Sukkot
The High Holidays or “Days of Awe” and Rosh Hashanah have just concluded this weekend with the solemn fast and deep contemplations of Yom Kippur, and we are about to embark this week (click here for a calendar and brief explanation of this fall’s events) on one of our faith’s most lasting celebrations, Sukkot or the Feast of Tabernacles. Every biblical holiday given to the Jewish people has these three aspects: Israel was commanded to observe the holiday in the present in order to remember something God had done in the past, and because of some future prophetic purpose hidden within each...
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Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is celebrated in 2014 from sundown on September 24 to nightfall on September 26. The Hebrew date for Rosh Hashanah is 1 Tishrei 5775. Though Rosh Hashanah literally means “head of the year,” the holiday actually takes place on the first two days of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, which is the seventh month on the Hebrew calendar. This is because Rosh Hashanah, one of four new years in the Jewish year, is considered the new year of people, animals and legal contracts. In the Jewish oral tradition, Rosh Hashanah marks the completion of the creation...
Read MoreWonderful Block Party!
This year’s Arnett Block Party was a wonderful success, thanks to our gracious God who held the weather so marvelously for us and to the many community volunteers, agencies, and performers who put so much into the day. Starting with Matt Doward and his Horses’ Friend crew and carrying through a visit from our favorite police dog, Child ID, face painting, free food, firefighters and their truck, an ambulance, contests and prizes, the ZooMobile, bike repairs, hoop contests, a fabulous clown show, music, free books and Story Time from the Arnett Library, and closing with a Gospel...
Read MoreBlock Party 2014
It’s that time of year again! It’s time for our 2014 ARNETT BLOCK PARTY! on Saturday, August 2, Noon to 4 pm Location: Arnett Boulevard from Warwick to Rugby (street closed) Here’s the Schedule! 12:00 – 12:30 K-9 “Ian” and Officer Miskell 12:00 – 2:00 Horse Rides 12:30 – 1:00 Christian Rap Group 1:00 – 1:30 Jump Rope and Hoola Hoop Contest 1:30 – 2:00 Story Time with Mr. Bruce 2:00 – 2:30 “Happy’s” Magic Show 2:30 – 3:30 Zoo Mobile 3:30 – 4:00 New Life Gospel Choir All Afternoon: Games ♥ BB free throw contest Music ♥ Raffle Prizes...
Read MoreA test of humility
Josemaría Escrivá’s 17 Signs of a lack of humility: Allow me to remind you that among other evident signs of a lack of humility are: Thinking that what you do or say is better than what others do or say Always wanting to get your own way Arguing when you are not right or – when you are – insisting stubbornly or with bad manners Giving your opinion without being asked for it, when charity does not demand you to do so Despising the point of view of others Not being aware that all the gifts and qualities you have are on loan Not acknowledging that you are unworthy of all honor or esteem, even...
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