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We are here every Sunday at 11 am and you will be made most welcome!

Blackburn Presbyterian Church

Dear Friend of BPC

In our Alphabet series we are at 'S' for Shalom.

This Hebrew word for peace permeates the Old Testament. When quoted by the New Testament writers they use the Greek word εἰρήνη from which we derived the personal name, Irene, meaning 'peace'.

The website of the non-profit Institute for the Study of War could persuade one that peace always eludes the family of nations. But Shalom sets a higher bar than a cease-fire. It is broader, wider, fuller and deeper than downing weapons.

Shalom has to do with a life joyfully developed in all areas and emanating a sense of wholeness. It is a blessed life. Alas, this too seems elusive. Was Bob Dylan on the money when he sang 'Everything is Broken"?

So what does the Bible's story of redemption actually say about the acquisition peace? About shalom? That will be our Bible exploration tomorrow.

Join us at 11 am in person, or when ever you can online.

Blessings in Christ

Graham