I have agreed with many, probably most of the editorials written by Jim White, but the one on Aug. 26 entitled “What is wrong with us?” pushed his writing and reasoning skills to their best effort yet for me. Every…
LETTER: Church isn’t actually ‘silent’ on sex
I feel a response is needed to the two recent articles on sexuality by Ken Camp [Herald, Sept. 9]. The article describing The Passion Principles by Shannon Ethridge leaves the meaning of “sexual freedom in marriage” rather ambiguous. I…
LEADERSHIP LINK: Is your church ready for the age wave?
My friend Gary lived a productive life and had loved ones he cared for and who loved him. He left his mark on his new church late in life and on me as his new pastor. Gary experienced multiple health…
EDITORIAL: Still blowin’
In my Aug. 26 editorial I said that the issue of gun control was an issue for another editorial. I made that comment shortly after three bored teenagers decided to kill somebody for the thrill of it. So, while driving…
HeraldBeat: Tracking Baptists across the Mid-Atlantic
Accepted a new call? Been ordained? Church celebrating an anniversary? Mission trip or project that you would like highlighted on the HeraldBeat page? Send info to HeraldBeat editor Barbara Francis at bfrancis@religiousherald.org. Transitions ON THE MOVE Adam Blosser, to Drakes…
Nationals Park echoes as nearly 550 handbell ringers from more than 50 churches open baseball game
WASHINGTON — The celestial sounds of handbells rang loudly when 542 ringers chimed together Aug. 29 to play the national anthem before a crowd gathered for a game at Nationals Park in Washington. The mass choir, organized by a regional…
Nationals Park echoes as nearly 550 handbell ringers from more than 50 churches open baseball game
WASHINGTON — The celestial sounds of handbells rang loudly when 542 ringers chimed together Aug. 29 to play the national anthem before a crowd gathered for a game at Nationals Park in Washington. The mass choir, organized by a regional…
Nationals Park echoes as nearly 550 handbell ringers from more than 50 churches open baseball game
WASHINGTON — The celestial sounds of handbells rang loudly when 542 ringers chimed together Aug. 29 to play the national anthem before a crowd gathered for a game at Nationals Park in Washington. The mass choir, organized by a regional…
Playground for children with disabilities is church’s gift to community in Jesus’ name
HERNDON, Va. — Southview Community Church is making sure no child gets left behind — especially on the playground. On Sept. 8 this congregation in Herndon, Va., held a grand opening for its accessible community playground that “provides an environment…
Blacksburg, Va., pastor Tommy McDearis to be nominated as BGAV president
RICHMOND — Blacksburg, Va., pastor Tommy McDearis, currently serving as first vice president of the Baptist General Association of Virginia, will be nominated in November as president of the state association, it was confirmed Sept. 17. If elected, McDearis, who…
Nationals Park echoes as nearly 550 handbell ringers from more than 50 churches open baseball game
WASHINGTON — The celestial sounds of handbells rang loudly when 542 ringers chimed together Aug. 29 to play the national anthem before a crowd gathered for a game at Nationals Park in Washington. The mass choir, organized by a regional…
Suburban church hosts birthday bash for homeless in Richmond’s center city
POWHATAN, Va. — Powhatan Community Church threw a birthday party for 130 people Aug. 31 — all of them homeless. It was held in Richmond’s Monroe Park with plenty of cake, ice cream and birthday gifts. The event is one…