Jan 22 – 3 Epiphany Isaiah 9:1-4 The Righteous Reign of the Coming King Background: This passage is taken from the portion of the Prophet Isaiah often referred to as First Isaiah (Chapters 1-39). This passage can be tentatively dated to the Syro-Eprhaimite war (735-732 BCE). This passage borrows from other Ancient Near-east eulogies for […]
St. John’s Episcopal Church Suffolk, Virginia The Second Sunday after the Epiphany The Rev. Leslie Ferguson, Rector Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-12; 1 Corinthians 1;1-9; John 1:29-42 Editor’s note: this sermon is more conceptual than the one delivered What are we looking for? The answer to that question is complicated because it’s hard to truly […]
It was a beautiful morning after last Sunday’s snowstorm and snow pack. We gathered together to celebrate our first Eucharist on the New Year and have our Annual Parish Meeting. There was a lot of “business” following service and lots of good food and conversation. We heard about the budget, a reflection from the Senior […]
Parish Annual Meeting and Potluck – We will hold our Parish Annual Meeting on Sunday January 15th. We will present the Budget for 2017 and have a conversation about the “state of the Parish”. Please come and participate to learn about the path for the Church in the coming year. Inclement Weather Policy – Safety […]
Jan 15 – 2 Epiphany Isaiah 49:1-7 The Servant’s Mission Background: This section falls in the portion of Isaiah called Second Isaiah (Chapters 40-55). The focus of Second Isaiah is foreshadowing the return and restoration after the exile from Babylon and the foretelling of the Messiah, who will come and bring new life through His […]