Shabbat December 14, 2024

Shabbat Shalom!

As you recall, we have been sharing for quite a while that we are in a time of “suddenlies” and “great shakings”.Yes, we have been watching for over 14 months the ongoing war in Gaza and the near elimination of Hamas, and in the north, we have witnessed the de-capitation of Hezbollah and it’s sponsors in Iran. Of course it has cost Israel dearly in casualties, and many innocents in both Jewish and Arab communities have suffered. We have seen the ugly exposure of vicious anti semitism both here and around the world. Our own nation has experienced an incredibly divisive election, with the results being a stunning and decisive (hopefully) blow to “cancel culture”, weaponization of our justice system, and a "legacy media" that has become so incredibly one-sided. Now, these are my opinions and you may disagree, but all I know is that as we have prayed, interceded and fasted, and we have seen God move! So, what about 2025? I’m not a seer or a gifted prophet, but I am an observer of movements and trends and I do believe that as we hear from heaven and obey what our King says, we will continue to see great things and yes, more shakings as we move into a new year. A Holy Bride, consecrated to her Lord, is what we are pursuing!

We hope we will see you this Shabbat as we gather at the Dwelling Place! Our address is 16800 W. 9th Ave Golden, 80401, and we begin at 11am. Have you ever been led by the Lord to do something that didn’t make sense? Most of us can say “yes” to that, and then when we obeyed we were able to understand the counsel of God! Think about some of those experiences and be prepared to share some of them during our service. I will be continuing the theme of Tremble At His Word, with a message entitled It makes No Sense And It Doesn’t Benefit Me! Of course, we will be having a potluck Oneg following the service so BRING A DISH TO SHARE AND STAY FOR THE FELLOWSHIP! Remember, Hanukkah begins on the evening of December 25th, and we will be having a special CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS on Friday evening, December 27th at 6;30pm at The Dwelling place! Our special guest will be John Reed Austin, a phenomenal saxophonist, as we celebrate the Festival of Hanukkah, light the candles and enjoy sweet fellowship with one another! Invite your friends, maybe those who have never celebrated this festival, and bring a dessert or latkes or anything else we would enjoy! WE WILL NOT HAVE OUR REGULAR SHABBAT SERVICE ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28TH!

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Or Chaim

1658 Deer Creek Rd. Monument, Co.80132

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie