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CityLight.org
may 2012
I
f we recognize
that our Savior
descended from
the Hebrew tribe
of Judah, then we
can also recognize
that understand-
ing some Hebrew
is good counsel.
"Shalom Aleichim"
For thousands of years, our Jewish
brethren have been greeting each
other with the Hebrew blessing,
"shalom aleichem," meaning, "peace
unto you;" with the other person
responding, "unto you peace," or
"aleichem shalom." (Do not con-
fuse this phrase with the Arabic
saying used by Muslims.)
When you look at the Hebraic defi-
nition of shalom, this phrase takes
on a whole new meaning. The He-
brew word shalom isn't limited to
just "peace" or "hello" or "goodbye."
The Hebrew word shalom comes
from a root verb shalam meaning, "to
be complete, perfect, and full." Sha-
lom literally means, "to be in a state
of wholeness with no deficiency."
The Hebrew word shalom specifi-
cally means, "completeness, whole-
ness, soundness, health, peace, safety,
tranquility, prosperity, perfectness,
fullness, rest, harmony, friend, truce,
treaty, and the absence of agitation
or discord." Wow! This one word is
a complete perfect and whole bless-
ing to the person it is given.
No wonder Yahshua (Jesus) is "the
Prince of Peace." For, it is through
Him that we are made whole.
Local Events &
Points of Interest
MAY 18th - 19th
BLYTHEFEST
TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
90 BONEY ROAD (CORNER OF BLYTHEWOOD AND
BONEY RD), BLYTHEWOOD, SC
Trinity United Methodist Church in Blythewood presents
Blythefest, featuring a weekend full of family fun. Blythefest
is a community festival presented by Trinity and its corporate
and community sponsors. All proceeds support missions,
community and outreach projects. Events include music and
entertainment, food, a silent auction, community yard sale,
crafts and children's activities and rides. The community
yard sale runs from 8AM to 2 PM on Saturday.
SUNDAY · MAY 20th
ARTS AT SHANDON: PHOTO CONTEST & EXHIBIT
SHANDON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
607 WOODROW STREET, COLUMBIA, SC
The Raleigh Ringers is an internationally acclaimed,
advanced community handbell choir based in Raleigh, North
Carolina. Since its founding in 1990, The Raleigh Ringers
has been dazzling concert audiences with unique inter-
pretations of sacred, secular and popular music, including
famous rock `n' roll tunes arranged just for handbells.
FRIDAY · MAY 25th
GREATER ST. LUKE BAPTIST CHURCH - ROAST
COLUMBIA METROPOLITAN CONVENTION CENTER
1101 LINCOLN STREET, COLUMBIA, SC
SUNDAY · JUNE 3rd
ARTS AT SHANDON: PHOTO CONTEST & EXHIBIT
SHANDON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
607 WOODROW STREET, COLUMBIA, SC
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FOR A FULL LIST OF LOCAL EVENTS VISIT:
www.ColumbiaCVB.com
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By Debra Galloway