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). […]
Grace and peace at the beginning of your Lenten journey. It was a bit unseasonable yesterday as we held services both at Lake Prince Woods retirement home and at St. John’s. I received a double blessing helping celebrate and invite two communities into a journey into holiness this Lent. I find it interesting that I’m […]
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper – Thank you to everyone who made last night’s Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper a success. We served a large group of people and opened our doors to some of our neighbors from across the street and in Suffolk. A special thank you to Jim for honchoing the event and those who […]
Mar 5 – 1 Lent Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 In the Garden The First Sin and Its Punishment Background: Genesis is held by Jew and Christian alike as a book that was dictated by God to Moses; although there is little information in the Hebrew Bible to support this claim. Genesis is a rich book unique […]