Having just celebrated Thanksgiving, we are keenly aware of how fortunate we are to live in an area of the world that has modern amenities such as running water, electricity, and sanitation. Events ...
On November 9 in 1938, a pogrom was carried out against Jews in Nazi Germany. This large scale attack was carried out by German Stormtroopers (paramilitary) in Berlin, and aided by German citizens. The night became known as Kristallnacht, or “The Night of Broken Glass.”
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While researching what topic to cover in my November newsletter article I kept thinking about water. I guess water is on my mind because I have watched the news regarding the devastation from the ...
In this article, submitted by Mr. Lee Smith, Treasurer, ELCA Southeastern Synod, he discusses a potential tax break opportunity for those who are retired and over age 70½.
Each year at this time, I am compelled to write about the upcoming flu season and the prevailing need to get a yearly flu shot! This year is no exception because you and I know by now that every flu season is different and there is never any way to predict whether it is going to be a mild season or one that sends many individuals scurrying to the doctor for treatment of flu symptoms.
The new school season is here and parents and children are rushing around to ensure that new school supplies, appropriate clothing, lunch bags, backpacks and other required school items are purchased and ready for the first day of school. With all the rushing, many parents are confronted with the fact that the children must have the dreaded “shots” before they are allowed to attend public school, daycare, and other care organizations.
As I am preparing this article on May 9, I am aware of at least five emails that I have already received this month regarding National Women’s Health Week, beginning this year on Mother’s Day. Since ...
Deciding what health related topic to include in each month’s newsletter can sometimes be a challenge. After I wrote an article on recycling last month I realized that National Distracted Driving ...
Have you looked at your Church budget? If you are like many churches you spend more on utilities than outreach. To flip this around has your Church considered a “Green Team” to see how you can cut...
Left to right: Rabbi Daniel Swartz, Rev. Cliff Bahlinger, Rev. John Barton, Rev. Peter Cook, Shantha Ready Alonso, Bishop Carroll Baltimore As a former Park Ranger with the National Park Service and...
The Southeastern Synod is part of the
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