Monday, July 11, 2011

Book Sales Benefit Mission of the Holy Spirit

The late Rev. Bill Starkey published two books about his life - Exclamation Points: Memoirs of a Life Well Lived and Ponderings. The Rev. Starkey began his work as an author after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. His doctor suggested that good therapy would be to write his life story. Much of Rev. Starkey's ministry was in West Virginia, but he also served as rector at Emmanuel, Virginia Beach; St. Simon's, Virginia Beach; and Emmanuel, Jenkins Bridge. Rev. Starkey was passionate about improving the lives of at-risk youth, so all proceeds from the sales of his books go to Mission of the Holy Spirit. To purchase copies of Ponderings or Exclamation Points, contact Walt Altice, c/o Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 5181 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, 23462, 757-499-1271. Each book is $20. Checks should be made payable to Starkey Scholarship Fund.