http://www.hollinsroadcob.org Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:57:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The young and the old, of Hollins Road Church of the Brethren, put on their costumes and celebrated Halloween Friday, October 24th.  There was pizza, apple bobbing, crafts, games, prizes in addition to finishing the night off with trunk or treating.  Thanks Kim for making a memorable time for all!   http://www.hollinsroadcob.org/2008/10/28/2008-halloween-party/ Eleven members of the Hollins Road CoB Disaster Response Team, left for Chalmette, Louisiana October 11th, 2008 and returned October 18th.    Chalmette is in St. Bernard Parish. Katrina caused levee failures, resulting in 6-20 feet of water inundating homes throughout the parish. Over 200 parish residents lost their lives, and every home was officially ... http://www.hollinsroadcob.org/2008/10/24/disaster-response-team-chalmette-la/ The HRCOB Men’s Fellowship group just completed its second house framing for L& L development.  Under the directions of Jay Light, the men spent the better part of a week working towards funding future projects.  This funding will be used for the less fortunate, in addition to own church projects.  On behalf ... http://www.hollinsroadcob.org/2008/09/21/mens-fellowship/ http://www.hollinsroadcob.org/2008/09/10/band-of-brethren/ The Conference officially begins with evening worship at the Richmond Coliseum, led by moderator Jim Beckwith and moderator-elect David Shumate, followed a National Christian Choir Concert. Worship has been preceded by a day of service work around Richmond, as part of a “Service Blitz.”I will try to post daily ... http://www.hollinsroadcob.org/2008/07/13/222nd-annual-conference-reported-by-ed-mckimmy/ This years Vacation Bible School was the week of July 7th - 11th.  The kids had a blast…making new friends, amazing crafts, mind-blowing Bible adventures, hyper speed games and incredible music.  The kids discovered Jesus’s miraculous power through Group’s “Power Lab“, while learning the following Bible points each night.   Jesus ... http://www.hollinsroadcob.org/2008/07/07/vacation-bible-school/ Hollins Road CoB celebrated our nations’ birthday on Sunday, July 6th.  National hymns were sung and a special pictur e presentation to honor those who have worn the uniform was shown during the morning worship service.  Pastor Sylvus’s message was “God Shed His Grace on Thee”.  Across the years many have served the ... http://www.hollinsroadcob.org/2008/07/06/god-shed-his-grace-on-thee/ Congratulations to Our 2008 Graduates! Graduates Chelsie, Cheryl and Eli were recognized in the Sunday worship service on June 22nd.  Your church family wishes you the best as you pursue your future studies and careers! http://www.hollinsroadcob.org/2008/06/22/graduation-sunday/  Pastor Horace Light “I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.  Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.”  John 13:16-17 (NIV)  While preparing a morning devotional for the Disaster Response ... http://www.hollinsroadcob.org/2008/05/12/pastors-pen/ The theme for the 2007 Christmas Children's Program was "Jesus The Best Present Of All".  The kids did a wonderful job with many singing solos and speaking parts. http://www.hollinsroadcob.org/2008/01/12/2007-christmas-childrens-program/