Shabbat Shalom! June 8th

Shabbat Shalom!

This week we celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings on the coast of France. Several years ago I was invited by a good friend  to tour the battlefields on June 6th, and it was probably one of my highlights as we visited famous sites and we’re able to talk with many survivors. Today, that greatest generation is mostly gone, but certainly not forgotten!  Their sacrifice makes it possible for us to enjoy our freedom today!

This Shabbat as we gather at The Dwelling Place, come with an expectation and a hunger that we will meet with our God in an incredible way! I will be bringing a message entitled A fatal collision of His Love and His Holy presence! As we come into the season of Shavuot, a time when we celebrate giving of Torah and the impartation of Ruach HaKodesh! As usual we will be meeting at 16800 W.9th Ave at 11am. WE WILL BE HAVING A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, SO BRING A DISH TO SHARE AND STAY FOR  FELLOWSHIP!

Many of you have asked how you can donate to Or Chaim:

You can give online at:
https://www.or-chaim.com/donations

Or you can make checks payable to :
Or Chaim
1658 Deer Creek Rd. 
Monument, Co.80132

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Shabbat June 1 Special Guest Dr. Daniel and Patricia Juster

Shabbat Shalom!

We are certainly living in a time of deception, perverted justice, rabid anti-semitism and a general breakdown of cultural norms. It just seems like the world is spiraling out of control, and institutions that we used to trust in are failing us. Father God never intended us to trust in earthly ‘princes” and “horses and chariots”, but in the One whose Name is faithful! Let me encourage you today with a very familiar scripture, “WHEN MY PEOPLE, OVER WHOM MY NAME IS CALLED, HUMBLE THEMSELVES AND PRAY AND SEEK MY FACE AND TURN FROM THEIR EVIL WAYS, THEN I WILL HEAR FROM HEAVEN AND WILL FORGIVE THEIR SIN AND WILL HEAL THEIR LAND” (2Chronicles 7:14). We are charged to walk in humility, not thinking more highly of ourselves than we ought to; keep seeking His face, not just His provision; and repent from doing the things that don’t bring glory to God! Then, and only then, will He heal our land! It starts in the House of God, when we are desiring the holiness and righteousness of God more than anything else, loving Him with all our hearts and loving others, so that the world will know that “You (Father) sent Me (Yeshua) and loved them (us) as You loved Me” (John 17:23)

This weekend will be a powerful time at Or chaim Congregation! This Shabbat June 1st we will welcome Dr. Dan and Patty Juster, the founders of Tikkun and renowned author and theologian, and certainly one of the fathers of the Messianic Jewish movement over the last 50 years! They will be bringing the message, so you will not want to miss this service! Our address is 16800 W.9th Ave Golden, 80401 and our service will begin at 11am. We will have a potluck Oneg (lunch) following the service, so bring a dish and stay for fellowship! On Sunday, June 2nd, The Or Chaim Messianic dance team will be ministering the BOOK OF RUTH in music, dance, and the Word as we will be entering into the Festival of Shavuot in just a few days. They will be performing at Castlewood Canyon Church, 389 Castlewood Canyon Rd Franktown, 80116 at 10am. All are invited to this powerful presentation so invite your friends and family! On Wednesday June 5th at 6pmat the Denver University Campus, a special showing  of the film “SUPERNOVA” , and a conversation with a survivor of this horrific event from October 7th will be taking place. Here is the link to register for this event: Many Jewish organizations joined hands to make this event happen. If you can join us, please sign up at the following link:

https://iac360.org/iac-events/supernovaco/

Be aware that space is limited.

Many of you have asked how you can donate to Or Chaim:

You can give online at:
https://www.or-chaim.com/donations

 Or you can make checks payable to :
Or Chaim
1658 Deer Creek Rd. 
Monument, Co.80132

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Coming June 1 Dan and Patty Juster of Tikkun!

Daniel Juster graduated from Wheaton College (Philosophy), and McCormick Seminary M. Div., and Graduate studies in Philosophy of Religion (Trinity University), Jewish Studies at Spertus College of Judaica in Chicago, and a Th. D. from New Covenant International Seminary.  He began his pastoral work in the Jewish Vineyard in 1972 and pastured Adat Ha Tikva from 1972-1978, and then Beth Messiah Congregation from 1978-2000.  He was the founding President and General Secretary of the UMJC (1979-1988, secretary 1992-1996)and was a founder and director of Tikkun International1991-2015. Today he serves as a leader in Tikkun America and an overseer of Tikkun Global.  His ministry is called Restoration from Zion of Tikkun Global which he shareswith Benjamin Juster.  He was a founding leader of Messianic Jewish Bible Institutes which developed theJewish Studies program with The King’s College and Seminary where he is a visiting professor.  He has taught at various seminaries.  He resides mostly in Israel where he teaches and supports Messianic Jewish works in the Land of Israel.   He is the author of 20 books including Growing to Maturity and Jewish Roots, a Foundation of Biblical Theology.

Shabbat 4/27/2024

Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach!

Passover is considered one of the “Shalosh Regalim” (3 Festivals) where the Jewish people are commanded to make Aliyah to Jerusalem every year. We are in the midst of Passover and celebrated our seders on Monday nightas we gathered in homes and had wonderful times as we read our Haggadot and shared a fabulous meal together! Millie and I had the honor of leading a seder at a Church for 75 people on Tuesday, with a lot of folks who had never before celebrated Passover, and it was a blessing! All of these celebrations of God’s faithfulness to His people are taking place at a time when Jew-hatred and anti-semitism are on full display in our nation’s top universities! To see young people, many who have probably grown up in “Christian” families, spewing such vile curses and lies putting on full display their ignorance and lack of historical and Biblical truth is mind-boggling. It just reminds me, we have much more to do when it comes to seeing a genuine turning back to God in America, not just in our educational system, but in our government, media, marketplace, arts and entertainment, science and technology and especially, in our families! The things that were hidden in darkness, such as anti-semitism, have now been exposed by the light and we can now direct our prayer, intercession and spiritual warfare in more strategic ways!

We are now in the time of the “Counting of the Omer”, the 49 days leading up to the festival of Shavuot (weeks), where the Jewish people bring a sheaf-offering in anticipation for the early harvest. For us today, it is a time of asking God to continue the work of bringing us unto that freedom that we celebrated at Passover, culminating in the giving of Torah at Shavuot. This Shabbat April 27th we will be meeting back at The Dwelling Place, 16800 W. 9th Ave Golden, 80401 at 11am. We had a truly wonderful service at GoMZ last week as we celebrated five immersions! Thanks to all who made the “trek” up the mountain in the snow and fog to be a part of such a special time! The Lord has given me a message to share on BEHOLDING HIM! I don't know about you, but I want to experience His manifest Presence more in my life! With all the garbage and evil in the world, we as His Bride, need to be gazing on the beauty of Adonai to the point where we feel we can’t get enough of Him! So, come on out this Shabbat and invite a friend! WE WILL BE HAVING A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE SO BRING A DISH TO SHARE AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP.

Special happenings this Sunday for First Fruits!

Hello Special People of Or Chaim!

You are invited to join us at Aurora Reservoir on Sunday, 4/28/2024, sometime during first light (near 6:00 a.m. Sunrise is at 6:03 a.m.) for a First Fruits worship time on the "beach" and a grilled fish breakfast. The dance team and others have done this a couple of years, and it was such a blessing to each of us. We would love to have others join if you are drawn to do this early event! 

The Details: 

• All location details are below.

• It may be chilly, so dress warm. Watch the weather. Last year it was chilly but lovely. The LORD provides as He wills. We join Him. 

• We will worship with worship music and dance.

• We will have grilled fish and unleavened bread along with some accompaniments for those who let us know they are coming.  (Our ❤️ Scripture is John 21: 1-14) 

• Bring your own chair and anything you need to eat or drink to be content and happy. You can use our grill.

• You can stay as long as you like, but we expect to be there until 9 a.m. or so. No rush to leave. Your day pass allows you to stay all day! 

Sunrise information. We plan to be there at 5:45 a.m.or soon after. Actual Sunrise begins at 6:03 a.m.(Our ❤️ Scripture is John 20: 1-18.)

The address is: 5800 S. Powhaton Rd. Aurora, Co.80016

Come straight in the entrance to the first main parking lot; come to the left or to the shore that faces east. Call Russ at (303)859-1250 if you need assistance. We will fly an Israeli flag at our location! The entrance fee is $10, so it is good to carpool!

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Chag Pesach 2024 Shabbat 4/20 (note: this week we will be meeting at 166 S Lookout Mtn. Rd, Golden 80401)

Chag Pesach Sameach!

