Shabbat July 22, 2023

Shabbat Shalom!

We were reading today of the testimony of a well known Christian leader who came to understand the centrality of Israel and the covenant God made with them only recently. When he began to “connect the dots” between the promisees made to the Israelites in the Torah and the Prophets, he was able to see the re-gathering of the Jewish people to Israel, eventually to the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 as a fulfillment of God’s covenant purposes! Millie and I want to encourage all of you to continue to pray and whenever possible to teach to your church friends and family about Adonai’s plans for the nations in these end days, and the key role that Israel plays in this! As I have said many times, as we call out for revival in our state, region and nation, it is imperative that the Ecclesia needs to have the revelation of Romans 1:16: “For I am not ashamed of the Good News, FOR IT IS THE POWER OF GOD FOR SALVATION TO EVERYONE WHO TRUSTS — TO THE JEW FIRST AND ALSO TO THE GREEK.” Let’s be bold in our sharing of the Good News as we hasten the return of Yeshua our King!

We have entered into the Hebrew month of Av. Historically it has been a time of catastrophe for the Jewish people: the evil report of the 10 Israelite spies; the destruction of both Temples; beginning of the Inquisition; expulsion of all Jews from England and key events during the Holocaust and so many more. It is often referred to as the “Dire Straits”, and it is a great opportunity to pray for blessing and abundance for the Jewish people and the Land! This Shabbat July 22ndI will be continuing the theme of A journey with Ruach HaKodesh: Intimacy, Signs and Transformation with a very timely message entitled Connection between Purity, Power and Presence. My question to all of you is, do you believe God wants to manifest His power in and through us?? Im not talking about weird experiences that are extra-Biblical, but the unique and dynamic power of God that changes situations! Come on out this shabbat and join with us as we worship God together! WE WILL HAVE A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE SO BRING A DISH TO SHARE AND ENJOY FELLOWSHIP TOGETHER!

As we enter into the mid-summer, we are already beginning to plan our High Holy Days services for the Fall. Also, Paul Wilbur will be at Gateway on Mt. Zion on September 10th, Beckah Shae will be at Castlewood Canyon Church on September 16th, and we will be having The Rabbi’s Son, Bill Bullock with us for Succoth! We will be giving you more information about all of these events and the locations, as we get closer. We definitely sense that during these feasts, there will be awesome visitations from the Lord!

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

Again, we look forward to seeing all of you this Shabbat. I know it’s summer and many of us have travel and holiday plans, but it is SO important to gather together with the Mishpacha as often as you can! The writer of Hebrews states, "AND DO NOT NEGLECT OUR OWN MEETINGS, AS IS THE HABBIT OF SOME, BUT ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER — AND ALL THE MORE AS YOU SEE THE DAY APPROACHING.”

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie