Weekly Update
February 28, 2026
Shalom everyone and Chag Sameach (Happy Holiday)!
As we gather in this special season, we are reminded that God is always at work often behind the scenes, weaving His purposes into our lives just as He did in the days of Queen Esther. What appeared to be ordinary events became the doorway to supernatural deliverance and what seemed hidden became a revelation of Gods faithfulness.
Next week beginning Monday evening, Jewish and Messianic communities worldwide will be celebrating the Feast of Purim. This year it could be overshadowed by the imminency of war by Israel’s arch enemy Iran which ironically was the very place that the ancient story of Purim took place. We are living in prophetic times, witnessing many prophetic events unfold in real time.
The Feast of Purim is intended to be a time of rejoicing when sorrow and mourning was turned into joy. Just as Adonai protected and delivered the Jews living in all the provinces of the Persian kingdom, He will protect modern day Israel as they prepare for another potential war. Many embassies in Israel and visitors are being told to leave Israel in the event that a war may break out.
Please remember to pray for Israel this coming week as the eve of Purim begins on Monday evening, March 2nd. Our congregation is calling a time of fasting and prayer during these days and we would invite you to join us in prayer. We will be meeting on Wednesday evening 6:30pm at Beth Shechinah to pray at the conclusion of this Feast. On March 7th our Shabbat school ministry will be presenting a Purim play followed by a festive Oneg lunch after the service. A month after the Feast of Purim we will be celebrating Passover, the season of our freedom. I am including a brochure for you to register for our annual Passover Seder the first of Gods Appointed Times.
We hope to see many of you visit us during this special season. Last week we had a wonderful Memorial service for John Bossuyt, a member of our Congregation who passed away on January 9th. The sanctuary was full of all those who came to show their love and respect for Bev and the Bossuyt family. Continue to pray for Bev and the family as they mourn the loss of a precious man.
May Adonai bless you and keep you during this coming season.
Blessings in Yeshua,
Rabbi Cal Goldberg
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