Rosh Chodesh Kislev 5779

I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. (John 8:12)

Happy Rosh Chodesh Kislev 

Kislev 5779

Happy Rosh Chodesh Kislev, the month of the festival of Chanukah. Kislev 1 is Friday November 9. This year, as we prepare for the holidays, let’s fix our eyes upon the Messiah, the true light and the source of eternal salvation for all who hear him. May his light illumine your life with the pure light, and may his oil of gladness anoint you.

Chanukah

Don’t get caught unprepared for the season of oily potatoes and sugary doughnuts. The festival of Chanukah comes early this year, just a few days after Thanksgiving. The first night of Chanukah is Sunday, December 2 and the festival concludes on December 10. To get in the Thanksgivikah Spirit, we’ve put Troy Mitchell’s 2013 classic mashup of Ma’oz Tzur and Simple Gifts on the website for you to download and enjoy. You're welcome!

Chanukah Party

You are invited to a party. We will be celebrating Chanukah and our 16-year-anniversary as a congregation with a big party Saturday night December 8 after Shabbat concludes. Plan on latkes, cookies, doughnuts, games, a Chanukah concert, and lots of Chanukah fun.

Wednesday Night Classes Resume

Wednesday Night Bible Study has resumed with an adult class and a class for youth and young adults. Pastor Janicki is teaching the youth and young adults from the Sermon on the Mount. Pastor Lancaster is teaching through the “Seven Signs of the Messiah” from the Gospel John. You can listen to the Seven Signs class online.

The World of Souls

Pastor Lancaster has opened a new Shabbat teaching series titled “The World of Souls” about the state of the dead prior to the resurrection. We do not record audio on Shabbat, but he is recording the new teachings in his office and posting them online. The first one is already on the website here.

Passover at Beth Immanuel April 19-27

Make Passover special this year. The holy festival begins on Friday, April 19. Make plans to join us in Hudson this year for a memorable Passover. Be our guest at the Seder Table for the first day of Passover April 19-20, or come for the Meal of Messiah at the conclusion of the festival April 26-27.

Shavuot Conference June 7-10, 2018

Save the dates for Shavuot. We are hosting a conference over the Shavuot weekend, June 7-10. Join us in Hudson for a holiday experience focused on the holy festival, on the giving of the Torah, and on the outpouring of the Spirit. We’ll have teaching, music, Sabbath and holiday meals, and activities for children, youth, and young adults. (NOTE: First Fruits of Zion National Conference will not be in Hudson or over the Shavuot holiday this year.) Specific registration details tba.

Air Conditioning and Bookshelves

Four air conditioning units now grace the walls of the Beth Immanuel sanctuary thanks to the generous support of our donors. We look forward to cooler summers in the sanctuary. In addition, a beautiful new set of bookshelves has been installed in the back of the sanctuary to hold our holy books.

Torah Club at Beth Immanuel

Beth Immanuel members have launched four Torah Clubs in the vicinity and Twin Cities area. Torah Club is a weekly Bible Study on the Torah portions. For only $60.00 a year, you can be a Torah Club member, receive a whole year of Torah Club materials, and attend a local Torah Club. Join a club online at www.torahclub.org

Roseville Torah Club

• 435 Terrace Dr. Roseville
• Tuesdays 7:00 pm

Hudson Torah Club

• 1404 Laurel Ave., Hudson
• Sundays 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Plymouth Torah Club 

• 18125 19th Ave N. Plymouth, MN 55447
• Thursday 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

End-of-Year Donation

Beth Immanuel is dedicated to advancing the message of the kingdom of heaven and teaching Messianic Judaism for all nations. Please remember to support the work of Beth Immanuel with a generous, tax-deductible, year-end contribution to the ministry of Beth Immanuel so that we may continue to shine our light.

Thank you to all of our donating congregants and virtual members for your donations in 2018. May the LORD remember all your gifts and regard all your offerings with favor. If you would like to support the ministry of Beth Immanuel, please click here to donate online or send a check to:

Beth Immanuel
P.O.Box 562
Hudson, WI 54016-0562

Your donation is tax-deductible. Thank you!