Shabbat June 11, 2022

Shabbat Shalom!

In my role as Senior leader of Or Chaim, Pastor, Elder, Rabbi or just plain ol’ Stew and whatever other function is assigned ... I always want to bring encouragement and hope because that is what our life as believers in Adonai is all about! We have been saved by grace, redeemed and loved on by the God of the universe so that we can represent Him accurately to a world that is dark and getting darker and we have a promise of eternity that is incredible and undeniable! So, having stated our position in Him and the hope we have to look forward to, let me state some facts that we currently face in our nation and in our world just to put things in perspective: Gas is way up ($5+/gallon!); inflation is through the roof (8.6% over last year at this time); the border is wide open and getting worse; violent crime in our cities is off the charts; war and rumors of war are everywhere; corruption of our leaders in government, media and technology is blatantly in our faces and there is so much more I can document. But, I want to remind you of this truth that Rav Shaul speaks about in his letter to the Colossians,“For by Him ALL THINGS WERE CREATED — IN HEAVEN AND ON EARTH, the seen and the unseen, whether thrones or angelic powers or rulers or authorities. ALL WAS CREATED THROUGH HIM AND FOR HIM … AND IN HIM ALL HOLDS TOGETHER. I don't know about you but these words encourage me and give me great hope for the days that are before us!

This Shabbat June 11th will be special time (they always are!) as we will focus on some wonderful things that are happening in Israel! A powerful yet humble woman of God who lives in the land, Sally Shiff, will be with us and will share what God is doing, real time, to encourage us and also to show us how to pray effectively for the land and the people. Come out to hear and see pictures of the new life happening in Israel!

THERE WILL BE NO ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE! Instead, we will be gathering at 5:30pm at the home of Cynthia Tucker to celebrate the end of the Shabbat, Havdalah! This is a precious time of fellowship, food and worship as we honor the Lord of the Sabbath, Yeshua, and prepare for the week before us. WE WILL BE GRILLING BURGERS SO PLEASE BRING SIDES AND SALADS APPROPRIATE FOR A BBQ (CHIPS, BAKED BEANS POTATO/MACARONI OR GREEN SALADS) OR DESSERT. ACTUALLY, BRING WHATEVER FOOD YOU HAVE A CRAVING TO EAT! CYNTHIA’S ADDRESS IS: 353 N. 9TH AVE. BRIGHTON, 80601. IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING PLEASE RSVP TO CYNTHIA AT (720)201-4229! Hope to see you all there, it will be fun! Don’t forget to bring a camping chair if you have one. It will be warm but beautiful!

This will be an exciting summer before us and we will soon be sharing some outreach opportunities that will be taking place over the next few months! Be encouraged, my friends, Yeshua is on His throne and He will equip us for all we need to walk in victory in the days ahead!

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 23696 Pondview Place, Golden, Co. 80401. 

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Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie