Chag Sameach Shavuot May 23rd Shabbat Shalom!

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Shabbat Shalom!

Actually, we welcome folks at this time of the year with CHAG SHAVUOT SAMEACH! We are in the Feast of Shavuot (Pentecost), when we celebrate 50 days since Pesach, when God gave the Torah to the Israelites at Mt. Sinai, and the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) was imparted to the disciples in Jerusalem. This is a very significant time in the Kingdom calendar, as it commemorates two of the most important events in Biblical history. In both instances, The Holy One interacts with His people by giving us a whole new way to live! With Torah, He calls Israel a “Kingdom of kohanim and a holy nation”, separated from the rest of the nations with a covenantal charge to be His representatives in the world. With the impartation of Ruach HaKodesh, we are now empowered by His indwelling Presence to be His witnesses not only in Jerusalem and Judea, but to the ends of the earth! It is the time of the early harvest in Israel, a time of rejoicing as the people make Aliyah to Jerusalem to bring the first fruits of the land and thank God for His blessings. Even in modern Israel, it is a time when the entire Messianic community comes together in worship and thanksgiving to the Holy One, and enjoy fellowship with one another! So, come on out to Or Chaim this Shabbat and celebrate with us!

We gather at 11am and our address is 16800 W.9th Ave Golden, 800401, and all are welcome to join us! This will be a special Shabbat, as we thank God for His Holy Word, Torah, in a very fun way, so be prepared to participate! Also, we will be having a very special production of the Book of Ruth, as it is traditional to read this book in it’s entirety at Shavuot, but we will be doing it in a unique way! If you have never celebrated this holiday before, it will be very enjoyable, so invite your neighbors, friends and families to join us. After our service we will be having our Oneg, and it is traditional (using that word a lot today!) to enjoy dairy products for this occasion. Why, you ask? Many reasons, here are a few. In Song of Songs 4:11, Torah is compared with “milk and honey under your tongue”, and also at Sinai, there wasn’t time to prepare kosher meat properly before the festival meal. The Promised Land is a land flowing with milk and honey! Also, Torah is spiritual milk, nourishing and life-giving! So, what are some traditional foods to eat? Blintzes, cheesecake, cheese kreplach, noodle kugel, cheese-filled patties, Quiche, and all kinds of savory cheeses! You can also bring fish or ANY dish that is Biblically appropriate. 

So, come on out to Or Chaim, it will be a very fun and unique experience! Also, men, be prepared to dance!

Many of you have asked how you can donate to Or Chaim:You can give online at: https://www.or-chaim.com 

Or you can make checks payable to :

Or Chaim

1658 Deer Creek Rd. Monument, Co.80132

Shalom and Blessings!

Stewart and Millie


Shabbat Shalom May 9, 2026

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Shabbat Shalom!

I often wonder as I see all that is happening in our day, how long can things go on like this? With all the wars, division, hatred, corruption and darkness all around us I am reminded of what our Messiah said in Matthew 24:6, “… See that you are not alarmed, for this must happen but it is not yet the end”. So, with the “whiplash” from the daily news cycle, and people seemingly existing in “alternate universes”, it is critically important to make sure that Yeshua is the very CENTER of our lives! Pray, stand firm, and worship the One who has overcome this world, and also speak truth to people in love and sow seeds of the Kingdom as you go about your days. 

Come and join us this Shabbat, May 9th, as we gather to worship our King together! We meet at 16800 W.9th Ave Golden, 80401 and our service starts at 11am. We will be continuing our series on Blood Covenant, as we start looking into the New Covenant. Wow, what amazing promises as we see all the covenants coming into fulfillment in Yeshua. And now as His representatives we have authority, a new identity, and a mandate to truly love, forgive, and walk victoriously no matter the situation! Many years ago I learned that is not difficult to live the life as a Believer, it is impossible! But now that Messiah lives in us as Believers, HE LIVES HIS LIFE THROUGH US! We will have a potluck Oneg following the service, so bring a dish to share and stay for fellowship! The Feast of Shavuot begins at sundown on Thursday May 21st and ends on that Saturday evening. We will be having a special Shavuot service at Or Chaim on that Shabbat, May 23rd, and you do not want to miss it! 

Many of you have asked how you can donate to Or Chaim:You can give online at: https://www.or-chaim.com 

Or you can make checks payable to :

Or Chaim

1658 Deer Creek Rd. Monument, Co.80132

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Shabbat May 2, 2026

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Shalom Everyone!
Can you believe we are in the 5th month of this year! Wow, what a year so far! Come on out and join us this Shabbat May 2nd as we worship our Messiah together! We meet at 16800 W. 9th Ave Golden. 80401 and we start at 11am.

Following our service, join us for a potluck Oneg! Bring a dish to share and stay for fellowship! Coming up on Shabbat May 23rd we will be celebrating Shavuot (Feast of Weeks) with a very special service. We will go through the Book of Ruth in a beautiful and fun way! We will also be observing the time when God gave Torah to the Israelites, a time of celebration!
See you all tomorrow!
Shalom and Blessings,
Stewart

Shabbat April 25, 2026

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Shalom Mispacha!

I have noticed over the years that the things we complain about like traffic congestion, the price of gas and groceries, higher taxes and corrupt and hypocritical leaders, really takes a toll on our emotional well-being. Many times these things we can’t do anything about become the focus of our lives! Last week at the Holocaust remembrance gathering, I was reminded by survivors what real suffering is, and how blessed we are in all that we have. These survivors (children or teenagers during the war) were stripped of their possessions, family, their way of living and even their identity as humans. Yet, they not only survived they overcame and did not let the evil overtake them! It really put my perspective of things in a different place. It is so important during these stressful times, with so much violence, antisemitism and evil all around us, to be grounded in the Word of God and our true identity in Messiah!

Come on out this Shabbat April 25th and join us as we worship our King Yeshua! We meet at 16800 W.9th Ave Golden, 80401 and we begin at 11am. This week I will be continuing our study on Covenant, and will begin looking at the Davidic Covenant. I am finding it to be so rich and so relevant for us to understand today! All of us look at the life of David, the giant-killer, worshipper, and mighty king and learn so much from his life — the good and the bad but also his love of the Lord! WE WILL HAVE A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, SO BRING A DISH TO SHARE AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP!

Many of you have asked how you can donate to Or Chaim:You can give online at: https://www.or-chaim.com 

Or you can make checks payable to :

Or Chaim

1658 Deer Creek Rd. Monument, Co.80132

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie


Shabbat April 18, 2026

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Shabbat Shalom!

As we were listening to our audio Bible this morning, I was struck by the story in Luke 18 about Yeshua healing the blind man. He was passing by Jericho on His way to Jerusalem for the last time. He knew that He would be arrested, abused and killed in a few days, and still he stopped and asked the man, “What do you want me to do for you?”. Have you ever thought about how God can be overseeing the whole universe, with all the wars and evil taking place, and Yeshua facing execution in a few days, and yet he still has time and concern for us? That day the crowd was telling the blind man to be quiet, but his persistence and faith brought healing into his life! So, don’t ever think that God is too busy to be concerned about you and your needs!

Come out this Shabbat April 18th and worship our wonderful God with us! We meet at 16800 W.9th Ave Golden, 80401and we begin at 11am.Last Shabbat we had a time of “midrash”, discussing aspects of covenant, dealing with questions people have, and digging into the Scriptures. It is something we want to do more often, discussing Scripture and learning new things. This Shabbat, I will be concluding our overview of the Mosaic (Sinai) covenant and its relevance for us today.It is probably the most detailed and controversial of all the Covenants. Bring your Bibles and notebooks because we will be “old school” tomorrow with no slides and powerpoint to help us! WE WILL HAVE A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, SO BRING A  DISH TO SHARE AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP! On Sunday April 19th, we will be joining with the Jewish community of the metro Denver to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day. It is an annual event to remember the 6 million Jews who were murdered by the nazis, just for being Jewish. Unfortunately it seems like the same demonic hatred displayed 80 years ago, is still alive in the form of virulent anti-semitism and violence against Jews today. It has become “mainstream” now, with politicians and goverment leaders embracing it, or being silent when it erupts. This event takes place at Babi Yar Memorial Park, 10451 Yale Ave, Denver, 80231between 2-4pm. In checking the weather, it is supposed to be 72 degrees and sunny this Sunday so don’t let todays rain or cold trouble you!

We SO look forward to seeing you this Shabbat! Community is so important, especially in these days of craziness!

Many of you have asked how you can donate to Or Chaim:You can give online at: https://www.or-chaim.com 

Or you can make checks payable to :

Or Chaim

1658 Deer Creek Rd. Monument, Co.80132

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Happy Passover Season! April 4, 2026

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Chag Pesach Sameach!

This is the greeting we give during Passover week, as we wish you a blessed and happy season! Of course, we are celebrating the miraculous deliverance of the Israelites from Egyptian captivity, as well as our own redemption through the blood of Yeshua! On Wednesday evening we had a beautiful Seder with many attending. We shared the miraculous story, sang and danced His praises, and enjoyed a scrumptious meal prepared by our amazing team! A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THAT WORKED SO HARD TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN!  I think back on my younger days when our extended family would come together, read through the Haggadah and enjoy a wonderful meal but I never really understood the significance of these events, and how they effect my life today!

