Sundays 8:30am
(with Communion) in the Chapel
Sundays 10am
(with Church School
Childcare is available)
in the Sanctuary
Rejoicing Spirits
2nd & 4th Sundays, 5pm
May 17, 5pm
Dinner and fellowship after the services
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9am - 5pm
Friday
9am - 1pm
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Vision Statement
As Everybody's church we commit ourselves to serving Christ by cultivating mission, inclusion and community.
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What's Happening This Sunday
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Youth and CrossWalks
All Abilities Inclusion Ministry
K-5th Grade..................Chapel
Communion Sunday
Childcare available:
Infant-Walkers....................... Room 109/111
2 year olds................................. Room 102
Worship Wonder.....................Room 217, 218
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Rummage Sale Set-up |
Various Rooms |
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Worship |
Chapel |
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Worship |
Sanctuary |
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Youth Programs |
Youth Room |
| 11:00 |
Five Love Languages |
Fireside Room |
| 11:00 |
Lunch & Learn Planning Meeting |
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| 11:15 |
Youth Choir |
New Song Studio |
| 1:15pm |
FPC Softball v. OLQM |
Beverly Park |
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Thank You
With deepest gratitude I thank the congregation and staff of FPC for supporting me in the call to Associate Pastor/Inclusion and Pastoral Care. The love and affirmation I have been given over these past years has filled my heart, and spurs me on. Blessings and thanks to each and every one of you for walking with me on this journey.
Love, Joanne Blair
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Did You Know That?
- Choir section leaders, Allison Vernon and Alex Walker, both received Matilda Awards for excellence in musical performance at Oakland University?
- Dr. Judson appreciated his birthday celebration last Sunday?
- The mother duck who returns to our courtyard each year hatched 13 ducklings this year? They hatched yesterday and wanted to leave today.
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| The Five Love Languages A study with Dr. John Judson Sundays, May 3, 17 and 24 at 11:15am, Fireside Room Falling in love is easy. Staying in love-that's the challenge! How can you keep your relationship fresh and growing amid the demands and conflicts and just plain boredom of everyday life? Join Dr. John Judson in an exploration of the #1 New York Times bestselling book The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary Chapman. Whether your relationship is flourishing or failing, this approach to showing and receiving love will help you experience deeper and richer levels of intimacy with your partner. Free childcare is provided for this series. |
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Lost Items
- Hat and Grey/Black fleece Jacket taken on Wednesday Connect Dinner evening, April 15. Prescription glasses in the inside pocket.
- Men's Small Black Overcoat with driving gloves in the pocket. Last seen in the Narthex coat closet on Sunday, April 26.
If either of these items are found, please return to Jan Peters at the church.
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Euchre Tournament Hosted by the Mexico Mission Team
Friday, May 1, 6:30-9pm, Knox Auditorium
Prizes! Food! Fun!
$10 admission fee and 25 cents for each Euchre. Bring your Amigos, all abilities and ages are welcome. This is a fundraiser for the Mexico Mission Team Childcare is available. This is a fundraiser for the Mexico Mission Team.
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Untapped Questions
Thursday, May 7, 7pm at Bagger Dave's on Maple and Telegraph
On Tap This Month - Mental Illness: Stigma, Fear, and Compassion
Join us for a discussion on current events and issues related to mental illness and how our faith informs our response. Everyone is welcome.
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Vacation Bible School Registration Is Open
Sign up for Bible Blast to the Past , Discovering God's Everlasting Love, Monday-Thursday, June 15-18 from 9am-Noon. We expect to fill up in the next week or two so sign up today. We need 70 adult and youth volunteers who want to share the gifts of time and energy with our children to make VBS successful. You're never too old for VBS! Contact Cindy Merten to learn how you can help.
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Harry Potter Lock-In
May 8, 9pm - May 9, 9am
CALLING ALL POTTER FANS!! In honor of our outgoing seniors, we are transforming the church into Hogwarts. Spend 24 sleepless hours learning about the gospel the Harry Potter way. Come be sorted into a house, walk through Diagon Alley, compete for your house's supremacy, and find the best fit wand for you. Youth: Invite all your friends and sign-up today! Adults: We need lots of help to make this event worthy of our awesome seniors. Sign-up now to avoid being asked to work the wee hours of the night.
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Concerns
Prayers for the family of
Richard Walter Dernberger, father of Rick Dernberger, who died on April 21.
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rayers for the family of
Pat Reinke
, mother of Jon Reinke and Jenifer Williams, who died Friday, April 18. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 16 at 2pm in the Sanctuary.
Prayers for
Bruce McCristal at Beaumont Hospital.
Prayers for
Wade Schultheiss
at Beaumont Hospital
Prayers for
Vera Harkin at Evergreen Health and Living Center.
Prayers for the family of
Marjorie De Long
, mother of Don De Long (Maria), who died on March 21. A memorial service was held on Saturday, April 18.
Prayer for the family of Barbara Martz, who died on March 24. A funeral was held on Saturday, March 28 at the church.
Continued prayers for David Bert, Jack Bert, Liz Bert, Hank Borchardt, Marcie Chaney, Mary Lou Cooper, Mary Cornelius, Sue DelPup, Maggie Garza, Tom Graham, George Haddad, Art Held, John Held, Jane Horner, Wilma Kempf, Tom Kirchhofer, Sheila Krebs, Peter Miller, Kathy Nyberg, Ann O'Neil, Mary Pardee, Lois and Irv Poston, Jane Reinman, Janet and Stephen Smith, Norma Stratton, Roger Struck, Ed Szczerba, Glen Tyndall, Susan Wnek.
For those of you who were blessed to be part of First Presbyterian under the leadership of Rev. Dr. L.P. Jones may desire to write him a note of encouragement and love following his diagnosis of a brain tumor. Here is his and Nancy's address for your use. We will keep you apprised of any new information that comes our way.
Rev. Dr. L. P. and Nancy Jones, 8456 Greenleaf Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45255-5608
If you have pastoral concerns or questions, please contact Jan Peters at ext. 121, and she will put you in touch with John Judson or Amy Morgan. Calling after-hours, please call the church main number 248.644.2040 and the voicemail message will give the phone number of the pastor to contact.
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| Do You Just Use Your Cell Number and No Longer Have a Landline? Calling all FPC Community! If you have replaced your landline phone with a cell phone number, please let Kim McGlynn know. Call her at 248.644.2040 x138 or email Kim at kimmcglynn@fpcbirmingham.org. You may also update your phone number in the Main Office: there will be a binder with the title "Landline vs. Cell Number". Let's stay connected! |
If you'd like to help the earthquake victims in Nepal, you can give through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. Financial support for relief efforts can be designated to DR999999 with reference to Nepal. Gifts can be made online, by phone 800.872.3283 weekdays, 8am-6pm or checks can be mailed to Presbyterian Church, PO Box 643700, Pittsburg, PA 15264-3700.
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| Cards for Confirmands Please support our Confirmands in their continuing faith journey by writing them a note of affirmation and encouragement. Lists of students can be found in the basket outside Calvin Hall. Please return your notes by Sunday, May 10. |
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Seeking Nominations for Ruling Elders and Deacons
You are invited to submit names to the Congregational Nominating Committee of those persons you believe should be considered for the positions of Ruling Elder and Deacon in the life of our church. Elders are those who guide the church alongside our pastoral staff. Deacons are those called to serve persons both inside and outside of our church through acts of loving compassion. Nomination forms can be found in the church office.
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| Rummage Sale Week of May 3-7 Rummage Dropoff: Sale Dates: Sunday, May 3; 11am - 6pm Tuesday, May 5; 5pm - 8pm (30% markup) Monday, May 4; 9am - 8pm Wednesday, May 6; 9am - 2pm (regular prices) Tuesday, May 5; 9am - 11am Wednesday, May 6; 5pm - 8pm (prices reduced) Large Item Pickup by appointment, within 10 miles: Sunday, May 3 and Monday, May 4. Please phone 248.971.0493 and leave a message (calls returned, appointments made the week before the sale). Volunteers needed on all days from Sunday afternoon through Thursday. For more details, see the flier in the main office. |
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The Bloomfield Cable television recorded the recent Faith Communities Coalition on Foster Care meeting held here at Everybody's Church. Susan Hull, director of Child Welfare Services of Oakland County Department of Human Services presented some of the progress being made concerning our 13,000 Michigan children in foster care with 788 in Oakland County alone. If you fast forward to minute 36, you'll see and hear Justin Black, one of our promising youth in foster care as well as from others who share their passion for supporting our children and youth in foster care.
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FPC Deacons Pantry is collecting food for the Angel's Place in May.
Angels' Place has 20 homes in the surrounding counties for persons with developmental disabilities. These homes offer a Christian family setting and are very caring environments with wonderful professional support. The atmosphere of dignity and affirmation coupled with the desire to help people reach their full potential is what makes these well run homes stand out. The quality that really stands out at Angels' Place is the relationships that form not only among the residents, but with the caregivers as well. Love is truly the driving force in this organization. Bring your donations to the pantry shelves outside Room 141-142. Thanks!
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We of the First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham, Michigan, strive to be a faithful, open and inclusive congregation. We welcome the participation of all people regardless of race, ethnic origin, worldly condition, or any other circumstance not related to the profession of faith.
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Rejoicing Spirits
May - August, Rejoicing Spirits meets once a month at 5pm. During the month of May, Rejoicing Spirits will be the 3rd Sunday of the month (to avoid Memorial Day weekend) and June - August it will be the 4th Sunday of the month. Our next services will be
May 17 at 5pm with dinner following.
Come for lively worship, meet new friends, and experience community. There is a meal after every service. Come experience community.
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Inclusion Video
Please watch the inclusion video made by First Presbyterian led by Eagle Scout Cameron Scott:
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Whom Do You Know?
God knows us by name but we all need help in knowing each other. You can help others by wearing a nametag. The nametag boards are in Calvin Hall and requests for new or replacement tags can be made by leaving a note in the Lucite holder near the Zs or by contacting Barbara Russell at 248.333.1985 or
beruss@umich.edu
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Kroger Community Rewards-Re-Enroll or Enroll for the First Time
Every year Kroger asks that non-profit organizations have their members re-register for its Community Rewards program in April/May. (Community Rewards is a program where it allocates $500,000 each quarter to charities in our community based on our portion of the total dollars spent.) Directions for re-enrolling can be found on our website under "Giving: Ways to Give," or if you'd like help, please contact Dawn Swarthout at 248.644.2040 x-146.
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Parenting The Love and Logic Way-Presented by, Lynn Radtke
Fridays, April 24, May 1 and 29, 7-8:30pm (except May 29 6:30-8:30pm)
Due to many requests we are thrilled to present four more Parenting The Love and Logic sessions. Different skills will be taught in each of the four sessions. The classes are valuable as a whole but there is absolutely relevant and useful knowledge given in every single session and will be effective regardless of whether or not you have been in the audience before. The classes are presented on Friday evenings in Calvin Hall beginning Friday, April 17. Babysitting is available but space is limited. For detailed information and to register please go to www.everybodyschurch.org under events.
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Lunch and Learn
Thursday, May 14, 11:30am, Calvin Hall
The Art of Communication-Joe Manatrey has spent his career in broadcasting in both radio and television and plans to share with us his comedic thoughts on life, Christianity and old age among other topics. He promises we will leave laughing.
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| Senior Singles Tuesday, June 2, 10:15am, St. Sabba's Monastery for Russian High Tea
The Senior Singles are going to St. Sabba's Monastery for a Russian High Tea Luncheon, a lecture and tour of the grounds and time to explore the gardens and gift shop following the tour. The FPC bus will leave promptly at 10:15am and the price is $29 cash only due the day of the trip. Deadline to sign-up is Sunday, May 24. Seats are limited on the bus to 24 people only so sign-up today! Questions? Please call Marge Hendrick at 248.293.0011. |
Softball @ FPC!
The snow has melted; birds are chirping; and that can only mean one thing: Church League Softball is back. Whether you're a veteran player, a rookie or anywhere in between, you are welcome. This is a coed adult league, playing on Sunday afternoons through the summer. For more info, contact Jason Morgan: Jason@amjas.com or 248.613.8880.
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Model Making School
Are you interested in building a model of your boat, house or something that you've always dreamed of? Contact Hank Borchardt who is beginning a "school" in his home at 248.792.7819.
