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The U.S. Civil War occurred from 1861 to1865. During this period of time, both sides had to institute a mandatory military draft. Both sides had a process by which a person could pay a specific sum of money to escape being drafted. On the part of the Union side, the U.S. side, two programs existed, each with some differences, by which a person could pay a sum of $300 and not be drafted. Today that sum, after inflation would be equal to about $7,489. Seventh-day Adventist congregations, in those early days, generally attempted to raise the needed funds for members who were about to be drafted into the military.

Yes, to all of the above. As I understand it, after we have seen a rare "blue moon," we will shortly see a yellow moon. My goodness, such changes in color.

The Hopeful is available for streaming. This film is the story of the development of the SDA Church, starting with William Miller. It has been commercially shown in U.S. theaters for some time. https://adventistreview.org/news/the-hopeful-available-to-stream-in-north-america-starting-august-23/ To view the film, click on the link below and you will be charged a fee of $14.99. https://wonder.watch/the-hopeful This film is also available for showing by a Church. In general, the cost to the congregation to show the film will be $129 plus an individual fee of $5.50 for each person viewing the film.

5-year-old Utah boy accidentally kills himself with a handgun he found in his parents’ bedroom SANTAQUIN, Utah (AP) — A small town south of Salt Lake City is mourning the death of a 5-year-old boy who accidentally shot himself with a handgun he found in his parents’ bedroom. https://www.newsbreak.com/the-associated-press-510077/3571867602654-5-year-old-utah-boy-accidentally-kills-himself-with-a-handgun-he-found-in-his-parents-bedroom?