Happy Passover to all! It actually begins on Monday evening April 22nd, but we are in the season so let’s begin the celebration now! As Yochanan (John the Baptist) declared, “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!”This is the first month of the year, according to Scripture, and we will be taking part in one of the biggest mo’adim (appointed times) of the year. This Shabbat April 20th we will celebrate the immersions of four of our Or Chaim family! For this special service only, we will be meeting at Gateway on Mt. Zion Church, 166 S. Lookout Mt. Rd. Golden, 80401 at 11am. These times are special as we welcome David, Hilary, Iva and Layla into the waters of immersion in obedience to the Scriptures! Invite others for this special service! I will also be sharing a timely message on Pesach and the Cross, with a fresh look at the significance, especially in this day, of the Feasts of Passover, Matzah and Firstfruits. I encourage you all to bring your Bible, as we will not be able to show the Scriptures on the monitor, and we will not have the ability to livestream. Wow, what an “old school” approach! ALSO, WE WILL HAVE A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, DOWNSTAIRS IN THE FELLOWSHIP ROOM, WHERE WE CAN ENJOY FELLOWSHIP WITH ONE ANOTHER. PLEASE REMEMBER, YOU WILL NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO COOK, ONLY HEAT IN MICROWAVE OR BRING A CROCKPOT!

As mentioned, Passover begins at sundown on Monday the 22nd. We will be gathering in homes throughout the metro area. These are very special and joyous times as we celebrate together the Seder meal and recall the great deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. It is also the time when we remember Yeshua, the Sacrifice Lamb, who delivered us all from the slavery of sin! You should have all been contacted by your hosts about the items to bring. We want to encourage you all to be in prayer during this season for the volatile situation with Israel. Last week, at the end of the service, we all received word of the attack by Iran on Israel, and we immediately went to prayer. Miraculously, 99% of the drones and missiles were shot down! Great military prowess or divine intervention? I think both, with an emphasis on the Divine, because of all the prayers of the Saints!

We so look forward to seeing you this Shabbat and Passover! Also, these appointed times are for us to check our hearts and lives and get rid of the “leaven”, and be ready for an appointment with The Lamb and our precious King!

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Many folks have asked how they can give to Or Chaim: Here are some ways

You can give online at:
https://www.or-chaim.com/donations

 Or you can make checks payable to :
Or Chaim
1658 Deer Creek Rd. 
Monument, Co.80132

Tonight AARON SHUST! Shabbat service tomorrow 3/30/2024

Shabbat Shalom!

It is accurate to say that we are entering into one of the most spiritually intense and important times of the year. This weekend, Christians around the world are celebrating the death and resurrection of Christ, Muslims are in the midst of their most holy days of Ramadan, and Jews are looking toward the Passover in a few weeks. The war is still raging in Gaza, with Israel planning on entering into the southern city of Rafah to eliminate Hamas once and for all, and attacks are intensifying in the north. Most of the world, including the US, are abandoning Israel and calling for a cease fire WITHOUT the release of the hostages, and an important bridge collapses in Baltimore in an apparent “accident”, and on and on it goes …! If ever was a time to keep our focus on the King of Kings and the God of Israel it is now! Do you know that 365 times in Scripture, God, or His representative says, "FEAR NOT!” ? This Shabbat March 30th, I will be starting a series on The Awe of God and how we are to develop a healthy FEAR OF THE LORD! I am so looking forward to being together again after the last few weeks of snow and medical procedures! We will be meeting at The Dwelling Place, 16800 W.9th Ave Golden, 80401, at 11am and the weather report is good! WE WILL HAVE A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, SO BRING A DISH TO SHARE AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP!

Tonight March 29th we will be hosting the Aaron Shust Benefit Concert for Israel at The Rock Church in Castle Rock! The address is 4881 Cherokee Dr. Castle Rock, 80109 and the doors will open at 6pm with the concert beginning at 7pm. Aaron is an incredible and anointed worshipper who has a heart for the land and the people of Israel, and all of the proceeds from this event will go towards ministries helping those who have been impacted by the war. The cost of the tickets is $20 and they can be purchase at the door, and we will take up a special offering during the concert. What a wonderful way to celebrate Good Friday and also to welcome this special Shabbat! It is also a wonderful opportunity to bring friends so that they can hear what God is doing in this day!

Or Chaim Congregation will be having their Passover Seders in homes on the evening of Monday April 22nd. Sign up now because space is limited!

As you can see, there are some awesome events coming up! God is moving and all of these happenings are about Kingdom advancement! Many of you have asked how you can donate to Or Chaim:

You can give online at:
https://www.or-chaim.com/donations

 Or you can make checks payable to :
Or Chaim
1658 Deer Creek Rd. 
Monument, Co.80132

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Shabbat March 23, 2024

Shalom Mishpacha!

If there is one thing I've learned in over 15 years living in Colorado, it is that winter and heavy snow can come back when you least expect it! We had to cancel our services last Shabbat, because snow plows were not able to get to either of the locations that we tried to meet in. We will certainly re-schedule the Immersion service and try to show the film WHY STAND WITH ISRAEL at a later date. Millie and I were able to preview the film last Saturday night in Colorado Springs, and it was very powerful and impactful! As family, I would ask you to pray for Millie and I as I will be having a medical procedure done on Friday the 22nd. As some of you know, I had a tumor removed from my bladder 2 years ago. I have been doing well but at my last checkup there seemed to be a slight reoccurrence that is going to be removed. As the doctor said, it is a small “hiccup”, but we would ask that you would pray for complete healing and restoration because we know that our covenant-keeping Father is able to do so much more than doctors! We have seen Him do so many miraculous things and know that He will complete the good work of healing He has begun in me! It is an outpatient procedure, but Millie and I will not be able to attend service on Shabbat as I recover. However, we have wonderful service planned! Our special speaker will be sharing on the Feast of Purim!! Read on…

Some of our men will be involved with the Men’s Advance, but our dear friend Carole Urbas will share the message this Shabbat on Esther and the festival of Purim! Yes, Purim begins this Sunday evening and as I look around at all of the earth-shaking events happening around the world I am reminded of the words Mordecai spoke to Esther, “For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place — but you and your father’s house will perish. WHO KNOWS WHETHER YOU HAVE ATTAINED ROYAL STATUS FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS?” This festival, as all of God’s appointed times, is so relevant for the day we are living in. I want to encourage everyone to come to Shabbat this week and be inspired by Carole, a true woman of God! Also, on Sunday evening March 24th we will have a Purim gathering at the Aronstein home at 5:30pm where we will dress up as Esther, Mordecai and the evil Haman, eat ‘hamantashen’ and probably do a PURIM SPIEL! If you dont know what a Spiel is, well, you just have to come out and be part of it! Their address is 7220 Box Canyon Rd. Sedalia, 80135.

Next Friday March 29th Or Chaim will be hosting the Aaron Shust benefit concert for Israel at The Rock Church. You can purchase tickets for this event on the Or Chaim website and the price is $20. The address for the church is 4881 Cherokee Dr. Castle Rock 80109, and the doors will open at 6pm and the concert will begin at 7pm. This will be an incredible concert as Jew and Gentile come together to stand with Israel For such a Time as This!

Plans are in motion for our Or chaim Passover Seders taking place on Monday eveningApril 22nd, so put it on your calendar because it is already on God's! They will be taking place in homes around the metro area, and we will be letting you know of all the details in the upcoming days. It will be important to sign up for the seder as soon as possible as space will be limited!

As you can see, there are some awesome events coming up! God is moving and all of these happenings are about Kingdom advancement! Many of you have asked how you can donate to Or Chaim:

You can give online at:
https://www.or-chaim.com/donations

 Or you can make checks payable to :
Or Chaim
1658 Deer Creek Rd. 
Monument, Co.80132

Blessings and Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

SHABBAT SERVICE CANCELLED MARCH 16, 2024

Shabbat Shalom!
Unfortunately, we will need to cancel our special Shabbat service scheduled for tomorrow, March 16th. The parking lots at both Gateway on Mt. Zion AND The Dwelling Place will not be plowed of all the feet of snow!  I am very disappointed as you can imagine, but we will certainly look to re-schedule the previewing of the film as well as the immersion of our precious folks!  
Shalom and Blessings,
Stewart

Shabbat Shalom 3/16/2024

Shalom Mishpacha!

We hope and pray that all of you are enjoying our Spring snow event, about 14 inches here so far, and are staying warm and safe! The good news is that the snow is supposed to end by Friday morning in most places so hopefully it will not effect our services this Shabbat. We will certainly update you if things change. This Shabbat March 16th will be a very special service for Or Chaim. First of all, we will be meeting at GATEWAY ON MT. ZION CHURCH, 166 S. LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN RD. GOLDEN, 80401. This is where our Congregation used to meet until the fire. Our service will begin at the usual time of 11am. We will be having an IMMERSION CEREMONY where we will rejoice as David and Hilary Cohen and Iva Kamensi will be immersed in obedience to the Scriptures as they publicly declare their faith in Yeshua!

