1 John • Seven Things the Church Needs to be Re-Reminded of at this Time • McFarland
Jan 8th, 2012 by mr.b
1 John 2:15-17, 28 • January 8, 2012
Stony Point is a worshiping community in the Bon Air suburb of Richmond that seeks to be a transforming presence of the Gospel – knowing Jesus and serving him – in our city and through our city to the world.
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Jan 8th, 2012 by mr.b
1 John 2:15-17, 28 • January 8, 2012
Jan 6th, 2012 by mr.b
Jan 2nd, 2012 by mr.b
NNR POSTER COMPETITION
A competition open to all SPC members and regular attenders will also be held in conjunction with the 2012 NNR . Anyone interested in participating may submit a design for a poster that advertises the 2012 Not Necessarily Reformed Variety Show.
NNR ART SHOW
A display of SPC visual arts will be held in conjunction with the 2012 “Not Necessarily Reformed Variety Show” (NNR). Submissions may include photographs, paintings, drawings, prints, pottery, sculpture, woodwork, crafts and other works of art produced by SPC artists.
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Jan 2nd, 2012 by mr.b
Jan 2nd, 2012 by mr.b
Jan 1st, 2012 by mr.b
Romans 8:28-32 • New Year’s Day • January 1, 2012
“These verses are more than an anchor for the soul. They are a trumpet call to action. They are a rally cry. They are a call to spend yourself, to do something radical and crazy with your life for the sake of Christ. To dream a dream that’s bigger than the suburbs because you have a promise from an omnipotent God that is doing as much. He will bring things into your life that will conform you to the likeness of His own Son.
Respond by being open to risk-taking for the sake of the Gospel…Take risks in spreading the Gospel. Go to the hard places and do the hard things in the cause of love because you know that whatever happens, it will work together for your good…God will see to that.”
Dec 29th, 2011 by mr.b
Dec 25th, 2011 by mr.b
Luke 2:8-21 • Series: Advent & Christmas 2011 • December 24, 2011
Dec 25th, 2011 by mr.b
Isaiah 9:1-7 • Series: Advent and Christmas 2011 • December 25, 2011
“Have you ever received the great gift of Christmas? My friend, if you haven’t, this can be the best Christmas you’ve ever had. Repent, Jesus said, for the kingdom of God is at hand. Talk with God this Christmas. Tell him you’re sorry, if you are, that you have happily lived your life apart from Him. Ask Him to come in and give you this second chance – life in His Son. Simply receive God’s gift to you. Unto us – unto you – a Son is given. God bless us everyone.”
Dec 23rd, 2011 by mr.b
An opportunity to learn to present, explain, and defend the Gospel.
As an advocate for apologetics and a Christian worldview, Alex McFarland has spoken at more than 1400 locations in the US and abroad. He has been a full-time member of the Focus on the Family staff with James Dobson and was president of North Carolina’s Southern Evangelical Seminary for five years. He has authored ten books currently serves as the Director for the Center for Apologetics and Christian Worldview at North Greenville University in South Carolina.
In the 1990’s, Alex pioneered conferences and events widely credited with raising awareness for apologetics throughout North America. For more information about Alex and his various ministries, visit www.alexmcfarland.com.
Alex will be at SPC on January 6 through 8, leading a two-session Apologetics Seminar, speaking at The Awakening (Evangelistic Worship for Youth), and preaching in worship.
THE QUESTIONS EVERY CHRISTIAN MUST KNOW HOW TO ANSWER
Apologetics 101 (And Why Apologetics Matters to Every Christian)
Practical Ways to Deepen Your Witness Through Apologetics
The Awakening
Worship
Dec 19th, 2011 by mr.b
9:45 to 10:45 • January 15 – April 29, 2012
SHALOM RICHMOND • Room 208
An experiential study of race, poverty, and the Kingdom of God in our city.
THE COVENANT STORY • SPC Café
An overview of the Bible.
TALKING ABOUT JESUS • Room 104
Conversations about Gospel-conversations.
THE BOOK OF AMOS • Room 111
A study of the texts behind the sermons.
Dec 18th, 2011 by mr.b
Mark 8:27-32 • Series: Advent & Christmas • December 18, 2011
Dec 15th, 2011 by mr.b
LET’S PARTY
This Sunday, December 18, from 9:30 to 10:45 AM in Room 208, all SPC adults are invited to a Christmas Mixer (not quite a party, but close!). It will be a casual hour between worship services for SPC regulars and newcomers to enjoy light refreshments, catch up with each other, make new acquaintances, and hear about plans for other Sunday morning mixers throughout 2012.
Dec 12th, 2011 by mr.b
An experiential study of race, poverty, and the Kingdom of God in our city • From January 15 to April 29 in Room 206
Shalom Richmond is a 15-week class that will examine Christ’s teachings about the Kingdom of God through an experiential study of current issues facing the city of Richmond. Participants will study issues raised by the history, socio-economics, and ethnic make-up of our region. We will learn from experts working in these areas and have opportunities to participate in out-of-classroom experiences. We will also be challenged as individuals, as families, and as a church, to serve our neighbors in the name, love and power of Christ. Tim Keller’s “Generous Justice” will be a companion study throughout the course.
