Shabbat July 10, 2021
/Shabbat Shalom!
I was having lunch the other day with a pastor friend, and we began to discuss the abiding presence of the Lord in us and as if a “lightbulb” came on in both of us, we realized THAT is our real source of joy in our life! I went to university and learned some good information, even some important principles that helped shape me, but there is nothing like KNOWING HIS PRESENCE, and desiring more of that presence that motivates and guides my life. No wonder that the 'enemy of our souls’ will unleash every strategy he can deploy, to keep us from experiencing presence and joy no matter what happens! My encouragement to you during these summer days is to be in fervent prayer and above all else, seek intimacy and friendship with the ‘Lover our souls’, and keep on proclaiming His goodness no matter what circumstance you find yourself in!
This Shabbat July 10th I will be sharing a message Father has given me entitled BUILDING HIS HOUSE: ABIDING IN HIS PRESENCE WITH JOY! We are His dwelling here on planet earth, and He desires a HOUSE that is completely set apart for His purposes and refuses to align itself with the world, ungodly attitudes and practices, and idolatry of any kind. Come on up to the mountain this Shabbat and enjoy with the Mishpacha, and bring a picnic lunch to eat and spend time in fellowship after the service! On Sunday July 11th we will have our monthly men’s gathering at Russ Crider’s home from 10am-12noon. His address is 22493 E. Maplewood Ln. Aurora, 80015. These are awesome times of fellowship, encouragement and exhorting one another to be the men of God He has called us to be! All men are welcome to this gathering, We will have snacks and coffee so if you feel like bringing those home-made cinnamon rolls you have been dying to make, bring them (we ARE men who love to eat)!
Next Shabbat July 17th will be a special time at OCC as we welcome Dr. Daniel Juster, the founder of Tikkun America and he serves as a member of our Tikkun apostolic team. Dan has been in the Messianic Jewish movement since 1972, has founded and Pastored Congregations and served as the International President of the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations (UMJC) for many years. He has authored many books including classics such as JEWISH ROOTS, A FOUNDATION OF BIBLICAL THEOLOGY and JEWISHNESS AND JESUS. Again all are welcome to this service, and we will be having an informal roundtable Q&A time with Dan following the morning service. A light lunch will be provided.
Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!
Stewart and Millie
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