True confession; I enjoy being in control. Perhaps the most difficult experience for choral directors is sitting in a rehearsal…and you’re not in charge! You sit there thinking, “why is she doing this, or why doesn’t he spend more time on this section?” Being in charge brings both joy and Read more
Third Sunday in Lent Service of Worship 10:30AM in the Chapel Extinguishing the Third Tenebrae Candle Singing the Psalm: Psalm 119 Sermon by Rev. Mandy England Cole Losts & Founds Scripture Texts: Luke 15:1-32 Sermon Series: Journey to Jerusalem: A Life on the Way During Lent, we will explore the demands entailed in Read more
In Ashes and the Phoenix, writer Glenice Robinson-Como, describes the function of the heliotrope, or form of sunflower. The flower’s name comes from the Greek words helios (sun), and tropos (turn) and describes its process for growth. Robinson-Cano’s analogy of the heliotrope;” Just as the sunflowers and their plant relatives Read more
The singing of Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” at the conclusion of Easter Sunday worship, is a long standing tradition at Ginter Park Baptist. Easter 2017 will be no exception, but, with a small twist. This year’s edition will include a brass ensemble comprised of students of the Midlothian High School band, Read more
Lent has become a special time in my spiritual journey. For many years, my Lenten focus was on something to refrain from during the forty days. My final semester at BTSR, it was staying away from pasta, which had become my “comfort food” in times of crisis and celebration. In Read more
Second Sunday in Lent Service of Worship 10:30AM in the Chapel Extinguishing the Second Tenebrae Candle Sermon by Rev. Mandy England Cole Ripe for Repentance Scripture Texts: Luke 13:1-21, 31-35 Sermon Series: Journey to Jerusalem: A Life on the Way During Lent, we will explore the demands entailed in following Jesus. Read more
A reflection by Wendy Bowen: Ginter Park is family. Being a member of Ginter Park since my birth in 1959, has been such a privilege both in how the church has ministered to me during times of sadness and joy in my life and how I have been able to Read more
As ashes were smeared on my forehead, I felt humbled that indeed one day I will return to dust. But almost immediately I felt a bit foolish, kind of the same feeling of having spinach stuck in my teeth. The ash may be an outward symbol of sorrow and repentance, but there is that part of me that just wants to rub it off, to hide the smudge and pretend that my outward appearance is always exactly what I want to express and nothing more. Teach me, Oh God, to set my face for your purposes instead. Read More
First Sunday in Lent Service of Worship 10:30AM in the Chapel Extinguishing the First Tenebrae Candle Celebrating the Lord’s Supper Sermon by Rev. Mandy England Cole Scripture Texts: Luke 10:25-42 Sermon Series: Journey to Jerusalem: A Life on the Way During Lent, we will explore the demands entailed in following Jesus. Read more
Transfiguration Sunday Service of Worship 10:30AM in the Chapel Deacon Ordination Sermon by Rev. Mandy England Cole Scripture Texts: Luke 9:28-45 Taking Up Residence Peter wants to build a tabernacle and settle down for awhile. We are often tempted to do the same – to want to freeze a moment when it Read more