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Shabbat Ki Tavo
Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8
Candle Lighting Time: Friday, September 19, 2008 6:39 P.M.
At the age of 64 British novelist William Somerset Maugham described that he
had better write his autobiography, even though his health was still good.
He did so and titled it “The Summing Up.” But why sum up your life at 64?
“An occasional glance at the obituary columns,” he explained, “suggests that
the sixties can be very unhealthy.” That may be true, but Maugham survived
another 27 years and died at the age of 91.
No matter how young or old we are, to review our lives is good once in a
while. Where have we been on our life’s journey? Have we been achieving
our goals? Are we developing into the kind of people we aspire to be?
Our High Holidays period starting with Slichot, this Saturday night reminds
us of other questions. Are we becoming the men and women God’s wants us to
be. Are we making the most of the opportunities to live holy lives, serve
others, and glorify God in both words and deeds? Are our actions bearing
fruit/ Because life is as fleeting as vapor (Psalm 39:5), we would be wise
to make the most of our limited days.
We can’t change the way we’ve spent our time in the past. But from this
moment on, we can prayfully and resolutely rely on God’s grace and fulfill
His will for our lives. We have the present moment-let’s make the most of
it. The prayers of Slichot, Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur teach us that we
can’t save time, but we can invest it.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Gary Greene
Services Schedule:
Friday night 7:00 p.m.
Shabbat 9:00 a.m.
Mon. & Thurs 6:30 a.m.
Sun. -Thurs night 7:30 p.m.
Announcements:
Shabbat, September 20 Helen and Stanley Shnapp are sponsoring the Kiddush in
honor of their 50th wedding anniversary.
Slichot services tonight The doors open at 10:00 p.m. with a program.
Slichot services begin at
11:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 21 Marathon’s Spectacular Yard Sale at Deepdale Pool.
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