CHAIM Ministry to the Jewish People is launching its Spring Feasts Program selection. This year, we offer hosting churches a choice of three Spring Feasts programs.
"The Feast of Esther” (Purim)
"Pentecost Fulfilled”
CHAIM Ministry to the Jewish People is launching its Spring Feasts Program selection. This year, we offer hosting churches a choice of three Spring Feasts programs.
"The Feast of Esther” (Purim)
- 30/45 minute expository teaching (or sermon)
- explains Purim’s background and its relevance for the Church.
- features traditional Jewish holiday items.
- explains modern Jewish practices and how we
can share our faith with Jewish people through
this holiday
- ideal for inviting Jewish friends!
- a three hour "Seder" (the sit-down ritual meal);
interspersed with the ancient "hagaddah" (the
"telling" of the Exodus) - includes "read along" service booklets that may be taken home for personal reference
- allows audience participation in the service
- a sampling of ritual foods used at Last Supper
- shows the origin of Christian Communion
- shows Jewish view of events of Last Supper
- special simplified recipes provided for kitchen
staff preparation - (the "modified" program is a 75 minute "show & tell" teaching and doesn't feature the meal)
"Pentecost Fulfilled”
- 30/45 minute expository teaching (can be presented as sermon)
- shows relevance of the agricultural feast for better New Testament understanding
- features ancient and traditional Jewish holiday
items and their New Testament relevance. - explains modern Jewish holiday practices and how we can share our faith with Jewish people through this holiday