Following the immersion, we will welcome our friend  Brian Sanders as he introduces the recently finished film project, WHY STAND WITH ISRAEL. This has been a labor of love for Brian for many years and he wants to preview it at our Congregation. You will be moved and encouraged as you see and hear from wonderful teachers and leaders in the Messianic Jewish body in the Land, not just from their own experiences but what the prophets throughout the ages have said about Israel and its people. This is a MUST SEE, and we would encourage you to invite friends, family members and neighbors so that they would understand the times we are living in from a Biblical perspective! WE WILL HAVE A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, SO BRING A DISH TO SHARE AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP!

MEN’S ADVANCE 2024 IS UPON US! The theme this year is FOR SUCH A TIME, and the guest speaker will be Greg Savitt a Messianic Jew who served with Jews for Jesus and Chosen People Ministry and who now is the Director of Jewish evangelism with Rock of Israel Ministries. The Advance will take place next Friday and Saturday, March 22nd-23rd,  at THE HIDEAWAY INN, 3805 Walker Rd, Colorado Springs and the cost is $175 for lodging and food. This event will be a lot of fun as we join with men from Castlewood Canyon Church, which includes great teaching and fellowship! If you have any questions or would like to attend but can’t afford the cost, please contact Lee Cooperman.

PURIM IS COMING UP! Or Chaim Congregation will be celebrating Purim on Sunday March 24th at 5:30pm at the Aronsteins' home! This will be a fun evening of remembering the momentous events of the Book of Esther and dressing up as Queen Esther or the evil Haman, and eating ‘hamantashen’! The address is 7220 Box Canyon Rd Sedalia, 80135. You might even be a star in a Purim ‘Spiel’!

Also, don’t forget that on Friday evening March 29th we will be hosting recording artist Aaron Shust for a very special Benefit Concert for Israel! It will be held at The Rock Church, 4881 Cherokee Dr. Castle Rock 80109, and the cost is $20, which can be purchased through our Or Chaim website. The doors open at 6pm and the concert will be at 7pm. As we have been sharing, all proceeds will be going to assist Israelis who have been so impacted by the events of the last 6 months and a special offering will taken that night. This will truly be a One New Man event as Colorado stands with Israel!

As you can see, there are some awesome events coming up! God is moving and all of these happenings are about Kingdom advancement! Many of you have asked how you can donate to Or Chaim:

You can give online at:
https://www.or-chaim.com/donations

THIS IS ALSO WHERE YOU GET YOUR AARON SHUST TICKETS IN ADVANCE!!!

Or you can make checks payable to :
Or Chaim
1658 Deer Creek Rd. 
Monument, Co.80132

Blessings and Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Shabbat March 9, 2024 Happy Birthday Rabbi!

Shabbat Shalom!
I’m in the midst of the 2024 CONVERGE conference in Castle Rock. God is speaking to His body powerfully! Much repentance and a fresh outpouring of “sonship” (not gender, but position) in our midst!

We will be meeting on Shabbat at  The Dwelling Place at 11am. Our address is 16800 W.9th Ave Golden, 80401. The Lord has given me a message entitled SOVEREIGNTY, HOLINESS AND POWER IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALING. It is a now word for the season we are in! We will have a potluck Oneg following the service, so bring a dish to share and stay for the fellowship! There are some very important events coming up in the next several weeks and I will be communicating those details shortly.

Well, a short update this week as I need to get back to the conference. Remember, be in prayer as many in our body have been attacked with sickness, but we have also seen God do miraculous things!
Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

CONVERGE CONFERENCE LINK

Converge Live Stream

Live Stream Link: https://www.therock.org/converge-livestream/

Livestream Access Code: watchconverge2024now

Aaron Shust March 29th! https://pushpay.com/g/orchaimgolden

Shabbat Shalom!

Well, March is upon us and we can start to look ahead to Spring! I know for many, this winter has had its challenges with health issues, financial and family and even housing issues, but God has and will show His faithfulness and commitment to you and your families! Recently, Millie and I have been confronted with some health challenges and we are pressing in to His word, praying in the Spirit and putting our trust in the ONE who has conquered death and the grave. It is not easy sometimes, but it is what we are called to do as the word in Ephesians 6:12 says, “Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist when the times are evil, AND AFTER YOU HAVE DONE EVERYTHING, TO STAND FIRM.” It is not easy to stand firm sometimes, but we can when we are trusting in the One who will never let us down.

We will be meeting at The Dwelling Place this Shabbat, March 2nd at 11am. Our address is 16800 W.9th Ave Golden, 80401. I will be sharing an important message for these days, The Glory and the Cross: Messiah in You! It is a NOW word for us about how to appropriate the authority we have as covenant people and how to live in hope! We will also take communion together, so let’s prepare our hearts for a wonderful Shabbat together. WE WILL HAVE A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, SO BRING A DISH TO SHARE AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP! There are many exciting things taking place over the next few weeks so please put them into your calendars:

- CONVERGE CONFERENCE; MARCH 7-9 AT THE ROCK CHURCH (CASTLE ROCK); we will still be having our regular Shabbat service at the Dwelling Place! I will be leading a panel on that Friday on how the Church needs to stand with Israel!

- SPECIAL SCREENING OF “WHY STAND WITH ISRAEL” AND IMMERSION SERVICE! MARCH 16th; For this service, we will be meeting at Gateway on Mt. Zion Church; 166 S.Lookout Mountain Rd. Golden, 80401

- MEN’S ADVANCE ‘FOR SUCH A TIME”; MARCH 22-23 AT THE HIDEAWAY INN; Special speaker Greg Savitt, a Messianic Jewish leader and director of Jewish evangelism with Rock of Israel Ministries; cost is $175 (see Lee Cooperman)

- ISRAEL BENEFIT CONCERT WITH AARON SHUST; FRIDAY MARCH 29TH AT THE ROCK! Doors open at 6pm and the cost is $20! Also, a love offering will be taken for ministries in Israel!

As you can see, there are some awesome events coming up! God is moving and all of these happenings are about Kingdom advancement! Many of you have asked how you can donate to Or Chaim:

You can give online at:
https://www.or-chaim.com/donations

 Or you can make checks payable to :
Or Chaim
1658 Deer Creek Rd. 
Monument, Co.80132

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

AARON SHUST IS COMING TO THE ROCK CHURCH MARCH 29th! Go to DONATE FOR YOUR TICKETS!

TICKETS:

https://pushpay.com/g/orchaimgolden

Aaron Shust will be coming for a Live Concert on Good Friday Erev Shabbat for an Israel Benefit Concert that we will host at the Rock! You can get your tickets in advance by going to our donate button and choosing Israel benefit Aaron Shust. Print your receipt as your ticket or show it at the door on your phone. A love offering will also be taken for Israel’s needs. Doors open at 6pm!

https://www.aaronshust.com/about

Shabbat February 24, 2024

Shabbat Shalom!

God is good. Let me say it again, GOD IS GOOD! Sometimes we utter words because they are in the Bible or we feel it’s what we are supposed to say. It is time we say these words because we truly BELIEVE in what we are saying, no matter what just happened or what the doctor report has just told you. In all things, we will declare that God is good! When the body of Messiah proclaims the goodness of God and praises Him in the Statehouse, schoolhouse, marketplace, media and Hollywood as well as the family and Congregational buildings, we are on the cusp of revival!

This Shabbat we will be meeting at The Dwelling Place at 11am! The weather is going to be great, and there is no snow in the forecast! Our address is 16800 W.9th Ave Golden, 80401. I will be sharing part #2 of a message on Revival/Reformation and how we have been commissioned and anointed to see it manifested on planet earth! WE WILL HAVE A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, SO BRING A DISH AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP!

We will have some special events coming in March, so get ready for a wonderful Spring!

— March 7-9; CONVERGE conference  

at The Rock Church in Castle Rock

— March 16th; special showing of WHY STAND WITH ISRAEL, the Brian Sanders film project now released. 

— Men’s Retreat at The Hideaway Retreat Center (more info to come)

Many of you have asked how you can donate to Or Chaim:

You can give online at:
https://www.or-chaim.com/donations

 Or you can make checks payable to :
Or Chaim
1658 Deer Creek Rd. 
Monument, Co.80132

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

SHABBAT SERVICES 2/10/2024 CANCELED

We have been watching the weather forecast for Shabbat which calls for snow and poor driving conditions! We have decided to cancel service today! Stay warm and safe and enjoy a peaceful Shabbat at home.

Shabbat 1/13/2024 Mazel Tov David and Hilary Cohen!

Shabbat Shalom!

