A HOLY PICNIC: TORAH CELEBRATION

Sukkot Observation and Simchat Torah Celebration at Shabbat Retreat. 

What is it?

Well, its kinda like The Ultimate HOLY PICNIC...

Following the seven joyous days of Sukkot - celebrated by dwelling in the sukkah and rejoicing -  the holiday in which we expose ourselves to the elements in covered huts or booths or tents, commemorating GOD's sheltering our ancestors as they traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land. Let us all come together as we express our unity and our belief in GOD's omnipresence. This is a time of JOY and HAPPINESS!

We will still setup and dwell in the sukkah (booths, huts or tents)! We will celebrate the WORD of GOD! It is a time when we both complete and begin anew the annual reading cycle of the TORAH [WORD of GOD]. This is a JOYOUS MILESTONE that is marked with dancing and rejoicing in the Torah [WORD of GOD] where the Torah scoll [BIBLE] is held aloft - on high! We celebrate as well with the lighting of candles and a FESTIVE MEAL! 

So what do you need to do to get ready for this FREE event? 

1. RSVP!
2. Mark your calendars!
3. Spread The Word! Invite Family & Friends! Encourage Others To RSVP, too!
4. Bring your own tents and/or sukkahs! Setup on our acreage as we celebrate as one in Messiah's LOVE!
5. Bring your own and/or extra lawn chairs!
6. Everyone is encouraged to bring a potluck dish to share with others as well and/or bring your own favorite dish. Remember as a courtesy that we observe some dietary restrictions (e.g. do not partake of pork, shellfish; etc). Please contact us if you would like to share your potluck dish and have questions on the dietary restrictions (Kosher preferences).
7. Not so much into cooking? Bring a dessert or soft drinks, bottled tea or bottled water - enough to share with a few other people.
8. Come join the CELEBRATION at SHABBAT RETREAT on OCTOBER 7, 2023!
9. Don't forget your tent, picnic basket, ice chest-cooler and lawn chairs!
10. HAVE FUN! REJOICE AND ENJOY!