Friday, OCTOBER 1^ST  --- FRIDAY, OCTOBER  8^TH,  2010

10:00 a.m.  Daily

“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.,  And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.   The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.   Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.   For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish..”   Psalm 1 (KJV)

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THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES

It gives me great joy to welcome you to our annual celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles.

During the Feast of Tabernacles, we have a very special opportunity to worship God, fellowship, and rejoice for eight days with our brethren away from the toils and cares of everyday life.  Let us therefore diligently prepare ourselves both physically and spiritually to enjoy this wonderful season God has given us.  This festival provides us with the opportunity for much needed physical and spiritual rejuvenation, and restoration of our zeal and enthusiasm for the Lord.  We also anticipate a rekindling of the fire within us, fresh anointing, and encouragement for the journey ahead.

The Feast of Tabernacles speaks of the messianic Kingdom: a new life without the ravages of the curse of sin, when righteousness will become a reality in the earth. The Feast also portrays life, as it will be in God’s millennial Kingdom when he gathers the remnant of His people together.  The Lord will not only gather his people, but He will tabernacle in their midst:  “ My tabernacle also shall be with them; indeed, I will be their God, and they shall be My people.  The nations also will know that I, the Lord, sanctify Israel, when My sanctuary is in their midst forevermore” (Ezek. 37:27-28; cf. Rev.21: 3). 

During the Feast, we are called to rejoice before the Lord and worship Him in the beauty of holiness. We must bring our gifts to the Lord in appreciation for all that He has done for us.  We must also offer ourselves as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable unto the Lord.  I am confident that as we yield our lives to God, seek His guidance and commit to moving forward with Him, our lives will be richly blessed in the days and months ahead.   Peace be unto you.

Pastor Mark C. Boyce

THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES

      “Moving on with God:  Follow Him, and be Blessed!”

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish , neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.”
  John 10: 27,28 (KJV)

“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying , I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”
John 8:12 (KJV)

The Feast of Tabernacles     –    A Time for:

• Worship
• Reflection/Thanksgiving
• Rejoicing
• Prayer and Fasting
• Spiritual Revival
• Preparation
• Commitment
  
  
  SUGGESTED READINGS:

• Deuteronomy 16: 13 – 17
• Deuteronomy, chapters 6, 7 and 8
• Psalms 121 - 125
• Proverbs 2: 1 - 22
• 2 Chron. 7: 12-16
• Habakkuk 3: 1- 19
• Matt. 6: 25 - 34
• Matt. 11: 28-30
• Nehemiah , Chapters 1 to 6

THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES

“PRAY AND FAST FOR A Fruitful Year”

During the Feast, everyone is encouraged to devote  time to reading the Bible, prayer and fasting, which causes one to become more spiritually sensitive to the Lord, causing more power into one’s life to combat the forces of satan.  Meditating and Fasting is a process by which our prayers become more perfectly focused.  Fasting with prayer acts as a refining fire that burns out  bad  thoughts, criticism, envy, and hatred, allowing us to be filled with love and compassion.  Through meditation, prayer and fasting, the Holy Spirit awakens and renews our minds and reveals the Word of God to us in ways that we can never imagine.  When we fast, God responds to our willingness to humble ourselves and releases His mercy and grace. (“If any man will come unto me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily and follow me…….” – Lk. 9: 23, 24)

FASTING INSTRUCTIONS:

• As you are able, dedicate some or all of the days for fasting.  Fast from midnight until your regular dinnertime.
• Fast with pure motives --- devotion to God, and not to impress others or for selfish reasons.
• Read and meditate on the Word of God daily.
• Drink plenty of pure water, and fruit or vegetable juices.
• Consume plenty of vegetables, fruits, and fiber.  This will enhance the cleansing process.
• Abstain from meats such as poultry, pork and red meat.
• Encourage one another by love and example.
• Seek a pleasant and restful atmosphere.
• Keep a joyful spirit.
  



Please read: Is. 58: 6 – 14;   Philipp. 4: 1 - 9;   1 Thess. 5: 16 – 22;
  2 Chron. 7: 12 - 16