Come and celebrate this Shabbat April 4th with us! This is a special Shabbat during Passover week known as Shabbat Chol HaMo’ed Pesach, which literally means “The Sabbath of the intermediate days of Passover”. Our address is 16800 W.9th Ave Golden, 80401 and we start promptly at 11am! I have been sharing over the last weeks on a subject I am passionate about, Blood Covenant. This week we will continue as we look at the Mosaic Covenant: “My People Among The Nations”. How appropriate for this season of the year, as we study the Covenant that God gave to Moses and the people of Israel. There is much confusion about this Covenant (and many of the other Covenants as a matter of fact!), so come on out and let’s study it! Actually, we will have a Drash (a time to enquire, discus and search) next Shabbat, April 11th with a Q&A time. COME PREPARED WITH QUESTIONS! WE WILL NOT HAVE OUR ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE TOMORROW AS THE DWELLING PLACE WILL BE PREPARING FOR THEIR SEDER!!


These are extraordinary times for our Nation, Israel and the entire Middle East region. Please continue to pray fervently and by faith that GOD’S PURPOSES WILL COME TO PASS IN THE PRESENT CIRCUMSTANCES! Pray for wisdom and discernment for our leaders, safety and protection for our troops, and that righteousness and justice will triumph over evil and that godly people will be raised up as leaders!

A reminder that Sunday April 19th we will be joining with the Jewish community of Denver for REMEMBER 6, the annual Holocaust remembrance gathering at Babi Yar park in Denver. All are invited and it is between 2-4pm.

Many of you have asked how you can donate to Or Chaim:You can give online at: https://www.or-chaim.com 

Or you can make checks payable to :

Or Chaim

1658 Deer Creek Rd. Monument, Co.80132

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Shabbat March 28, 2026

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Shabbat Shalom!

It’s hard to believe that Pesach (Passover) is almost upon us! This will be the 3rd Passover that Israel has been at war. How appropriate to celebrate the Lamb of God who brings deliverance to His people and reminds us of His divine protection and that He is our “shield and great reward”. Passover is one of the "shalosh regalim” when the Israelites were required to go up to Jerusalem to celebrate the feast. When Moses told Pharaoh that Adonai says, "Let My People Go”, it wasn’t a suggestion, it was the fulfillment of a promise that was given to Abraham 400 years earlier! A covenantal promise and a reminder to us all today, that when Adonai says He will do something, He is faithful to bring it to pass when the time is ripe!

Come and join us this Shabbat, March 28th as we celebrate and worship our mighty Deliverer! We are located at 16800 W.9th Ave Golden, 80401and our service begins promptly at 11am. We are continuing our series on BLOOD COVENANT, and we will start to look at the Mosaic (Sinaitic) covenant, and there is so much to explore! And, how appropriate that we will be starting it at the Passover season! It is also one of the most misunderstood covenants as it contains what so many Believers consider to be “the Law”, and they miss the fact that it emphasizes a divine standard of righteousness and holiness that God has called us to live in! As in all the other covenants it points to the only One who can fulfill the Torah, Yeshua! The great I AM, is inviting us through the Messiah to be IN HIM! We will of course have a potluck Oneg following the service so BRING A DISH TO SHARE AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP!


Our Pesach Seder will be this coming Wednesday evening April 1st at 6pm! It will be a wonderful evening as we recall the story of Passover and enjoy a fabulous dinner! If you have not signed up for this event PLEASE TALK WITH SIRI CRIDER THIS WEEKEND! We still have a few places left and the cost is $25/adult. Our team has done a wonderful job in preparing for this special evening! 

On Sunday April 19th from 2-4pm we will be joining with the Jewish community to commemorate the holocaust with the REMEMBER 6 gathering at Babi Yar park in Denver. The address for this park is 10451 E. Yale Ave, Denver, 80231. Please continue to pray for Israel and the whole Middle East region, including Iran during this season. Also pray for all of our troops in that region and that the world leaders will have wisdom AND discernment as they make decisions in the upcoming days.

Many of you have asked how you can donate to Or Chaim:You can give online at: https://www.or-chaim.com 

Or you can make checks payable to :

Or Chaim

1658 Deer Creek Rd. Monument, Co.80132

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie


Shabbat March 21, 2026

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Shabbat Shalom!

You know you live in Colorado when the temperatures can go from below freezing to 80 degrees in just a few days! Here we are in the last half of March and it’s time to break out the shorts, get the grill going and get back to walking outside again. The world is in the “crazy zone”, the Middle East is at war, antisemitism has become acceptable and even fashionable with prominent people saying idiotic things like the Jews are the real problem in the world and maybe they deserve what happens to them. Less than half of the people in the US believe we should be supporting Israel and on and on it goes, as we see Psalm 2 being realized in real time! However, as I’ve been saying and the word of God tells us, “DO NOT FEAR!


Come worship with us this Shabbat, March 21st, as we celebrate our risen Messiah! We meet at 16800 W.9th Ave Golden, 80401 and our service begins promptly at 11am. I will be continuing on our theme of BLOOD COVENANT with a message entitled BLESSING FULFILLED!, as we conclude our study of the Abrahamic covenant. So timely, especially for the day we are living in and so very encouraging! We will be having a potluck Oneg following the service, so remember to bring a dish and stay for fellowship!

We are about 10 days out from Passover and our team is preparing for our upcoming Seder! It will be Wednesday evening, April 1st at 6pm at The Dwelling Place. And I am not some “wise guy” making a joke because it’s on ‘April fools day’, it really is on the 1st and GOD chose the day thousands of years ago! We will have a wonderful time celebrating the Israelites freedom from slavery, and our deliverance from sin and the world! The meal will be awesome, and there is still room to sign up if you haven’t already, but it is filling up fast so don’t miss out! Also on Sunday April 19th from 2-4pm we will join with the Jewish community at Babi Yar park to remember the holocaust and declare afresh “never again!” One of the speakers will be a holocaust survivor that was severely wounded by a terrorist in Boulder last year.

Great things are happening in our midst, so don’t miss out and come and let’s enjoy Yeshua together!

Many of you have asked how you can donate to Or Chaim:You can give online at: https://www.or-chaim.com 

Or you can make checks payable to :

Or Chaim

1658 Deer Creek Rd. Monument, Co.80132

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Shabbat March 14, 2026

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Shalom!

We will be having Shabbat service this week! Last week we had to cancel due to snow but it looks good for tomorrow. I would especially encourage you to join with us this Shabbat and stand against anti-semitism and show your support for the Jewish people. This week we have again witnessed the ugly and demonic violence unleashed against another synagogue, this time in Michigan. Unfortunately, the spirit of Haman is alive and is still trying to exterminate our people, and most of the world remains silent and in many cases is actually supportive of these attacks using age-old tropes that the Jews are trying to control the world! We will read Torah and recite our ancient prayers that have sustained our people for thousands of years and we will worship our faithful God without fear. The war against Israel and the Jewish people is also a war waged against all who claim to have a relationship with the Jewish Messiah Yeshua!

We will begin our service at 11am promptly and our address is 16800 W. 9th Ave Golden, 80401. I am continuing on the theme of BLOOD COVENANT with a message on the Abrahamic covenant as a blueprint for understanding all of Scripture and pointing to it’s fulfillment in Yeshua! We will be having a potluck Oneg following the service, so bring a dish to share and stay for fellowship! We are fast approaching Pesach (Passover) and are preparing for our Or Chaim Seder on Erev Pesach, Wednesday evening April 1st beginning at 6pm. If you have not signed up, please do it quickly as it is filling up and we have limited space. Thank you all for contributing grape juice and matzah and we do not need anymore!

Many of you have asked how you can donate to Or Chaim:You can give online at: https://www.or-chaim.com 

Or you can make checks payable to :

Or Chaim

1658 Deer Creek Rd. Monument, Co.80132

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Shabbat Feb 21, 2026 speaking: Felix Joshua from Kenya

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Shalom!

Have you ever had one of those weeks that you are hit with unexpected expenses, appliances stop working, the battery goes dead in your car, and a myriad of other happenings that weren’t on your schedule? We were reading in the Gospel of Mark this morning in chapters 4 and 5, and on the surface it looks like Yeshua  is going from one crisis to another from unexpected storms, confronting demons, pleas for help from synagogue rulers, unscheduled healings and crowds that are full of unbelief! He dealt with everyone of these “distractions” with power and authority and the result was victory. I guess it makes all of my “issues” pale in comparison! We put our trust in Him, who is able to calm the storms and set people free, even when we are feeling overwhelmed and can’t see through the happenings in our lives. Even when you have been walking with Yeshua for 47 years, and you pray and read your scriptures daily and believe in the goodness of God, WE STILL NEED TO EXERCISE OUR FAITH!

We are exited about the upcoming events at Or Chaim! Come on out this Shabbat February 21st and celebrate our King Yeshua and worship our creator God with us! Our address is 16800 W. 9th Ave Golden, 80401 and we begin promptly at 11am.We will be welcoming our dear brother Pastor Felix Joshua from Kitale, Kenya to share the message tomorrow. He has a love for the USA and a burden to pray for our nation and Israel. In these momentous times, he will be bringing a timely and encouraging word for us all. Please invite a friend or a neighbor to this special service, and we will be having a potluck Oneg following the services so bring a dish to share and stay for fellowship! I was talking with a friend the other day who has attended Or Chaim in the past and he said that our Oneg/fellowship time is special and most churches don’t have these times, and people leave right after the service and never connect with others! 

This Thursday February 26th will be the Celebration of Life for our dear friend Glenda Wolsleben at Church In The City/Beth Abraham at 10am. The address is 1580 N. Gaylord St. Denver, 80206, and if you are unable to park behind the Church, you can park at Feldman Mortuary just north of the Synagogue on York Street. There will be a graveside service in Colorado Springs at 2pm.

Purim is almost upon us! Next Shabbat February 28th I will be sharing a message, Purim: Esther, Iran and the End Times, a very timely message considering all that is happening today. We will be having a Purim party on the evening of Monday March 2nd at Patricia DeLeon’s house, 10578 Ouray St. Commerce City, 80022. All are welcome as this is a fun evening and we will be performing a Purim Schpiel and enjoying snacks and finger food. If you don’t know what a Schpiel is, you need to come out and see! Also, we encourage you to dress up in your favorite Purim costume, and it is absolutely fine to dress as Haman … Boo! The evening will begin at 6:30pm.

We will be celebrating Passover together as a Congregation on the evening of Wednesday April 1st (Erev Pesach), at 6pm! We will enjoy a wonderful Passover meal together and read through the Haggadah to celebrate this Feast and our deliverance from our own “Egypt”, by the lamb of God! We will be sharing more details about this Feast in the next weeks including the cost and the different foods that will be needed. If you are at the market in the next weeks, please puck up a bottle of Kedem grape juice and/or a box of matzah. We have apace to store them at the Dwelling Place. We will be celebrating at our Congregation.

Many of you have asked how you can donate to Or Chaim:You can give online at: https://www.or-chaim.com 

Or you can make checks payable to :

Or Chaim

1658 Deer Creek Rd. Monument, Co.80132

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Shabbat February 14, 2026

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Shalom!
As we head into Valentines Day, we just want to tell you we LOVE YOU! Just a short update today as Millie and I are traveling back to Colorado after working for the past several days in Seattle.

Come on out to Or Chaim tomorrow and celebrate Yeshua with us! We are meeting at 16800 W. 9th Ave Golden, 80401, and we begin promptly at 11am. I will be continuing on the theme of BLOOD COVENANT, with a look at a very important event in Jewish history that we will soon be celebrating. Purim, and the drama of Esther is coming up. You may be asking, “what does Purim have to do with Covenant”? Well, come and find out! We will be looking at the current situation regarding Iran (Persia) and Israel, and the end days. We will have a potluck Oneg following the service, so bring a dish to share and stay for fellowship!
Shalom and Blessings,
Stewart And Millie

Shabbat February 7, 2026

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Shalom!

I often meditate on the words of Yeshua in Matthew 24-25 as He answers the disciples question, “What will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” He knows what is about to happen to Him and the disciples over the next days, the world will change forever because of the Cross and the defeat of satan and the hordes of hell. But, He also knows that events will take place over the millennia that you and I need to know so that we are not caught unaware when they occur! As I have said before, I am not an “end times” theologian as I do not have any charts or timelines hanging on the wall in my office, but I am able to look at world events through the lens of Scripture and see that things are lining up and He can return today or 100 or 500 years from now and we need to be ready and found “In Him” and not be one of the 5 foolish virgins who were unprepared! Yeshua says in Mt.24:8,”But all these things are only the BEGINNING of birth pains.” It is so important during these crazy and chaotic days to have our lamps trimmed and filled with the oil of Ruach Ha Kodesh, pursuing intimacy with our Creator God and walking in His grace and love. DO NOT BE FEARFUL!

Come on out to Or Chaim this Shabbat, February 7th and let’s worship and glorify our wonderful King together! We gather at 16800 W.9th Ave Golden and our service starts promptly at 11am. I will be continuing on the theme of Covenant: the faithfulness go God!, and we will look at man, out of covenant is essentially dead. The subject of Covenant is so incredibly important to understand, especially as we navigate this world we live in, and it actually provides a framework for all of our relationships, our callings and our purpose. Understanding of Covenant is also vital for the understanding of Scripture! WE WILL HAVE A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, SO BRING A DISH TO SHARE AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP!

Some of you will remember a dear couple that was part of our Congregation for many years, Carl and Glenda Wolsleben. After a long illness our sister Glenda has passed into glory just this morning. Please keep the family in your prayers and we will let you know when her Celebration of Life will occur. Also, please keep Tom Westendorf in prayer as he is having gall bladder surgery today (Friday), and that he would experience complete recovery. Many of our folks are in need of healing, breakthroughs and even miracles, and our God is more than able to do it, so lets continue to pray for those in our Mishpacha!

Many of you have asked how you can donate to Or Chaim:You can give online at: https://www.or-chaim.com 

Or you can make checks payable to :

Or Chaim

1658 Deer Creek Rd. Monument, Co.80132

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Shabbat Jan 31, 2026

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Shalom!

Is time going faster or is it just my imagination? The end of January is upon us! On a personal note, this is one of those weeks when what you teach others, God will also be teaching us! We have been exhorted over the weeks to “look up”, and trust in the faithfulness in God, because “man” will inevitably disappoint! As Congregational leaders, we are certainly not immune from the trials of life. I love the wisdom found in Proverbs 3:5, TRUST IN ADONAI WITH ALL YOUR HEART, LEAN NOT ON YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING.” These are not just words to quote to others, they are for me and you TODAY.

Join us this Shabbat, January 31st, as we celebrate Shabbat and the goodness of God together! We are meeting at 16800 W.9th Ave Golden, 80401, and our service starts promptly at 11am. I will be continuing in the theme we began last week, Blood Covenant: The faithfulness of God! We want to give an overview of the Covenants that God has given to man, so that we can have a more complete understanding on how our Loving Father relates to His children. I want to encourage you to bring a notepad and a pen, as I will be sharing key Scriptures that describe these promises and their significance for us today! We will have a potluck Oneg following the service, so bring a dish to share and stay for fellowship! So, bring a notepad and a pen and food and a heart of thanksgiving to God!

Many of you have asked how you can donate to Or Chaim:You can give online at: https://www.or-chaim.com 

Or you can make checks payable to :

Or Chaim

1658 Deer Creek Rd. Monument, Co.80132

Invite a friend or neighbor to our fellowship on Shabbat, especially if they have never experienced a Messianic Jewish service! As an encouragement to you, last week a young man gave his heart to Yeshua! Praise God!

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Shabbat January 24, 2026

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Shalom!

We hope and pray that everyone is staying warm during this frigid weather! Woke up this morning to 12 degrees and a light layer of snow, and it hasn’t warmed up that much since then. Although we we live in Colorado we have been experiencing unseasonably warm temperatures, which we haven’t complained about, but it looks like winter is finally here! Our leadership team is keeping their eye on conditions in the metro area and WE WILL KEEP YOU INFORMED ON THE STATUS OF OUR SHABBAT SERVICE ON JANUARY 24TH. Our biggest concern is the extreme cold and ice, as many of our congregants travel from long distances. We will hopefully be able to inform everyone of the status of our service by later this evening.

Weather permitting, come and join us tomorrow for our Shabbat service! We meet at 16800 W.9th Ave Golden, 80401, and we begin at 11am. I believe the Lord is directing me to begin a series on BLOOD COVENANT: THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD. We look around at the condition of our families, our cities and our nation and what is happening around the world, and we see a complete breakdown of civility, respect, hope and Shalom. Structures and institutions that once fostered a degree of safety and order have become, in many ways, impotent and corrupt. We know that the only hope is a turning back to God, and He has given us promises, but a key to seeing His promises fulfilled, is His people understanding and living according to COVENANTAL RELATIONSHIP! Yet, most Believers don’t even understand what covenant is. The truth is ALL SCRIPTURE, INCLUDING THE GOSPELS, IS BASED ON AND FLOWS OUT OF COVENANT! We look forward to seeing all of you and we will have a potluck oneg following the service, so bring a dish to share and STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP!

There has been a lot of illness recently among our Congregation, so please keep those folks in your prayer! Our dear Mary sends out prayer requests throughout the week. We have heard wonderful testimonies as a result of answered prayer so if you would like be included in this, please let Mary know so that she can put you on the email list.

Don’t forget to sign up for the Women’s Conference led by Carole Urbas and Jeremiah’s Call team!

Many of you have asked how you can donate to Or Chaim:You can give online at: https://www.or-chaim.com 

Or you can make checks payable to :

Or Chaim

1658 Deer Creek Rd. Monument, Co.80132

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Shabbat January 17, 2026 Our 10th Year Anniversary Or Chaim!

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Shalom!

We pray that your 2026 is off to a great start! You know the old expression “my, how time flies!”, it is so true and it seems like time is actually accelerating! This Shabbat is a very special one for Or Chaim as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary as a Congregation! When Millie and I moved to Colorado in 2009 we had a calling and a vision to bless Israel and the nations from the  Front Range of the Rockies. We sensed that we were to be a bridge, linking the Messianic congregations here in Colorado with Israel and the remnant in the land. Also, as part of our calling, we were to be a bridge between Messianic believers with the Church in Colorado, with a heart to bring understanding of Israel as well as unity in the body. It hasn’t always been easy but it has been our joy to be involved in what God is doing here in our region! When Or Chaim was birthed in 2016, it was truly like having a baby (although I haven’t personally experienced it, I’ve heard stories!!), starting with the joy of the vision (conception) and yes, experiencing the pain involved in any birth. Many of you were with us at that time, and some have passed into their heavenly reward, and you have witnessed the move of God in our midst, sometimes in spite of ourselves! We are known throughout the region as a Congregation that loves the Word of God, loves to worship Him and loves people well. Come on out this Shabbat and celebrate with us, and we would love to have you folks who were part of our fellowship at any time come and say hello!

Our Shabbat service begins at 11am and we are meeting at 16800 W.9th Ave Golden. 80401. We are continuing with our theme, THERE IS MORE!, with a message reminding us of how God SEES us, and that it may not be the same as how we SEE ourselves! In my over 46 years of walking with Yeshua, I continue to marvel at how my perception of how I see myself has at times been a major hindrance in allowing God to work through me. The “little ole me” that tends to dwell on the past failures, sins and mistakes, needs to take a back seat to how El Roi ("the God who sees") wants us to see ourselves! Invite a neighbor or a friend to experience the richness of a Messianic Jewish Congregation as we worship our King. We have been blessed to have several visitors lately and are experiencing a fresh wind of the Ruach blowing in our midst. WE WILL HAVE A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING OUR SERVICE , SO BRING A DISH  TO SHARE AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP! ALSO, WE WILL BE ENJOYING A WONDERFUL CAKE TO CELEBRATE OUR ANNIVERSARY! 

Millie and I want to thank all of you who contributed and blessed Bishop Eugenio when he was with us last week. They are well on their way to purchase the land they need to build the training center in Kenya! He was overwhelmed with the love he experienced at Or Chaim as well as the other ministries he visited.

Many of you have asked how you can donate to Or Chaim:You can give online at:https://www.or-chaim.com 

Or you can make checks payable to :

Or Chaim

1658 Deer Creek Rd. Monument, Co.80132

Blessings to you all!

Stewart and Millie

Shabbat January 10th, 2026 SPECIAL GUEST FROM KENYA

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Shabbat Shalom!

In a world that seems to get darker by the day and as the voices of despair and hopelessness become louder, there is a way that we can live above the fray. The Word of God, the story of His interactions with mankind manifested in His grace, compassion and mercy is what will keep us! As King David was sustained in his songs and Psalms to the Lord, so we are strengthened  as we sing praises and bring our worship before Him! In Psalm 9 we read, “I will praise Adonai with my whole heart. I will tell all your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in You. I will sing praise to Your Name, Elyon! When my enemies turn back, they stumble and perish before You. FOR YOU UPHELD MY RIGHT AND MY CAUSE.” Just remember, God battles on our behalf, so let’s put our trust in Him, who is able to do far more than we can imagine!

As I look out my window and the snow is falling it is so beautiful, and we really need it here in Colorado! The snow should be ending shortly so as of now WE WILL BE HAVING OUR SHABBAT SERVICE TOMORROW. We are meeting at 16800 W.9th Ave Golden, 80401 and our service begins at 11am. If there are weather issues, we will notify you by email but we are planning for a wonderful service! Our dear friend from Kenya Bishop Eugenio Mwebia Luka from Kenya will be sharing with us tomorrow in our morning service and also at 5pm at The Dwelling Place church. We have been partnering with his ministry, His Hand For Africa, for several years and have brought teams with us as we have served in many of their churches, orphanages and schools. Bishop Eugenio is an amazing man of faith, as he has pioneered and oversees about 45 churches throughout Kenya! Come on out, and invite your friends and neighbors to hear about his incredible ministry and the vision God has given to him. Also, we will be praying for Pete and Linda Doty as they will be moving to South Dakota to be with their family. It is always sad to say goodbye to dear friends as they have been such a blessing to us, but we know this is of the Lord. WE WILL HAVE A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, SO BRING A DISH TO SHARE AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP!

Many of you have asked how you can donate to Or Chaim:You can give online at:https://www.or-chaim.com 

Or you can make checks payable to :

Or Chaim

1658 Deer Creek Rd. Monument, Co.80132

We want to thank you for your faithfulness in giving to Or Chaim and the ministries that we continue to support in Colorado, Israel, Kenya and the nations!

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie


New Year 2026 Shabbat Shalom

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Shabbat Shalom and Happy New Year!

