CHAIM Spring Feasts Programs

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

 
“Messiah in the Passover"

• 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