Shabbat 10/14/2023

Shabbat Shalom,

My weekly greeting of 'Shabbat Shalom’ is bit harder this week as it has been a very heart-wrenching week of war, however it is so important and especially meaningful today. I wish you, from the bottom of my heart, a 'PEACEFUL REST’ even and especially in times of violence and unparalleled evil! Us, and many of you have been praying constantly for the people of Israel, as so many of them are friends of ours, and also that this nation would stand with Eretz Israel! As you know, we have been joining with millions around the world praying for a harvest of Jewish souls, and the devil along with the prince of Persia is angry and attempting to instill fear in God’s people, DON'T ALLOW FEAR TO TAKE HOLD! Our God is Adonai Tz’Vaot, the Lord God of angel armies, and He will have the victory! Stay strong and stay in prayer and don’t be discouraged or led astray by voices in the media that may soon begin to turn on the apple of God’s eye! 

This Shabbat October 14th we will be meeting at the Dwelling Place at 11am. The address is 16800 W.9th Ave Golden, 80401. We will be continuing our theme on INTIMACY: HIS WORD IN US! This will be a very timely message especially for the day that we are living in! We will also be praying for the situation in Israel, which will include a special chanting of Kaddish. THERE WILL BE A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, SO BRING A DISH TO SHARE AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP!

I have to bring up a subject for your urgent prayer consideration. Those who know me are well aware that I LOATH to talk about finances! However, the finances of Or Chaim Congregation are very low. The bottom line is,  our outflow of expenses has been exceeding the inflow in the form of tithes and offerings. This has been ongoing for sometime and we are asking for your prayer into this situation. We know that our God is more than able to provide for all of our needs ACCORDING TO HIS RICHES IN GLORY! The good news is, we are not in debt or unable to pay expenses and bills, and we are continuing to support ministries in Israel, Africa and here locally! We have been in contact with our covering, Tikkun America, and are hearing that many other congregations are experiencing the same situation. So, we ask that you PRAY so that we can continue to provide for the Spiritual and practical needs of our community, and to be faithful to GIVE so as to be a blessing here, in Israel and into the nations!

Also, many have asked how they can give through our different donation methods…You can go to our Or Chaim Congregation website https://www.or-chaim.com  and at MENU, go to GIVING AND TITHING and simply click the DONATE button and follow the prompts. Or you can text ‘orchaim’ to (833) 877-2788.  You may always send checks to 1658 Deer Creek Rd., Monument, Co. 80132.

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie