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We are at a crossroads in history when the fate of our nations is being determined by the actions we take. But our people have been at this place before, long ago. Jeff Patton shows the profound effects of national choices in the stories of Elijah and Josiah, and the lessons for the individuals living in God’s “exceptional nations” today.
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Living in a world that rejects scriptural values presents the believer with many spiritual pitfalls. What are they? How can we avoid them?
When Christ instructed his disciples in his Sermon on the Mount he gave them a warning. This warning was a reiteration of a warning given by Moses and repeated by many of the apostles. What was the warning? Beware of False Prophets even ones who do miracles! Jeff Patton examines the scriptures to get a complete picture of the danger posed by these wolves who masquerade in sheep’s clothing. Can you spot one? Do you know what their defining characteristic is?
We first meet the Devil’s devices in the garden of Eden. There he sowed doubt in the minds of Adam and Eve with his crafty insinuation. “Is it true that God has said…” He first undermined their trust in God as a God of truth. Then, he appealed to their desire to be wise and live forever, with the infamous, “You shall not surely die!” As the Father of lies he obscured the truth that only God could give eternal life as a gift. And though it was ‘true’ that the tree of knowledge would ‘open their eyes’ and give them knowledge, he used this to deceive.
Balaam and the church, what are the lessons for us today? The world is full of irony, like the former KGB head, Vladimir Putin, championing moral conservatism, or the Catholic church espousing religious freedom. Jeff recounts this very old story of double-mindedness, as seen in the biblical account of Balaam.
In a world that is contrary to biblical values we are warned of the reality of the adverse environment and its effect of “wearing out the saints,” and thus discouraging, undermining, and frustrating our efforts to serve God wholeheartedly. Are we aware of this danger in our lives and are we prepared to face and overcome the challenge of being “worn out” by the daily difficulties.
Will You Enter the Promised Land?
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Who do we trust? Are we trustworthy? The theme of trust and faithfulness is central to the scriptural narrative. Jeff Patton rehearses the story of Saul and asks us if we are faithful to God’s instructions when in a tight spot when our “resources” are slipping away. Faithfulness has its rewards so, “What is the power of trust?”
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Remembering that the “end is nigh for each of us individually” Jeff Patton brings clarity to the biblical teaching about spiritual transformation that must take place before we come to the end of our physical lives. Listen to learn more about this spiritual process of metamorphosis.
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Come join us for the Feast of Tabernacles and worship God during his Fall Holy Day season! We are looking forward to our second inspiring year of spiritual feasting and fellowship in Penticton, BC.
This year we will have the added blessing of a larger meeting hall and a room for children’s bible activities during services. We will be beginning Sunday evening September 30 with a Welcome to the Feast gathering.
Located just a few hours drive north of Spokane, Washington, on a major north-south highway, Penticton is a 4.5 hour drive from Vancouver, B.C.
There is regularly scheduled air service to airports at Penticton or Kelowna, about 45 minutes north. Flights to Seattle or Vancouver are also available, with car rental services available from there. For a map and driving directions from Seattle Airport, click here. For a map and driving directions from Vancouver Airport, click here.
The climate tends to be warm and sunny with good weather continuing into October. The region is famous for its vineyards, fruit orchards, and water sports on two magnificent fresh water lakes, Lake Okanagan and Lake Skaha.
Services will be held at the Penticton Lakeside Resort (room to be announced). Children’s bible study activities will also be conducted.
Our meeting hall with garden and harbour views is in one of the finest four star facilities in Penticton on the southern end of Lake Okanagan. Conveniently located on Lakeshore Drive, near Front St, the Penticton Lakeside Resort has several restaurants onsite and is close to a wide variety of fine dining alternatives.
Special Feast rates are available at the Penticton Lakeside Resort and the Golden Sands Resort.
Penticton Lakeside Resort
The Penticton Lakeside Resort is a luxury full-service hotel. Special rates are available for the following room types:
For reservations call 1-800-663-9400 or 1-250-493-0607 or email lakeside@rpbhotels.com and identify yourself as “Winnipeg Church of God” for the special rates.
Penticton Lakeside Resort
21 Lakeshore Dr. West
Penticton, BC, Canada
V2A 7M5
http://www.pentictonlakesideresort.com/
Golden Sands Resort
For families and others who would like accommodations with kitchens, we have negotiated very reasonable rates at this motel about 2 blocks from the meeting hall. The Golden Sands has just finished being completely remodeled and offers the following room types:
For reservations call 1-877-389-6888 ask for Heidi. Mention you’re with Jeff Patton/Alex Kennedy and the Winnipeg Church of God to get the great rates.
The Golden Sands is located right by the Lake Okanagan beach, Penticton’s city rose garden, and the S.S. Sicamous–an old restored Canadian Pacific Railroad paddle wheeler that provided transportation up and down Lake Okanagan in the days before modern roads were built.
Golden Sands Resort
1028 Lakeshore Dr
Penticton, BC, Canada
V2A 1C1
www.pentictonmotelgoldensands.ca
Planning on joining us? We’d love to hear from you! Click here to take a quick survey and let us know you’ll be there!
Complete details on services and Feast activities will be available soon.
Weekly Sabbath Service – TBC
Saturday, September 29
Please let us know if you are interested in the possibility of attending Sabbath services in Penticton.
Meet & Greet / Feast Welcome
Sunday, September 30, evening
Penticton Lakeside Resort
Room & Time TBC
The first Holy Day begins at 6:30pm.
Holy Day Services
October 1, 2012
Penticton Lakeside Resort
Last Great Day Services
Monday, October 8, 2012
Penticton Lakeside Resort
The Last Great Day begins at 6:30pm on October 7.
We hope to see you at the Feast of Tabernacles this year!
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Come join us for the Feast of Tabernacles and worship God during his Fall Holy Day season! We are looking forward to our second inspiring year of spiritual feasting and fellowship in Penticton, BC.
Meet and greet with some food will be held on September 30th at 6 PM Pacific time in the some location as services will be held.
Services begin at 10:30 AM daily and will be available online via Webcast.
This year we will have the added blessing of a larger meeting hall and a room for children’s bible activities during services. We will be beginning Sunday evening September 30 with a Welcome to the Feast gathering.
For more details about accommodations and meeting hall (they are the same as last year) click below.
More information on the festival site…
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While the great nations of the world tried to negotiate for peaceful relationships with a “nuclear” Iran with it’s threats to annhilate Israel, the Israeli Prime Minister, Netanyahu, and some Rabbis and scholars gathered to study the bible. Where are we to find security in our time? Jeff Patton considers the need for a source of stability in dangerous times, and reflects on the biblical concept of “emunah”