Well here we are in the dark and frigid days of January, which, if I was to ask for a show of hands, no one would raise their hands as their favorite time of year! But in our hearts, we are staying warm by being in His presence, and we are being strengthened by His joy! As I have been sharing over the past weeks, this year will be very active, both in the natural flow of things but also in the spiritual realm. The other day as I was at the State Capitol praying for the beginning of the legislative session, pro-Hamas demonstrators took over the House gallery with their vile chants and screams. It seems that evil has become the norm in the name of “free speech”, but we as people of faith need to be declaring righteousness and kingdom justice wherever we go! The famous statement from Edmund Burke is so relevant today, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing”. We as the KAHAL (called out assembly), have to be aware of what is taking place, and at the same time not become full of hate and negate the message we are wanting to proclaim. Walking in the love of Yeshua and at the same time being bold in walking in a kingdom lifestyle in the midst of darkness!

This will be a very special Shabbat at Or Chaim! After our Torah service we are all invited to participate in the wedding of Hilary Mikoll and David Cohen! It will be a joyous occasion and following the ceremony, we will have a special reception in the fellowship room. Our address is 16800 W.9th Ave Golden, 80401 and we will begin our Torah service at 11am. Their story is so encouraging and they have become a wonderful part of our ‘Mishpacha’ during the last several months!

This coming Wednesday evening January 17th we will have a night of prayer for Israel at the Aronstein’. Their address is 7220 Box Canyon Rd. Sedalia 80135 and we will begin at about 6pm. All are invited to this special evening of prayer, as we want to see God’s purposes fulfilled for His land and His people! Also, next Sunday January 21st the men will be having their fellowship/breakfast at 10am, and we will send out the details of where that will take place.

The Lord has put it on my heart over the last few weeks to make a short trip to Israel to connect with our ministry partners, observe what is happening in the land, and to pray with soldiers and our Messianic brothers and sisters in the land. I will be leaving on Monday January 22nd and returning on February 2nd. God has put it on my heart to be a blessing and help with some of the enormous needs that the people are facing. When we lived in Israel, Millie and I worked with Avi, who has led Dugit Ministries for over 30 years. He leads a local Messianic Congregation, a distribution center and an outreach center in the heart of Tel Aviv. I asked him what are specific needs that have arisen because of the war, and I was taken aback by how great they are, especially for the Messianic believers in the land!

— Dugit runs a distribution center which in normal times serves about 50 families /week with basic food, clothing and household items. Since October 7th, they are serving over 200 families/week! The government provides very minimal help to families and many of the believers are already living in poverty.
— When the war started, The Israeli government was caught by surprise. Immediately they called up 350,000 reservists into the armed forces! They did not have enough clothing, such as socks, underwear and jackets for everyone called up. They were even short on some basic military items such as armored vests and “ballistic glasses” that could not be shattered! Dugit Ministries is doing what it can to bring these basic necessities to the soldiers, but it has put quite a financial strain oil them.
— When war broke out, many Israelis who were living close to Gaza had to be relocated away from the war zone. Many of them were brought to the Tel Aviv area and were provided with housing, but not enough money to pay the rent! Dugit is doing what it can to subsidize rent, but rents in Israel are very high, and these folks have lost so much! These needs continue as the conflict continues!
Would you consider sowing financially toward our goal? Also, if you would share with other local pastors or ministry leaders about the needs? You can give online at:
https://www.or-chaim.com/donations
Select “Israel Mission Fund” in the dropdown. Or you can make checks payable to :
Or Chaim
1658 Deer Creek Rd. 
Monument, Co.80132

God has used or Chaim over the last 8 years to be a  blessing into Israel and we want to continue to help our brothers and sisters in the land!

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Happy New Year! Shabbat Jan 6, 2024

Shabbat Shalom!

Welcome to the new year 2024! What are your expectations? Are they Adonai’s desires? Are they bigger than you can handle? If you have these expectations and desires that you believe are from The Lord, you can also expect that they will be BIGGER than you can do on your own! As we say 'more in ’24’, it will mean that we will have to trust and depend on God’s power, grace and abilities, as well as continuing to Shema (active listening to Him!) for His direction and leading!

THIS MONTH IS OR CHAIM’S EIGHT BIRTHDAY!

We will be meeting at The Dwelling Place on January 6th at 11am. Our address is 16800 W.9th Ave Golden, 80401. I will be sharing a message, The Glory And The Cross: Fulfillment Of Covenant, with a teaching on the power of the finished work of Yeshua’s crucifixion and how it is the key to understanding Messiah in you — the hope of glory! I am excited about this message that He has given me… so come on out and let’s enjoy Shabbat together! WE WILL HAVE A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, SO BRING A DISH AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP. 

