The 50th Day and Covenants Less than two weeks remain until the sacred day of Shavuot (a.k.a. Penetecost). The span of time between the Firstfruits of Barley (Ascension Day) and the Firstfruits of Wheat (Shavuot) is 7 x 7 days, or 49 days. Yahweh told us to count those days—a process called counting the Omer. […]
Pot-Luck Lunch This upcoming Saturday, April 25. is the last Shabbat of the month, which is typically our monthly fellowship meal. We love these Oneg weeks even though they require a bit more effort, as they give us the chance to get better acquainted. Please bring a dish to share and plan to stay until […]
We also look forward to the seventh day of Unleavened Bread, which is a high Sabbath. That day begins at sunset on Tuesday the 7th, and it signifies the completion of the week of Israel's set-apart journey away from Egypt. It's also likely the day of Israel's baptism in the Red Sea. In other words, it's […]