Everyone seems to love a party – a chance to have a good time and be a part of an event. Otherwise, why would such big crowds make annual visits to Mardi Gras in New Orleans or Carnival in Rio de Janiero, two locations famous for big carnivals and gatherings. Those are big, crowded, noisy parties with food, drink, costumes and parades. Sounds like lots of fun, doesn’t it? But exactly what is it? Why don’t all people celebrate like this? Is it something we, as Yahweh’s people, should be doing? Is this supposed to be a fun time? Or is there a more serious background behind these ideas and customs?……

If you have celebrated these festivals in the past or if you are thinking about doing so today, please consider these questions first.

1. Are any of these celebrations found in Scripture?
2. Where did the idea of a long carnival season originate?
3. If these events are so important, why is there no mention of them in Scripture?
4. “Bishops cast about for some celebration.” Why? Based on what authority?
5. “An imitation of a Roman sacrificial procession.” Why? That is a pagan custom of the Saturnalia.
6. “A token fast.” What is the use of value? Doesn’t that make a mockery of what Yahshua did?
7. If they really wanted to commemorate Yahshua’s 40 days fast, why not be serious and do without ALL food and drink as He did? What about doing it for 40 days?
8. Check your Bible. Can you find any mention of the following:

# A period of fasting in the spring.
# Doing penance
# Abstaining from amusements
# Burning palm branches
# Putting ashes on the forehead
# Forbidding fat or butter
# A “duty” of confession
# No meat, milk or eggs for 40 days
# Costumes or masks
# A parade………..

Then what does YAHWEH say?

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…MARDI GRAS – LENT – ASH WEDNESDAY – PALM SUNDAY – HOLY WEEK…

IS SATAN ATTACKING YOU?

OR COULD IT BE THE RESULT OF YAHWEH’S PROMISED CURSES?

STILL YET, COULD IT SIMPLY BE THE CONSEQUENCES OF MAKING POOR DECISIONS?

“Boy, Satan is really out to get me!” Have you ever heard anyone make that statement? Or maybe “The devil really has it in for me!” Sometimes that is the belief when life events go badly – people attribute all their troubles to Satan. But when things go well, then Yahweh is blessing them. Are those two contrasts really a fact? Can all events be due to either Satan or Yahweh? Or is there more to it than that?…..

So maybe, in order to have our prayers answered, could there be some criteria that we must meet first? What name do you use? Are you abiding in Yahweh – acknowledging Yahweh, thanking Yahweh, praising Yahweh, and obeying Yahweh – daily?….

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…IS SATAN ATTACKING YOU?…

VALENTINES IS IT A SYMBOL OF LOVE OR PAGANISM?

Just a day or so after Christmas, go in the stores and look in the greeting card sections. Do you find sales on leftover Christmas cards? No! You find valentines already stocked in the shelves. Why? What do valentines mean? Where did they originate? Where did the holiday come from? Is it scriptural?

As with many of the holidays, the interest and observance have grown each year and are becoming more and more important in the lives of people. As a child, I exchanged valentines with my classmates and we had a small party with cookies, candy and punch. That was it. It was not commercialized as it is today. But now the adults are involved as well. Many a man has gotten in trouble with his sweetheart because he forgot. She always expects roses or candy or a nice gift – as proof of his love. Sounds rather self-centered and selfish, doesn’t it?

As you have probably already figured out, there are no Biblical references regarding this holiday. But there are some scriptures we can consider….(to read entire article click on link below)

….Valentines….

The Congregation of YHWH, Irving, TX will again be hosting a Feast site at Lake Murray State Park 3 miles southeast of Ardmore, Oklahoma.

We have reserved Group Camp #2 for October 20,2010 thru October 31, 2010.

The 8 Day Feast of Tabernacles begins at sunset on Thursday October 21, 2010 and will end at sunset on Friday October 29, 2010.

We will extend our stay through the weekly Sabbath on Saturday October 30, 2010 and will break camp by 10:00 AM on Sunday October 31, 2010.

Reservations at Lake Murray State Park Lodge and Cabins will become available November 1, 2009. All reservations should be made beginning on that date to insure your best choice. The Congregation of YHWH, Irving, TX has no contractual agreements for any of the available rental units. All reservations are the responsibility of the individual making them.

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This year was a challenge and a joy with the new tent of meeting our congregation used to make this a more memorable Feast and ever closer to what Yahweh intended as a reminder of how the Israelites lived for 40 years. Though we may not make use of the tent every year, we will not give up trying to follow Yahweh’s commands and what He wants for us to learn and understand, all while rejoicing before Him.

Below is a photo album from this past Feast of Tabernacles 2008 held in Lake Texoma State Park in Oklahoma.

We are just over a month away from observing the Feast of Tabernacles this year. We hope you are as excited about this year’s festival as we are here in Irving, TX. We will have posted the schedule for this year (speakers will be printed on the schedules available at the festival site).

*** NEW THIS YEAR ***
We will be observing the Feast of Tabernacles 2008 in an actual tent purchased by the local congregation. Please come out and join us under the canvas and worship Yahweh.

So, if you have any questions about this year’s observance, finding lodging, what kind of camping is available or just want to know what to expect, feel free to email the pastor or one of the elders or contact us directly at our 800 number.

Added to the menu on the left is the Local Calendar for our congregation. In addition to having the Holy Days, it will contain the speaking schedule and any other events specific to our local group.

This year, as we say every year, was the best Feast ever! In fact, we are already on the ground running to make next year even more memorable and uplifting than before. To give you an idea of the activities and atmosphere of our festival, below is an online photo slideshow from this year’s Feast. Enjoy and hope to see you there next year!

We are just over a month away from observing the Feast of Tabernacles this year.  We hope you are as excited about this year’s festival as we are here in Irving, TX.  We will soon be posting the schedule for this year and provide any other details you ask us about.

So, if you have any questions about this year’s observance, finding lodging, what kind of camping is available or just want to know what to expect, feel free to email the pastor or one of the elders or contact us directly at our 800 number.