Shabbat Aug 5, 2023

Shalom Mishpacha!

Do you ever get frustrated or discouraged when you don’t see immediate answers to prayer? You have been asking Father for healing in a particular area or that your family would be saved or a marriage would be put back together. These are the times when we exercise our faith by trusting: trusting in His Word and His character; His specific promises to you; and remembering what He has done in the past and STAND! Think about Abraham, Joseph, Moses, David and so many more who waited, sometimes for decades, to see the promise or prayer come to pass. There are so many scriptures to meditate on like Psalm 37:7, “Be still before Adonai and wait patiently.” I truly believe we are in a season when we will be seeing answers to prayers that we have been asking for a long time!

We would like to put out an invitation to you for a special time of commissioning for the Colorado GOP that will be taking place tomorrow, August 4th at The Rock Church in Castle Rock. This is the first time that this has taken place to my knowledge. Several State Legislators have asked to have church leaders pray over them as they prepare for the upcoming 2024 session. It will be between 4-5pm and the address is: 4881 Cherokee Dr, Castle Rock, 80109. It is time that our State government returns back to it’s purpose of representing the people out of a desire to see righteousness and justice lifted up in our State House!

This Shabbat August 5th we will be meeting at the Dwelling Place at 11am to worship and enjoy this special day together! We will continuing on the theme, A JOURNEY WITH THE RUACH HAKODESH with a message about The Power of Prayer! We all know there is value in prayer, but what would happen if we all, with passion and conviction, came TOGETHER to see God’s purposes become a reality on planet earth today? I believe we would see the salvation of Israel and Yeshua’s triumphant return even in our life time! WE WILL HAVE A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, SO BRING A DISH TO SHARE AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP! Our address is 16800 W.9th Ave Golden, 80401.

Remember, on Shabbat August 12th we will be having as a special guest, Messianic recording artist Ted Pearce! This will be a great opportunity to bring a guest to hear some awesome music that extolls the name of Yeshua! Also, be in prayer for us as we plan for the Fall Feasts of The Lord, beginning with Rosh HaShana (Yom Teruah) on Friday eveningSeptember 15th. We will be giving more information as we get closer.

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 1658 Deer Creek Rd., Monument, Co. 80132

Again, we look forward to seeing all of you this Shabbat. I know it’s summer and many of us have travel and holiday plans, but it is SO important to gather together with the Mishpacha as often as you can! The writer of Hebrews states, "AND DO NOT NEGLECT OUR OWN MEETINGS, AS IS THE HABIT OF SOME, BUT ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER — AND ALL THE MORE AS YOU SEE THE DAY APPROACHING.”

Shalom and Blessings!

Stewart and Millie

Shabbat July 29, 2023 Special Guest Rep. Stephanie Luck CO State Legislature

Shabbat Shalom!

I love to spend my summer mornings sitting on my deck, watching the geese and the deer and the hummingbirds, doing their ‘thing’, seemingly without a care in the world. The view of the lake and the peek remind me that our Faithful God who created all of this beauty, is still on His throne and in spite of all that is happening in the world around us, He loves and cares for us still! My response to all of this has to be, “Thank you, Father, I love you too!” Millie and I want to encourage you to carve out that special time during your busy days to read a Psalm and a devotion, talk to Yeshua and just marvel at how wonderful He is and thank Him for all the great things that He has done!

This Shabbat July 29th we will welcome to Or Chaim Representative Stephanie Luck, who is a member of the Colorado State Legislature. She is not your typical “politician”, but a constitutionalist and a patriot, who above all else is a strong lover of the Messiah! As I have gotten to know Stephanie over the last few years , I have seen someone who will not be compromised on her values and will fight for righteousness and justice in our state government. We have prayed together on the steps of the Capitol, and her stand on life for the unborn and many other important issues has been very refreshing and encouraging to many of us. Come on out this Shabbat and invite a friend to come with you! We are meeting at The Dwelling Place, 16800 W.9th Ave Golden, 80401 at 11am. WE WILL HAVE A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, SO BRING A DISH TO SHARE AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP!

Some upcoming events to put on your calendar: Messianic musician and friend of Or Chaim, Ted Pearce, will be with us on Shabbat August 12th for a worship concert! On Sunday September 10th, Paul Wilbur will be at Gateway on Mount Zion at 10am. Also, Yom Teruah (Rosh HaShana) and the Fall feasts are right around the corner, starting on Friday evening September 15th! We will be giving you more information as we get closer, but we will be joining with Castlewood Canyon Church during Succoth with our dear friend, Bill Bullock.

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 1658 Deer Creek Rd., Monument, Co. 80132

Again, we look forward to seeing all of you this Shabbat. I know it’s summer and many of us have travel and holiday plans, but it is SO important to gather together with the Mishpacha as often as you can! The writer of Hebrews states, "AND DO NOT NEGLECT OUR OWN MEETINGS, AS IS THE HABBIT OF SOME, BUT ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER — AND ALL THE MORE AS YOU SEE THE DAY APPROACHING.”

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Shabbat July 22, 2023

Shabbat Shalom!

We were reading today of the testimony of a well known Christian leader who came to understand the centrality of Israel and the covenant God made with them only recently. When he began to “connect the dots” between the promisees made to the Israelites in the Torah and the Prophets, he was able to see the re-gathering of the Jewish people to Israel, eventually to the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 as a fulfillment of God’s covenant purposes! Millie and I want to encourage all of you to continue to pray and whenever possible to teach to your church friends and family about Adonai’s plans for the nations in these end days, and the key role that Israel plays in this! As I have said many times, as we call out for revival in our state, region and nation, it is imperative that the Ecclesia needs to have the revelation of Romans 1:16: “For I am not ashamed of the Good News, FOR IT IS THE POWER OF GOD FOR SALVATION TO EVERYONE WHO TRUSTS — TO THE JEW FIRST AND ALSO TO THE GREEK.” Let’s be bold in our sharing of the Good News as we hasten the return of Yeshua our King!

We have entered into the Hebrew month of Av. Historically it has been a time of catastrophe for the Jewish people: the evil report of the 10 Israelite spies; the destruction of both Temples; beginning of the Inquisition; expulsion of all Jews from England and key events during the Holocaust and so many more. It is often referred to as the “Dire Straits”, and it is a great opportunity to pray for blessing and abundance for the Jewish people and the Land! This Shabbat July 22ndI will be continuing the theme of A journey with Ruach HaKodesh: Intimacy, Signs and Transformation with a very timely message entitled Connection between Purity, Power and Presence. My question to all of you is, do you believe God wants to manifest His power in and through us?? Im not talking about weird experiences that are extra-Biblical, but the unique and dynamic power of God that changes situations! Come on out this shabbat and join with us as we worship God together! WE WILL HAVE A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE SO BRING A DISH TO SHARE AND ENJOY FELLOWSHIP TOGETHER!

As we enter into the mid-summer, we are already beginning to plan our High Holy Days services for the Fall. Also, Paul Wilbur will be at Gateway on Mt. Zion on September 10th, Beckah Shae will be at Castlewood Canyon Church on September 16th, and we will be having The Rabbi’s Son, Bill Bullock with us for Succoth! We will be giving you more information about all of these events and the locations, as we get closer. We definitely sense that during these feasts, there will be awesome visitations from the Lord!

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 1658 Deer Creek Rd., Monument, Co. 80132

Again, we look forward to seeing all of you this Shabbat. I know it’s summer and many of us have travel and holiday plans, but it is SO important to gather together with the Mishpacha as often as you can! The writer of Hebrews states, "AND DO NOT NEGLECT OUR OWN MEETINGS, AS IS THE HABBIT OF SOME, BUT ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER — AND ALL THE MORE AS YOU SEE THE DAY APPROACHING.”

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Shabbat July 1, 2023

Shabbat Shalom!

It’s so good to be back home after a wonderful Tikkun Leadership and Family Conference in Maryland! Along with David and Laura Aronstein, we were challenged with messages with the theme of “HINENI”, and with what we believe God is saying to us in the Messianic movement worldwide. Overall, I would say that what we heard loud and clear is that we are in the end days, and it is vitally important to be proactive in our efforts to reach the lost and hurting with the Good News of Messiah, especially among the Jewish people! Millie and I were able to share about the initiatives we are involved in here in our region and in Africa, and it was well received by all who attended. These are truly the “Days of Elijah” as the classic song goes, “Declaring the Word of The Lord”, as we boldly and confidently cry “Prepare ye the way for The Lord!” We look forward to catching up with you all this Shabbat!

This Shabbat July1 st as we gather at the Dwelling Place at 11am, I will be starting a new series of messages entitled A JOURNEY WITH RUACH HAKODESH: INTIMACY, SIGNS AND TRANSFORMATION. The address is 16800 W.9th Ave Golden, 80401. If we really believe that these days are significant, than we will need to engage more with the PERSON of Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) and honor our King by getting out of our comfort zones! Remember, we serve a triune God (Elohim), a Father, His only begotten Son Yeshua, and The Ruach that lives inside us. I am excited about this journey and know you will be blessed by this series! WE WILL HAVE A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, SO BRING A DISH AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP!

A reminder, next Shabbat July 8th, we will have a Havdalah service at 5pm at our home! So, after the morning service, WE WILL NOT We will grill burgers and kosher hotdogs so please bring sides like potato/macaroni salads, green salads, fruit, beans (without pork!), chips and desserts and whatever else your heart desires to bring! These are great times of fellowship, food and closing out the Shabbat and getting us ready for the week ahead! When you come to our place, you will notice a blue dumpster on the left, please park in the spaces provided just north of it and across the way. Hopefully the weather will be nice and we can play some Horseshoes at the pit! We would encourage you to carpool down here, as it is a bit of a drive.

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 1658 Deer Creek Rd., Monument, Co. 80132

Again, we look forward to seeing all of you this Shabbat. I know it’s summer and many of us have travel and holiday plans, but it is SO important to gather together with the Mishpacha as often as you can! The writer of Hebrews states, "AND DO NOT NEGLECT OUR OWN MEETINGS, AS IS THE HABBIT OF SOME, BUT ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER — AND ALL THE MORE AS YOU SEE THE DAY APPROACHING.”

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Shabbat June 10, 2023

Shabbat Shalom!

Last night as we were driving home from our friends, we were treated to an amazing light show as all around us there were constant flashes of lightning among these incredibly dark clouds. We all love fireworks displays and are in awe on July 4th when we watch them explode in the sky, but when the God of the universe puts on His display over a whole region, there are no words! As we look around at all of the craziness, injustice and downright perversion that is being unleashed in the world today, we need to be encouraged by what the Word of the God says in Romans 8, “Who shall separate us from love of Messiah? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?” Many of us have felt like there has been too much of an onslaught of adversities, challenges, bad reports and discouragements that have come upon you in recent days. You may be even asking, "God, are you still bending your ear to listen to your children?” I can imagine Abraham, Joseph, Moses and Job asking this question at certain points in their lives! All I know is this, I have learned and always need to be reminded of the rest of the passage in Romans 8, “… BUT IN ALL THESE THINGS WE ARE MORE THAN CONQUERORS THROUGH HIM WHO LOVED US.” When we persevere and put our trust in the love of Messiah IN THE MIDST OF THESE THINGS, then we are actually more than a conquerors and in a position where we can experience His love to a greater degree!

This Shabbat June 10th we will again be having a very special time at Or Chaim as we welcome Chanan and Nechama Wiseman from Israel to share with us! We met them many years ago and they are truly a gift to the body of Messiah in the land! Chanan is wonderful teacher who brings the Word of God to life. Nechama is the daughter of Messianic Jewish pioneer Eliezer Urbach who actually started the first Messianic Congregation in Denver many years ago, and she is the sister of Chaim Urbach who was the rabbi of Yeshuat Tzion. They will share on how to talk about Yeshua with our Jewish friends and neighbors. Do you know that there are almost 100, 000 Jewish people who live in the Denver metro area? OUR SERVICE WILL BEGIN AT 11AM (NOT AT 10:30 AS WAS ORIGINALLY SENT)! WE ARE MEETING AT THE DWELLING PLACE, 16800 W.9TH AVE GOLDEN, 80401. After the morning service, we will have a potluck Oneg, so bring a dish to share and enjoy fellowship with the Mishpacha! In the afternoon starting at about 2pm, they will be sharing eye witness stories of the birth of the Messianic movement along with the birth  of the nation of Israel! This will be a wonderful day and a great opportunity to invite friends and family to hear about what our Messianic Jewish movement is all about! We look forward to seeing you all this Shabbat!

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 1658 Deer Creek Rd., Monument, Co. 80132.

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Shabbat June 3, 2023 Special guest from Israel Sally Shiff

Shabbat. Shalom!

As we gathered last Sunday evening to close out the Isaiah 62 prayer/fast for Israel, we were hearing reports of steady rain in Jerusalem. Usually, not a big deal, but as someone who lived in the Land for many years, IT NORMALLY DOES NOT RAIN IN LATE MAY! We had just been singing “Let it Rain” when we heard this amazing report, do you think The Lord was saying “I will rain on my people with My Presence?” A resounding YES! For 21 days, millions of people all over the world were praying for what is on God’s heart, that His people will cry out to Yeshua as their Messiah! We are beginning to hear reports of what is happening and it is encouraging, to know that His people are opening their hearts to His lovingkindness and being re-grafted back into Him! I just want to exhort you to continue to pray for Israel and the Jewish people, as well as ALL the peoples of the Middle East, as we are in the last days that Joel prophesied about: “I WILL POUR OUT MY RUACH ON ALL FLESH: YOUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS WILL PROPHESY, YOUR OLD MEN WILL DREAM DREAMS, YOUR YOUNG MEN WILL SEE VISIONS. ALSO ON THE MALE AND FEMALE SERVANTS WILL I POUR OUT MY SPIRIT IN THOSE DAYS … I WILL SHOW WONDERS IN THE HEAVENS AND ON THE EARTH … BEFORE THE GREAT AND AWESOME DAY OF ADONAI COMES. Just today I was walking through our little park here in Monument and I saw about 10 young men about High School age having a Bible study and praying, and I was so encouraged to see this generation on fire for the things of God!

This Shabbat June 3rd we will have a special Shabbat service as we welcome a dear friend from Israel, Sally Shiff to share what is happening in the Land. She lives in Kfar Saba, a city outside of Tel Aviv, and is part of a dynamic Congregation that is doing Kingdom things in the Land! Come on out and be encouraged in what Father God is doing in Israel. She has been used by God to help settle new immigrants in the land arriving from war-torn Ukraine. WE WILL BE HAVING A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, SO BRING A DISH TO SHARE AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP! As we are continuing to intercede for what Father wants to do in Israel, please pray for divine protection over the Messianic community in the land, as there has been violence committed against some of our friends by those who oppose the message of Yeshua the Messiah.

As we are heading into summer, we want to start having a monthly Havdallah celebration to close out the Shabbat! Millie and I would like to host a special Havdallah on July 8th at our new house! We have been waiting for some good weather so we can invite our Mishpacha out and celebrate with us! We will not have Oneg that day, and will meet at 4:30pm for a picnic style meal, worship and an awesome service to close out the Shabbat! We will provide the meat, if everyone will bring a side dish, salad and Dessert.

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 1658 Deer Creek Rd., Monument, Co. 80132.

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Shavuot 2023

Chag Shavuot Sameach!

A joyous and blessed Feast of Shavuot to all of you! The counting of the Omer is complete, it’s been 7 full weeks (50 days) since Passover and it's the season of bringing FIRST FRUITS before the Lord! It is one of the “Big 3” as far as the Biblical feasts, and a special time of gathering and celebration. Traditionally and according to the Scriptures, B’nei Yisrael were to bring the choicest and the best of their crops to Jerusalem, the early harvest of wheat, and present them before The Lord so that they would experience an abundant harvest. I would encourage all of you to ASK OUR FAITHFUL FATHER WHAT YOU ARE TO BRING BEFORE HIM ON THIS SPECIAL SHABBAT! As Millie and I have learned over the years, when we give out of what God has blessed us with, it is never about a specific financial amount, but about obedience and a heart of thankfulness and gratitude that blesses God and in turn becomes a blessing to us! Sowing into the Kingdom harvest in these end days is about souls being saved, set free and set apart to walk into the awesome callings that He has for us all! The Kingdom harvest is here locally, in our families, in Israel and into the nations! This is a season of generous giving and joy in the Ruach HaKodesh!

This Shabbat May 27th we will be celebrating Shavuot at our Service at 11am at the Dwelling Place. The address is 16800 W. 9th Ave Golden, 80401 so come on out for this special day! We will be having a beautiful presentation of the BOOK OF RUTH, by our incredibly anointed dance team led by David and Laura Aronstein! This particular book is traditionally read at Shavuot, as it is a beautiful love story set at the time of the wheat harvest in Bethlehem. This is a presentation for the whole family and your neighbors as well, so invite your entire neighborhood! WE WILL HAVE AN ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE SO BRING A DISH TO SHARE AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP!

This Sunday May 28th we will be participating in a regional gathering to conclude the 21 day Isaiah 62 prayer and fast for Israel and the Jewish people! For the last 3 weeks many of us have been “standing on the wall” interceding for God’s people and will come together that evening at 7pm at CHURCH IN THE CITY/BETH ABRAHAM, 1580 N Gaylord St Denver, 80206, to hear testimonies, worship the King, and share Communion together! All are welcome to this special event so come on out and celebrate!

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 1658 Deer Creek Rd., Monument, Co. 80132

Blessings and Chag Sameach!

   Stewart and Millie

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Shabbat 9/20/2023

Shabbat Shalom!

In my almost 15 years of living in Colorado, this is certainly the rainiest Spring I’ve experienced. According to the records, it is the 10th rainiest May in the history of the State! We definitely need the water, but for some of our Mishpacha, it has been too much at one time and they have experienced severe flooding. Please pray for those in our Congregation who have been hit with flooding and need to make repairs and decisions regarding their housing! Interesting, as we have been praying for the salvation of Israel for the last few weeks, a colleague of ours in Jerusalem said they are feeling our prayers and it is like “water coming up from the ground overwhelming them!” As we are experiencing these Spring rains, let’s continue to pray that the water of the Ruach will flow over the land and it’s people!

This is a significant time and this weekend is especially important. This evening, Friday May 19th, I will be leading a special Erev Shabbat service at Rez Anglican Church from 6-8pm. The address is 9250 E. Belleview Ave, Greenwood Village, 80111.This will be a special time as we welcome the Shabbat, pray for Israel and worship our King Yeshua! This is what ‘One New Man’ looks like, Jew and Gentile coming together to pray for what is on God’s heart! Our friend Simon Obert will be leading our worship tonight so all are welcome and come prepared to saturate Heaven with our prayer and worship!

This Shabbat May 20th we will be having our Or Chaim Shabbat service at 11am at the Dwelling Place in Golden. The address is 16800 W. 9th Ave, Golden, 80401. We will again be joining with millions of others praying for Israel and the Jewish people. Also, we will continue the series on HOW TO PRAY AGAINST THE EVIL SPIRITS OPERATING IN OUR LAND. We will be looking specifically at the spirit of fear and how to cast it out of our lives! Come on out and enjoy the Presence of Adonai together and worship Him on the Shabbat! WE WILL HAVE AN ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, SO BRING A DISH TO SHARE AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP!

This Sunday May 21st is the monthly Aglow Lighthouse gathering at the Dwelling Place! Millie and I, along with our dear friends Tom and Teresa Craig will be leading our time of sharing about what is happening in the Middle East and praying for Arabs and Jews to know their Messiah! We will be meeting between 3-6pm, so bring some finger foods to share for fellowship. We will also have Brittany Randazzo leading our worship for us! The 21 day Isaiah 62 Prayer/Fast will conclude on Sunday May 28th (Shavuot) at Church In The City/Beth Abraham from 7-10pm. All are invited for this very special event as we share The Lord’s supper together, and hear reports about what God is doing, and pray for the incredible outpouring that is taking place! The address for CITC/BA is 1580 N.Gaylord St, Denver, 80206. Folks from all over the State will be coming together for this time of worship, prayer, thanksgiving and fellowship. GOD IS MOVING!

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 1658 Deer Creek Rd., Monument, Co. 80132

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

   Stewart and Millie

Shabbat May 13, 2023

Shabbat Shalom!

Spring rains are good and we here in dry Colorado definitely need this moisture! However, over the last 48 hours or so, some folks even in our Congregation, are experiencing flooding in their homes! Please pray for them as they dry their homes and belongings out! These are times when we as a community need one another to come alongside to help out in carrying one another’s burdens! 

We at Or Chaim have joined with millions of others around the world to pray for the salvation of Israel. About 500 people from around the State came together last weekend in Pagosa Springs for an intense time of prayer and strategizing to reach the lost sheep of Israel! Many of us are fasting and setting aside specific times of intercession, as we sense that this is from God’s heart and will be key in seeing the triumphant return of Yeshua Ha Massiach to Jerusalem! Why should we pray for Israel? Many people are asking that question and it would be easy to just say “because God tells us to”, and this is true. However, we pray for Israel because our Heavenly Father entered into covenant with this people and set His love on them (Deut.7:7-8), and has promised in the last days that He will fulfill covenant with them and that they will be saved (Rom.11:25-27)! In the same chapter of Romans it says that their acceptance of Messiah will be “life from the dead!” We want to see revival in America and in Israel and in all the nations, so when we pray what’s on the heart of God, we can expect Him to move in a mighty way. Also, we know that Satan will stir up God’s enemies to bring intimidation, fear and calamity. That is what is happening as I write this today, literally hundreds of rockets are being fired into Israel from Gaza. Be in prayer and also pray for those who are Israel’s enemies that they will have an encounter with the God who loves His people!

