A reflection written by Britni Hall: My husband, Kendal, and I starting visiting GPBC about the time I got pregnant with our twin boys. We were welcomed with open arms. We went into hiding after they were born for a short time. We needed to (and still are) adjusting to Read more…
The following reflection was originally given as a part of evening worship during Baptist Youth Camp by recent high school graduate, Addison Schmitt. As part of camp, various campers offer their “Interpretation” of how the day’s scripture and theme intersect with their lives and experience. This year’s camp theme was Sabbath. Addison Read more…
During the month of June, we are collecting a Special Mission Offering benefiting children near and far through Camp Alkulana and Journey Partners. 80% of our offering will be given to support Richmond children going to camp and 20% will be given to the work for water education and health for Read more…
A reflection on the Weekend Backpack Ministry by Vickie Hall: John 15:12 This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Our Weekend Backpack Program at Ginter Park Baptist Church has grown by leaps and bounds since it first began a few years Read more…
The Backpack Ministry is a quite an operation…sorta’ overwhelming if done by yourself! But, it WORKS,….because there is an US! Donations for this ministry are collected a year in advance. The $$’s on hand when the school year begins determines the number of kids who will receive food each weekend Read more…
A conversation about the Weekend Backpack Ministry between Keene Irwin and Pastor Mandy: Keene: I attended Ginter Park Elementary School (GPES), K-6, so it has a special place in my heart. When Ginter Park Baptist Church decided we would look into beginning a weekend backpack program, GPES seemed a natural choice. Read more…
A reflection by Mark Cole: For a few years in elementary school, even though my parents both worked full-time jobs, I was a beneficiary of the government’s reduced lunch program. Ever since that time, I have had a sensitive place for those who experience hunger and an appreciation for the Read more…
A reflection by Nancy Plott Williams: “Praying in public” are words that make some people very uncomfortable. There’s a sense of inadequacy, of fear, of sounding less-than-holy, of not being able to find the right words. And often when we say “praying in public” we mean being called on Read more…
Katherine grew up in a very loving and supportive Christian home in a town called Garner, just outside of Raleigh, North Carolina. She is the youngest of four children, all of whom still live in North Carolina with with the exception of her. She first moved to Richmond as an Read more…