Aug 27 – 12 Pentecost Exodus 1:8-2:10 The Israelites Are Oppressed Birth and Youth of Moses Background: The book of Exodus chronicles the search for Israel’s identity. One could say that Exodus is Israel’s response to and explication for the questions “Who are you?” and “To whom do you belong?” In the first portion of […]
Memorial Blood Drive – Congratulations and thanks to all who helped make the blood drive a success. We collected 19 units of blood during the drive, exceeding our goal. An Evening of Peace, Prayer, and Reflection – In response to the violence in Charlottesville this past Saturday, Suffolk Presbyterian Church at 410 N. Broad Street, […]
Aug 20 – 11 Pentecost Genesis 45:1-15 Joseph Reveals Himself to His Brothers Background: In the latter part of Genesis we read the stories of the foundation of the patriarchs of Israel, Abraham, Isaac, and later Jacob. After being sold into slavery the Joseph cycle has continued to develop Joseph’s character in chapters 37-50. Joseph […]
Memorial Blood Drive – The Rev. Greg Ryan Memorial Blood drive is TODAY from 2:00 – 7:00 pm, in the Parish Hall. The Virginia Blood Services (www.vablood.org) will be conducting the drive. Walk-ins are welcome, if you haven’t signed up don’t let that stop you from donating if you can. Their goal for us is […]
Aug 13 – 10 Pentecost Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Joseph Dreams of Greatness Joseph Is Sold by His Brothers Background: In the latter part of Genesis we read the stories of the foundation of the patriarchs of Israel, Abraham, Isaac, and later Jacob. As Genesis draws to a close the writer sets the stage for the […]