Some upcoming events to be aware of and put in your calendars:  on Sunday January 7th, the Aglow Messianic Lighthouse will be having their monthly meeting, so come on out for great worship, teaching and fellowship! The speakers will be Mark and Carrie Tedder “musicianaries” who just came back from a trip to Israel, and live in Monument. The event begins at 3pm, so bring a “finger-snack” for the fellowship time. On Wednesday January 10th, I will be part of a prayer time as the Colorado State Legislature opens its' 2024 session. We will be meeting in the rotunda basement at 8:30am for a time of worship and intercession, as we begin to proclaim God’s righteousness and justice for our State! All are encouraged to attend, and if you play a guitar, bring it with 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 1658 Deer Creek Rd., Monument, Co. 80132

Shalom and Blessings!
Stewart and Millie

Last Shabbat of 2023

Shabbat Shalom!

Well, it is that time of the year, we say ‘goodbye” to one year and we welcome in a new one! Of course on the Kingdom calendar, it’s just another day, but in our culture it is a day we make ”resolutions” that we fully intend to keep, and usually break by day 3! We hope and pray that you have been able to spend some wonderful time with your loved ones and maybe even enjoy some rest and quality time with Yeshua. I fully expect that 2024 will be as tumultuous and Spiritually active as 2023, maybe even more. Im not saying this as a prophetic decree, but as a statement based on what I believe God is doing in these days. My desire is that all of us will consecrate ourselves to actively listening to the voice of Adonai more intentionally, so as to not be shaken by the things that will be happening around us.

This Shabbat December 30th we will meet at The Dwelling Place at 11am! The address is 16800 W.9th Ave Golden 80401. I will be sharing a message that is appropriate for a new year: "DESIRE FOR ’24: MESSIAH IN YOU — THE HOPE OF GLORY”. It will be an encouraging word to help us navigate the times that are ahead of us. WE WILL BE HAVING A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, SO BRING A DISH TO SHARE AND STAY FOR THE FELLOWSHIP!

As we come to the end of the year, we would ask that you prayerfully consider a year end financial gift to Or Chaim Congregation. Believe me, we understand the financial hardships we have all gone through over the last few years, however, one thing we have learned over the years is that the Kingdom of God’s economy is not like any other economy! As the scripture tells us, He will “supply and multiply” our seed for a harvest of righteousness! I am confident that 2024 will be a year of breakthrough and promises fulfilled! I love the passage in 1 Corinthians 9:7, “Let giving flow from your heart, not from a sense of religious duty. Let it spring up freely from the joy of giving — ALL BECAUSE GOD LOVES HILARIOUS GENEROSITY!”

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

Shalom and Many Blessings to you!

Stewart and Millie and the OCC Leadership Team

Shabbat Shalom!

Hanukkah has ended but the season of miracles has not! As we come upon the end of the year in just a few weeks, the sense that I have is that 2024 will be a year of great kingdom advancement and revelation for the remnant, in the face of the world-wide shakings continuing. As we have been sharing over the last many weeks, when we seek intimacy with our wonderful Lord, and obey what He calls us to do we will experience more of the supernatural! Expect healings, return of the prodigals, and open doors that you thought were permanently shut!

This Shabbat December 16thwe will be meeting at the Dwelling Place at 11am. Our address is 16800 W.9th Ave Golden, 80401. I will be sharing a message out of the Gospel of John, as we continue to look at the 7 miracles of this extraordinary book. We will explore the real purposes behind the miracles and why we should see more of them in our day! WE WILL BE HAVING A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, SO BRING A DISH TO SHARE. AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP! This past week, we sent out our latest edition of the on-line Tikkun America RESTORE magazine, Please read these articles to see what God is doing in our movement, as well as one that I wrote entitled "FOR EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON: A ‘JOSHUA 5’ LEVEL”.

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. 8013

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

Services Today! Happy Hanukkah!

Shabbat Shalom!
It seems the metro area did not get that much snow and it has stopped. WE WILL HAVE SHABBAT SERVICE TODAY AT 11am! PLEASE USE CAUTION IN DRIVING AND BE WISE! WELCOME TO COLORADO IN DECEMBER! If you don’t feel comfortable in driving, we totally understand. We will live stream on our YouTube channel.
Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!
Rabbi Stewart