A Word From Bill — Are You Disappointed or Discouraged?
Shalom everyone. 2020 has been challenging for most of us, to say the least. The year started with the rumblings of an alleged killer virus that was devastating parts of China. Before we knew it the entire world, including the US, was threatened by a pandemic. One...
A Word From Bill — My Thoughts On The Corona Pandemic
Shalom everyone. I wanted to share some thoughts with you about the current crisis the entire world now finds itself in. When I consider just how quickly the world has changed in the last few weeks, I can't help but consider a few verses of Scripture that seem to...
Ministry Update March 12, 2020
Ministry Update from Bill Shalom everyone. It’s been a while since I sent out an email — for that I apologize. So much has been happening so fast at Jacob's Tent that Beth and I seldom have a chance to come up for air. We're not complaining though -- the Father's is...
Ministry Update 12/06/19
Ministry Update from Bill Shalom everyone. It’s been a while since I sent out an email — for that I apologize. With Sukkot preparations and the aftermath of that event (which went incredibly well), we’ve been playing catch up. So I wanted to touch base and let you...
Word From Bill — When You Are In Distress
As you know, this past Monday was Yom Teruah (Feast of Trumpets) which means that we are currently in what is known as the “Days of Awe.” The Days of Awe are a continuation of the season of Teshuvah ("repentance") that began just over a month ago at the start of the...
Ministry Update 9/6/19
Ministry Update from Bill Shalom everyone. Even though the temperatures aren’t saying it just yet, the calendar says that Summer is coming to an end. I can’t say I’m all that disappointed because we are fast approaching my favorite time of year, Autumn, and that...
A Word From Bill: The Left Is Hoping For A Direct Strike On Mar a Lago!
Unless you’re on Twitter, you may not have heard of the latest mantra among many leftists in the last few days. As Hurricane Dorian strengthens into a major hurricane and sets its sites on the eastern coast of Florida, hate-filled leftists are beside themselves with...
Ministry Update 8/09/19
Ministry Update from Bill Shalom everyone. I trust that everyone is doing well and pray that your week has been peaceful and prosperous. As for us, its been another busy and event-filled time. I wanted to take a few moments and let you know what’s going on with...
Ministry Update: July, 19, 2019
Ministry Update from Bill Shalom everyone; I hope that you and your family are doing well, today, and that this week has been blessed and fruitful. I wanted to share with you what is going on with Shoreshim and with our congregation, Jacob’s Tent. Shoreshim...
A Word From Bill: Trump Is Triggering The Left (Why That’s Important To Us)
Is it just me or does it seem that President Trump is drawing “the crazy”out of the far left? In my opinion, almost everything President Trump does or says seems to create a firestorm in the Leftists’ camp, provoking them to say and do the most bizarre things. One...
Ministry Update June 28, 2019
Ministry Update from Bill Shalom everyone. I hope these first few days of summer are going well for you and your family. We’re definitely feeling the heat here in southeast Tennessee. Its been a few weeks since I updated everyone on what’s going on - which is a lot -...
Ministry Update June 7, 2019
Ministry Update from Bill Greetings everyone. Blessings to all of you and your family for a great weekend and happy Shavuot. Shabbat Celebration Our Shabbat celebration will be this Saturday (June 8, 2019) at 2 PM. Once again, we are meeting at the Dwelling Place on...