Nov 27 – 1 Advent Isaiah 2:1-5 The Future House of God Judgement Pronounced on Arrogance Background: The first 39 chapters of Isaiah are considered a unit, typically referred to as First Isaiah. In this section Isaiah prophesies against the Israelites and lays out God’s complaint against God’s chosen people. The first five chapters primarily […]
Good day, one and all. It has been a blustery day in Chuckatuck but a nice day none the less. We have been blessed to celebrate the last Sunday after Pentecost in our liturgical year and prepare for the coming year with the First Sunday of Advent next week. But, in order to not get […]
Chuckatuck & Oakland Thanksgiving Service – This Sunday, November 20, beginning at 4:00 pm, St. John’s will host the Community Thanksgiving Service. There will be a service of Light with readings and prayers. We will also have a Community Choir at the offertory which is being collected for the Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department. Our guest […]
Nov 20 – Last Pentecost Jeremiah 23:1-6 Restoration after Exile The Righteous Branch of David Background: The book of Jeremiah is an account of one of the chief priests during David’s reign. Jeremiah is a Levitical priest and is connected to orthodox worship following the law in the Torah. Jeremiah was a prophet during the […]
Many blessings to you and your families on Veteran’s Day weekend. It was a chilly, yet frosty and beautiful morning at Church. We had a chance to enjoy the newly renovated walkway and appreciate the blessings we have at St. John’s. We had a few of our grandkids in Church today – it is surprising […]