Shabbat Sept 14, 2024

Shalom Mishpacha!

As a leader of a Congregation, every four years I find myself having to navigate through the turbulent waters known as a general election. I have strong beliefs, and of course they are always right! Ha! Seriously, my heart is heavy as I look at social media and see so much hate being spewed, and anger being expressed, as everyone is weighing in on which candidate is more a “threat to our democracy”! It all seems to be intensified this year and of course the media continues to stoke the flames of hate with lies and grave distortions and disinformation that muddy the waters even more. I find myself reading the words in Proverbs a lot this season and there is so much rich wisdom for us in these sayings, for instance, “Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul out of troubles” (21:23), and, “A gentle answer turns away wrath” (15:1). I love discussions and even debates about politics, faith or whatever, but we all just need to make sure that what we are saying to one another is not going to be cause of a break in relationship! I will be sharing, probably in October, HOW we are to vote Biblically, not necessarily WHO we are to vote for. In the mean time, do your due diligence and research the issues and candidates, discus with others but be careful with judgements of each others character!

This Shabbat September 14th we will be meeting at The Dwelling Place at 11am! Our address is 16800 W.9th Ave Golden, 80401. The Lord has given me a message to share as we continue the theme of THE AWE OF GOD entitled, Do I Really Hate Evil?, focusing on how the fear of Adonai, a reverent holy adoration of God, is the 0nly sure defense against doing evil! This will be a very important message, so come on out, or if not possible tune in on our live feed! WE WILL BE HAVING A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, SO BRING A DISH TO SHARE AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP! These times at Oneg are wonderful times to discus the message and catch up with one another. Here are some upcoming events to put in your calendars:

— Wednesday October 2nd; YOM TERUAH (FEAST OF TRUMPETS) AT GATEWAY ON MT. ZION CHURCH! 166 S. LOOKOUT MT. RD. GOLDEN 80401; 6:30pm! Special guests will be Paul and Nathan Wilbur!

— Saturday October 5th; STANDING WITH ISRAEL BENEFIT CONCERT WITH PAUL WILBUR AT CITC/BA; 5:30PM!

— Friday October 11th; EREV YOM KIPPUR (DAY OF ATONEMENT) KOL NIDRE SERVICE AT THE DWELLING PLACE; 6:30pm.

— Friday-Sunday October 18th-20th; SUCCOTH CELEBRATION AT CASTLEWOOD CANYON CHURCH!

We are still working out all the details on these Fall Feasts, so stay tuned! As I have been sharing over the past many weeks, these are very significant times, so please be in prayer and keep your spiritual eyes gazing up to Yeshua and keep your ears in tune to what He is saying! God’s opinions and judgements are what matter during these days!

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Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie