Shabbat 4/27/2024

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Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach!

Passover is considered one of the “Shalosh Regalim” (3 Festivals) where the Jewish people are commanded to make Aliyah to Jerusalem every year. We are in the midst of Passover and celebrated our seders on Monday nightas we gathered in homes and had wonderful times as we read our Haggadot and shared a fabulous meal together! Millie and I had the honor of leading a seder at a Church for 75 people on Tuesday, with a lot of folks who had never before celebrated Passover, and it was a blessing! All of these celebrations of God’s faithfulness to His people are taking place at a time when Jew-hatred and anti-semitism are on full display in our nation’s top universities! To see young people, many who have probably grown up in “Christian” families, spewing such vile curses and lies putting on full display their ignorance and lack of historical and Biblical truth is mind-boggling. It just reminds me, we have much more to do when it comes to seeing a genuine turning back to God in America, not just in our educational system, but in our government, media, marketplace, arts and entertainment, science and technology and especially, in our families! The things that were hidden in darkness, such as anti-semitism, have now been exposed by the light and we can now direct our prayer, intercession and spiritual warfare in more strategic ways!

We are now in the time of the “Counting of the Omer”, the 49 days leading up to the festival of Shavuot (weeks), where the Jewish people bring a sheaf-offering in anticipation for the early harvest. For us today, it is a time of asking God to continue the work of bringing us unto that freedom that we celebrated at Passover, culminating in the giving of Torah at Shavuot. This Shabbat April 27th we will be meeting back at The Dwelling Place, 16800 W. 9th Ave Golden, 80401 at 11am. We had a truly wonderful service at GoMZ last week as we celebrated five immersions! Thanks to all who made the “trek” up the mountain in the snow and fog to be a part of such a special time! The Lord has given me a message to share on BEHOLDING HIM! I don't know about you, but I want to experience His manifest Presence more in my life! With all the garbage and evil in the world, we as His Bride, need to be gazing on the beauty of Adonai to the point where we feel we can’t get enough of Him! So, come on out this Shabbat and invite a friend! WE WILL BE HAVING A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE SO BRING A DISH TO SHARE AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP.

Special happenings this Sunday for First Fruits!

Hello Special People of Or Chaim!

 

You are invited to join us at Aurora Reservoir on Sunday, 4/28/2024, sometime during first light (near 6:00 a.m. Sunrise is at 6:03 a.m.) for a First Fruits worship time on the "beach" and a grilled fish breakfast. The dance team and others have done this a couple of years, and it was such a blessing to each of us. We would love to have others join if you are drawn to do this early event! 

 

The Details: 

  • All location details are below.

  • It may be chilly, so dress warm. Watch the weather. Last year it was chilly but lovely. The LORD provides as He wills. We join Him. 

  • We will worship with worship music and dance.

  • We will have grilled fish and unleavened bread along with some accompaniments for those who let us know they are coming.  (Our ❤️ Scripture is John 21: 1-14) 

  • Bring your own chair and anything you need to eat or drink to be content and happy. You can use our grill.

  • You can stay as long as you like, but we expect to be there until 9 a.m. or so. No rush to leave. Your day pass allows you to stay all day! 

 

Sunrise information. We plan to be there at 5:45 a.m.or soon after. Actual Sunrise begins at 6:03 a.m.(Our ❤️ Scripture is John 20: 1-18.)

The address is: 5800 S. Powhaton Rd. Aurora, Co.80016

Come straight in the entrance to the first main parking lot; come to the left or to the shore that faces east. Call Russ at (303)859-1250 if you need assistance. We will fly an Israeli flag at our location! The entrance fee is $10, so it is good to carpool!


Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie