Posts By Minister Dr. Donald H. Garrett

ELUL

On August 18, 2023 0 Comments - From the President

Millet crop ready for harvest

grapes on vine in red orange sunset

Ripe fig fruits on the tree

Pomegranates on the tree

Elul אֱלוּל , a summer month, is a time of repentance and forgiveness. It is this month that the angel Gabriel (Gab’riy’el, גבריאל) came to Mary and announced she would conceive and bare a son, who would be called the son of God, Luke 1:26. We know this to be our Messiah, Yeshua. It is fitting that this was announced in this month of repentance and forgiveness because that is the reason for Yeshua coming to us to Forgive All of us if we will only believe and repent. 

Millet is widely cultivated in warm regions and is a major source of grain and of feed for livestock. Millet is harvested in Elul as is grapes, figs, and pomegranates. In the Bible, images of pomegranates are to surround the hem of the High priest.  

Thus Said YaHVaH

On August 11, 2023 0 Comments - Outreach Ministries

22Thus said YaHVaH: Let not the wise man glorify himself with his wisdom, and let not the strong man glorify himself with his strength, let not the rich man glorify himself with his wealth. 23For only with this may one glorify himself – contemplating and knowing Me, for I am YaHVaH Who does kindness, justice and righteousness in the land, for in these is My desire — the word of YaHVaH.

Jeremiah 9:22-23, Tanach

23Thus saith YAHVAH, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches; 24But in this let the glorying one glory, in having intelligence, and in knowing Me, that I am YAHVAH, executing lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness in the earth, that in these things I delight, declareth YAHVAH.

Jeremiah 23-24, ROSNB

Listen and OBEY the word of YaHVaH bringing glory to His name! You will be amazed at the blessings He will bestow upon you.

From Virginia Garrett, Outreach Minister

Grace

On August 11, 2023 0 Comments - Outreach Ministries

 

From Virginia Garrett, Outreach Minister

Rosh Chodesh ELUL

On August 9, 2023 0 Comments - Hebcal

Rosh Chodesh Elul 2023 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ אֱלוּל 5783

Start of month of Elul on the Hebrew calendar 🌒
Rosh Chodesh Elul for Hebrew Year 5783 begins at sundown on Wednesday, 16 August 2023 and ends at nightfall on Friday, 18 August 2023.
Start of month of Elul on the Hebrew calendar. Elul (אֱלוּל) is the 6th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to August or September on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon.
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Believe in Yourself

On August 4, 2023 0 Comments - Chabad

Sometimes you look at yourself in the mirror and you feel unqualified. You know yourself, your failures and your faults, and you don’t feel like you could be a model for others.

You say, “I should teach others? I should provide guidance?!”

So we tell you, “Yes. Because that is your place upon this planet: We live in a time when all those who know Alef must teach Alef and those who know what comes after Alef must teach that too.”

“And G‑d Above, who formed you and put you in the here and now, He knows who you are and how you are and what you are capable of accomplishing. If He believes in you, you must as well.”

Teach others and become