by Rev. Shannan Vance-Ocampo | May 17, 2017 | garden | Blog
Dear Members and Friends of Albany Presbytery, As the end of my time with you has been approaching, many of you have asked me what I’m doing next. The call process is long and confidential, but I am finally able to share what is next for me and answer the question so... Read more
by Rev. Shannan Vance-Ocampo | April 15, 2017 | angelsEasterEmpty TombFearfuturegalileegodholy spiritJesusresurrectionwomen | Blog
After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His... Read more
by Rev. Shannan Vance-Ocampo | April 14, 2017 | bombscommunioncorinthiansGood FridayHoly WeekJesuslast supperLent | Blog
Let me go over with you again exactly what goes on in the Lord’s Supper and why it is so centrally important. I received my instructions from the Master himself and passed them on to you. The Master, Jesus, on the night of his betrayal, took bread. Having given... Read more
by Rev. Shannan Vance-Ocampo | April 8, 2017 | good newsHoly WeekJesusLentPalm Sundaypeacewelcome | Blog
When they neared Jerusalem, having arrived at Bethphage on Mount Olives, Jesus sent two disciples with these instructions: “Go over to the village across from you. You’ll find a donkey tethered there, her colt with her. Untie her and bring them to me. If anyone asks... Read more
by Rev. Shannan Vance-Ocampo | April 1, 2017 | angerchangedry bonesezekielgrieflamentLentNEXT Conferenceraceracism | Blog
The hand of the Lord came upon me, and he brought me out by the spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. He led me all around them; there were very many lying in the valley, and they were very dry. He said to me, “Mortal, can... Read more
by Rev. Shannan Vance-Ocampo | March 25, 2017 | darknessephesiansLentlight | Blog
For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light—for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but... Read more
by Rev. Shannan Vance-Ocampo | March 20, 2017 | israelitesLentLifemniwiconimosesnoDAPLwaterwaterislife | Blog
Directed by God, the whole company of Israel moved on by stages from the Wilderness of Sin. They set camp at Rephidim. And there wasn’t a drop of water for the people to drink. The people took Moses to task: “Give us water to drink.” But Moses said, “Why pester me?... Read more
by Rev. Shannan Vance-Ocampo | March 11, 2017 | abramcamelschangejourneyLent | Blog
Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless... Read more
