFL) is a “quarterback-centered” league. Many football teams see the quarterback as the key playmaker and decision-maker on the field. The quarterback is responsible for leading the team, making crucial passes,...