BRITbits

Online Newsletter

Can you believe Spring is already upon us? With the change of seasons, we are reminded of the temporal nature of all things (yet God remains unchanged!). With this issue of BRITbits we'll share a bit of what has been happening around B'rit Hadasha and what's to come. Its already time to plan for Passover, so be sure to get your tickets, and don't forget to "spring" forward by moving your clocks up one hour this Sunday. Shalom!

GARY SHANSKY HEALTH UPDATE
Praying people around the world lifting up our former rabbi

As a rallying cry for prayer, we began to provide email updates on Gary Shansky's condition in late January. Nearly 300 people are on this list, and from the reports we have recieved, many of them are forwarding these updates to other praying friends and various ministries. Thank you for your continued prayers!

View Gary's update page

ESTHER BIBLE STUDY
"One Night With the King" Esther study held in February

A 4-week Bible study through the book of Esther was held every Monday night in February. Incorporating short video clips from the movie One Night with the King and a study guide based on the film, the study focused on the issues of God's Providence, Courage to Serve God, Dealing with Adversity, and Our Purpose. Special thanks to the Liebenhauts for opening their home for this very enjoyable study.

GUEST SPEAKERS BRING SPECIAL MESSAGES
A Maternal Ministry, Missionaries, and a Messianic Rabbi

On February 10th we were pleased to have Mrs. Sue Parker of Life Choices in Memphis as our guest. She presented a video and shared about the pro-life ministry of Life Choices.

On February 25th we were delighted to have Mark & Rhonda Blessing, who are missionaries to Ukraine, present an update on their ministry there. They then shared in the Shabbat service on March 3rd, also showing a video, and giving a rich challenge from God's Word.

On March 17th we will welcome Messianic Rabbi Glenn Blank from Pennsylvania. Rabbi Blank is the Congregational Leader at Beit Simcha Congregation and is a professor of computer science at Lehigh University.

SIX MONTHS OF PRAYER & FASTING
Crescendo of Prayer Peaks at Purim Time

The last 6 months around B'rit Hadasha have been a time of significant prayer, seeking God, intercession, and fasting. Daily our people have been taking turns and continuing an ongoing chain up until last weekend. Then about 6 weeks ago we began to have nightly intercessory prayer. Then for the last 3 days leading up to Purim we held a 3 day fast, just as Esther did so long ago. God has answered our prayers, is answering our prayers, and will answer our prayers. We praise Him for all He is doing in our midst!

For the time being, we will continue to have nightly intercessory prayer meetings at 7pm. Please contact the office at (901) 685-9267 to verify the schedule

OUT & ABOUT: IN THE COMMUNITY
B'rit Hadasha members reach out in various ways

On Saturday night, March 3rd, B'rit Hadasha moved its annual Purim celebration party to Ascension Towers, where we were joined by a good number of the senior citizen residents living there. Currently three of our members live there, and we're told the place is still buzzing about it after several days (we're assuming that's a good thing)! All in all it was a wonderful evening as we celebrated the story of Esther of Susa, the Jewish orphan who rose to become Queen of Persia, who risked her life to save the Jewish people from destruction.

On March 6th, Senior Elder Dr. Allen Raich and Worship Team member Angela Lindsay ministered in song and testimony at Calvary Rescue Mission's Monthly Luncheon.