By Andrea Kulik ACROSS
1. His parents “were amazed at what was being __ about him” (Luke 2:33; texts NRSV)
5. School support grp. 8. Pet adoption org. 12. Choir range
13. “Hear my prayer; give __ ...” (Psalm 84:8)
14. Sandwich style 15. Act of make-believe 17. Front or sold ender
18. This man was righteous and devout (Luke 2:25)
19. 48D never left the __ (Luke 2:37)
21. Part of the genetic code
22. Austen classic 23. Cleopatra’s snake 26. __-cone 28. Word with “firma” 31. Mint or parsley 33. County div. 35. Mixed up dire 36. Parts of bread loaves 38. To __ is human
40. Joseph to Jesus, informally
41. Appear 43. Gp. for drivers 45. Coughs up 47. Jail resident
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52. “This child is __ for the falling and the rising of many in Israel ... (Luke 2:34)
54. “That makes all the differ__”
55. Mined material 56. Hosiery annoyance 57. Burpee product 58. Unhappy
59. “He himself likewise shared the __ things”(Hebrews 2:14)
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DOWN 1. Gullible sorts
2. Mixed up rail 3. Agenda bullet 4. One who adores 5. Tapering flag 6. Tic-toe filler 7. Ragged mountain ridge 8. Olympian Mark Spitz
9. “For my 45D have seen your salvation which you have __ in the 25D of all peoples” (Luke 2:30-31)
ELCA POSITION
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, YORKTOWN HE IGHTS, NY, a thriving, active, multi-generational ELCA congregation (with parsonage) in northern Westchester County is searching for a new pastor. We seek a pastor who has strong leadership skills, is creative, is proficient in social media and, most importantly, is a great preacher who works well with youth and fami l ies. Within easy commute of New York City, Yorktown has great schools, a vast array of recreational outlets and is a wonderful area to raise a family. If interested please contact Pastor Kathleen Koran of the MNYS at 212-870-2377.
POSITION
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PRESIDENT—New Brunswick Theological Seminary is searching for its next president. It is the oldest Protestant seminary in the country and is well positioned for its next season of ministry. The seminary i s an ecumenical and di ver se communi t y that is a par t of the Reformed Church in America. We are looking for a person who has the vision and experience to lead a multi- cultural, metro-urban seminary with a global reach. For more information about the seminary, the position, and how to apply, go to
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PEOPLE OF GOD—ONE AND ALL: SAINTS AND SINNERS. By Edith Close-Vaziri. Meditate and reflect on this free verse spiritual poetry. There is an inst ruc tional focus to help readers understand the content. Many of the poems have Scripture passages supplementing the message. Available on Amazon for $8.95 in paperback and $7.00 in kindle format. Outskirts Press $8.06 in paperback.
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10. Poet Sandburg 11. Vaulted church recess
16. Vast ages 20. CPR pro 23. “What a relief!”
24. “... he would not __ death before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah” (Luke 2:26)
25. “For my 45D have seen your salvation which you have 9D in the __ of all peoples” (Luke 2:30-31).
27. Be in debt 29. Food label stat 30. Band-__
32. “Then 18A __ them ...” (Luke 2:34)
34. “18A took him in his arms and __ God ...” (Luke 2:28)
37. Put in a certain place
39. Spew fire and brimstone, say
42. Precursor of Windows 44. Slightly off
45. “For my __ have seen your salvation which you have 9D in the 25D of all peoples” (Luke 2:30-31)
46. Unit of DNA
48. A prophet, the daughter of Phanuel
49. Bears or Cubs 50. Nervous people are on it 53. Major division of time
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