Shabbat April 10, 2021

Shalom Mishpacha!

The older I get, the more I think about an inescapable truth that all of us must bow to: Time marches on, it is inevitable in it’s effects on our bodies and our abilities, and God desires to use it to mold us into the image of Yeshua. If we approach time in a Biblical perspective, it is a slice of eternity that Father has gifted us with to partner with him for His eternal purposes. In other words, we can either dread the passage of time or redeem the time and be used by God to be part of bringing blessing and hope in an evil time! This Shabbat April 10th I will be continuing a message entitled GOD’S USE OF TIME IN OUR LIVES that will help us and encourage us to use the time we have have to make a difference for the kingdom! Come on up to the mountain, spend the day with family and let us exalt Yeshua as One New Man!

Some things to mark on your calendar: The Colorado Messianic Women’s Fellowship will be on Sunday April 25th at The Dwelling Place in Golden. This is a great opportunity for ladies to worship together and be challenged in the Word and of course enjoy fellowship and fun with other ladies. Also, on May 15th and 16th we will welcome The Rabbi’s Son, Bill Bullock for this Shavuot weekend. He will be with us on Shabbat for the morning service at 10:30am and an afternoon session. We are planning (weather permitting) for a picnic “Oneg” between sessions. On Sunday the 16th, we will gather at Castlewood Canyon Church, 389 N Castlewood Canyon Rd, Franktown at 10am. ALL ARE WELCOME TO THIS SPECIAL TIME AND THERE IS NO COST! We will take up a love offering for Bill. During our services.

This is a great TIME that Father has put us into His handiwork called Planet Earth! Even in the midst of outright insanity and a world in seemingly endless chaos, God will do what he does and His purposes will be fulfilled! Be Encouraged!

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

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Shabbat April 3, 2021

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Last week we celebrated Passover and a wonderful time was had by all who attended the various Seders! Now we are in the Biblical time of the Counting of the Omer, leading up to Shavuot (Pentecost). This is not just a “religious thing” that has lost it’s meaning over the millennium, but a tangible working out of God’s calendar in anticipation of His great outpouring (Acts 2) , and even today it is a season of increased intercession, and crying out to Father for more of His presence and power! I don’t know about you, but Millie and I sense that we are not just going to ‘hear’ about what God is going to do, but we will actually see and experience His purposes being fulfilled! In the mean time, we press in, with ears that are in tune with His Spirit and hearts that are ready to embrace His presence and move forward.

This Shabbat April 3rd (do you believe we are in April already?), I Stew will be starting a series about God’s purposes in revival, and some of what this thing called revival really is, and some of what it is not. I am really excited about this. I had the privilege of being part of a revival at its beginning stages and I hunger for it right here where we live! This will be an important series of teachings and want to encourage all of you to come on out this Shabbat. The word “revival” is from the Hebrew word chayah and means “to bring back to life,” to “restore to consciousness,” or to “restore to a previous condition. As stated in the Bible, it means a restoration, rejuvenation, or renewal of interest after spiritual neglect, oblivion, or obscurity.

We usually have our Men’s meeting on the first Sunday of the month but since this Sunday is ‘Resurrection’ Sunday, we will cancel the meeting and will meet on May 2nd.

LADIES: THE NEXT QUARTERLY COLORADO MESSIANIC WOMENS FELLOWSHIP WILL BE SUNDAY, APRIL 25TH FROM 2PM-5PM AT “THE DWELLING PLACE” IN GOLDEN! THE ADDRESS IS: 16800 W 9TH, GOLDEN 80401. All women invited…invite a neighbor or friend and bring a snack! Worship, Fellowship, Dance and Encouragement!

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

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Pesach “Passover” March 27, 2021

Shalom Mishpacha!

We are in the month of Nissan, the first month of the Hebrew calendar. It is the month of new beginnings, freedom and a time of remembrance. In Colorado we are enjoying fresh snow as this is the snowiest month of the year, but we also know that Spring is right around the corner. It is also the season of Pesach (Passover), when we celebrate God’s mighty deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt! WE WILL BE HAVING OUR MORNING SHABBAT SERVICE ON MARCH 27TH! I will share about this special mo’ed (appointed time), especially in light of the events of the last year. I sense in my spirit, that this will be a significant time for the body of Messiah and that we are to enter this festival in the same way the children of Israel did: “with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet and your staff in your hand.” In other words, ready to move out in the new things God is preparing to do!

