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Lenten Reflection by Tom
As I have journeyed through Lent 2017, I have been reminded of the numerous steps of faith I have taken in my life. In 1973 at the age of sixteen, I became a member of First Baptist, Richmond; three year Read more
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Sunday Worship, March 26, 2017
Fifth Sunday in Lent Service of Worship 10:30AM in the Chapel Extinguishing the Fourth Tenebrae Candle Ordination of Katherine Baucom as Deacon Sermon by Rev. Mandy England Cole Too Late Scripture Texts: Luke 16:19-31 Sermon Series: Journey to Jerusalem: A Life on Read more
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Lenten Reflection by Tom
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 Read more
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Sunday Worship, March 19, 2017
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 Read more
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Lenten Reflection by Tom
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 Read more
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Hallelujah Chorus
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 Read more
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Lenten Reflection by Tom Baynham
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 Read more
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Sunday Worship, March 12, 2017
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 Read more
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What GPBC Means to Me
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 Read more
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Reflection on Ash Wednesday
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