Author Archives: Joe Brown

First Service Coffee

A way to connect in a few minutes

If you only have a few minutes and if you are looking for a place to connect, come grab a cup of coffee or tea and hear about God’s movement in His world every Sunday.  Starting at 9:20 am every Sunday in the Fellowship Hall. This may only be a few minutes, but the Gospel can change your life.

First Service Coffee is a chance to explore the Gospel one cup at a time. In only 20 minutes – Theology… Fellowship… Coffee…

2017-2018 Academic Year

September 10 – Craig & Diane Spoor – audio
September 17 – St. Benedict – audio, handout, The Holy Rule of Benedict
September 24 – Ministries of the church
October 1 – Brannon & Chantal McDaniel – audio
October 8 – Andrew Murray
October 15 – Ministries of the church
October 22 – Matt & Kristen Mailloux
October 29 – Martin Luther (500th Anniversary of Reformation)
November 5 – Ministries of the church
November 12 – Liz Grissom
November 19 – Hippolytus of Rome

Summer 2017 – A Study of the Testimony of Mark in his Gospel

If the Gospel is simple, then why does it seem so complicated?  Join us over the summer to study the simple Gospel of Mark, and how its rich depths can transform us today.

June 4           Mark 1:1-15
June 11         Youth Celebration Sunday
June 18         Mark 1:16-45
June 25         Mark 2:1-17
July 2             Mark 2:18-3:6
July 9             Mark 3:7-35
July 16           Mark 4:1-34
July 23           Mark 4:35-5:43
July 30           Mark 6:1-29
August 6       Mark 6:30-56
August 13     Mark 7:1-35
August 20     Mark 8:1-30
August 27     Mark 8:31-9:1
Sept. 3           Mark 9:2-29

January – April 2017 – Testimonies from the Early Church

 

In the months of January through April, we will be looking at the lives of a few of our early church fathers.

January 15    Justin – audio, handout
January 22    Marcion – audio, handout
January 29    Sunday School Open House
February 5    Blandina – audio, handout
February 12  The Apostles – New Testament – audio, handout
February 19  Origen (185-255) & Tertullian (160-230) – audio, handout
February 26  Arius and his followers – audio, handout
March 5         Bible break: Coworkers in Rome [Romans 16]
March 12       Bible break: Diotrophes [3 John]
March 26      The Nicene Creed and its parties – audio, handout
April 2           Ulfila (the Little Wolf) – audio, handout
April 9           Nestorius & Council of Chalcedon – audio, handout
April 16         Easter, devotional and donuts
April 23         Augustine – audio, handout
April 30         Pelagius – audio, handout

WEPC Stories in May

May 7            A Testimony from YoungLives – video, handout
May 14          A Testimony from Jesse Reynolds & Joseph Ramus
May 21          A Testimony from ESL
May 27          Memorial Day devotional

A hospitable table

iStock_000001796594LargeThere will be cups of coffee, joyful hosts, and copies of Seeking God’s Face to welcome you and yours to our table of fellowship and praise. Stay for a few minutes, or just drop in.

Join us for a cup, and see the church.

Questions

Joe Brown

Summer 2013 Teaching Fellowship

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At the end of his life, Paul wrote down some thoughts for the church and her leaders. These are commonly called the “Pastoral Epistles,” 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus.

June 2 – July 7      1 Timothy
July 14 – 28           Titus
August 4-25          2 Timothy
September 1         Celebration

What would be the final words of your life? What were Paul’s?

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
– 2 Timothy 4:7

WEPC Medical Release and Consent Form

MEDICAL RELEASE AND CONSENT FORM

My child, in consideration for being accepted and allowed to participate in the ministries of West End Presbyterian Church, Richmond, VA (9008 Quioccasin Road, Richmond, VA  23229, 804-741-6562) and activities (collectively, the “Activities”) associated with its program and location, has my permission to attend and participate in the Activities. I understand the Activities may include, but are not limited to, sports, games, trips for parks, and neighborhood parties.  I represent that my child is healthy and capable of participation in the Activities without causing risk of danger, illness or accident to him or herself, or to others.  Further, I, the undersigned, do hereby release, hold harmless, and forever discharge all staff members, sponsors, volunteers and counselors of West End Presbyterian Church, Richmond, as well as the Church itself and its trustees, staff, elders and deacons, from any and all claims, demands, actions or causes of action, past, present, and future, arising out of any damage or injury to my child or my property while participating in any of the Activities.

I also give my permission and consent for the staff members, sponsors, volunteers and counselors in charge of the Activities to obtain any necessary medical attention for my child in case of sickness, injury, or emergency.  I release and discharge all staff members, sponsors, volunteers and counselors of West End Presbyterian Church, as well as the Church itself and its trustees, staff, elders and deacons for any liability for any first aid rendered or treatment pursuant to this consent.