Celebration of Life Announcement
The Historic First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Virginia announces the Celebration of Life Services for General Board Member, Bishop Ted Gera Thomas, Sr.
Acknowledgement of Transition
With heartfelt sympathy, the Historic First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Virginia acknowledges the passing of our beloved Father and Leader, General Board Member Bishop Ted G. Thomas, Sr. Please continue to keep Mother Charletta Virginia Clifton Thomas, the entire Thomas Family, and the Jurisdiction in your fervent prayers during this time of transition and sorrow.
Bible Study Lesson – Malachi 2:1-9
Bible Study Lesson – June 24, 2020 ~ 7:30 pm Lesson 4: God Is Not A Cuddly Teddy Bear (Malachi 2:1-4) Questions: What is the “if” clause in the first half of Malachi 2:2? What will the Lord do if they don’t live up to His commands? What do we find out in the second…
Bible Study Lesson – Malachi 1:6-14
Bible Study Lesson – June 17, 2020 ~ 7:30 pm Lesson 2: The Type Of Sacrifice God Desires (Malachi 1:6-9) Questions: To what two types of authorities does God compare Himself (1:6)? Do you treat God like the authority He is, or do you try to block His rightful reign in your life? God is…
Bible Study Lesson – Malachi 1:1-5
Bible Study Lesson – June 3, 2020 ~ 7:30 pm Lesson 1: A Love For Justice Or Justice Because Of Love? (Malachi 1:1-5) Questions: How were the words in this book received by the people? Who did the words come from? How does God feel when we mistreat others? How does God show love (1:2-3)?…
Bible Study Series – Malachi
All are welcome to join us as we dive into the Book of Malachi. Who was Malachi? Who was he prophesying to? Was he the last prophet to Israel? Join us over the next couple of months as we dig into the Word to see what God was saying to His people then and how…
Family & Friends’ Open House 2020
Though the quarantine has prevented us from congregating together, it cannot stop Family & Friends from gathering virtually online! We’re definitely excited that during this Open House, we will be able to hear from friends far and near. Our theme for this celebration is “Time to Level Up” and the theme scripture is Psalm 32:6-8.…
Bible Study Lesson – Jonah 4:5-11
Bible Study Lesson – May 20, 2020 ~ 7:30 pm Lesson 15: A Prophet And A Plant (Jonah 4:5-8) Questions: Throughout Jonah 4:5-8, God displays His ability to control nature. Just as He “appointed” a great fish in 1:17, God appoints a plant, a worm, and a scorching wind. How did Jonah react to the…
Bible Study Lesson – Jonah 4:1-4
Bible Study Lesson – May 13, 2020 ~ 7:30 pm Lesson 14: An Angry Prayer (Jonah 4:1-4) Questions: Angered by God’s forgiveness of Nineveh, Jonah prays for the second time in the book. Compare Jonah’s first prayer in 2:1-9 with his prayer in 4:2-3. What changes between the first prayer and his second? What are…
Bible Study Lesson – Jonah 3:6-10
Bible Study Lesson – May 6, 2020 ~ 7:30 pm Lesson 12: Hopeful Leadership (Jonah 3:6-9) Questions: Jonah’s message did not seem to include an option for Nineveh’s salvation. What does the king’s willingness to humble himself and repent tell us about his character? Notice the king’s reasoning in 3:9. Do you think he was…