On Erev Passover, Saturday evening March 27th we will be gathering in homes to celebrate our Seders. Many of you have already signed up to attend the different gatherings, but we still have room for a few more, however, you need to let us know as soon as possible! Here are the locations for our Seders:

* Russ and Siri Crider along with the Preussners; 22493 E Maplewood Ln., Aurora 80015 (720)469-0235

* David and Laura Aronstein; 7220 Box Canyon Road, Sedalia 80135 (316)200-5576

* Patricia DeLeon along with the Liebermans; 10578 Ouray St, Commerce City 80022 (720)431-2387

If you want to attend, please call the hosts and let them know how many will be attending so we will know how much food to prepare. This will be a wonderful and festive time as we celebrate freedom in our Yeshua, the Passover Lamb!

We so look forward to seeing all on Shabbat as it will be our only time to celebrate Passover “all together”! This is a time for our community to meet together, for as you may remember, last year we were “forbidden” to gather together for fear that we would all get covid and die! That may be a bit overstated (not really!), but we do sense that in this new season we are to lift up Yeshua in our midst, and celebrate our life in Him!

Shalom and Chag Sameach!

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Shabbat 3/20/2021

Shalom Family!

All last week, we were hearing about the massive snow storm that was approaching our area, my initial ‘feeling’ was this is over-hype, based on my experience with media and experts over the last year! However, on Saturday morning it arrived and as we all experienced that it lived up to the hype. We were finally able to ‘dig out’ on Monday morning on the mountain and realize once again that these old bodies are not suited very well with digging out from a couple of feet of wet, heavy snow! But we all survived and I don’t know about you, I missed our Shabbat service and am so looking forward to this Shabbat, March 20th!

Father has been speaking to me and many others about the need for all of us to re-connect with Him in the “secret place” of intense and passionate intercessory prayer. My message is BUILD MY HOUSE OF PRAYER! The season we are in where government institutions, educational systems, science and technology and even our families and Congregations have failed to meet the challenges we are facing, the only answer is the ancient path of falling on our knees and crying out to God! He is saying RETURN TO ME AND MY WAYS, and we instinctively know that He is calling us all to be that House of prayer. To be this House does not require government permit and approval or even a building to meet in! Come on out this Shabbat and let’s worship Yeshua together!

Passover is coming up on Saturday evening March 27th! This year we are meeting in homes to enjoy smaller more intimate settings. Actually that is reminiscent of the first passover when the Israelites were commanded to gather in ‘households’ on the 14th day Nissan and eat the meal “with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet and your staff in your hand”. In other words, knowing that the blood of the Lamb has been applied to the “doorposts of our hearts”, we are to be ready to move out at His command! He is preparing His Bride and celebrating the passover is a huge part of this preparation! We have three ‘households' within Or Chaim that are hosting Seders:

*The Criders' and the Preussners' will be hosting at Russ and Siri’s home; 22493 E Maplewood Ln, Aurora 80015 (720) 469-0234

*David and Laura Aronstein will be hosting at their home; 7220 Box Canyon Rd, Sedalia 80135 (316) 200-5576

*Patricia DeLeon along with he Liebermans’ will be hosting at Patricia’s home; 10578 Ouray St, Commerce City 80022 (720) 431-2387

WE WANT TO ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR PASSOVER SEDERS! IF YOU HAVE'NT ALREADY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HOST AND LET THEM KNOW THAT YOU WILL ATTEND AND HOW MANY WILL BE IN YOUR PARTY. WE ARE ORDERING THE LAMB AND CHICKEN, AND NEED TO KNOW EXACT NUMBERS BEFORE TUESDAY, MARCH 23RD! THERE IS NO COST FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENING!

Also, please keep Millie and I, Julie Immer, Elizabeth Lewis and Diane Williams in your prayer as we prepare to go to Nairobi, Kenya from April 3-16 to minister during “HIS HAND FOR AFRICA” leadership conference! We have linked with these precious folks over the last few years and are excited to be with them again!

Shalom and Blessings!

Stewart and Millie

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Shabbat Service CANCELLED 3/13/2021

Shabbat shalom everyone! Last night we had snow and the snow is to continue again tonight through Sunday so as much as we will miss you we rather you stay safe. There is an impending storm with large amounts of snow anticipated. Enjoy Shabbat at home and spend time with Abba and your family. If you need prayer feel free to call us. Giving can be done through the website www.or-chaim.com. We love you!

Shalom and Blessings!

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Shabbat March 6, 2021

Shabbat Shalom!

Well, the year is “Marching” on! Millie and I sense that as we turn the corner into Spring, “…the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land” (Song of Songs 2:11-12), many of us will experience a freshness in our lives once again! It’s not just the warmer and longer days (in fact it’s snowing outside right now!), it is that we are coming into the Passover season where we remember the Lord’d mighty hand of deliverance from slavery and His covenant of love to us. God Himself says the month of Passover is to “mark the beginning of months”, so I will take Him at His word that never changes that we can expect new and good things to happen in our lives. It is not automatic where we just go into “cruise control” and let things happen but a time to seize God’s promises for us by living the life that pleases Him and believing with everything we have in us that HE WILL DO EVERYTHING HE SAYS HE WILL DO!

