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Dear Friends at Temple Shalom, Thank you for inviting me to attend the dedication of the People’s Justice Garden last month. Unfortunately I was unable to attend because of a family matter. I was so moved by the vision of the garden’s purpose that I recommended our congregation support it as a Christmas Eve love…
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This Sunday we continue the Covenant worship series by renewing our baptismal covenant and baptizing Baby Daniel!
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Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 A season for everything 3 There’s a season for everything and a time for every matter under the heavens: 2 a time for giving birth and a time for dying, a time for planting and a time for uprooting what was planted, 3 a time for killing…
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This is why I thought it was necessary to encourage the brothers to go to you ahead of time and arrange in advance the generous gift you have already promised. I want it to be a real gift from you. I don’t want you to feel like you are being forced to give anything. What…
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Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. – Romans 12:15 Stay with me, remain here with me, watch and pray, watch and pray. – The Faith We Sing, 2198 The next two Sundays are going to amazing, powerful, joyful, inspiring: This week the Chancel Choir and orchestra offer their cantata at…
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Frank Edward Drenner, Jr, 12/14/1946 – 11/28/2023 “The sun always shines for the cool.” This was the mantra of my dad, the coolest man I ever knew. Always wearing his signature Ray Ban Wayfarers, even when it was dark outside, Dad carried himself with confidence and style. Frank Edward Drenner, Jr grew up in…
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Spring Valley Family, It’s hard to believe, but Trunk or Treat was only five days ago! Thanks to everyone who made it such a special day. I loved hearing John Tarver do his thing on the organ- including special renditions from movie franchises I love, from Mission Impossible to Raiders of the Lost Ark and…