Come on out to Or Chaim meeting at the Dwelling Place this Shabbat May 13th at 11am as we celebrate Shabbat together! We are located at 16800 W.9th Ave, Golden 80401. I have been sharing in the last few weeks about the demonic spirits operating in our land, and how to pray against them. Also, I want to begin a ‘midrash’ (Biblically based discussion) on what does a Messianic Jewish Congregation look like and how do we relate to the Ecclesia (Church) in our community and region? We will not be able to conclude a discussion like that in one service, but I want us to be able to start to articulate this because of its importance. WE WILL HAVE AN ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, SO BRING A BIBLICALLY APPROPRIATE (no pork or seafood!) DISH TO SHARE AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP AFTER THE SERVICE! Keep in mind, some are in various fasts, so soups, salads, fruit and veggies would be great! Also we will not be able to stream our services this Shabbat. 

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 1658 Deer Creek Rd., Monument, Co. 80132

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Isaiah 62 Fast May 7-28, 2023

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Shabbat 4/22/2023

Shabbat Shalom!

I was reading in Joshua 22 this morning that the tribes of Reuben, Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh built an altar of witness at the Jordan River. A ‘rumor’ spreads among the other tribes of Israel that had gathered to their lands on the west side of the river that those 'other guys’ had built an altar in opposition to the God of Israel! An immediate mobilization of the armies was ordered and preparations for war were begun. A delegation of priests was sent to the 2 1/2 ‘rebellious’ tribes to find out what gives. The 2 1/2 tribes were able to explain that it was an altar to remind future generations that they would always be faithful to the God of Israel and also their commitment to their brothers on the other side of the river! All were happy and war was averted! What a valuable lesson for us today, when we hear a rumor or a story that causes consternation or anger, check it out before you jump to the next conclusion and get into a ‘war’ that was not necessary!

What a busy and exciting time we are living in! Doesn’t it seem that spiritual activity has accelerated and everything seems to be more intense than even a few months ago? I will be sharing a message this Shabbat entitled A HOUSE BUILT HIS WAY, laying out what I believe the father is doing to awaken His bride to our responsibility in these dangerous days before us. This will be an important message so let's all come on out to The Dwelling Place and worship together and hear His word for us today! Our address is:16800 W.9th Ave, Golden, 80401and we meet at 11am. We have a potluck Oneg following the service so bring a dish to share and stay for fellowship! This Sunday April 23rd, we will be joining others with the Jewish community to observe Holocaust Remembrance Day at Babi Yar Memorial Park, 10451 E.Yale Ave, Denver at 2pm. One of our own congregants, a survivor of the death camps, will be one of the speakers. All are invited to this special event. On Thursday May 4th between 9:30am and 12:30pm, we will be meeting for the National Day of Prayer on the west steps of the State Capitol. Bring your shofar and your flags and lets join with the others from around the city to pray for this nation!

ALSO REMEMBER THAT OR CHAIM CONGREGATION WILL BE PARTICIPATING WITH WELL OVER A MILLION PEOPLE  AROUND THE WORLD WHO WILL BE PRAYING FOR THE SALVATION OF ISRAEL BETWEEN MAY 7TH AND MAY 28TH! WE WILL LET YOU KNOW OF FACILITIES LOCALLY THAT YOU CAN MEET WITH OTHER PRAYER WARRIORS AT CERTAIN HOURS, OR SOME WHO MAY BE OPEN 24/7FOR PRAYER! THIS WILL BE A KINGDOM EVENT IN LINE WITH ISAIAH 62:6 “ON YOUR WALLS, JERUSALEM, I HAVE SET WATCHMEN. ALL DAY AND ALL NIGHT THEY WILL NEVER HOLD THEIR PEACE.”

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. 

Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Purim with Aglow

Shabbat Feb 25, 2023

Shabbat Shalom!

Our Shabbat service will go on as usual tomorrow, despite the issues Rabbi Stewart is experiencing with his eye.  Please continue to pray for his healing.

THERE WILL BE AN ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, SO BRING A DISH AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP! Of course we will be meeting at The Dwelling Place, 16800 W. 9th Ave. Golden, 80401 and the service starts at 11am.

Remember, Joshua Aaron will be coming to The Rock Church on Sunday, February 26th, at 6:30pm for a night of ministry! It is a free concert but it is important to RSVP at joshuaaaron.tv so that we know how many folks will be attending. There will be a love offering taken that evening for Joshua’s powerful ministry! 

There will be a Purim celebration at the Aronsteins, Tuesday March 7, at 5:30 PM.

Potluck

Dress up - have fun.

Please RSVP - at this point, you can do a Reply to this email (Please - NO Reply All) and leave your name and how many will be attending, as well as your phone number, if that is the best way to contact you (please let us know if email is better). The hosts will be in touch with you shortly to finalize details.

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. 

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Shabbat 18, 2023

Shabbat Shalom!

We have been watching events taking place at Asbury University as well as other places and we are praying for a mighty awakening for this nation! I would ask that all of you diligently cry out to Father that many souls will be saved, bodies healed and families restored at this time. I know that many of you may question these “outbreaks” and wonder if it really is from God, or just another weird phenomenon to be ignored or even to judged negatively because of past experience. From what I am hearing, the foundation of this revival is REPENTANCE! This is what this country needs today, so let’s agree for His purposes to be manifested at this time!

This Shabbat February 18th we will again be meeting at The Dwelling Place at 11am. The address is 16800 W. 9th Ave. Golden, 80401. We will be exploring WHAT IS THE KEHILAH, with a message about PROTECTING AND EMPOWERING OUR WORDS! We live in a such a corrupt world that has developed its own language that is contrary to the ways and the words of God, that we need to cultivate our Kingdom language to defeat our giants! WE WILL HAVE AN ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, SO COME ON OUT AND ENJOY FELLOWSHIP WITH THE MISHPACHA!

Remember, Joshua Aaron will be having a night of ministry on Sunday February 26th at 6:30pm! It will take place at The Rock Church, 4881 Cherokee Dr. Castle Rock, 80109. We sense this will be a significant event for this region so come on out to this free concert and invite your family and friends! Please RSVP at joshuaaaron.tv and we will take a love offering for Joshua’s ministry that evening!

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. 

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Shabbat Feb 11, 2023

Shabbat Shalom!

What an incredible week! We have been blessed as we have been invited to be part of the ‘CONVERGE’ conference in Castle Rock. Congregations and ministries from all over the front range gathering together as one, worshipping and learning from King Yeshua, being encouraged and challenged by people like Heidi Baker and Leif Hetland. We have been honored to lead communion every day, representing the Messianic remnant doing our part to see the One New Man become a reality in this region! So many “nuggets” that we have been chewing on and committing to apply to our lives and ministry. What would happen in our Congregations and communities if we treated people “not based on their history but according to their destiny?” I think the result would be revival!

I am excited about this Shabbat February 11th as we meet at the Dwelling Place! The address is 16800 W. 9th. Ave, Golden, 80401 and we are meeting at 11am. The Lord has given me a message on the POWER OF OUR WORDS! You see, God has created us, in His image, to bless and to represent who He is to a fallen world. We have the ability to HEAL or to HURT with our words! Unfortunately, too many of us have been wounded and sidetracked from our destinies in Him because of messages and labels spoken over us, and we have probably done the same to others. But, our God never gives up on us and always brings hope and releases healing! Come on out and worship with us! WE WILL BE HAVING A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, SO BRING A DISH AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP!

Remember, Joshua Aaron will be having a night of ministry on Sunday February 26th at 6:30pm! It will take place at The Rock Church, 4881 Cherokee Dr. Castle Rock, 80109. We sense this will be a significant event for this region so come on out to this free concert and invite your family and friends! Please RSVP at joshuaaaron.tv and we will take a love offering for Joshua’s ministry that evening!

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. 

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Shabbat Feb 4, 2023

Shabbat Shalom!

Well, the good news is the frigid temperatures that were hovering at or below zero are a memory of the past! The snow is actually beginning to melt up here, so I have put my heavy parka away for a while. We are also excited about the spiritual season we are in, as I sense that the Body of Messiah is hearing and heeding the voice of Adonai and bringing hope and healing to a dark world. No, I am not talking about what I read in the media headlines or the latest thread on Twitter (we are not on that platform!), I am hearing testimonies of real people touching other real people with the good news of the Kingdom and lives are being transformed!

