Upcoming Events - The House of Living Water

	The House Of Living Water (THOLW) 12973 Olive Blvd., Olive Arcade St. Louis, MO 63141

Calendar- Upcoming Events
Weekly Scheduled Events
- Monday- Jewish Roots DVDs
  Israel - The Land of Prophecy and Vision
- Tuesday - Healing room
- Wednesday - Discussion about Tribes of Israel
- Friday - Prayer for Israel
Newsletter
The Hebrew Calendar; Cycles of Life
Come Selah
Come Selah eMezuzah
NEW Come Selah eCalendar
Let us hear from you!
Special Production - CD Karin Haley
Directions
Volunteers
For Contributions

February 2012
(Shevat - Adar 5772)
The House of Living Water (314) 628-9620
12973 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63141

Hours of Operation
10:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday – Friday
Please donate non- perishable food for the Jewish Food Pantry. Just drop it off and we will get it there!

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Open Daily Monday - Friday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Please donate non-parishable food for the Jewish Food Pantry. Just drop it off and we will get it there!			1 Shevat 8 Round Table Discussion The Tribes of Israel 10:30 am – 12:30 pm	2 Shevat 9 Intercessory Prayer Day Bring in staples for Jewish Food Pantry	3 Shevat 10 “Restorers of Israel” Prayer for Israel Lead by Quay Messner 2pm – 4 pm	4 Shevat 11 Closed - TORAH Readings Torah: Exodus 13:17-17:16 Haftarah: Judges 4:4-5:31 B'shalach “When he let go” John 6:22-40
5 Shevat 12 Closed	6 Shevat 13 The Land of Prophecy and Vision 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Please call THOLW before 4 pm if you are planning to attend tonight 7 pm 314 628-9620	7 Shevat 14 Healing Room 1 pm – 6 pm Adele Morse Team Leader Call (314) ) 429-3046	8 Shevat 15 Round Table Discussion The Tribes of Israel 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Tu B'Shvat New Year for Trees	9 Shevat 16 Intercessory Prayer Day Bring in staples for Jewish Food Pantry	10 Shevat 17 “Restorers of Israel” Prayer for Israel Lead by Quay Messner 2pm – 4 pm	11 Shevat 18 End-Time Handmaidens and Servants 10:00 am to noon Closed - TORAH Readings Torah: Exodus 18:1-20:26 Isaiah 6:1-7:6, 9:5-6 Yitro “Jethro” Matthew 5:17-32/Hebrews 12:18-24
12 Shevat 19 Closed	13 Shevat 20 The Land of Prophecy and Vision 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Please call THOLW before 4 pm if you are planning to attend tonight 7 pm 314 628-9620	14 Shevat 21 Healing Room 1 pm – 6 pm Adele Morse Team Leader Call (314) ) 429-3046	15 Shevat 22 Round Table Discussion The Tribes of Israel 10:30 am – 12:30 pm	16 Shevat 23 Intercessory Prayer Day Bring in staples for Jewish Food Pantry	17 Shevat 24 “Restorers of Israel” Prayer for Israel Lead by Quay Messner 2pm – 4 pm	18 Shevat 25 Closed- TORAH Readings Exodus 21:1-24:18 Jeremiah 34:8-22, 33:25-26 Mishpatim “Judgments” Matthew 5:38-42
19 Shevat 26 Closed	20 Shevat 27 The Land of Prophecy and Vision 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Please call THOLW before 4 pm if you are planning to attend tonight 7 pm 314 628-9620	21 Shevat 28 Healing Room 1 pm – 6 pm Adele Morse Team Leader Call (314) ) 429-3046	22 Shevat 29 Round Table Discussion The Tribes of Israel 10:30 am – 12:30 pm	23 Shevat 30 Intercessory Prayer Day Bring in staples for Jewish Food Pantry	24 Adar 1 “Restorers of Israel” Prayer for Israel Lead by Quay Messner 2pm – 4 pm	25 Adar 2 Closed- TORAH Readings Exodus 25:1-27:19 1 Kings 5:12-6:13 T'ruma “Offering” Matthew 5:33-37/Hebrews 9:1-10
26 Adar 3 Closed	27 Adar 4 The Land of Prophecy and Vision 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Please call THOLW before 4 pm if you are planning to attend tonight 7 pm 314 628-9620	28 Adar 5 Healing Room 1 pm – 6 pm Adele Morse Team Leader Call (314) ) 429-3046	29 Adar 6 Round Table Discussion The Tribes of Israel 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Weekly Scheduled Events

Weekly Monday Afternoons and Evenings
Jewish Roots Teachings
DVD/VHS series

1:00 pm -3:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Replay Monday Evenings
Please call THOLW before 4 pm if you are planning to attend tonight at 7 pm

Febrary 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Israel - The Land of Prophecy and Vision
Touring and Teaching with Hanna Ben-Haim

“The Land of Prophecy and Vision is an actual unrehearsed tour of Israel. As ancient altars were built of unhewn stone to communicate with God, so it this production brought to you! The discs are divided into chapters to be easily used individually or with a group. As an Israeli tour guide and Messianic believer, I welcome you to that this opportunity to experience Israel. May you be personally enriched and blessed!”

“Hanna Ben-Haim, has a passion for Israel burning like a fire in her heart. Her teachings are meant to inspire and open the spiritual eyes of her listeners. Let these lessons impart in you God’s love for His land and His people.” Peter Tsukahua, Pastor, Kehilat HaCarmel and Director Carmel School of Ministry.

Hanna has the gift of communicating her knowledge and God’s word in a way that can give encouragement and understanding, not only to those who have just started their walk with God but, also, to those who have preached His word for many years. Judith C Wilson, Visionary and Producer.

The House of Living Water know Hanna Ben-Haim as the faithful wife of Eliyahu Ben-Haim, chairperson for Intercessors for Israel with his own newsletter, Sound of the Shofar. http://www.ifi.org.il/

February 6th
- Sea of Galilee
- Carmel, Caesarea and Megiddo
February 13th
- Nazareth, Far North and Golan
- The Jordan Valley and Qumran
February 20th
- The Desert, Ein Gedi and Masada
- The Jerusalem Area
February 27th
- The Old City and Mount of Olives
- The Temple Mount

The Hebrew Calendar
Cycles of Life

Almost 2,000 years have gone by since Acts 2:1.

“When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place”...verse 4 “All of them were filed with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them”…verse 14 “Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: "Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It's only nine in the morning! No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: “In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people…verse 21 “And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” NIV

Let us not forget Acts 2:18-20, the events that are still to occur “before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord” and then verse 21“And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” NIV

We are in that prophetic “between time.” Peter declared the Messiah and three thousand were saved that day.

It is the events that have occurred from that day to today that needs a “second look.”

Today, many Jewish people have been separated from Holy Scripture by Rabbinic Judaism focusing on the Talmud while Christians, beginning in the fourth century moved away from their Hebrew roots by removing Passover and instituting “Easter” and initiating Christmas in December.

The “second look” is becoming an emergence of both Jew and non-Jew (Christian) looking at and seeking knowledge about their Hebrew Roots.

If you are going to teach “Hebrew Roots” THOLW suggests beginning with God’s Calendar.

Every year, beginning in the first month of the year the calendar can be completed and the dates of the “Feasts of the Lord,” Leviticus 23, can be filled in using the lunar calendar and the Gregorian calendar.

To make your calendar all you need is a plate for the outside ring and a ruler, pencil and string.

Then you need to know the first month.

Scripture tells us that as the Israelites were in Egypt and the last plague was to take place, “The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in Egypt, ‘This month is to be for you the first month, the first month of your year.” Ex 12:1-2 NIV.

“Observe the month of Abib, and keep the Passover to the LORD your God, for in the month of Abib the LORD your God brought you out of Egypt by night.” Deut 16:1-2 NKJV

This was the first Passover and falls in the Egyptian month of Abib, identified by the Lord as the “first month” for the Hebrews.

During the 6th century BC Babylonian exile of the Hebrews, the Babylonian month names were adopted into the Hebrew calendar therefore Nisan is the first month of the Hebrew calendar.

Through most of scripture, the months are referred to by their number.

In Leviticus 23, the LORD identifies His months, His appointed times to be with His people.

Looking at Leviticus 23, the first “appointed time” is the “seventh day rest.”

“There are six days when you may work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of rest, a day of sacred assembly. You are not to do any work; wherever you live, it is a Sabbath to the LORD.” Lev 23:3 NIV

For those taking a “second look” at their Hebrew Roots, there is no way to “writing off” this appointed time to be with the Lord.

Jesus and all of the New Testament authors celebrated these “appointed times of the LORD” in Leviticus 23:1-44.

“There is not one word in the New Testament suggesting that the Church should stop honoring these holy days,” writes Bill Morford, translator of “The One New Man Bible.” See www.onenewmanbible.com

In the Glossary of The One New Man Bible, Rev. Morford gives in insight into the Pharisees and their admonitions that were not necessarily Biblical but against the Pharisees’ code.

An example is John 5:1-15 where Jesus healed the man at the Pool of Bethesda.

“The Jews therefore said to him who was cured, “It is the Sabbath; it is not lawful for you to carry your bed.” John 5:10 NKJV

Rev. Morford points out that “to heal on the Sabbath is not prohibited in Scripture. Jeremiah 17:21-22 includes the admonition, “Thus says the LORD, Take heed for yourselves! Do not bear a burden on the Sabbath or bring it is the gates of Jerusalem! Do not carry a burden out of your houses on the Sabbath, or do any work but sanctify the Sabbath, as I commander your fathers”

Jesus knew that carrying things “at some point becomes work which is forbidden.” “Legalist,” Rev. Morford points out can define “burden” as “something as small as a handkerchief.”

Back to the 7th day rest, Shabbat in Hebrew; Sabbath in English. First, The Lord said to celebrate this day.

Next, look at some scripture related to this day: Isaiah 58:13-14.

13. “If you keep your feet from breaking the Sabbath and from doing as you please on My Holy Day, if you call the Sabbath a delight and the LORD's holy day honorable, and if you honor it by not going your own way and not doing as you please or speaking idle words,

14. “then you will find your joy in the LORD, and I will cause you to ride on the heights of the land and to feast on the inheritance of your father Jacob.’ The mouth of the LORD has spoken.” Isa 58:13-14 NIV

This time is a separation from the secular world and by Jewish tradition, there is a service at the synagogue which still takes place today to make the “transition back to the secular workday.” This service is called Havdalah and means separation in Hebrew. Three prayers are said, a cup of wine is filled and overflows, a three strand candle is light, later to be put out in the overflow, and a spice box to smell remembering the Sabbath past, “how sweet it is”; and the first day of the week begins, at sundown of course.

Again, for those taking a “second look,” as you begin to learn the Hebrew Roots of our salvation, Rev. Morford points out in Acts 20:7, Paul was speaking in Troas after such a service when Eutuchus fell out the window. Again in 1 Cor. 16:2 after a Havdalah service, Paul instructed the believers to set aside their money because exchanging money on the Sabbath is not kosher. Is this a “new” way of looking at Scripture or is it the revelation of Scripture as it has always been but just around 2,000 years later.

In the book, “Israel’s Feasts and their Fullness,” by Batya Ruth Wootten, the question is asked “Why Keep the Sabbath?” Here are some reasons:

The LORD God kept it. Gen 2:2-3

The LORD made it a commandment for His followers. Ex 20:8-10, Deut 5:12-14

Jesus kept the Sabbath. Mark 1:21, Mark 3:1-2, Mark 6:2, Luke 4:16, Luke 13:10

The Early Believers followed the Sabbath commands even after Jesus’ death. Mark 16:1

Paul the apostle worshiped on the Sabbath. Acts 13:13-14, Acts 17:2, Acts 18:4

The Early Believers worshipped on the Sabbath. Acts 15:21, Acts 16:13

The LORD pronounced a special blessing on those who keep His Sabbath. Isa 56:6-7

Keeping the Sabbath is a sign, a mark of belonging, between the LORD and His people. Ex 31:13, Ex 31:17, Lev 19:3 Ezek 20:12, Rev 7:3

An “appointed time” with the LORD does not take away from the new tradition of the first day, Lord’s Day celebration, Sunday worship services but remember, Jesus said, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations…teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Matt 28:19-20 NIV

Celebrate the Sabbath in your own way, realizing that on that day you will find your joy in Him, Isaiah 58:14.

Shabbat Shalom!

Kathleen Murray, writer

Come Selah

The Joseph Company blesses The House of Living Water with our monthly Web page. Now, they have created the technology to bless those who use a computer or iPad.

Come Selah Calendar

The Come Selah Calendar allows you to browse through the Roman calendar and shows you how each Jewish day falls on that calendar. Features beautiful artwork by James Nesbit on each month. Go to iTunes App Store to get yours today.

eMezuzah

The computer and the phone are doorways into our lives today. The eMezuzah helps us fulfill the Biblical commandment of Deuteronomy 6:9 “ And thou shalt write them upon the door-posts of thy house, and upon thy gates." The eMezuzah lets us write God’s Word on our electronic door posts. This simple application is designed to load to your tool bar. With a simple click on the icon the image of your choice will be displayed. Simply click on the image and the scripture will be displayed. Look for this new application only from ComeSelah.com

The process should be as follows:

go to the website comeselah.com

choose your mezuzah

order the mezuzah and fill out the credit card and delivery information, in this case your email address etc.

you will receive an order confirmation

once the credit card is ran your order and download information will be sent via email

the email will contain a download link and activation code

click the link, download the application

enter the activation code during the appropriate step or choose "trial"

complete installation

click on the icon in the lower right hand system tray or on the desktop icon.

http://www.comeselah.com
All contributions for the eMezuzah go to the Joseph Company.

Let us Hear from YOU!

If your church wants a visit from a volunteer at THOLW to teach about the Feasts of The Lord or tell about Israel and Jewish evangelism, please contact us by calling 314 628-9620, email us tholw@accessus.net or write us at 12973 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63141.

We want to hear from YOU!

Special Production

Remember, we have the instrumental CD available for a donation of $10 to help support the mission of THOLW.

“REJOYCE”

An inspirational musical piano recording to enhance your time with God by Karin Brant Haley, pianist, intercessor, instructor, Messianic dance leader, passionate worshipper and world-traveler. Karin donated 90 CD’s to The House of Living Water as her gift to sustain this ministry. It is available for a minimum donation of $10 covering postage and shipping.

Donation $10.00

Directions - 12973 Olive Blvd., Olive Arcade, St. Louis, MO 63141

From Hwy Interstate 270, go West on Olive Blvd. to Fee Fee Road and Olive Blvd. turn into the Olive Arcade on your right after the stop light on Fee Fee Rd.

From Hwy Interstate 44 or Interstate 64/40, go north on Hwy 141 to Olive Blvd. At the stoplight turn right (east) on Olive Blvd. the Olive Arcade will be on your left, just before the Fee Fee Road and Olive Blvd. intersection.

Thank you to all partners who support THOLW. We call you "Water Bearers" and so you are. mark 9:41!

Volunteers

Join Evelyn in donating your time during the month to assist in the operations and ministry of The House of Living Water. Any time is fine. Call THOLW at 314 628-9620 to volunteer.

The new operating hours will be Monday through Friday,
10 am to 5 pm.
Volunteer hour can be :
10 am – 2 pm
2 pm – 5 pm
Full day 10 am – 5 pm
Once a week, Twice a week, Once a month - Come and volunteer. It's an adventure!

For Contributions

Water Bearers
To contribute and receive a tax receipt, 501( c ) 3,
address your check to “The House of Living Water” and send it to:

The House of Living Water
PO Box 2837
St. Louis, MO 63146

For more information or to be placed on the mailing list, call (314) 628-9620 or email tholw@accessus.net.

The House of Living Water is supported solely by free will offerings.
No paid employees, all volunteers.

Evelyn Kinsella, President

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February 2012 (Shevat - Adar 5772) The House of Living Water (314) 628-9620 12973 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63141

eMezuzah

February 2012
(Shevat - Adar 5772)
The House of Living Water (314) 628-9620
12973 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63141