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Advertising Opportunity in the New Phone Directory
Cathedral Directories is publishing our annual member directory and is looking for advertisers in support of this publication. If you would be interested in advertising this year or would like more information please contact Heather Stewart at Cathedral Directories, 248.545.1415 x115.
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Youth Programs
Middle school students join us in the youth room after the younger church is called forward for bagels and a Bible lesson. (10am-11am) High School youth will meet from 6-7pm on May 24 and 31. Dinner will be shared together and then we will have a Bible study and social time in the youth room. Keep in touch by joining our email list. Send @Midschool and/or @HighSchool to bethany@everybodyschurch.org
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The Christian Collective - Ancient Wisdom Meets the Future of Faith Formation
This is a home-based faith formation experience that draws upon the collective wisdom of the ancient Christian tradition and the collective experience of participants to create a unique event tailored to your interests and spiritual needs. Facilitators provide workshops on a variety of spiritual topics including Bible and Theology, Christian Living, Spirituality and World Religions, and Culture and Ethics.
The Christian Collective is grounded in the understanding that the future of faith formation depends on practices that are personalized, participatory and portable. Thus, in the Christian Collective, you choose the topic, you participate in your own learning experience, and you host the gathering. If you'd like to register for a workshop or find out more information, contact Rev. Amy Morgan.
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First Presbyterian Hand-in-Hand Early Learning Center
Hand-In-Hand Early Learning Center is a licensed learning center for children four months through five years. Registration is open for the 2015-2016 school year. Please come by for a tour and see what we have to offer. Check out our Young Five Program, Preschool and early learning classes. Contact Heidi Wilkinson, Director, at 248.644.2040 x124.
For more information.
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Wednesday Connect Dinner
, 5:30-7:00pm
in Knox Auditorium. Caterer: Quarton Catering
Full Dinner or Salad Bar ($9) Kids under 12 eat free. $24 per family maximum
Today is the last Wednesday dinner until fall.
For Children: Wednesdays begin with Children's Choirs led by Sue Kohns.
The Carol Choir, K-2nd Grade, meets from 4:30-5pm and the
Chapel Choir, 3rd-5th Grade meets from 5-5:45pm. These choirs teach the fundamentals of singing and introduces Orff Instrument playing. Contact director, Sue Kohns, kohns1228@yahoo.com.
Music Makers for 3 & 4 year olds meets from 4:30-5pm. This singing group will start your child in the fun of music. Contact director, Samantha Lyttle, sjlmusic13@gmail.com.
For Adults:
Chancel Choir, college age and above, Wednesdays 7:00-9:00pm. This SATB choir provides weekly music ministry during worship on
Sundays.
Worship on Wednesday is at 6:30pm. This is the last Wednesday worship led by Dr. Ernest Krug
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All are welcome to join these groups.
- Youth Choir Weekly on Sundays 11:15-Noon, Join this choir for youth grades 6-12th directed by Sue Kohns. Contact Sue for more information.
- Stay & Play, Mondays, 9:15-11:45am, Room 102. This is a parent and young child play group. Contact Kim McGlynn, ext. 138 for more information.
- Shawl Ministry, Mondays, 10am, Fireside Room. Contact Judy Gillow, 248.758.9569 or Sarah Krug, 248.435.6588
- Tuesday Early Morning Bible Study Weekly 7am in Room 141/142 Current study: I Corinthians
- Tuesday Mid-Morning Bible Study Weekly 8:30am (New Time) in the Library; Current study: Matthew
- FPC Trombone Choir If you are a low brass player (trombone, baritone, euphonium, tuba) with medium-advanced high school playing proficiency and access to an instrument, we would love to have you join us for a rehearsal and see what we are all about. Rehearsals are regularly Tuesdays from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. but double-check with Ben Kohns before coming in case the rehearsal has been rescheduled. Reach Ben at FPCTbones@gmail.com or 810-348-8268.
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Evening Book Club (second Tuesday) 7pm in Fireside Room
May 12: "Girl in Translation" by Jean Kwok
- FPC Ringers (Tuesdays) 7pm in the Bell Room
Join the hand bell choir directed by Andrew Herbruck
- Morning Readers' Circle (third Tuesday) 9:30 am in Fireside Room
May 19: "The Invention of Wings" by Sue Monk Kidd
- Fun, Fitness & Fellowship (Tuesday & Thursday) 10am in Youth Room A Sam Freeman video stretching and strengthening exercise class.
