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Celebrate Sukkot NW at

Finley Butte Park

La Pine, Oregon

in beautiful Central Oregon

Sunset 9/24/10 through Sunset 10/2/10

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They will walk after YHVH, He will roar like a lion;
Indeed He will roar and His sons will come trembling from the west.
— Hosea 11:10


O V E R V I E W



A Prophetic Vision

Imagine it. Babylon the Great is fallen, forsaken and abandoned. Good at long last has triumphed over evil. The saints celebrate their victory over their captive demonic oppressors. Eden of the distant past is recalled while the heaven on earth of the New Jerusalem is just over the next horizon. The Creator of the universe—the King of kings—makes his abode in Jerusalem. The Bridegroom Prince of Peace kisses his princess. They live happily ever after. This is the storybook ending to 6000 years of hell on earth!

These flash images—downloaded from heaven and archived in the prophecies Hebrew Scriptures—are about to begin leaping off the pages of your Bible. This is the Feast of Tabernacles (or Sukkot)—a week-long biblical festival and a foretaste of the age to come.

You Are Invited
You are invited to Sukkot Northwest 2010 to experience a foretaste of the Millennium where the saints of the Most High show their love for their Heavenly Bridegroom and for each other by gathering at the place where YHVH has chosen to place his name (Deut 16:13–15; 12:5–7, 17–21; 14:23). Yes, in his Word, YHVH commands his people to celebrate Sukkot each year—forever (Lev 23:1–2, 34-41; Deut 16:13–17). Though Sukkot is a commanded assembly (Lev 23:34–36; Deut 16:13–15), it’s more like a doting father ordering his children to indulge themselves in the best and most exciting, other-worldly vacation of their lives! How can anyone refuse this invitation?

Sukkot Northwest is a blend of Christian-styled spirit-filled, gospel-oriented Messianic praise and worship combined with Hebraic-Davidic worship dance, shofar-blowing and timbrel-shaking along with Christian-style teaching and preaching coupled with the ancient synagogue custom of group participation where the audience can actually dialog or midrash with the teacher. Everything we present to you in some way points to Yeshua our Messiah and Redeemer and helps us to worship him more fully as we learn.

The End Times Are Here—Are YOU Ready?
Teachings and Hebraic encounter sessions will focus on preparing the end-time saints spiritually and physically for the events leading up to the second coming of Yeshua.

What can you expect at Sukkot Northwest 2010 at Finley Butte in beautiful Central Oregon?

  • Inspired Fresh Manna Teachings
  • Praise, Worship & Prayer times
  • A series of classes where you can learn to read and write biblical Hebrew in one week.
  • Waving lulavim
  • Sukkah parties
  • Men & women's separate forums
  • Newlywed, Oldie-wed, Truly Wed Game
  • and much more!!

Sukkot Northwest is not a personality-driven event, but a Spirit-led one! All of our teachers are experienced, tried and proven leaders and teachers in the Hebrew roots movement. All have years, if not decades, of experience as leaders and teachers walking out the Torah and in a Yeshua, gospel-centered and Spirit-filled context.

(To learn about the biblical Feast of Tabernacles see Natan Lawrence’s teaching article on this website entitled “The Feast of Tabernacles and the Eighth Day: The Historical Roots of Our Faith, Past Relevant for Believers and Prophetic End-Time Implications.

And you can read a short history of Sukkot NW by clicking here.

The Dates of the Festival:

Anticipated dates based on the expected sighting of the new moon of the 7th month on the evening of 9/10/10:

Chag Sukkot = Feast of Tabernacles, which is a 7-day long Feast, an appointed time of YHVH, and the first day is a Sabbath and commanded assembly. This prophetically points to the Wedding Supper of the Lamb and the Millennial Kingdom. Sunset 9/24 through sunset 10/1/10.

Shemini Atzeret = 8th Day Assembly, a Sabbath and commanded assembly immediately following Chag Sukkot, an appointed time of YHVH, which prophetically points to olam haba (the world to come) which is the New Jerusalem. Sunset 10/1 through sunset 10/2/10.

Some wonder why the traditional Jewish Calendar (known as the Hillel II calendar) shows the Feast of Sukkot this year as beginning on Wednesday evening, Sept 22nd, but we are beginning on Friday evening, Sept 24th. This goes back to the beginning of the year at Pesach (Passover) time. Scripture tells us to begin the count of months (the new year) when the barley crop in Israel is “aviv.” The barley in Israel was found to be aviv by more than the required 2-3 witnesses on 3/12/10 (reports and photos). The new year began at the sighting of the next new moon the evening of 3/17/10. The Hillel II calendar, established in the 4th century CE (also known as AD), is calculated and estimates the aviv barley and new moons. It served its purpose when Israel was not living in her land, but we believe the calendar is being restored at this time and we desire to follow scripture over traditions. We do not argue about the calendar and we simply urge you to keep the Feast. Sukkot NW follows the calendar year based on the aviv barley in Israel and the months beginning at the sighting of the first visible sliver of the new moon from Israel. We invite you to celebrate with us regardless of which calendar you are following this year!

This year Rosh Chodesh (the New Moon) of Yom Teruah (Trumpets), which is the beginning of the seventh month, is unlikely to be visible from Israel on Thursday evening, 9/9. It is potentially visible from Israel on Friday evening, September 10th. If seen, this would set the 15th day of the 7th month, which is the first day of Sukkot, as beginning the evening of Friday, September 24th.


L O C A T I O N



La Pine, Oregon
La Pine, Oregon, is a small town located on Hwy 97 southwest of the cities of Bend and Sunriver. Part of Central Oregon's high desert, it sits at an elevation of 4,235 feet and is surrounded by pines, Cascade mountain peaks, beautiful Cascade Lakes, the Deschutes and Little Deschutes rivers, a large caldera and lava flows. It abounds with outdoor recreation activities at its doorstep, including hiking, bicycling, mountain biking, swimming, rafting, fishing, golfing, and more!

Meeting Facilities
Sukkot NW has rented the meeting hall at Finley Butte Park, which is located at the intersection of Finley Butte Road and Walling Lane in the town of La Pine, Oregon.

Directions


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From Portland to La Pine it is about a 4-hour drive whether you take Hwy 26 East over Mt. Hood to US-97 S or you take OR-22E over Santiam Pass and through Sisters. Click on the map above for directions from your location.

From Hwy 97 in La Pine, turn east onto Finley Butte Road (at the Sugar Pine Cafe). Turn right at Walling Lane. Finley Butte Park is located on Finley Butte Road and Walling Lane.


Shopping

The town of La Pine has two small grocery stores and nearby Sunriver has a full-service grocery store and liquor store. In Bend you will find a large variety of grocery stores, including Trader Joes, Costco, Whole Foods, and Fred Meyers. Bend also has an REI Store, shopping malls and shopping districts with major brand name stores as well as boutiques. Propane for campers is available in La Pine at several locations and ice is available in the Middle Loop of La Pine State Park Campground (one loop over) as well as the local grocery stores.


Area Information

La Pine Chamber of Commerce

Central Oregon Visitors Center

Finley Butte Summit (nearby)


S C H E D U L E



Sukkot NW celebration begins Friday evening, Erev Shabbat, 9/24/10 with a Sukkot Welcome Reception at 6:30 pm in the Finley Butte Park building. The park is located in the Central Oregon town of La Pine at the intersections of Finley Butte Road and Walling Lane (see map). For those who want to join in, we will be building the community Sukkah and setting up from 11 am to approximately 4 pm on Friday, 9/24th at the Finley Butte Park Building. The welcome table will be open from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the Finley Butte Park Building to pick up your name tags, pre-ordered t-shirts & hoodies, and your welcome information packets.

Each day begins with prayer, a morning service, Hebrew class and a speaker. We will be learning from a variety of interesting and inspiring speakers on our topic this year that focuses on spiritual preparation. On the Sabbath days of this festival (the first day of Sukkot and the Eighth Day — Shemini Atzeret — both falling this year on the weekly 7th day shabbat) we will gather for afternoon teaching sessions as well. On the other days of the Feast, our afternoons are free time from lunch through dinner (see activity ideas below) and we will gather in the evenings for times of fellowship in the Outdoor Sukkah at La Pine State Park, men & women's separate forums, the "Newlywed, Oldie-wed, Truly wed game", and an Erev Shabbat service with a Feast dinner. For those wanting a Mikvah (immersion in living water), the Deschutes River is close by.

Meals:
You are asked to bring food for the daily snack tables at Finley Butte Park and the evening sukkah parties at La Pine State Park. Meals are on your own. There are grocery stores, restaurants and quick meal eateries throughout the area. On Shabbat when we meet all day, you may want to bring a cooler with lunch foods for you and your family.

Youth:
A separate youth program will not be offered this year during the morning services. All youth are invited to participate in the worship and dance during services. Please bring quiet activities for your younger children during the teaching times. There is a playground directly next to the meeting hall for the younger set who need to get out and stretch their legs a bit

Many activities are planned in the afternoons and evenings that include the youth. Your children (and grandchildren) will be making many friends at Sukkot and there is much to do and see in the area that interests the youth as well as adults. Families may participate in suggested activities during the free times or venture out on their own or with new friends to enjoy the area's outdoor recreation or sightseeing.

Daily Schedule:
Our planned schedule is as follows (with the usual caveat that it is subject to modification). Not all activities are shown on this schedule. A final detailed schedule will be provided to you in your welcome packet.

Printable schedule overview | Printable speaker's schedule (not yet available)


W H E R ET OS T A Y



Finley Butte Park is a day-use park and therefore no overnight camping is allowed there. You must make your own arrangements for lodging in the vicinity.

Camping

We're camping at La Pine State Park Campground in the south loop if you'd like to camp with us. The campsites are all full hookups and there are a limited number of cabins available for those who want to camp but don't want to stay in a tent or RV. Running water, flush toilets, and hot showers are available there. You must make your own reservations through Reserve America. Check in 9/24 for 9 nights, checking out 10/3 (you're welcome to stay longer, of course).

The Oregon State Parks and Reserve America have upgraded their reservations system this Spring. It will ask you to enter your check-in date and length of stay. The campsites seem to show up fine, but the cabins are easier to see what is available by then going to the map on the Reserve America page for La Pine State Park south loop and clicking on each cabin to see it's date availability during that time.

La Pine is on the high desert at over 4,000 ft elevation. The daytime is warm and usually sunny, but the nights can be clear and below freezing that time of year. Be sure to bring warm winter-type clothes, warm coats, warm socks, and adequate sleeping bags for nights, including mittens and hats and maybe an extra blanket to wrap over your legs while you sit around the campfire. Some folks have mentioned they're bringing a heavy-duty extension cord and heater for their tent (use with caution). The cabins all have heaters, but you'll still want the warm clothes for campfires. Once the sun goes down, it starts to cool off quickly.

If you want to camp, but not in a tent and the cabins are filled, consider renting an RV. If you rent a trailer but don't have a tow vehicle, some rentals will deliver to the campsite and set it up for you for a fee. Just ask. We don't have a specific recommendation, but here's a start. Be sure the paved area of your campsite is long enough to accommodate an RV and your vehicle. The length of the paved area is noted on the reservation information for each campsite and on the map.

La Pine State Park has lots of places to ride bikes, so bring those. The Oregon helmet law requires everyone under 16 years old to wear one, even if they're just a passenger on a bike. It goes for skateboards and in-line skates as well. Most adults in Oregon wear helmets when cycling.

If you want to camp but not stay at La Pine State Park, there are more camping opportunities available in the area that a search engine can help you to locate.

Motels

We found four motels in La Pine and only one seems to have a website. There are more motels in Bend and the Lodge at Sunriver. but you'll have further to travel. Ask if they have a longer stay discount. Many hotel and motel room prices are negotiable. We only viewed one room at each motel and our comments below are our opinion only. Confirm when you make your reservations that this room meets your needs.

Best Western — Newberry Station
(Go to their website for complete information and reservations)

Probably the nicest of the motels in La Pine and the price reflects that. It serves a small breakfast each morning for the guests. The rooms are standard size. Some queen rooms have a queen hide-a-bed sofa (shown) instead of a second queen bed, which opens up more floorspace. Small refrigerator and the only room we viewed that had a true closet with a door. No kitchen units.

Best Western Best Western

Timbercrest Inn
52560 Hwy 97
La Pine, OR 97739
Phone: (541) 536-1737

The rooms are smaller than the Best Western, but clean, nice, and less expensive. Microwave and small refrigerator in the room we viewed. No kitchen units, but there was ample room on the counter for a crock pot. The room we viewed had 2 full-size beds (not queen).

Timbercrest Inn

Highlander Motel & RV Park
51511 Highway 97
La Pine, OR 97739
Phone: (541) 536-2131

This is a small motel with an RV Park behind it (the gas station next door seems to be owned by the same folks). It's clean and nice, but the rooms are small. Only one unit has a kitchen. Competitive prices.

Westview Motel
51385 Hwy 97
LaPine, OR 97739
Phone: (541) 536-2115

The West View is the most southern motel and is also the most dated. It has a couple of kitchen units available. It has the feel of a motel that is older, but clean. The prices reflect this.

Vacation Rentals

Vacation homes and condos are available in Bend, Sunriver and La Pine in a wide range of prices. Sunriver runs "specials" in the Fall as it is the "off season". Owners advertise on the internet, in newspapers (many classifieds are on line), and list their rentals with local realtors.


W H A TT OB R I N G



Suggestions for What to Bring:

Bring your Scriptures, notepads, and writing utensils.
Any Judaica (tallit, shofar, etc).
Musical instruments and worship banners.
Lulavim to wave joyfully before YHVH. Traditional Lulavim sets from Israel with etrog are available to pre-order on your registration form or you may bring your own.
Non-returnable decoration(s) for the outdoor community Sukkah. Anything of the Fall harvest is very appropriate. We cannot guarantee they can be returned due to exposure to weather, deer, and small wild critters!
Contributions for the daily snack tables at the meetings and the evening sukkah party tables. Remember to bring your serving spoons, if needed.
Folding chairs and warm clothes/blankets for evening sukkah parties and fellowship times. A flashlight is also advisable.
If you are camping and cooking your own food, bring your cook stove, cooking pans, utensils, food, plates, cups, tableware, coolers with ice, etc. Remember the can opener! If you're new to camping, here's a couple of helpful checklists: 1 | 2 | 3
If you like an early morning cup of coffee or other hot beverage and you're camping, bring a means to prepare that as well as cream, preferred sweetener, etc. Hot coffee, tea, cocoa, and spiced apple cider will be served at the meetings.
If you're staying in a cabin or camping, remember your sleeping bags, pillows, towels, and cooking stoves, including fuel. If you are staying in a cabin, plan to supply toilet paper for your cabin as there are no housekeeping services for the cabins. Do not use gas cooking, lighting, or heating appliances inside the cabins. Use ONLY electric/battery operated inside.
Personal and toiletry items. May we suggest enough undergarments and socks so that you will not have to spend your time at a laundrymat, unless you really want to. If so, then bring plenty of quarters.
Group games, bikes, and whatever else you may need for your leisure-time activities, i.e. binoculars, hiking boots, golf clubs, fishing gear, swimsuits, goggles, etc. There is a large lawn area at the La Pine State Park Campground and swimming in the river at the day use area. If skateboarding, inline-skating or riding bikes, protection is required if under 16 year old. Bicyclists must wear a helmet and skaters must wear knee and elbow pads. Nearby Sunriver has miles of nice bike trails to ride as well as mountain bike trails in the areas surrounding Bend and LaPine.
It would probably be wise to pack some rain gear “just in case,” even more so if you are camping.
... and remember your cameras!

Clothing
Please dress with modesty in mind. Do not wear clothing that would be considered “distracting” such as tight clothing, very short skirts or shorts, bare shoulders, bare midrifts or cleavage showing. It may be the style right now, but it is inappropriate attire. We are a set-apart people unto YHVH. Plan to dress up for the Sabbaths (ties not necessary) and the remainder of the week “nice casual” will be the norm.

In the Fall, the days are warm (by Oregon standards) and the nights are cold. You will want warm clothes (think "layers"), thick socks, and a warm coat for evenings in the Sukkah. Consider gloves or mittens and a hat as well. Once the sun goes down, it cools off quickly.


Lulavim
“On the first day you shall take the product of the beautiful (hadar) tree, branches of palm trees, thick branches of leafy trees, and willows of the brook and you shall rejoice before YHVH your Elohim for seven days” (Leviticus 23:40).

When speaking of the “lulavim” we refer to the four species of plants mentioned in the Torah:
the lulav – an unopened date-palm frond;
the hadassim – myrtle branches;
the aravot – willow branches; and
an etrog – the fruit of the citron tree (product of the beautiful tree).

If you would like to purchase a standard lulavim set from Israel with our group order, please pre-order with your registration. The price of each lulavim set is $XX.00 and the order deadline from our source is 9/XX/10. The lulavim sets will be delivered to the Finley Butte Park Building and will be available for you at the start of Sukkot. Order your sets today for your Sukkot celebration!