August 2012 Around Hampton Roads


Army Corps of Engineers, and our entire City Administration as they all work cooperatively and proactively to protect our community,” says Mayor Paul D. Fraim.


The decision follows on the heels of a trip to Washington D.C. where Mayor Fraim met with Senator Warner, Senator Jim Webb, Congressman Scott Rigell, Congressman Bobby Scott administration from the White House to urge them to support the study.


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Portsmouth Courts Announce Schedule for Move to the New


Our Faith


If you do what is right, will you be accepted? By Rev. Dr. Gregory Headen


If you do


Portsmouth Judicial Center Effective Monday, September 24, 2012, the Portsmouth Circuit Court, the Portsmouth General District Court, and the Portsmouth Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court will officially open in the new Portsmouth Judicial Center, located at 1345 Court Street (formerly announced as 415 Port Centre Parkway).


At the close of business on September 6, 2012 and until September 21, 2012, the Portsmouth Circuit Court, the Portsmouth General District Court, and the Portsmouth Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court will operate on a limited basis at the current Crawford Street location as the courts move to the new Portsmouth Judicial Center. During this period, the Courts will hear emergency matters, including, but not limited to arraignments, bail hearings, and requests for protective orders.


During the period of the move, all other normal business activity will continue in the Crawford Street offices of the Clerk of Circuit Court, Clerk of General District Court, and Clerk of Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.


The Land Records Room in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court will be closed to public access from September 7, 2012 until September 21, 2012. The Secure Remote Access system will be available for customers with subscriptions. Land records for recordation may be delivered to 601 Crawford Street or mailed to P.O. Drawer 1217, Portsmouth, Virginia 23705


www.portsmouthva.gov Suffolk Executive Airport Renovation


The Suffolk Executive Airport terminal building and restaurant have recently gone through a major renovation to provide a more welcoming environment for visitors. Moreover, an Open House was held on July 25th, in part to recruit a new restaurant vendor for the Airport and nearby community. Interested parties can find the Request for Proposal at www.suffolkva.us/bids.


www.suffolkva.us Steven J. Harrison Joins VA Beach


Economic Development Steven J. Harrison has joined the Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development as business development and research manager. His primary responsibilities include managing the department’s research program and supporting interactive marketing strategies through the web and social media. Harrison will also participate in the department’s business retention and attraction activities in expanding the Virginia Beach economy.


Harrison previously worked as the research director for the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance, where he directed the economic development research program in support of 15 communities in the region. He completed an internship with the Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development while he worked on a master’s degree in public policy from the College of William & Mary in 2009 and 2010. Harrison also earned a bachelor’s degree in government from the College of William & Mary. Harrison is currently the co-chair of the Virginia Economic Development Association’s Young Professionals committee.


“We’re thrilled to welcome Steve back to Virginia Beach,” said Warren D. Harris, Economic Development director. “He was a clear choice to lead our research efforts because of his knowledge of Virginia Beach in addition to his education and experience with HREDA. We’re glad to have him on our team.”


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what is right, will you be accepted? The question arises: “Will I not be accepted by whom?”


Doing well


or doing what is right might not


win for us the acceptance of every- body. It is God’s acceptance that ultimately matters. Could it be that we give most of our energy to winning the acceptance and approval of people instead of God? Who will have the last word concerning our lives? Who will determine our eternal state?


We have another opportunity


to commune together and to witness baptism. We are reminded again of two very important truths of our faith. First, God loved us so much that he made the way for us to escape death by sending his Son to die in our place. The supper reminds us of this. Secondly, we respond to God’s great act of love by faith, repentance and surrender.


Baptism is an act of obedient surrender to the Lord of life. After


this surrender, should follow a life of surrender and acts of obedience to the Lord’s commands. The New Testament gives a different spin question God put to Cain in Genesis 4:6 “If you do well, shall you not be accepted? (NKJV). In Christ, God declares that you and I have already been accepted.


Every human being on the earth


wants to be accepted, loved and appreciated. At times we pretend that this does not matter to us, but deep inside we worry about whether we are accepted by God and by those we love. We are concerned that society and peers accept us. We go to great lengths to find acceptance. Yet God has a way of wrapping his arms around us and reassuring us of his love. If Jesus will walk with us, we can keep going. If we can touch the hem of his garment, we will be whole. At the root of this is telling the truth. The truth is that we need a savior to help us find our true selves. If we do not speak this truth, we cheat ourselves out of salvation. To believe is to believe it all. How can you believe that a Savior has come and not believe that you were lost? One assumes the other. Thank God we are found now.


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