This Shabbat March 6th, I, Stew, will share the second part of a message entitled DO WE REALLY KNOW THAT THERE IS POWER IN THE BLOOD of THE LAMB OF GOD? Sometimes we use terms and spout concepts and theology without looking at what the Word of God really says. When we study His Name, His Word and His Blood do we really understand the authority that is contained in these? If we did, I propose that the world we live in today would look much different than it does! We will also be celebrating the Table of Messiah (Communion) this Shabbat and will be enjoying wonderful worship and praise to our King! On Sunday March 7th the men will be gathering at Lee Cooperman’s home for our monthly Men’s group at 10am. His address is: 12184 Triple Crown Dr. Parker, 80134. All men are welcome to this special time!

As we prepare for Passover this year, we will be meeting in more intimate settings in homes on Saturday evening March 27th. So far we have three locations for Seders in different parts of the metro area.

* Russ and Siri Crider and the Preussner’s will be hosting one at the Criders’ home in the South/ Southeast part of he city

* David and Laura Aronstein will host a Seder in the Southwest part of the metro area

* Patricia DeLeon will be hosting a Seder with our assistance at her house in the Northeast section (Reunion) of the metro area.

We want EVERYONE to participate in a Passover Seder! Please contact one of us directly and we will make sure you are provided with all the details and directions. This will be a great time for the whole family as we tell the story of the Passover and enjoy a wonderful meal together and celebrate Israel’s (and ours!) deliverance!

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

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Purim Shabbat 2/27/2021

PURIM AND SHABBAT SHALOM!!

Shalom Mishpacha!

This is a very important week not just historically, but also as we press into breakthrough for our nation as well as for the Jewish people. Thursday evening February 25th marks the beginning of Purim, the story in the Book of Esther that tells of the deliverance of the Jewish people from the evil Haman and from certain extermination! Such a powerful and beautiful drama depicting His covenant love for His people and the acts of a beautiful queen, her bold and faith-filled relative who made a stand for justice and righteousness in the face of certain destruction! We are also reminded that in these days we can cry out to The King of the whole earth to see His hand move in our day! We are in a 3 day fast where we are praying for breakthrough in our families and in our nation, and also that the eyes of the Jewish people would be open to their Jewish Messiah. I believe that Father wants to rise up as prayer warriors and seize the initiative in seeing His purposes advanced in our families, nation and among our people! We will be gathering at Patricia’s home; 10578 Ouray St. Commerce City, 80022 at 6:30pm. Please RSVP to Patricia at (720)431-2387, and since it is Purim it’s OK to dress up as your favorite Bible hero or villain!

This Shabbat February 27th we will have a wonderful service with a “patriotic” theme, so wear your ‘cammo’ or patriotic gear and be ready to do battle in the heavenly places! Our Messianic dance team do a special dance to lead us into battle. The Lord has given me a message on DO WE REALLY KNOW THAT THERE IS POWER IN THE BLOOD? This will be a very important message on how to stand and advance in these evil days, and also how to really understand our relationship to the power of sin!

UPCOMING EVENTS: Men’s group, Sunday March 7th at 10am at Lee Cooperman’s home; 12184 Triple Crown Dr. Parker, 80134.

Passover 2021 will be in homes this year! If you are interested in hosting, leading or participating in a Seder, please contact leadership was soon as possible!

Shalom and Blessings,

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Shabbat 2/20/2021

Shabbat Shalom!

We had about six inches of snow last night, which has turned into a beautiful landscape on the mountain today with the sun shining! So much of the nation has been caught in a deep freeze, even in places that don’t normally have severe weather, but it’s winter not “climate change”, so keep them in prayer! We are coming up on the Biblical feast of Purim beginning on Thursday evening February 25th. To celebrate this special time, we will have a Purim party at the home of Patricia DeLeon on Thursday at 6:30pm. Her address is: 10578 Our St., Commerce City 80022. Because this is a special time as we recite the Megillah (Book of Esther), we want to encourage you to dress up as your favorite (or not so favorite!) Bible character. It is a wonderful celebration as we remember how God delivered His people from certain extermination at the hands of Haman and the Persians. It is also a call to us for fasting and prayer for the Jewish people beforehand, especially as we see the rise of anti-semitism, here and abroad. Bring a favorite snack or food dish as a meat tray will be provided as well as ‘Hamantashen”! Please RSVP by text to Patricia at (720)431-2387.

This Shabbat February 20th, I will bring a timely message on the SPIRIT AND POWER OF ELIJAH!The days of this incredible prophet were not so different as the days we are living in today. Israel had turned to idolatry and the evil King Ahab and his wife Jezebel were introducing every kind of abominable practice, including killing babies at the altar of Baal! A man, full of the Ruach HaKodesh spoke truth to power and a nation was turned back to God. I will be sharing about Spiritual “Fathers” and how this is a time to heed the Word, and also the words spoken from men of God who are no longer with us, warning of the days we are living in today. This is not a day to shrink back in fear and helplessness but a time to boldly declare the Word in the power and spirit of Elijah! We will be entering into a fast starting on Monday for those who able, and I would like to share some points to intercede about:

* As Purim nears, pray that the Jewish people will turn to the Messiah for their salvation!

* For breakthrough and deliverance for our families and that restoration would occur!

* To continue to pray that this nation would turn from evil and back to God and His Word!

Be encouraged in this time of cleansing, because Father’s desire is to impart His glory in our midst and that true revival would come to our land!

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

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Shabbat February 13,2021: Special Guest Joel Richardson

Shalom Mishpacha!

Or Chaim Congregation will be welcoming Joel Richardson this Shabbat, February 13th at 10:30am! All are welcome to this special service to hear JOEL RICHARDSON as he presents us with a message for NOW!

Joel Richardson is a New York Times bestselling author, film-maker, and teacher. Joel lives in the United States with his wife and five children. With a special love for all the peoples of the Middle East, Joel travels globally, preparing the Church for the great challenges of our time, teaching on the gospel, living with biblical hope, the return of Jesus. He is the author, editor, director, or producer of several books and documentaries, and is the host of the popular online Christian program, the Underground. Joel’s website: https://joelstrumpet.com

Some of Joel’s books, films, and partnerships include:

Mount Sinai in Arabia: The True Location Revealed

The Mystery of Catastrophe: Understanding God’s Redemptive Purposes for the Global Catastrophes of the Last Days

Islamic Antichrist: The Shocking Truth About the Real Nature of the Beast

Mideast Beast: The Scriptural Case for an Islamic Antichrist

When a Jew Rules the World: What the Bible Really Says About Israel in the Plan of God

Mystery Babylon: Unlocking the Bible’s Greatest Prophetic Mystery

God’s War on Terror: Islam, Prophecy & the Bible

Why We Left Islam: Former Muslims Speak Out (editor)

End Times Eyewitness: Israel, Islam, and the Unfolding Signs of Messiah’s Return

The Global Jesus Revolution: Israel, Islam and the Gospel at the End of the Age

Sheep Among Wolves: Chronicles of the Persecuted Church Volumes I and II

Covenant and Controversy: The Great Rage

Covenant and Controversy: The City of the Great King

Covenant and Controversy: The Great Trouble All are welcome and this would be a great opportunity to invite friends and neighbors! A love offering will be taken for Joel’s ministry.

Shalom and Blessings,

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Shabbat Feb 6, 2021

Shalom Mishpacha,
Recently I heard a local pastor and a respected prophet (please don’t stone me, yes I believe there are prophets) say “we need a healthy fear of the Lord to overcome an unhealthy fear that we see in the world”. As we forge ahead into the uncharted waters of this exciting and challenging year, our eyes are firmly fixed on what our Heavenly Father desires and what He planned for us at the foundation of the world. A healthy reverence and fear of God that desires intimacy and friendship with us and yet is also a Sovereign King who judges the whole earth and calls us to holiness, is required of us in these days! He is not a “buddy” that will condone our every whim and sin, and wink at our silliness and shallowness as we continue to misunderstand what Grace really is. He is too in love with us and cares about us too much to allow us to go as it was before, He is calling us back to Him, to resemble Yeshua more than we did yesterday, and rid ourselves of anything that hinders our walk of holiness!

Exciting things are happening at Or Chaim in the next weeks! This Shabbat, February 6th we will have a OC family time as we discuss some important and practical things as we move forward into the new year. We will have a time of worship, and I sense that Father will speak to and through us in wonderful ways! Also, we will celebrate Yeshua’s Table (Communion) as we want to consecrate ourselves to the Lord for the days ahead. Saturday evening we will have a special Havdalah at the Westendorf’s farm as we celebrate Tom and Mary’s 50th anniversary! This will be a fun time as we bless Tom and Mary and close out the Shabbat. It will be a Mexican potluck so it is important to RSVP to them as soon as possible! This Sunday, February 7th, the men will gather at Lee Cooperman’s house at 10am for our monthly men’s group where we encourage one another and help each other become more like Yeshua!

Next Shabbat, February 13th during our morning service we will welcome Joel Richardson, New York Times bestselling author and a recognized expert on Biblical prophesy and the Middle East, to Or Chaim! We had scheduled him December but had to cancel so come on out and invite others to hear this dynamic teacher. With all that is happening in these days, we need to see how things are lining up in that part of the world so we can pray with understanding and effectiveness. We will take a love offering for Joel and all are welcome.

Friends we need not be in fear or walk around with our heads bowed down in fear, YESHUA IS FAITHFUL AND GOD WILL DO WHAT HE SAID HE IS GOING TO DO!
Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!
Stewart and Millie

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Shabbat Jan 30, 2021

Shabbat Shalom!
Well, one month is written in the records of heaven and the journey of our lives and 11 more to go in 2021! We are ‘moving forward’ into this year knowing that the things that Father has for us are all good and that He has promised a great harvest if we remain faithful and confident in His purposes! Last week the men of Or Chaim had a wonderful ‘Advance’ in the Black Forrest with the theme of “HEARTS AWAKENED”, and we were all encouraged to be generational curse breakers in our families and ministry. Ladies this Sunday the Colorado Messianic Women’s Fellowship will be having their 2021 kickoff meeting from 1-4 pm at the Dwelling Place in Golden. See the attached brochure. Afterwards you can browse the Judaica Bible Bookstore. Karuna will lead worship and a inspiring message will encourage you.

This Shabbat, January 30th we will continue to explore how we move forward in boldness and hope, by truly leaving the things of the past behind in the dust! I will bring a message about the need for REPENTANCE, RECONCILIATION, and RESTORATION as we learn how to maneuver and to be victorious in a world that is becoming increasingly hostile to us as kingdom believers. The presence of GOD is powerful in our services on the mountain, so come on out and join us!

Mark your calendars for Saturday February 6th at 5:30pm as we gather at the Westendorf’s farm for a special Havdalah. It is their 50th wedding anniversary and they have invited all of us to party with them! It will be a Mexican food pot-luck, so please RSVP to Tom and Mary and let them know that you are coming! All are welcome as we close out the Shabbat!

Many other things are happening at Or Chaim Congregation, so get involved and let’s see His Kingdom advance in our region, in Israel and in the nations!
Blessings and Shabbat Shalom,
Stewart and Millie
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Shabbat January 23, 2021

Shabbat Shalom!
I woke up this morning with this scripture on my heart: “So pay close attention to how you walk — not as unwise people but as wise. Make the most of your time because the days are evil. For this reason do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is”. Rav Shaul penned these words (Eph. 5:15-17) during a time not so different than today. Oppressive emperors were persecuting the believers horribly, with Shaul himself writing this letter from a prison cell! This is a time to re-focus and set our eyes on what is happening in heaven and proclaim it to come to pass in the earth! The wisdom of heaven, understanding Father’s will, and redeeming the time are keys to walking in these tumultuous day.

This Shabbat, January 23rd, will be a special service as our ladies of Or Chaim will join Elder Russ in the many aspects of the service! Many of our men including me will be at the Men’s Advance in the Black Forrest, but the sounds of worship and praise will be heard from the mountain, and it will be an awesome time! Mary Westendorf will bring the message that God has put on her heart. I have a feeling that the very presence of God will invade Lookout Mountain so come on out and be part of this special time.

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!
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Shabbat 1/16/2021 Happy 5th Or Chaim!

Shabbat Shalom Mishpacha and Happy 5th Birthday to our Congregation! Five is the number for GRACE!
As Millie and I wrap up our vacation in Florida and prepare to return to Colorado, we just want to take some time to greet you and exhort you IN THE LORD! Just since we have been gone, we have seen a nation being ripped apart even more (if that was even possible!) and many “narratives” floating around that have brought lack of peace, more fear, and certainly more division. I read a scripture from Romans 12 this morning that very much encouraged me during these troubling times; “Do not be lagging in zeal; be fervent in spirit. KEEP SERVING THE LORD, REJOICING IN HOPE, ENDURING IN DISTRESS, PERSISTING IN PRAYER ... BLESSING THOSE WHO PERSECUTE YOU — BLESS AND DO NOT CURSE.” I have been sharing about “Moving (forging) Forward” in this new year, and this exhortation from Rav Shaul is a key for us to do just that!

Millie and I look forward to seeing you all this Shabbat, January 16th. We are refreshed (sort of) and looking forward to this new season pressing into God’s covenant purposes for all of us. As a community, we hope to inspire and see Kingdom growth in our personal lives. We also believe that this will be a year of harvest, of souls coming into the kingdom and also of many visions and promises coming to fruition!

Men, it’s not too late to sign up for our Men’s Advance on January 22-23 (Friday and Saturday)! The cost is $130 and it will be held at the beautiful Hideaway Retreat Center in the Black Hills north of Colorado Springs. It will be a time of refreshing and restoration, so come on out and join us!

Finally, as your Senior Congregational Leaders we want to encourage you to seek His Face and His Presence and His Shalom AS IF YOUR LIFE DEPENDED ON IT, BECAUSE IT DOES! We have no guarantees that things will get easier, in fact, no one does but our God is more than able to walk us through anything we might encounter!
Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!
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Shabbat 12/26/2020

Shabbat Shalom Mishpacha!
We also want to wish all of you a Joyous Season Greetings, Bright and Shining Holidays and yes Blessed CHRISTmas (for those who celebrate Yeshua’s birth on December 25th)! Millie and I pray that no matter what has happened during this past year, that the Savior that was born in a grotto in Bethlehem two thousand years ago continues to bless, heal, restore, save and bring hope and illumination to us today! With our recent celebration of Hanukkah, this season is about restored hope, re-dedication and faith in a Mighty God that loves and cares for us and…has good plans a hope and a future for us!

We will be having having Shabbat services this Shabbat December 26th. Father has given me a message on getting our motivation back in 2021. Let’s all come together for the last Shabbat of 2020 and enjoy fellowship with one another!

I want to encourage all the men of Or Chaim about two important events coming up. On Sunday, January 3rd at 10am we will be gathering at Lee Cooperman’s home for fellowship and encouragement. All men are invited to these special and anointed times as we grow as sons, fathers, husbands and brothers! Also, on Friday night and Saturday, January 22-23, we have been invited to join with Castlewood Canyon Church for a Men’s Advance! The theme for this special event is “HEART’S AWAKENED!” We will invite the Shabbat together, enjoy anointed teaching and worship, and have great fellowship and build deeper relationship with one another. The cost for this event is only $130 which includes great accommodation and food at the beautiful Hideaway Retreat Center in the Black Forest. All are invited, and bring your sons as well!

You are all very special to Millie and I and we continue to pray for His grace upon you and your families as we close our this momentous year and prepare for 2021!
Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!
Stewart and Millie
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Shabbat 12/19/2020

Shabbat Shalom!
I’m writing from Southern California as we deal with the death of my sister, June-Ellen Miller. Her battle with cancer ended last Saturday evening and I flew out on Sunday. As you can imagine, it is a bit of a stressful time, as my nephew (her son), myself and my brother are taking care of details such as her belongings, documents and a zoom Shiva/memorial service that was held on Wednesday evening. Millie and I so appreciate all your prayers and kind words during this time, when all of us are dealing with this years’s crazy events!

This has been a momentous Hanukkah season for sure! Or Chaim hosted several evenings of candle-lighting and fellowship in homes this year. A special thanks to Patricia, Lee, the Aronstein’s and the Westendorf’s for opening your homes to the Congregation! Even though it has been a difficult time for so many folks, our Faithful God made sure that the season on re-dedication and lights was still on the calendar! What a great opportunity to REMEMBER His faithfulness in the past and draw on the incredible nature and character of God for our present circumstances!

I will be back for this Shabbat, and Father has given a timely message for us. As we are down to the last few weeks of 2020 (and some would say ‘good riddance’!), Millie and I and the rest of the leadership team want to thank you all for your faithfulness in giving and caring during this most unusual time. With lock downs, layoffs, quarantines, sickness, cancellations and everything else we have endured, I have been encouraged by the exhortation in Psalm 150:6, “Let everything that has breath praise Adonai, Halleluyah!” Something happens when we do this, our whole perspective on life changes! Thank you all for your faithfulness!
Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!
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Happy Hanukkah Shabbat 12/12/2020

Chag Hanukkah Sameach!

The Festival of Dedication (Hanukkah) began Thursday, December 10th at sundown! As a kid growing up it was our “Jewish Christmas”, where we got gifts for 8 days instead of just Christmas morning. We played with dreidels and ate latkes and Dad would put blue lights on our porch to show the neighbors that we were Jewish. That was my extent of knowing what this holiday was all about! As we have been in the Messianic movement for all these years, and I have looked at the Biblical significance of this season, I am amazed at how important it is, not just as we remember our Jewish people rising up to defeat anti-semitic forces striving to change our ways and God’s Torah, but also as a prophetic event in which Yeshua revealed Himself as the promised Messiah! It is a time of re-dedicating our “temples” from the defilement of a fallen world and proclaiming through our lives that the Light of the world lives in us! We will be having several evenings of home fellowship, lighting the Hanukkiah, and re-telling the story of a small band of patriots who had a passion to restore true worship in the Temple!

This Shabbat December 12th at 10:30am we had planned to welcome internationally known speaker and author Joel Richardson to Or Chaim. HOWEVER JOEL HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SHABBAT FEBRUARY 13, 2021. Joel travels globally, preparing the Church for the great challenges of our time, teaching the gospel, living with Biblical hope, and the return of Yeshua. He is also the host of the popular online Christian program, The Underground. All are invited to this special and important service and we will take up an offering for Joel and his ministry. Instead I have prepared a inspiring Hanukkah message for this hour, this day, this year of 2020!

