The WitnessRiver RoadPresbyterian Church8960 River Road,Richmond, Virginia 23229804-740-7083www.rrpcusa.orgaskus@rrpcusa.org

July 1, 2016

Summer WorshipI invite you to commit to joining us for worship this summer, if you are in town.

I encourage this because congregational worship is a spiritual practice that is central to the Christian life. It creates space in our lives to focus us on God, to remember God’s goodness, and hear again God’s call to follow Jesus.  We don’t do this as well on our own as we can do it together.

I also encourage you because I’ve heard a lot of folks say that they would like River Road to attract new members. Summer is a time when families move and check out churches in their new community.  If our attendance is low and our worship lacks energy, we won’t make a good impression and they won’t have a good representation of who we are.

This reminds me of something an Old Testament professor of mine, Walt Bruggeman, said to me when I first entered seminary.  He encouraged us to attend chapel and acknowledged that there would be times when we’d feel like we were too busy with schoolwork and there may even be times when we wouldn’t get much out of it.

Yet, he said, we should still go because we do not attend worship for ourselves, for what we get out of it.  Worship is something we do together.  Sometimes other people need to see us there.

See you this summer!

Ray Roberts

Just a Gentle NudgeAnd Reminder…

Thank you for your continuing commitment to support the minis-tries of Christ’s church here on Riv-er Road.

As many of us depart Richmond during the summer months for weekends at the beach and enjoy time away on lengthier vacations, keep in mind how important your weekly offerings and pledges are to the well-being of our River Road Church. Even though many of us may be on vacation, the operating costs of the church continue each month.

Enjoy your time away from work and school and the hubbub of our daily lives. But, remember, we could do nothing without the faithful and timely support of our members.

Thank you for your generosity.

Worship and Music Ministry Notes ~As we transition to more a relaxed rhythm of summer, we move to our pattern of coming together in Sunday morning worship at 10:00 a.m. for all of July and the first two weeks of August. Many, many people tell me they so enjoy worshiping together as we enjoy the gifts of all God’s RRPC people together. Each Sunday will be unique as the profile of the congregation gathered moves in kaleidoscopic fashion as our members engage in mission and travel. On the music schedule this summer are Phyllis Hannum, Forrest Glass, Laurel Heath, Tess Ottinger, our Barbershop Quartet, and RiverSound, the new incarnation of Sacrifice of Praise. Ray’s sermon series, Walk This Way, and the presence of visiting guests along the way and a wonderful diversity of music make a compelling list of reasons to be present each Sunday you are in Richmond! Thanks to all who shared their gifts through the music of worship in recent weeks in Sacrifice of Praise, our Chancel Choir, and the Summer Choir....Remembering who we are… …Discovering Who God Is… …Learning to be God’s people at RRPC…

Larry Heath, Director of Music and Organist

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.

July - Nancy Gleason

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, July 3

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost2 Kings 5:1-14; Psalm 30;

Galatians 6:(1-6) 7-16Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

Sunday, July 10Eigth Sunday after Pentecost

Amos 7:7-17; Psalm 82Colossians 1:1-14; Luke 10:25-37

Sunday, July 17Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Amos 8:1-12; Psalm 52Colossians 1:15-28; Luke 10:38-42

Sunday, July 24Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Hosea 1:2-10; Psalm 85Colossians 2:6-15 (16-19)

Luke 11:1-13Sunday, July 31

Eleventh Sunday after PentecostHosea 11:1-11; Psalm 107:1-9, 43Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21

Focus on Mission - continued from front pageCamp Scholarship Program Update

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.

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

Update on HakeemOur child sponsored through World Pediatric Project is doing well. He had a chance to visit with members and tour Richmond prior to his successful surgery. Thanks for your support!

Upcoming Event

July 28Flying Squirrels

The Squirrels will 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 fire-works after the game. Pre-purchase a General Admission ticket at $8. These will sell out quickly; buy your tickets as soon as possible.

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 by Sandy Spicknall will remain until mid-July, changing every two weeks.

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.

July 20, 2016

AdultsAll adults are welcome to join the Martin B. Williams Sunday School class during the sum-mer. This is a study of the Bible using The Present Word, a PC(USA) curriculum based on the Uniform Lesson Series.

Martin B. Williams - Room 01Upcoming topics:July 3: Ignoring God’s Truth Within Us - Romans 2:17-29; Floyd Cotton, teacherJuly 10: We’re All Under Sin’s Power - Romans 3:9-20; Andrew Sanders, teacherJuly 17: God Set Things Right - Romans 3:21-31; Pat Ellison, teacherJuly 24: Not Without Hope - Romans 5:1-11; Tim Ailsworth, teacherJuly 31: Death Becomes Life - Romans 6:1-4, 12-14, 20-13; Bill Osborne, teacher

Christian Education @ RRPCExtendedSessionfor the Summer

Extended Session is taking a break for the summer. This is a great time to practice worship skills for chil-dren. The child care staff is available for preschool children during the summer. Children who have fin-ished Kindergarten are ready to join our worshipping community. There are books and children’s bulletins located just outside the main door to the Sanctuary to help them practice sitting in the Sanctuary. If you have questions about worshipping with children, contact Leigh Anne Ring.

Schedule Changes*Please make note that beginning July 3, we will have one Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. through Au-gust 14, and the Martin B. Williams Class will meet at 9:00 a.m. On August 21, we will resume two wor-ship services at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

*The church office is now on the summer schedule, closing at noon on Fridays.

We will be hosting Camp Ha-nover Day Camp August 8-12, for rising K-5th graders from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. The cost is $100, and registra-tion is through Camp Hanover at www.camphanover.org. Register today and invite a friend!!

It’s Time for Our Trip!The vans depart Sunday, July 10, early in the morning. Please keep the youth and adults in your prayers as we travel and share the love of Jesus Christ July 10-16.

Fox Ould ScholarshipCongratulations to Caroline Corl, Abby Hearn, and Tyler Hutchison, this year’s winners of the Fox-Ould Scholarship.  Mary Jane Ould, with the support of her children, gifted River Road with this scholarship in memory of her father, Nathanial Hassell Fox, on the 100th anniversary year of his birth.  Mary Jane was led to establish this fund because of her memories of her father’s firm faith in God and dedication to the church, his strong dedication to family, his commitment to education, and his commitment to the community.  Since that time, 32 schol-arships have been awarded to those pursuing higher education.

Thanks to the Personnel Ministry and the Session for the special recognition of my years of service to the church. I want to thank the congregation for the gift you gave me. It is really appreciated. I also want to thank you for the love you have shown me over the past 25 years. I will continue to be there for the church.

Thank you,Larry Coleman

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

July 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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