We used to celebrate New Years Eve with parties, a little craziness and a bad hangover the next day. New Years eve this year was quiet and somewhat reflective, culminating with communion and worship to our God, and a sweet nights sleep! Millie and I are not big on resolutions that are usually broken within a week, but we do have some desires and hopes that we are looking forward to seeing fulfilled in 2026. Our prayer for you is that you and your family will experience greater intimacy with God, fruitfulness in your lives as you abide in Him and incredible breakthroughs that will glorify Him in you! Make this year a year of “feasting” on His Word and experiencing His goodness in everything.

Come on out to Or Chaim this Shabbat January 3rdas we worship our King and welcome the first Shabbat of the year! Our address is 16800 W.9th Ave Golden, 80401 and we begin at 11am. I will be sharing a message that will set the stage for what God wants to do in us and Or Chaim for the rest of the year. The message is entitled 2026; A YEAR OF RADICAL OBEDIENCE! The key to this kind of obedience is simple yet profound … experiencing His love! There is an impartation that we need to receive but find it difficult to live out. We will have a potluck Oneg following the service, SO BRING A DISH TO SHARE AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP! Invite your neighbors so that they can experience a Messianic Shabbat service and learn about this wonderful day that is a gift from the Lord!

Next Shabbat January 10th we will have our dear friend Bishop Eugenio Mwebia from Kenya sharing with us during our morning service and also at the Dwelling Place in the evening at 5pm! This man is an incredible evangelist and visionary for his nation and has a heart to see all of Africa reached with the good news of the Kingdom! Many of you have supported this ministry over the years and you will be blessed by him, so invite others to come on out and hear him. We will also pray for Pete and Linda Doty as they will be moving to South Dakota to be with family, we want to bless them as they go!

Many of you have asked how you can donate to Or Chaim:You can give online at:https://www.or-chaim.com 

Or you can make checks payable to :

Or Chaim

1658 Deer Creek Rd. Monument, Co.80132

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Shabbat Dec 27, 2025

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Shalom Mishpacha!

Can you believe that we are almost at the end of 2025? For me, I take some time to reflect on the victories, blessings, challenges and desires for the upcoming year. Millie and I have been encouraged recently to meditate on Isaiah 40:31, a verse that is familiar to many of us, “but they who WAIT for Adonai will renew their strength. They will soar with wings as eagles. They will run and not be weary. They will walk and not be faint.” The Hebrew word for the word WAIT (“qavah”) is not just a passive waiting for something to happen, it is an active, confident anticipation, like watching intently for something you know is coming. The root for “qavah" suggests “being bound or intertwined”. It is staying bound to God in His strength and deliverance! This should be the posture of our hearts in remaining faithful to the promises He has made even during difficulty or when we have been waiting for what seems like an eternity! We sense that this upcoming year for you and us personally, and Or Chaim Congregation, will be a year of release and breakthroughs in areas that you have been WAITING for and believing for, so, trust Him and praise Him for the answers!

2025 has been a difficult year for many of you with health issues, financial challenges and maybe even family “drama” that has drained you or discouraged you. We encourage you to meditate on His word and promises and to keep your eyes and hearts focused on Yeshua, who is “the initiator and perfecter of faith”. Or Chaim Congregation has been a  place of His Presence for 10 years now! It has been a place for healing, revelation, encouragement and blessing to many people! Also, we are fulfilling our call to be a bridge to the Church as well as the Messianic Jewish body in Israel. We have been supporting on a monthly basis several ministries in Israel, and also over the last several years have adopted ministries in Kenya and Pakistan. We may be a “small” fellowship compared to other “mega-churches”, but we are committed to being faithful to be a light to the nations! Millie and I, as well as the leadership of OCC, want to thank you for your love and, support and your financial gifts over the year as we endeavor to complete the Great Commission!

We invite you to come to Or Chaim this Shabbat, December 27th at 11am as we celebrate our Lord and King together! Our address ins 16800 W.9th Ave Golden, 80401. Last week we had to cancel our services due to power outages caused by high winds, and we are not expecting that for this Shabbat! As our last Shabbat of 2025 I will be sharing a message about THE GOODNESS OF GOD and how we are to reveal His glory as we move toward the final harvest of the last days. Come on out and enjoy the fellowship with the Mishpacha and of course we will have a potluck Oneg following the service to catch up with one another. Bring a dish to share and hang out for a while!

Again, thank you all for your faithfulness in giving over the past year! There is only a few days left in the year to receive credit for the year 2025. There are several ways to contribute and here they are:

Many of you have asked how you can donate to Or Chaim:You can give online at:https://www.or-chaim.com 

Or you can make checks payable to :

Or Chaim

1658 Deer Creek Rd. Monument, Co.80132

Reminder: checks must be dated by Dec 31, 2025 for tax purposes.

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie