The Rev. Greg Ryan Memorial Blood Drive Please donate blood at our Blood Drive scheduled for August 9, 2017 between 2:00 – 7:00 pm. Our drive is being held in honor of the life and ministry of the Rev. Greg Ryan, Pastor at Oakland Christian United Church of Christ. Greg recently died as a result […]
Jul 23 – 7 Pentecost Genesis 28:10-19a Jacob’s Dream at Bethel Background: In the latter part of Genesis we read the stories of the foundation of the patriarchs of Israel, Abraham, Isaac, and later Jacob. The later chapters establish a history for the people of Israel while solidifying a number of motifs of the Old […]
The ides of July have passed, and all is good in Suffolk. Steamy Sunday morning with a rousing worship and fellowship time. Even with the horrendous thunderstorms lately and the generally yucky conditions we were glad to welcome back some who had been away for a couple weeks. We were also thankful to have a […]
Memorial Blood Drive – St. John’s is hosting the Rev. Greg Ryan Memorial Blood drive on August 9 (change of date), from 2:00 – 7:00 pm, in the Parish Hall. The drive is open to the community and signup sheets for donors are forthcoming. The Virginia Blood Services (www.vablood.org) will be conducting the drive. Their […]
Jul 16 – 6 Pentecost Genesis 25:19-34 The Birth and Youth of Esau and Jacob Esau Sells His Birthright Background: In the latter part of Genesis we read the stories of the foundation of the patriarchs of Israel, Abraham, Isaac, and later Jacob. The later chapters establish a history for the people of Israel while […]