Shabbat 8/24/2024

Shabbat Shalom!

You know, sometimes we can let the cares and the worries of the day, rob us of the joy of allowing ‘Immanuel’ (God in us) be our source of joy everyday! Let me give you a personal example: having been a cancer survivor, I have regular checkups to see how I’m doing and this week was one of those appointments. The night before, I felt ‘harassed’ and could not sleep; the old nagging thoughts of "what if?” came back, and I felt my joy seeping away. I prayed, submitted my heart and mind to Yeshua, sang songs of praise and reminded myself of all the many things He has done in my life! I was reminded of one of my life scriptures in Psalm 62:6-8, "My soul, wait in stillness, only for God — for from Him comes my expectation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my strong tower — I will not be moved. On God, my salvation and my glory is the rock of my strength. MY REFUGE IS IN GOD.” Joy comes out of an EXPECTATION that He is faithful and will do what He says! It is not something that I can produce or conjure up on my own, but real joy comes out of Him being my Rock! I went to the doctor’s appointment and everything was clear and healthy! Thank you, Lord! You can trust Him in everything that you are going through today.

This shabbat August 24th we are meeting at The Dwelling Place, 16800 W.9th Ave Golden, 80401 at 11am! I will be sharing a timely message entitled Eternal Decisions, as part of our theme of the Awe of God that we have been studying over the last few months. As we have seen, there is a judgement that we all will face at the end of our lives, not WHERE we will spend eternity (hopefully, we have already made that decision!) but HOW we will live in eternity. I heard this quote a long time ago, “In light of eternity, how then should I live? This is what we want to examine this week, knowing that our lives in these bodies is but a vapor, do we have a Kingdom mindset that compels every decision that I make today to take into account my eternal position? It should! WE WILL HAVE 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 

Or you can make checks payable to :

Or Chaim

1658 Deer Creek Rd. Monument, Co.80132

Look forward to seeing all of you this Shabbat!

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

This Shabbat we welcome Ted Pearce!

Shalom!

Usually summertime brings a “lull” in activity, what with vacations, working in the garden, avoiding the heat or taking care of the kids on their summer break, but this year it seems there is an abundance of activity! It seems like spiritual activity, both from the Kingdom of God as well as the kingdoms of this world have been in “overdrive” to keep us engaged in pressing into Adonai, to know what we are to be doing in”such a time as this”. Again, I keep coming back to what Yeshua says in John 16:33, “ … In the world you will have trouble, but take heart! I HAVE OVERCOME THE WORLD!” So, be encouraged, love God and on a daily basis come before Him and lay all your cares, anxieties, frustrations, needs and desires before Him and TRUST that He will work on your behalf! I love the promise of Romans 8:28, Now we know that ALL THINGS work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.” 

This Shabbat August 17th will be a very special service at Or Chaim (even though all are special!)! We will welcome our friend, Messianic recording artist Ted Pearce, to our Congregation for an incredible concert and prayer time for Israel and the Jewish people! Ted’s music has blessed millions around the world and his heart for the Land and her people over the years has brought many into a greater understanding of God’s covenantal relationship with Israel. All are welcome to this wonderful time, so invite some friends and come on out to enjoy Shabbat with us! Our address is: 16800 W.9th Ave. Golden, 80401 and we will begin at 11am. THERE WILL BE A POTLUCK ONEG (LUNCH) FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, SO PLEASE 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 

Or you can make checks payable to :

Or Chaim

1658 Deer Creek Rd. Monument, Co.80132

Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!

Stewart and Millie

TED PEARCE AUG 17th in CONCERT

Coming this Shabbat to Or Chaim Congregation the one and only TED PEARCE in worship concert with amazing messianic music that will make you dance and shout! We will also pray for Israel! Come join us at 11 am at 16800 W 9th Ave this Saturday August 17 for some summertime jamming!

Shabbat Aug 10, 2024

Shalom Mishpacha!

In the midst of all of the conflict in the world, the divisiveness of the political season, and all of the prayer and fasting taking place, many are feeling overwhelmed or even fatigued at this point in the summer. Let me encourage you, GOD HEARS OUR PRAYER AND HE IS MOVING! For instance, last weekend we joined with many other Messianic congregations and churches in prayer and fasting in regards to the escalation between Israel and Iran as the media and government agencies and even commercial airlines were was saying it was a matter of hours if not minutes before Iran was going to launch missiles! It didn’t happen, yes, it could very well happen in the next days, but I believe our prayers sowed confusion into the enemy camp! Keep it up Saints, you may not SEE the results or answers to your prayers with the naked eye or in a specific time frame, but know that as we pray, in accordance with God’s will, He will always answer!

Come on out to Or Chaim this Shabbat August 10th as we will be meeting at The Dwelling Place at 11am! Our address is 16800 W.9th Ave. Golden, 80401, and I will be sharing a message in our series on THE AWE OF GOD entitled Three Images. You know that there is an image of how others see us, and an image of how we want others to see us, and then there is WHO WE REALLY ARE. As you can imagine, our loving Father wants us to walk in our true identity, no pretense or hypocrisy, and in this way we are accurately reflecting Yeshua to a dark world. WE WILL NOT BE HAVING OUR ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, AS WE WILL BE HAVING HAVDALAH AT 5PM ON SATURDAY EVENING! Here are the instructions for this event, and remember ALL ARE INVITED AND IT WILL BE A LOT OF FUN AS WE CLOSE OUT THE SHABBAT!

Our next Havdalah will take place on Saturday, August 10, at 5:00 at the Westendorf Farm. PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE!

The address is 1029 S Bonnie Ln, Watkins, CO 80137.

Mary's number is 720-231-8505

Tom's number is 303-667-4257 - Corrected number

We will be serving chicken and buns, along with water, tea and lemonade. Coffee for those who wish to be up all night!

Please add to the above by bringing: perhaps another protein (a hot dish containing beef), salad, side dish, dessert, fruit tray, or whatever strikes your fancy. We will put it all together and have a wonderful time of fellowship and celebration for the close of the Sabbath. 

Please wear your everyday shoes so you can say hi to the chickens and our new goat, Jake (he likes kisses). Also, bring a light jacket as it may be cool in the evening!

Written directions: Travel east on I-70. Take the Watkins Exit 295 and head to the right (south). After a mile, you will see the left hand turn onto E. 6th Ave. Take that for one mile to the 4-way stop on Imboden Road. Turn right, go one mile to E. Alameda. Turn left there and follow that road 2 miles, where  it curves to the right onto E. Bonnie Lane.  It will be about 3/4 mile further. It's a white ranch with navy trim on the right side of the road. There's parking in front of the house on the circle or anywhere near the big red shop. 

Feel free to bring your flags and any musical instruments you might wish to add to the worship. David and Laura will provide our music for worship and dance. You might want to bring your lawn/camp chairs. 

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

Shalom and Blessings!

Stewart and Millie

Shabbat August 3, 2024

Shabbat Shalom!

The hypocrisy of the world is again on full display as tensions are rising in the Middle East. Apparently it’s fine to slaughter innocent children playing soccer, but don’t you dare retaliate against the perpetrators of the attack! We certainly do live in an upside down, “sky is green” world! Please continue to pray for Israel as it looks like things may be going to a whole new level. The leadership of Or Chaim are joining with Tikkun and other Messianic Jewish organizations in calling for a 2 day prayer/fast this Saturdayand Sunday, specifically for the situation in Israel. We would ask that you ask the Lord if you are to join with us in this event. WE WILL NOT BE HAVING OUR REGULAR ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE THIS SHABBAT! We will have a special time of prayer after the service. This Sunday is also our regular day of praying for Colorado on The Wall, from 6pm Sunday till 6pm Monday. Remember, prayer is our partnering with a covenant-keeping, almighty, loving and gracious God, to see His kingdom purposes fulfilled here on planet earth! It is a privilege and a responsibility to pray. Authority has been given to us as it says in Mt.16:19, “Whatever you forbid on earth will have been forbidden in heaven and what you permit on earth will have been permitted in heaven.” So, let's exercise our authority and believe for great things!

This Shabbat August 3rd we will be meeting at The Dwelling Place, 16800 W.9th Ave Golden, 80401 at 11am. I will be continuing in the theme of the Awe of God with a message entitled Three Images! As we have been sharing, God hates hypocrisy and we of all people need to be carrying His image to a dark and lost world! But, what is the image we have been portraying? Only the Holy Fear of God in us will impact the world around us and keep us from falling into the hypocrisy and corruption all around us. Come on out this Shabbat and let us celebrate this special day together!

Next week on August 10th we also will not have an Oneg, as we will be coming together to celebrate Havdalah at the Farm! Yes, it has been a while! We will all meet at Tom and Mary’s farm, 1029 S. Bonnie Lane, Watkins 80137 at 5:30pm. We will have our regular Shabbat service in the morning, and then give you the afternoon off for some rest and then come together to close out the Shabbat!. We will let you know what to bring as this will be a potluck event. On Shabbat August 17th, we will welcome Messianic recording artist Ted Pearce to Or Chaim! You will not want to miss this and it will be a great opportunity to invite friends for this time of worship and praise.

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 July 27th

Shalom! 

This is a very significant and dangerous time on the Hebrew calendar. It is the time between the 17th of Tammuz and the 9th of Av known as “Bein haMetzarim” or “between the straits”. Historically, not a good time for Israel, but a time of mourning that commemorates the destruction of the 1st and 2nd temples in Jerusalem, many catastrophic and evil events in Her history, and even the rebellion of the ten spies and the Israelites refusing to go into the Promised Land. Lamentations 1:3 says, “Judah is gone into exile under affliction and great servitude. She dwells among the nations. She finds no resting peace. All her pursuers have overtaken her in the MIDST OF HER DISTRESS.” As defined today: "being in a very dangerous situation and one in which it may be hard to discern the safe way through.” We have all been in those places before, and today, the nation of Israel finds herself there. Yesterday, I watched the Prime Minister of Israel deliver an incredibly passionate and factual speech before our US Congress, while protesters were outside chanting "death to Israel” while carrying terrorist flags and burning our own flag! These are “dire straits” for Israel as well as our own nation! Time to “ramp up” our intercession, but also to focus on our Righteous Judge and the King of Kings, who WILL have the final word! Also, I want to remind all of us of the consoling words of Yeshua, “These things I have spoken to you, so that IN ME you may have SHALOM. In the world you will have trouble, but TAKE HEART! I HAVE OVERCOME THE WORLD!”

This Shabbat July 27th we will as usual be meeting at The Dwelling Place at 11am! Come on out and join us for inspiring teaching from Torah and the Tanach, live worship with Vanessa Remley and wonderful fellowship! Our address is 16800 W.9th Ave. Golden, 80401. The Lord has put a message on my heart for this week entitled Contagious hypocrisy! We are continuing to look at THE AWE OF GOD and exploring how we grow in our walk of Holy Fear. Yes, God does look beyond our actions and our words, but deep into our hearts to our thoughts and motives. So come on out and celebrate this special day together, AND WE WILL HAVE A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE SO BRING A DISH TO SHARE! We will be back to having our live feed this Shabbat after being “off-line” the last few weeks! However, we would love to see your faces!

HERE ARE SOME UPCOMING EVENTS TO PUT INTO YOUR CALENDAR:

AUGUST 10TH, HAVDALAH AT THE FARM! 5:30 AT THE WESTENDORFS’; WE WILL LET YOU KNOW WHAT TO BRING IN THE COMING DAYS!

AUGUST 17TH, TED PEARCE (INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN MESSIANIC MUSICIAN AND SONGWRITER) WILL BE AT OR CHAIM FOR THIS SHABBAT!

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

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

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

A Reminder this Shabbat…

Shabbat Shalom!

Just a reminder that we will be meeting at 11am this Shabbat, July 20th, at The Dwelling Place! It is going to be a wonderful gathering, as we will have a special screening of WHY STAND WITH ISRAEL (see below). Invite your friends and neighbors, and bring some food for our fellowship time following the service! Our address is: 16800 W. 9th Ave Golden, 80401. Look forward to seeing you there!

Stewart

Shabbat July 20th

Shalom!

First of all, I want to thank all of you who were able to attend the STAND conference this past weekend! For those of you who volunteered, you were such a blessing! Or Chaim Congregation has always and will continue to support Israel and the Jewish people, and be a bridge to the Church so that they will have greater understanding of the covenantal relationship between God and His Chosen People. Many people came to me over the weekend expressing their appreciation for the opportunity to hear the clear and concise Biblical mandate of why Christians cannot be neutral or uninvolved when it comes to Israel, especially with the rise of demonic anti-semitism. This Shabbat, July 20th, we will be meeting back at The Dwelling Place at our normal time of 11am. HOWEVER THIS WILL NOT BE A NORMAL SERVICE! WE WILL BE HAVING A SPECIAL SCREENING OF “WHY STAND WITH ISRAEL”!  We had previously scheduled this in March but had to cancel due to snow. Brian Sanders, the producer of this film will be with us this Shabbat. I have had the opportunity to see this film and it is extremely accurate and beautifully done! It provides an historical and comprehensive history of God’s covenants with Israel, as well as why we need to stand with her today! You are encouraged to bring friends, and this screening will be free . We will take a love offering for Brian, as it is important, especially in these days, to get this message out to everyone! Please check it out! Our address is 16800 W. 9th Ave. Golden, 80401.

WE WILL HAVE A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE FILM, SO PLEASE BRING A DISH TO SHARE AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP AND MEET WITH BRIAN!

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 July 6, 2024

Shabbat Shalom!

Millie and I hope you all enjoyed the 4th of July celebrations wherever you were! I love this holiday because I love this nation, with all it’s faults, it is still a nation with a divine heritage, and the USA has been a blessing throughout the entire world! We participated in the annual parade here in Monument, joining with Fuel Church, and marched with the float greeting folks (over 20,000 attended!) and passing out water, tracts and goodies! Many of you are enjoying a long weekend but we encourage you to come out to Or Chaim this Shabbat, July 6th and worship with us! We are continuing with our theme of The Awe of God, with a message about how we work out our salvation in Fear and Trembling! You might be asking what this has to do with the love and kindness God, well, come on out and hear how we can please our wonderful Father! We are continuing to meet 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 SOME WONDERFUL FELLOWSHIP!

