Shabbat 12/19/2020
/Shabbat Shalom!
I’m writing from Southern California as we deal with the death of my sister, June-Ellen Miller. Her battle with cancer ended last Saturday evening and I flew out on Sunday. As you can imagine, it is a bit of a stressful time, as my nephew (her son), myself and my brother are taking care of details such as her belongings, documents and a zoom Shiva/memorial service that was held on Wednesday evening. Millie and I so appreciate all your prayers and kind words during this time, when all of us are dealing with this years’s crazy events!
This has been a momentous Hanukkah season for sure! Or Chaim hosted several evenings of candle-lighting and fellowship in homes this year. A special thanks to Patricia, Lee, the Aronstein’s and the Westendorf’s for opening your homes to the Congregation! Even though it has been a difficult time for so many folks, our Faithful God made sure that the season on re-dedication and lights was still on the calendar! What a great opportunity to REMEMBER His faithfulness in the past and draw on the incredible nature and character of God for our present circumstances!
I will be back for this Shabbat, and Father has given a timely message for us. As we are down to the last few weeks of 2020 (and some would say ‘good riddance’!), Millie and I and the rest of the leadership team want to thank you all for your faithfulness in giving and caring during this most unusual time. With lock downs, layoffs, quarantines, sickness, cancellations and everything else we have endured, I have been encouraged by the exhortation in Psalm 150:6, “Let everything that has breath praise Adonai, Halleluyah!” Something happens when we do this, our whole perspective on life changes! Thank you all for your faithfulness!
Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!
Stewart and Millie
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