Jul 30 – 8 Pentecost Genesis 29:15-28 Jacob’s Marries Laban’s Daughters 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 […]
July madly approaches its close but not before having a tantrum with heat, humidity, and rain. It’s been a blessing to be back in town but this past week has been oppressive – thankfully our Parish family is, for the most part, hanging in there. This past week we opened our doors to the community […]
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 Virginia Blood Services (www.vablood.org) will be conducting the drive. Sign-up online at https://donateblood.vablood.org, St. John’s donation number is 3767. Their goal for us is […]
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 […]