River Road Church Preschool Development Center 2008 National Child Care Center of the Year

The National Association of Child Care Professionals recognized River Road Church Preschool Development Center as the 2008 recipient of the National Child Care Center of the Year on Thursday, April 17, at the opening session of its national conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. In the presentation, NACCP said that River Road Preschool was selected for this honor because of its outstanding program, curriculum, techniques of the teachers and staff, its business practices, the school’s outreach to the community and its leadership in the field of early childhood education. On hand to receive the honor were Margaret Collins, Director, and Diane Ransone, Summer Camp Director.

Congratulations to the entire staff of the River Road Church Preschool Development Center whose work and dedication have brought this outstanding honor to the school and to River Road Church.

Wednesday Dinner Programs

May 7, 2008
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:45 p.m. Programs

Music-Drama presented by the Children's Music Ministry

Pentecost Sunday

May 11, 2008

11:00 a.m. Worship Service
Sanctuary

Sermon by Dr. Michael J. Clingenpeel
Anthems by the Chancel Choir

Parent/Child/Church Dedication

Reception in the Fellowship Hall following
the worship service hosted by the Deacons

Vacation Bible School

Mark your calendars! Vacation Bible School is on the way.

July 7 - 11, 2008
9am - 12 noon

Download a registration form and turn it in to the church office by July 1.

Sermon Audio Available Online

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Day of Pentecost

This Sunday is the Day of Pentecost in the Christian Year. This day is the great climax of the Easter-Pentecost Season, known as the Great Fifty Days. On this day we remember and celebrate the fullness of God's promises in Jesus Christ. Before us this day is the whole sweep of Christ's death and resurrection, his ascension, and the sending of the Holy Spirit with all God's gifts and commissioning power for the church. Pentecost has Jewish roots, however. It was first associated with a grain offering and later became a feast to commemorate the giving of the Law at Mt. Sinai. But for Christians through the centuries, Pentecost marks the birthday of the church. The liturgical color is red, which is used for occasions which highlight the Holy Spirit.

The Revised Common Lectionary texts for the Day of Pentecost are: Numbers 11:24-30; Psalm 104:24-34; Acts 2:1-21; and John 20:19-23.