Miguel Manalo lit these candles for his godmother Maria who celebrated her 74th birthday this past September, for Miguel’s niece Tala who has turned 19 months old and finally Miguel who successfully got money from the insurance company from the person who hit him on his bike in May.
Candle Category: Joy
Luke and Jamie
We lit a candle of joy for Lou and Arlene Dodge for their son Luke and daughter-in-law Jamie who were married over Labor Day weekend and they’re currently on their honeymoon in Italy.
Jesse DeVore Jr
Adrian DeVore lit a candle to wish a happy birthday to her dad, Jesse DeVore Jr, who turned 92 on June 8th.
Joshua Reyna Hollender
Helen Lippman lit a candle of joy on behalf of her grandson, Joshua Reyna Hollender. Joshua was the foster son of Helen’s daughter and son in law for 7+ years–and this past Tuesday, they were finally able to adopt him. The entire family has been waiting and hoping and praying for this moment forever and...
Oliver Rew and Andrea Hamblen
Judith Rew lit a prayer of joy for the wedding of long time couple Oliver Rew, who grew up in our congregation, and Andrea Hamblen. Rev. Anya officiated the wedding beautifully and a wonderful time was had by all of us.
Kira Pipkins
We lit a candle of joy for Kira Pipkins. The National Wrestling Hall of Fame announced that Kira is the 2023 national winner of the Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award, which recognizes and celebrates the nation’s most outstanding high school senior female wrestlers for their excellence in wrestling, scholastic achievement, citizenship, and community service....