This Shabbat February 4th we will be welcoming our dear friend Jeremy Jacobs to Or Chaim! Jeremy and his wife Rachel have established and served in Houses of Prayer throughout the US. They have trained and sent young people to some of the most unreached regions of the world. He has a love for the Jewish people that is contagious and speaks out boldly about the rise of anti-semitism to the Church. He and his wife currently live in Colorado Springs with their 5 children. This will be an awesome service, so come on out and enjoy Shabbat with the Mishpacha! THERE WILL BE AN ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, SO BRING A DISH AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP! Of course we will be meeting at The Dwelling Place, 16800 W. 9th Ave. Golden, 80401 and the service starts at 11am.

Remember, Joshua Aaron will be coming to The Rock Church on Sunday February 26th at 6:30pm for a night of ministry! It is a free concert but it is important to RSVP at joshuaaaron.tv so that we know how many folks will be attending. There will be a love offering taken that evening for Joshua’s powerful ministry! Reserve your spot here: https://www.joshuaaaron.tv/event-details/worship-night-with-joshua-aaron-castle-rock-co IT IS A FREE CONCERT!

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. 

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Shabbat Jan21/2023

Shalom Mishpacha!As most of you know, we live in the foothills and tend to get more snow than those who are in the “lowlands”. Yesterday we received close to a foot and it was a great day to work at home and watch the snow fall, sitting by my fire and thanking the Lord for the beauty of this place! As I’m preparing for this Shabbat January 21st, I sensed that we are to continue on the subject of WHAT IS THE KEHILA (CHURCH, EKKLESIA), AND HOW ARE WE TO LIVE?, in light of the Scriptures we used last week. However, I would like for us as a Congregation to Midrash (discuss) these important Scriptures together, Deut.30:15-20 and Mt.16:13-19. Please take some time over the next day and read these scriptures and let’s be prepared to discuss what WE are to look like, and how are WE to live, especially in these dark days. Of course, we are not limited to these Scriptures but these can be a starting point. We as a leadership feel it is important and helpful to hear from you what we as a body should look like and how we are to represent our King Yeshua to the world around us. Believe me, as a teacher I love to teach, and the Scripture is clear that we are to be not just “hearers”, but also “doers” of the word (James 1:22), and we can bless others with our ideas of how to reach our communities. This should be fun!We will be meeting at the Dwelling Place, 16800 W. 9th Ave, Golden 80401 at 11am. Yes, we will be having a potluck Oneg following the service, so bring a dish to share and stay for fellowship! Also, the annual Men’s Advance will be held on Friday February 3rd through Saturday the 4th. Our speaker will be Chuck Stecker, a well known encourager of men, and it will be held at the beautiful Hideaway Retreat Center in the Black Forest. The cost is only $150 for great lodging and meals! Contact Lee Cooperman if you are interested in coming.

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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We love you all and look forward to worshipping with you this week!

Blessings and Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

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Shabbat Jan 7, 2023!

Shalom Mishpacha!

Millie and I are back in Colorado after our month-long sabbatical! First of all, a big thank you to all of you for giving us this gift to take a time of refreshing and renewing as we were able to visit family and friends and just enjoy some time off to reconnect with each other and the Lord! We so look forward to seeing you for the first Shabbat of 2023 on January 7th! Im not a person who makes New Year resolutions that are broken within a few days or weeks of making them, but I do believe Father has given us direction and some perspective for the upcoming year. This Shabbat I will be sharing some of this, especially some things God has been speaking to me from Psalm 23. We will share The Lord’s Supper during our service. We will be meeting at The Dwelling Place, 16800 W. 9th Ave. Golden, 80401 at 11am. We will NOT be having a potluck Oneg following the service due to other events being held at the Dwelling Place!

Sunday January 8th the men will be having their monthly meeting at Tom Westendorf’s house, 1029 S. Bonnie Ln. Watkins, 80137 at 10am! These are great times of encouragement and fellowship so come on out and spend a few hours together! Also, bring food and let Tom know you will be coming by calling (303)667-4257. Our annual Men’s Advance will be Friday 2/3 till Saturday 2/4 at the Hideaway Retreat Center in the Black Forest! Cost is only $150 which includes great meals and lodging, so contact Lee Cooperman for more information. Also, ladies, the Colorado Messianic Aglow Lighthouse will be having their monthly gathering from 3pm till 6pm at The Dwelling Place in Golden on Sunday January 8th.Please bring a vegetarian snack to share and invite others to join you!

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. We will be live-streaming this week if you can’t attend in person!

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Colorado Golden Messianic Fellowship