Letters from the Pastor

Time is a limited commodity. Everyone on the earth has 24 hours per day, 60 minutes per hour and 60 seconds per minute. Or, simply 86,400 seconds per day. If time is limited, then we need to make the best of the time we have. In last Sunday’s sermon, we talked about...

Amidst the clamor of discord in today’s world, unity within the church stands as a beacon of hope. Together, united in purpose and spirit, we can accomplish far more together than we ever could alone. Perhaps more than ever, Christians need to model this vision to...

As you read this, we are on the heels of the NCAA Men’s and Women’s basketball Final Four tournaments and on the verge of the Master’s, arguably golf’s premier global Major. One observation is how easy these elite athletes make it look. Whether it’s Iowa point guard,...

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...