- Men's Bible & Brew (Third Thursdays) April 16, 5:45pm, Stan Evan's Home RSVP to Stan at lsevans@vmddlaw.com or call 248.433.0852. Dinner is $5. Call Stan Evans at 248.433.0852 for more information about the group.
- Read Through the Bible in Two Years Discussion Group (Saturdays) 8am in 141-142. Dr. Judson's weekly articles in First Things will lead us through a two year reading of the entire Bible, as well as a discussion group on Saturdays at 8am.
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Presbyterian Women Bible Study
(Third Wednesday) May 20, 9:30am "Reconciling Paul: A Contemporary Study of 2 Corinthians"
All women are welcome. PW Circles are small groups of women who gather once a month to share a time of community, Bible study, prayer and concern for mission, peace, and justice. New members and visitors are always welcome. Come for one month or every month. Many circles meet after the Wednesday Bible Study. Call Kathleen Sleder for more information or if you need child care at 248.851.1302 or
sledermom@aol.com
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| Skyline Open House Sunday, May 3, 2-6pm Come to the Skyline Open House for a free BBQ, hayrides, games, sports, summer camp information and much more. RSVP online www.campskyline.org or call 248.644.2043 to help us count the hot dogs! |
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By Pastor John
Week 70 - Obadiah
and Psalms 82 and 83
Key Concepts: Similarly to Ezekiel and potions of Jeremiah, Obadiah declares that some of the neighboring nations will be punished for their roles in Judah's destruction and that Judah will be restored.
Stories: Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament and is divided into three sections. The first section concerns the indictment of Edom, the second the judgment of the nations and the third the restoration of Judah. The two Psalms deal with God's judgment over the nations and a prayer for deliverance from oppressing nations.
Brief Summary: Obadiah can be seen as a short summary of some of the previous larger prophetic works that we have read. As mentioned above it contains the three basic elements of the story of God's people post exile. The first is that specific nations that opposed Judah will be dealt with. In this case we are looking at Edom. Edom comes in for specific mention because according to Genesis the Edomites and the Israelites are related. Therefore brothers are to treat each other with kindness. Edom has not done so. Edom has violated the covenant by seizing land and goods following the Babylonian invasion. Even though Edom is supposed to have many wise men, it has not shown that wisdom.
The second part of the post-exile prophecies concerns the judgment of all nations. "For the day of the Lord is near upon all the nations. As you have done so it will be done to you, your deeds shall return upon your own head." While Edom is in for particular punishment, none of the nations that have harmed Judah will be able to escape. This is one of the great truisms of the scriptures...what goes around comes around. No one is able to escape the consequences of their actions.
The third portion of Obadiah concerns the restoration of Judah. "But in Mount Zion there will be those who escape, and it shall be holy. The house of Jacob shall possess their possessions." A portion of this restoration will be that the people of Israel will once again possess the lands taken from them. "...they shall possess the land of Ephraim and the land of Samaria and Benjamin shall possess Gilead. The exiles in Halah, who are of the people of Israel, shall possess Phoenicia as far as Zarephath." In other words God will restore the land to God's people. The last verse however is a reminder that all of this belongs to God.
Psalm 82 takes the view that the world is run by a large council of gods, of which the God of Israel is the head. The other gods have judged unjustly and thus the God of Israel must judge them. God declares that the rest of the gods must "Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked." The final declaration is that even though they are gods and sons of the Most High, they will die like men because they are not faithful to God's desire for creation.
Psalm 83 is a prayer for national deliverance. The situation is dire. The enemies of Israel, including Edom, Moab, Gebal, Ammon, Philistia, Tyre and Assyria have all conspired to wipe Israel off of the face of the earth. "They say, 'Come let us wipe them out as a nation; let the name of Israel be remembered no more.'" The writer of the Psalm asks that God destroy those who had tried to destroy Judah. "Oh my God make them like the whirling dust, like chaff before the wind....let them perish in disgrace." The Psalm concludes with a request that all God's enemies know that God is Lord of the earth.
1. Why do you think that Obadiah was kept as part of the canon?
2. What do you think of the image of a council of gods?
3. Have there been times when you would have prayed a Psalm like Psalm 83?
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