News
Pastor Don Troast
Pastor Don Troast was examined by the Committee on Ministry and approved to begin as our Bridge Pastor. In his role, he will also begin Moderating our Session meetings and provide pastoral care to the congregation.
Pastor Troast and his wife reside in Williamsburg and attend Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. He is a retired from the United States Navy Chaplain Corps after 21 years of service. Prior to entering the Chaplain Corps, he was pastor to two congregations in Massachusetts and an Associate Pastor in a United Methodist Church.
Pastor Troast has been an active participant in the ministry at Williamsburg Presbyterian. He has assisted in ushering, been responsible for making coffee for the always important fellowship time, and has preached when needed. He and his wife are looking forward to being able to travel again and see their grandchildren in New York.
We are excited and thankful that Pastor Troast has been called to join with us in the season of transition and look forward to his time with us on this journey.
MOPS Meetings
If you are the Mother of a Preschooler and would like some Christian fellowship and support with a great group of ladies. Our Mother’s of Preschool Children (MOPS) will be meeting on the 2nd and 4th Monday’s of the month from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. If you are the mother of a preschool child, you are welcome to attend. Please join us or for more information call the Church office to let them know you are interested in MOPS. Call- 757-851-1292.
Word of Inspiration
The Lord is my light and my salvation–whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life–of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1
God is sowing seeds of Love
God is sowing seeds of love all over the world. Look for them.
Consider Joining our Mothers of Preschoolers(MOPS)
Moms influence the world. Consider joining to connect to a group of fascinating women who meet together to laugh, to cry, to enjoy each other, and embrace the journey of motherhood. F
or more information, visit MOPS Fox Hill on Facebook or call the church at 851-1292.
Presbyterians Are Unique
Presbyterians distinguish themselves from other denominations by doctrine, institutional organization (or “church order”) and worship; often using a “Book of Order” to regulate common practice and order. The origins of the Presbyterian churches were in Calvinism. Many branches of Presbyterianism are remnants of previous splits from larger groups. Some of the splits have been due to doctrinal controversy, while some have been caused by disagreement concerning the degree to which those ordained to church office should be required to agree with the Westminster Confession of Faith, which historically serves as an important confessional document – second only to the Bible, yet directing particularities in the standardization and translation of the Bible – in Presbyterian churches.
Presbyterians place great importance upon education and lifelong learning. Continuous study of the scriptures, theological writings, and understanding and interpretation of church doctrine are embodied in several statements of faith and catechisms formally adopted by various branches of the church, often referred to as ‘subordinate standards’. It is generally considered that the point of such learning is to enable one to put one’s faith into practice; some Presbyterians generally exhibit their faith in action as well as words, by generosity, hospitality, and the constant pursuit of social justice and reform, as well as proclaiming the gospel of Christ.
BIBLE FACT
The Bible contains 3,566,480 letters, 773,693 words,31,102 verses,1,189 chapters and 66 books.