For our Hanukkah gathering and locations, go to www.or-chaim.co for specific information. Here are the scheduled fellowships:

Saturday, December 12 at 6:30pm: Havdalah at Patricia DeLeon’s

Sunday, December 13th at 6:30pm: Movie Night at Lee Cooperman’s

Wednesday, December 16th at 6:30pm: Candles, Dancing, and Anything Else! David and Laura Aronstein’s

Thursday, December 17th at 6:30pm: Last night of Hanukkah at the Farm! Tom and Mary Westendorf’s

These will be fun times of fellowship for the whole family! I don’t know about you, but we can all use a little more fun in these crazy times!

Shalom and Chag Sameach!

Stewart and Millie

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Shabbat Dec 5, 2020 Together Again!!

Shabbat Shalom Mishpacha!
Wow, it seems like forever that we have gotten together! I am so looking forward to this Shabbat, and yes, we will be meeting at 10:30am this Shabbat, December 5th! We hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving, in spite of restrictions and some battling with Covid and other illnesses. Millie and I were able to visit with our family in Southern California, and although it was difficult at times, we believe it was so important to be there. My sister was not able to leave the hospital but we were able to visit with her. Continue to pray for her salvation and healing, she needs a miracle! Many in our community are struggling physically and also financially, please continue to pray for healing, provision and joy in our midst as a certain, let me just call it “2020 fatigue”, has set in and we need to experience victory and the overcoming grace and joy of Yeshua!

This Shabbat Abba Father has given me a message about righteous judgement from a New Testament perspective. The subject of judgement is very misunderstood so I feel it is important to look at it from what the Scriptures say about the subject instead of what people’s opinions are. This Sunday, December 6th at 10am, the men will be having their monthly fellowship time at Lee Cooperman’s home in Parker. His address is: 12184 Triple Crown Dr., Parker 80134. All men are welcome to this special time, as we share with one another and encourage each other!

Next Shabbat, December 12th, we are excited to welcome New York Times bestselling author Joel Richardson to Or Chaim! Joel has a special love for all the peoples of the Middle East and travels globally preparing the Church for the great challenges of our time. He is an author, editor, director and producer of several books and documentaries and host of the online Christian program, The Underground. All are welcome to this special service and we will take a love offering for Joel. This is his first visit to our Congregation so we are excited about this! Invite others!!

Also, Hanukkah begins on Thursday evening December 10th! Stay tuned as we will be having candle-lighting evenings at people’s home for several of these special nights. We still have four nights open if you are interested in hosting please call Julie as she is organizing the event. The Feast of Dedication is a wonderful time of the year as we have an opportunity to re-dedicate our “temples” for His holy purposes, and also to eat greasy foods such as latkes and sufganiot (jelly- filled donuts)! As you can see, there is much happening in the midst of crazy and unprecedented times. Millie and I just want to encourage all of you to be safe, healthy and to remain thankful for all the blessings we have from God! Millie had a Basel cell carcinoma removed from her nose about the size of a nickel so please keep her in your prayers fir a speedy recovery and thank you all for your precious love over this last year. We are so thankful for you!!
Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!
Stewart and Millie

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IMPORTANT RE NEXT TWO SHABBATS!

Shalom Mishpacha,

The leadership wants to communicate with you some very important information that will be in effect for the next two Shabbat. We have been in consultation with the Pastors of Gateway On Mt. Zion Church, and out of an abundance of caution have decided to forego our weekly Shabbat services for November 21st and November 28th. Several of their folks have fallen ill with flu and respiratory issues, and a few have tested positive for Covid 19. They also will not be holding their Sunday services as well as their revival services  until December 2nd.Praise God, as far as I know none of our congregants have been tested positive!

God’s grace has been on us and powerful in our midst since this pandemic began at the end of March! We wholly concur with the leadership of Gateway. With colds and flu affecting many and with Thanksgiving coming next week, we feel it is prudent  for these things to run their course, and then things will be re-evaluated in a couple of weeks. THE CURRENT PLAN IS TO RESUME OUR IN-PERSON SHABBAT SERVICES ON DECEMBER 5TH! THANK YOU FOR YOUR STEADFAST COMMITMENT TO PRAY FOR EACH OTHER OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS. ALSO, AS MILLIE AND I PLAN ON VISITING MY SISTER FOR THANKSGIVING, PLEASE PRAY FOR HIS GRACE AND PROTECTION OVER US AND MY SISTER WHO IS IN CANCER TREATMENT.

This was not an easy decision because we are so relational and love meeting together! THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO GIVE YOUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS! PLEASE GO ONTO OUR WEBSITE WWW.OR-CHAIM.COM AND FOLLOW THE PROMPS TO DONATE. YOU MAY ALSO MAIL CHECKS TO our office OR CHAIM, 23696 PONDVIEW PL GOLDEN 80401

Millie and I as well as the whole leadership of Or Chaim pray that each of you will have a beautiful and healthy Thanksgiving with your families! In spite of what the media puts out and the lies being spouted by anti-Messiah agendas in the world, we have much to be thankful for! That is what this season is all about.

