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| Lifestyle > Appointed Times > Sukkot > Sukkot NW Information |
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 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? What can you expect at Sukkot Northwest 2010 at Finley Butte in beautiful Central Oregon?
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. |
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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. |
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La Pine, Oregon Meeting Facilities View Larger Map
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.
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.
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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: Youth: 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: Printable schedule overview | Printable speaker's schedule (not yet available)
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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.
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. |
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Clothing 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. |
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