Mar 19 – 3 Lent Exodus 17:1-7 Water from the Rock Background: The book of Exodus has two distinct settings each with a distinct portion of Israel’s story. The first 12 chapters detail Israel’s slavery in and deliverance from Egypt. Chapters 19-40 detail the establishment of the cultic practice and Israel’s wandering in the desert. […]
Welcome one and all to Daylight Savings Time! Even though we misplaced an hour last night we had a good worship today and gave thanks that the forecasted snow did not materialize (at least yet). But, there was a slight tinge of winter or at least the late-winter effect around this morning. Many thanks to […]
Daylight Savings Time – This Sunday morning, March 12, at 2:00 am we will observe Daylight Savings Time by advancing our clocks 1 hour. Please ensure you set your clocks ahead to not miss worship. Inclement Weather Policy – Safety is first and foremost at St. John’s. We will follow the Suffolk School District with […]
Mar 12 – 2 Lent Genesis 12:1-4a The Call of Abram Background: The first 11 chapters of Genesis set the stage for creation and provide a broad-brush picture of the state of humanity; beginning in the Garden of Eden, traversing the Flood, and finally with the Tower of Babel. Chapter 12 begins the Abraham Cycle […]
As we begin our Lenten journey I bid you peace. I am struck by a phrase that sticks with me from my childhood and Lent: “Rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn to the Lord your God…” God is inviting us to open our heart to find God (or to return to God). […]