Mar 26 – 4 Lent 1 Samuel 16:1-13 David Anointed as King Background: The books of Samuel describe the origins of kingship in Israel and detail the reigns of the first two kings, Saul and David. The book of First Samuel begins with the anointing of Saul as King by Samuel, Saul’s fall from God’s […]
Spring Work Day – We will hold our Spring Work Day in preparation for Easter on the April 1st (primary) or April 8th (secondary). The work day begins at 8:00 am and will go for 3 hours, ending promptly at 11:00 am. Card Crafters – Each month on the last Tuesday, a Card Crafters class […]
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. […]
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 […]