Just a reminder, next week is the STAND WITH ISRAEL conference at The Rock Church in Castle Rock, July 12-13. WE WILL NOT HAVE OUR REGULAR SHABBAT SERVICE AT THE DWELLING PLACE, BUT WILL MEET ON THAT MORNING AT THE CHURCH! If you have not registered, please register this week, the fee is only $20! I will send out more information in the next few days on times of our Shabbat morning service and any other details you will need to know. The guest speakers for this event will be Joel Richardson and Don Finto. The address for The Rock is 4881 Cherokee Dr. Castle Rock, 80109. This will be a very important event and we believe it will be a turning point in the Body of Messiah here in Colorado! All are invited, so get the word out.

On Shabbat July 20th we will be having a special screening of the film WHY STAND WITH ISRAEL? This is the full-length film by our friend Brian Sanders that we had to cancel earlier in the year due to snow! You will not want to miss this screening, and again, invite your friends and neighbors to this event at The Dwelling Place!

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 29, 2024

Shalom Mishpacha!

Millie and I returned from our annual Tikkun conference in Maryland and we are so looking forward to being back with you all! It was a wonderful time with encouraging messages on leadership and sweet fellowship with dear friends! This Shabbat, June 29th I will be sharing an important message out of Yeshua’s “Upper Room” discourse and I will be looking at A PRAYER THAT WILL BE FULFILLED! If I am asked to pray for someone, my faith may be high or maybe not so high, but I will always pray, because I believe God always answers prayer. When our Messiah prays, I am absolutely positive that His prayer will always have a Kingdom outcome, and it is something that we can count on! So, come on out and worship with us and stay for fellowship after the service. WE WILL BE HAVING A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, SO PLEASE BRING A DISH TO SHARE AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP! Marcus Meier, Worship Pastor at The Rock Church will lead us in glorious worship! Our address is 16800 W.9th Ave. Golden, 80401.

Saturday at 3pm a special praise and worship event entitled KINGDOM TO THE CAPITOL with Sean Feucht will be held on the west steps of the State Capitol and all are welcome to this event! God is moving throughout our nation, and here in Colorado, so you will not want to miss this event! Next week our nation celebrates it’s 248th Birthday on July 4th, and more than ever we need to pray 2 Chronicles 7:14 that we will humble ourselves, pray and seek His Face that this wonderful nation will bee healed and turned back to Him!

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 22, 2023

Shabbat Shalom!
Happy summer to everyone! Millie and I are at the Tikkun conference in Maryland, along with the Aronstein’s. However, Or Chaim Congregation has an incredible service planned this weekend! We will welcome dear friends of ours, Larry and Bess Herzekow, who will bring forth the message this week! They have lived in the Land, and are planning on moving back to Israel in just a few days! We want to encourage you to come out and worship with the Congregation! You will be blessed and the message will be uplifting and inspiring! THERE WILL BE A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE SO PLEASE, BRING A DISH TO SHARE AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP!
Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!
Stewart and Millie
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Shabbat June 15th, 2024

Shabbat Shalom!

This week we have been celebrating the Biblical feast of Shavuot (Weeks), with most of us recognizing a date earlier this week, and others celebrating this Sunday. Is one observation wrong? Not necessarily, it is all about how we choose to count the Omer “from the morrow after the Shabbat” (Lev.23:15), but the main point being that Shavuot is one of the most important Biblical feasts of the year, no matter what day you celebrate! It is a time of ‘Aliyah’, where all Jewish men were to make their way to the Temple of God in Jerusalem and bring their offerings from the harvest of wheat. It is one of the Shelosh Regalim, the “big 3” feasts of the Biblical calendar! It still is today a time when we bring a special offering before the Lord, and also a special time of Thanksgiving for all of the provision that He brings us! It is also the day that God imparted His Ruach HaKodesh on the Believers in Jerusalem, and the Kingdom of God was catapulted literally around the world!

Join us this Shabbat June 15th at The Dwelling Place, 16800 W.9th Ave Golden at 11am! We will have a wonderful time of worship and hearing the Word about the significance of Shavuot! Our dear friend Lynne McDowell will be leading our worship so come on out and celebrate with us! WE WILL HAVE A POTLUCK ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE, SO BRING A DISH TO SHARE AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP! Some have asked, is there a special dish that we eat at Shavuot? I’m glad you asked! Traditionally, the Jewish people eat dairy products (although meat is certainly not forbidden!), so, cheese blintzes, noodle google, cheese-filled “kreplach" and of course cheesecake! Also, anything with honey (a land flowing with milk and honey!) and wheat. So, invite you friends and neighbors and come on out this Shabbat and let’s celebrate together!

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 Chag Sameach!

Stewart and Millie

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