In this series of posts we interviewed members of KingsWay that have been attending since the church was planted in 1989.
In 1988, Bruce and Mercy Robertson felt a strong call to be a part of the church plant team. They came to 
Richmond for the first time during the fall of 1088 to meet some of the other church planting team members. Though the first few years of the church plant were difficult ones, they knew God has called them there which gave them great faith that there was grace for those times. Some memorable moments for the Robertsons include Emily braking her arm during one of the many potluck lunches, the services that were held at Gene and Liz’s house when they were first meeting and the kids running around the movie theaters after church.
Bruce and Mercy came to the church plant with three children. Daniel was 7, Emily was 5 and Philip was 3. Daniel was the same age as Heather Whitman, whose family was also a part of the church planting team. In October 2006, Daniel and Heather were married and now have a child of their own. To read Daniel and Heather’s story, click here.
convinced us that we absolutely must be part of a People of Destiny church. (to become SGM). We’ve had the privilege of watching our children grow up in the church. We got to see our daughter enter into a relationship with and marry a young man who also grew up in the church, and now we delight in their cute little red-haired son, who is our grandson – unbelievable! [to read Daniel and Heather’s story, 
I remember that first Celebration. Looking at the folks in the SG churches was like peering through the window of a candy shop! We had only gotten a taste, but wanted more! Now, after 20 years, we are grateful for the foundation of truth we have received and for the deep relationships we have benefited from. The memory most dear to my heart, is when I was expecting Stephanie, after having suffered several miscarriages. My pregnancy was very risky, and I had to be on bed rest the majority of it. The church rallied. We NEVER had a need. My floors were mopped, meals were brought, and friends sat by my side, praying this child. When Stephanie was born, I remember folks saying, she (Stephanie) belongs to all of us!!! So many played a part in her safe arrival. That is the church.
Last weekend, Liz and I joined 
This past weekend KingsWay community group leaders and wives gathered together for an in-house retreat in order to celebrate what God has done and be equipped for all that He is doing. The theme for the weekend was “Partnership in the Gospel.”
because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace…”
We’ve not only welcomed numerous guests each Sunday, but have added four new community groups and embraced 112 new members. With rooms filled to overflowing, we also added a classroom wing and in the process of expanding the foyer, seminar room and kitchen. All of this in the midst of economic downturn! By God’s grace, we’ve helped others with over $20,000 in benevolence and gifts and invested $153,000 in evangelism and missions–seeing the Gospel extended to the ends of the world!
I’d love to hear from some of the ladies on how your guy has done it right. Tell me about a time when your man got high marks in the romance department (it doesn’t need to be from Valentines and it doesn’t need to be from this year) and I’ll try to post a few stories that might particularly honor some of the guys (and give the rest of us some helpful ideas!)
As I prepare to lead the church plant to Fredericksburg, I am so grateful that God has placed us in this family of churches. Even more, I’m so grateful that I get to work with Gene. Lord willing, the church in Fredericksburg will soon benefit from his care just like the church in Roanoke did this weekend.