Shalom and Blessings!

Stewart and Millie

Shabbat 11/14/2020

Shabbat Shalom! Don’t miss Joshua Aaron this Tuesday Nov 17th 7-9 pm Get there early!

There is a common greeting that you hear when you are in Israel," Ma’Nishma”, which is a slang version of “How is your peace?” That is a question that I want to ask you in the midst of this uncertain, tumultuous and chaotic time we are in. Is my well-being based on a certain political outcome or my financial security or how happy I feel, or is it something deeper like my trust I have in the King of all the earth knows what He is doing? Several years ago I received a devastating diagnosis from a doctor, I was shocked and in some ways I felt like I was kicked in the gut and couldn’t catch my breath. But eventually I was able to breathe again and I was able to get God’s perspective of the diagnosis, and was able to think clearly and look at things through eyes of hope and faith. I don’t know how this season will turn out, but I put my trust in the One who is the Aleph and the Tav, the beginning and the end, and the One who holds all things together by His Word and His Ruach (Spirit)! Keep your eyes fixed on Him and your mind steadfast on Him and the outcome…peace or Shalom!

This Shabbat, November 14th at 10:30am we will be meeting on the “mountain” to worship and serve The Lord! We will put aside the cares of the week and enter into His Presence with everything we’ve got! Father has given me a message that I will just call A PARADIGM FOR A NEW SEASON. We want to explore how to develop that secret place of intimacy, where We are more concerned about pleasing God than pleasing others. This season we are in will require greater faith than the previous season and it is so important that we yield to His deep work of cleansing in us. Hope you will be able to join us!

On Tuesday, November 17th at 7pm we will welcome Messianic recording artist Joshua Aaron to the mountain! This will be a free concert (a love offering will be taken) so all are welcome as long as you are registered. You can go on his website: JOSHUAAARON.TV EVENTS and complete the information for each attendee. SPACE IS LIMITED AND WE ARE FILLING UP FAST! Because of Covid we are limiting the amount of people we can allow. If you have not heard Joshua before, he is an incredible musician and a man with a heart of passion for God and for his own people. He lives in the Galilee region of Israel and we are blessed to have him with us! There are many other happenings at Or Chaim, including Hebrew language study every Shabbat morning at 9am. 

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Shabbat Nov 7, 2020

Shabbat Shalom!

Be encouraged my friends! The sun rose this morning and it will tomorrow. Many of us have been on a “roller-coaster” of emotions over the last several days and some may be disappointed as it “appears” things didn’t go the way you thought it would. Remember, recently I shared that we are not to judge events by outward circumstances or conventional wisdom but only what the Ruach (Spirit) reveals. We ALWAYS put our absolute trust in our King and our God, and we weigh circumstances by what His Word and Spirit is doing and what He has promised. Continue to pray for our nation as we are in a very precarious and dangerous time!

This Shabbat, November 7th, I will be sharing a very important message, "ALIGNMENT BRINGS GLORY - ARE WE READY?” We have been looking at how the Tribes of Israel were “aligned” in the wilderness around the Ark of His Presence for specific reasons and how God gave times and seasons to bring about His purposes. I don’t know about you, but I want to experience more of His Glory! We need that Glory, but … are there some things in our lives that prevent His outpouring? I have never this strongly before that the season we have been in is all about Father calling His Bride, that’s you and me, to a greater consecration then ever before! You don’t want to miss this message.

Mark on your calendar thatJOSHUA AARON WILL BE IN LIVE CONCERT ON THE MOUNTAIN, TUESDAY NOVEMBER 17TH FROM 7-9PM! TO RSVP, GO TO JOSHUAAARON.TV EVENTS. LOOK FOR OUR EVENT AND COMPLETE THE INFORMATION FOR EACH ATTENDEE. THIS IS A FREE EVENT SO ALL ARE WELCOME, WE JUST NEED TO MAKE SURE OF NUMBERS, A LOVE OFFERING FOR JOSHUA WILL BE TAKEN!

Family, this is not a time to retreat or become discouraged. The battles are raging but remember the war has been won. Millie and I know that many of you have been going through incredibly difficult situations in your families, businesses and personal lives and that you may find it hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but trust me and the Word that is eternal from Isaiah 61, “Arise, shine, for your light has come! The glory of Adonai has risen on you. For behold, darkness covers the earth, and deep darkness the peoples. BUT ADONAI WILL WILL RISE UPON YOU, AND HIS GLORY WILL APPEAR OVER YOU!”

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

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