The WitnessRiver RoadPresbyterian Church8960 River Road,Richmond, Virginia 23229

804-740-7083www.rrpcusa.orgaskus@rrpcusa.org

June 1, 2016

Focus on MissionRRPC - Rebuilding Together-RichmondMany thanks to all of the RRPC volunteers who spent Saturday April 30, helping to improve the safety, beauty, and energy efficiency of our Rebuild-ing Together partner homeowner’s house. 28 volunteers, including Ray and Sallie Roberts, gathered Saturday morning around 8:00 a.m. and worked diligently to change multiple light fixtures, install a smoke detector and fire extinguisher, repair gutters and downspouts, build and paint porch railings, replace a porch floor, repair and paint existing windows, and install storm windows. Even unexpected surprises, such as rotten porch framing, could not slow down Tom Hutchison’s team. Kirsten Gregory provided us all a nourishing lunch and acted as a “runner” to pick up needed supplies from local hardware stores all day long. We completed all of our planned repairs by 5:00 p.m.; the rain held off, and we departed tired but full of gratitude from the homeowner and her son. From my perspective, the partnership with Rebuilding Together has been a wonderful, rewarding experience, and I hope that RRPC will consider it again next year.

Respectfully submitted,

Scott Duff III

Exciting NewsMissions Speaker, Elmarie Parker, is coming to RRPC! She is the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s re-gional liaison for Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq. The heart of her work is to help deepen and strengthen the relational ties between Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) church partners in her region and Presbyterian constituents in the United States.  She has been asked to come speak at River Road Presbyterian

Church on the Ministry of the Presbyterian Church in Iraq and Syria.  Mark your cal-endars now for Thursday, June 9, at 7:00 p.m.

Joys and ConcernsDeacons have been as-

signed on a rotating ba-sis to contact people on our weekly Joys and Concerns list. These

individuals are willing to provide assistance in cir-cumstances where other

help might not be available. Please call Susan Hockman in the church office or one of the team mem-bers if you have a joy or concern to share.

June - Kirsten Gregory

Join Our Church Family!The Session of River Road Presbyteri-an Church cordially invites anyone who believes in Jesus Christ to become a member of the Church. New members are received typically on the third Sun-day of the month. If you are looking for a church home, please contact Su-san Hockman at 740-7083 a week prior to the third Sunday to obtain information about the church and join-ing our church family.

LectionarySunday, June 5

Third Sunday after Pentecost1 Kings 17:8-16 (17-24)

Psalm 146; Galatians 1:11-24Luke 7:11-17

Sunday, June 12Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

1 Kings 21:1-10 (11-14), 15-21aPsalm 5:1-8; Galatians 2:15-21

Luke 7:36-8:3

Sunday, June 19Fifth Sunday after Pentecost1 Kings 19:1-4 (5-7), 8-15a

Psalms 42 and 43Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 8:26-39

Sunday, June 26Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

1 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20Galatians 5:1, 13-25

Luke 9:51-62

Second Presbyterian ChurchSoup Kitchen

The soup kitchen requests we continue our clothing drive with summer clothing. They also need more volunteers on a regular basis. We currently serve at the kitchen on second Mondays. Please see Nancy Drumheller if you can help or if you have questions.

Focus on Mission - continued from front page

Camp Scholarship Program UpdateTwenty-two hard working elementary and middle school students are heading to Camp Hanover this summer, and they need your help to get there and home again. Please take a minute to check your calendar and use signupgenius.com to volunteer as a driver or adult passenger.

Don’t you just love to get notes and cards via good ole snail-mail? Well, here’s your opportunity to let our camp scholarship winners know we are excited about their academic achievements and praying they have many God moments during their stay at Camp Hanover. Send one, send many, but please mail your notes and cards no later than the Saturday before the camper’s week to ensure a timely delivery. New campers are starred. Send to Camp Hanover, 3163 Parsleys Mill Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

June 19-25GirlsKayla Williams - 6th gradeTaniya Hickman - 6th gradeIyanna White - 5th gradeAshley Sanchez - 6th grade

BoysAmari-Jo Vaughn - 4th grade*Tobenna Akunwafor - 4th grade*Nonso Akunwafor - 7th grade

July 17-23GirlsJahmya Graham - 5th gradeRosa Lopez - 6th gradeIliana Call - 6th gradeLaliyah Gaines - 6th gradeShamaiya Spence - 7th grade

BoysNigel Clark - 4th grade*Mateo Mejia - 5th gradeChristopher Chappell - 5th gradeChidy Akunwafor - 8th gradeAnthony Eubanks - 7th gradeJeremiah Ruffin - 8th grade

July 24-30GirlsMalia Harris - 5th gradeAngel McCutchen - 4th grade*

BoysAntonio Mizelli - 6th grade

Nickels for HungerPlease note the Nickels for Hunger offerings are collected on the last Sunday of each month.

From CARITAS“I hate that this is going to be our last night at your church. W e had such a good time here.”That was what one of the CARITAS guests (a mother of 5) said the night before their departure from RRPC. What an incredibly rewarding week! The Mission and Service Ministry would like to thank everyone who donated goods, set up mattresses, cooked and served meals, washed laundry, stayed overnight, and chaperoned the group on shower nights. Our volunteers logged in 486 hours caring for our guests! It was a huge effort, and we pulled it off with ease thanks to your generosity. 

Upcoming Events

June 11 at Dogwood Dell - Kings of Swing (marking their 40th year at "the Dell")

July 28 at Flying Squirrels - The Squir-rels play the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (the Fisher Cats are an affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays).  It's a "Friends" Tribute Night, and there will also be fireworks after the game.

We continue to display art created by members of our congregation on the walls just outside of Saunders Hall. Please make a special effort to stop by!

The current display is of some of our RRPC Youth in action. Photos are by Sandy Spicknall.

If you would like to provide a display, please contact Mary Jane Ould. Each display will remain around three months. If you have art that is not able to be displayed on the walls, let us know; we can find a perfect spot.

Art in theHalls

RRPC Washington Nationals OutingWe are organizing a group to attend the Washington Nationals game on August 27, at 1:05 p.m.  This is also Faith Day at the park, and there will be some special events following the game that typically involve some choirs and player testimonies.  Tickets will be $20 each, and our seats will be together.  Please visit the church website at www.rrpcusa.org (see the billboard on the home page) to sign up and send your payment to the church office.  If you have any questions, please contact Stephen Gwyn at speedracer368@comcast.net or 754-3779.

June 15

AdultsYou are invited to join the Martin B. Williams class each week for Sunday School in June. This class meets in Room 01 and enjoys wonderful music, prayer for our congregation, and Bible study led by a faithful group of teachers using curriculum based on the Uniform Lesson Series. This class is meeting at 10:00 a.m. this month while we still have two worship services.

Martin B. Williams - Room 01Upcoming topics:June 5: The Day of the Lord - Zephaniah 1:4-6,14-16;2:3; Floyd Cotton, teacherJune 12: The Consequences of Disobedience - Zephaniah 3:6-8; Andrew Sand-ers, teacherJune 19: Assurances and Joy for the Faithful - Zephaniah 3:9-14,20; Pat Ellison, teacherJune 26: Ignoring God’s Plain Truth - Romans 1:18-23,28-32; Tim Ailsworth, teacher

Christian Education @ RRPC

Vacation Bible SchoolJune 27-July 1

9:00 a.m.—Noon3 year olds—rising 5th graders

Cost: $20 first child$5 each additional child

Pathways(Sunday School for

Kindergarten-5th Grade)June 5

Last Sunday Schoolof the School Year

Come for the fun and games and celebration of another great year of

Sunday School!

Pathways begins each week in Hillside Theater at 10:00 a.m. with music led by M4K staff.

Extended Sessionfor the Summer

Extended Session is taking a breakfor the summer.

This is a great time to practice wor-ship skills for children. The child care staff is available for preschool children during the summer. Chil-dren who have finished Kindergarten are ready to join our worshipping community. There are books and children’s bulletins located just out-side the main door to the Sanctuary to help them practice sitting in the Sanctuary. If you have questions about wor-shipping with children, contact Leigh Anne Ring.

Senior Sunday

Join us on Sunday, June 5, as we recognize and celebrate our High School Graduates. Congratulations!

We will host our seniors and their families at a breakfast at 10:00 a.m. in Kemp Hall. We will also recog-nize them during worship. The Fox-Ould Scholarship and the Christian Education Scholarship will be pre-sented during worship that morning. Please be sure to congratulate our RRPC Senior Class!

Our 2016 Confirmands - left to right: standing - Alyssa Wright, Sophie Rounds, Alex Eddy; kneeling – Luke Tyson and Robert Gravitt; back to standing - Thomas Laughlin, Avery Maynard, and Charli Caylor; not pictured: Hayden Johnson

Every RRPC child who registerswill receive a coupon

to invite a friend to VBS for FREE!

Camp Hanover summer staff will worship with us at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 5. Make sure to say a warm wel-come to these wonderful young people!

Schedule Changes*Please make note that two Worship Services will continue through the month of June, and the Martin B. Williams Class will meet at 10:00 a.m. Beginning July 3, we will have one Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. through August 21, and the Martin B. Williams Class will meet at 9:00 a.m. On August 28, we will resume two worship services.*The church office is now on the summer schedule, closing at noon on Fridays.

PRAYERS DAY AND NIGHTPetitioners, RRPC members, or non-mem-bers may make prayer requests through voice mail by simply calling the church office at 740-7083, ext. 352.

RIVER ROAD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH8960 River RoadRichmond, VA 23229

June 1, 2016

Church OfficersClerk of Session: Linda Thomas

Treasurer: Linwood CobbAssistant Treasurer: Cheryl Duff

Assistant Treasurer: Sharon Cherry

Session Class of 2016John Blauvelt Lee Branch Lunda KiesBill Osborne Kristen Raper Bob Spicknall

Session Class of 2017Rebecca Felton Ellen Guinther David MacMillanDan Murray Betsy Riopelle Andrew Sanders

Session Class of 2018Terry Byrne Pratt Cherry Jim CuthbertsonLee Ann McGhee Dana Moore Jim Stewart

Deacons Class of 2016Lisa Brand Nancy Gleason Sally Maynard David Tillar

Deacons Class of 2017Mark Ames Jennifer Hanes Cathey Brown Ann Spiers

Deacons Class of 2018Kimberly Dawson Jeff Glotzl Kirsten Gregory Scott Thornhill

River Road Presbyterian ChurchDefining Vision: Reach, Nurture, Send, and Serve

Vision—River Road Presbyterian Church is to be a vibrant congregation spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ. As a Christ-Centered Church, firmly grounded in the basic tenets of the Apostles’ Creed, we will foster and encourage the spiritual growth of all in their faith journeys.Mission—To introduce Jesus Christ to those who do not know Him; To deepen the faith of those who know Jesus Christ; and To demonstrate His way of love in service to the world.

CHURCH STAFFPastor and Head of Staff..................Dr. Raymond R. Roberts (ext. 301)Director of Christian Education....................Leigh Anne Ring (ext. 306)Director of Music/Organist ....................Lawrence W. Heath (ext. 311)Assistant Director of Music/Organist..........................Marianne P. CreanDirector of Operations............................Susan G. Hockman (ext. 300)Administrative Assistant.....................................Brenda Chavis (ext. 302)Sexton.........................................................Larry E. Coleman (ext. 308)High School Youth Intern........................................Morrgan E. BrannanMiddle School Youth Intern.......................................T. Owen Bagley III

Childcare Center Director...........................Melanie M. Davis (ext. 319)

Telephone: 740-7083 Fax: 741-7787 E-Mail: askus@rrpcusa.orgWebsite: www.rrpcusa.org Prayer Chain: 740-7083 ext. 352

Pastor Emeritus: Dr. Richard L. Sommers

DEACON’S CORNERAny member of RRPC unable to attend church who would like communion at home, please contact the church office at 740-7083 or Lisa Brand at 741-8350 to make arrangements. If you have a need for meals delivered to you, please contact Susan Hockman in the church office.

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