7th Sunday after Pentecost & 2nd Sunday of Summer Preaching Series
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Rabbi Robert Haas, Guest Speaker
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Rabbi Robert Haas, a native of McAllen, Texas, became the 14th spiritual leader of Congregation Mickve Israel in Savannah, Georgia in 2012.
After receiving his B. S. from the University of Texas at Austin, he began his first career as an elementary school teacher before matriculating at Hebrew Union College in Jerusalem and Los Angeles, where he earned his master's degree and Rabbinical Ordination.
After graduation, he served as an associate rabbi in Dallas and in Houston, Texas. He then spent a year volunteering in Africa with American Jewish World Service before moving to Savannah to serve in his current position as the rabbi for the third oldest congregation in America.
Rabbi Haas is also a sought-after comedian, lecturer, preacher, and interfaith leader, regularly speaking and performing for organizations, radio shows, colleges, theaters, houses of worship, and institutions.
He is married to April, and they have a daughter named Amira and a son named Aryeh.
We extend a cordial welcome to each person worshipping with us in person or online. We hope the service will leave you feeling renewed, fulfilled, and challenged. God bless you all!
Ministers:
Rev. Bob Townsend Rabbi Robert Haas, Guest Speaker Ray Ellis, Music Director
Musicians:
Ray Ellis, piano Kay Deffley, Organ Randy Canady, Keyboard
The flowers for the worship service are given in memory of Elizabeth Hope Flanagan by Kathleen & Lew Leopard.
Special Thanks:
Every Sunday, there are people who work behind the scenes to help make each service meaningful and wonderful for all of us and our online visitors. We thank those heroes of our faith: control room and live streaming techs, videographers, video editors, sound editors, font editors, and many others.
Licensing
Copyright License #2291323 Streaming License #20116968 Short clips in our services used in compliance with Fair Use.
Worship Service Video (synopsis below)
NOTE: The service begins at ~1:20 into the video. Rotations of the announcements appear from the beginning.
SYNOPSIS
PRELUDE: Asbury Musicians
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Candace Jenkins Special Birthdays (80 or above): Jane Thimme and Pat Stewart "Raise the Roof" Capital Campaign is ongoing — select your date(s) to contribute on the church website. New Member Orientation Classes come last two Sundays in October—contact church office to sign up.
INTROIT: "Spirit Divine" — Ray Ellis, piano and vocals
CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 100 (hymnal #821) — Candace Jenkins
HYMN: "The God of Abraham Praise" (hymnal #116) — Sharon Page, Leader
