Where Have You Seen Matthew 25? For I was hungry and you gave me food. . .Dave Pierson joined ten volunteers from area churches to pack food items for Trinity Lutheran’s Mobile Food Pantry (a Mission of our Church) on May 10.
Author Archives: rpccommunication
Where Have You Seen Matthew 25? Ep 3
Where Have You Seen Matthew 25? Ms Williams, a Duval County paraprofessional, has agreed to leave her beloved elementary school arena to accompany her special needs student to middle school. Her constant presence since kindergarten has enabled him to successfully navigate and graduate fifth grade. Her transition to middle school allows him to rely onContinue reading “Where Have You Seen Matthew 25? Ep 3”
Where Have You Seen Matthew 25? Ep 2
Where Have You Seen Matthew 25? Recently, as I was walking my dog, two dogs came charging us from out of nowhere. I was completely caught off guard and trying to decide what my next move would be, when a young man came running out of his house barefooted, shooing the dogs away from us. NeedlessContinue reading “Where Have You Seen Matthew 25? Ep 2”
Where Have You Seen Matthew 25? Ep. 1
Where Have You Seen Matthew 25? “I was naked and you gave me clothing . . .” When long-time choir member Judi Perdue passed away on April 22, her family donated a mountain of yarn to Riverside Presbyterian House. The residents at the House began a project dedicated to keeping the homeless warm next winter. Judi, knownContinue reading “Where Have You Seen Matthew 25? Ep. 1”
Matthew 25 Update
The PC-USA Matthew 25 initiative, begun in 2019, imagines the Matthew 25 imperative aligned around three pillars: Congregational Vitality, Eradicating Systemic Poverty and Dismantling Structural Racism.As a reminder, the actual text of Matthew 25: 35-40 reads: … for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was aContinue reading “Matthew 25 Update”
May 25, 2020
There are some days when I’m just so over computer screens, so tired of zoom meetings and emails instead of face-to-face conversations. I realize that for some who are feeling very isolated, this technology is a lifeline. Indeed, I don’t want to imagine not having this tool to stay connected and carry on work and school. JustContinue reading “May 25, 2020”
May 22, 2020
A word I am hearing with great frequency in the these most uncertain of times is hope. The headlines say it all: “Auto Workers’ Return Gives Hope”, “Property Owners Hopeful Vacation Rentals Will Be Cleared to Reopen”, “NCAA Hopes for June Sports Return”. People are hoping to have haircuts, to fly on commercial airplanes, toContinue reading “May 22, 2020”
May 21, 2020
SONGS FROM THE BUS Remember a couple of weeks ago, we talked about “Who’s Driving the Bus?” We decided that it is Jesus, our Lord and Savior. The thing is that the ride is longer and bumpier than we could ever have imagined, but there are many signs of hope and of future. Just different. Last nightContinue reading “May 21, 2020”
May 20, 2020
Finally, the quarantine is being lifted! Or so they say … Really it’s sorta lifted so some businesses can try to rebuild and maybe people can, within limits, come and go as they once did … it’s kinda lifted since now we have 4 more packages of toilet paper on the shelves but still noContinue reading “May 20, 2020”
May 19, 2020
My cell phone gives me a weekly report about my use. This report tells me how many hours and minutes I used my phone when compared to what I used the prior week. I find this report quite interesting. Generally speaking, I have this feeling that I should be spending less time on my phone. But under our currentContinue reading “May 19, 2020”
Riverside Updates 