Dec 12th, 2011 by mr.b
Colossians 1:15-20 • Series: Advent & Christmas • December 11, 2011
IN PREPARATION FOR THE SPC CONGREGATIONAL MEETING ON DECEMBER 11
How are church officers nominated and elected?
Were the monies spent on consultation for the Master Plan approved in the 2010 year budget, and if not, where did they come from?
Will this next congregational meeting be the last time that the congregation has to consider and comment on the Master Plan?
Did the Session promise to continue the support of all missionaries at their established levels in 2007 when the Session approved a goal of giving 60% of our missions giving towards local missions and 40% towards global missions?
Steve Constable
Senior Pastor
December 1, 2011
Dec 4th, 2011 by mr.b
Matthew 2:1-12 • Series: Advent & Christmas • December 4, 2011
“It is futile saying to people, ‘Go to the Cross.’ We’ve got to able to say, ‘Come to the Cross.’ There are only two voices that can issues that invitation. One is the voice of the sinless Redeemer with which we cannot speak. The other is the voice of the forgiven sinner who knows himself forgive.” William Temple
Dec 1st, 2011 by mr.b
JUNE 23 through JULY 7
For the past 12 summers, SPC has sent a Mission Team to Uganda, East Africa for two weeks to work under the direction of Pastor Isaac Wagaba and his orphanage. If you think you might like to be a part of the 2012 Team, or if you’d just like to learn how to support or participate in this SPC Mission Project, contact John Keltonic at 272-6777.
Nov 27th, 2011 by mr.b
Romans 15:14-23 • Series: The Gospel of God’s Grace • November 27, 2011
Nov 23rd, 2011 by mr.b
Luke 17:11-19 • Thanksgiving Eve • November 23, 2011
Nov 22nd, 2011 by mr.b
Romans 13:1-14 • Series: The Gospel of God’s Grace • November 13, 2011
Nov 20th, 2011 by mr.b
Romans 14:1 – 15:4 • Series: The Gospel of God’s Grace • November 20, 2011
Nov 10th, 2011 by mr.b
Nov 8th, 2011 by mr.b
Nov 8th, 2011 by mr.b
International students are eager to learn more about our culture, to experience the warmth of a home, and to make American friends. Thanksgiving Day is a wonderful opportunity to reach out to these students with hospitality and friendship.
If you would be interested in sharing this special American holiday with a VCU international student, please contact Pam Haney by November 14. or call 828-8309. Click here for a Thanksgiving Volunteer Form.
Nov 7th, 2011 by mr.b
Nov 6th, 2011 by mr.b
Romans 12:1-21 • Series: The Gospel of God’s Grace • November 6, 2011
Nov 5th, 2011 by mr.b
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 at 5:30 PM
An opportunity to celebrate Jesus’ birth with drama and music. To perform in the concert, contact Michael Bryant at 539-6453 by November 20.
Nov 4th, 2011 by mr.b
NOVEMBER 11 & DECEMBER 6 AT 5:30 PM
Everyone is encouraged to participate in our two end-of-year Congregational Meetings. Nurseries and childcare, through 5th grade, will be provided during both meeting. Please make every effort to attend and participate in both of these very important meetings.
Our first Congregational Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 13 at 5:30 PM. In that meeting:
Our second Congregational Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, December 4 at 5:30 PM. In that meeting:
Please pray for our church and her leaders during this season of significant planning and commitment-making, as we move together into a new year.
Nov 3rd, 2011 by mr.b
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Christmas is an exciting time of year as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.
This time of giving can also be a discouraging reminder to parents in the inner city of their inability to provide for their children. Too often the assistance available deprives the parents of the dignity and blessing of sacrificing for their own children. By making available new gifts at greatly reduced prices, the STEP Christmas Store offers parents an affordable opportunity to take part in giving gifts of their choosing and from their hearts.
Last year, SPC helped STEP serve 61 families and just under 200 children from the Gilpin Court community. This year, The STEP Christmas Store & Breakfast is going to be held on Saturday, December 3, from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM. We will carpool from the church parking lot, leaving by 9:15 AM, so we can arrive and set up.
Please join us in blessing the lives of these families by donating supplies for the breakfast and/or a new, unwrapped toy with the price tag left on. We will be collecting the gifts through November 27 in the “STEP STORE” bin by the nursery.
The following is a list of gift suggestions:
If you have questions, please email Melissa Schneider. Or visit www.steprichmond.org for more details.
WHAT IS STEP?
STEP’s main purpose is to defeat physical and spiritual poverty in Richmond by focusing systematically on one specific community at a time. STEP is designed to be a catalyst between those that have been called to serve and those that have very real needs in urban Richmond.