Subject: News from HaY'Did and Bridges for Peace
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 00:51:18 +0000
To: "Hebraic Heritage Newsgroup"<heb_roots_chr@geocities.com>

From:          "HaY'Did" <shalom@haydid.org>
Organization: HaY'Did Learning Center
To:            heb_roots_chr@geocities.com
Subject:       News from HaY'Did and Bridges for Peace

Dear Rooters,

Shalom! We hope that all of you had wonderful celebrations. Locally we
had thirty three friends and families gather with us for our passover
seder. It was wonderful to see one of our ministry's advisors family
arrive for their first seder as a family! For years Lois Lessman and her
two girls, Hannah and Emma, have come to the seders, but this year it
was extra special! Lois' sister, Linda, and her son, Jonathan, and her
mother, Deloris, all came! What a joy to see that table full! Deloris
has been a blessing to this ministry time and again, and we were so glad
that she finally arrived for a passover with us. Deloris and all the
Lessmans were extra excited as the Lutheran Church that they all attend
(actually many of our close friends are Lutherans and are still in their
church locally), had Maudy Thursday Services. The service was built
around The Four Questions from a seder! Smiles and grins abounded as
other members of that church reported that they recognized the dialogue!
Miracles do happen! Baruch haShem!

Tom and I greatly enjoyed presiding over the seder together this year.
The allergy season is upon us, so it took two of us to read from Eddie's
haggadah. But inspite of the choking and clearing of throats we made it
through from start to finish. I would love to know how many people had
their first seder, and a personal curiosity for me, would be if I could
hear from everyone that used the Anti-Panic Passover Guide that was
available off the net, and in printed form. I was told years ago that
this book would never sell....so I would be curious to know how many
lives this "non-seller" touched. <grinning>

I want to also make a major announcement for Bridges for Peace. For
years it has been the desire of this wonderful organization to have a
Christian TV Magazine from Israel on television. It would be a family
teaching tool that could come into homes around the world on a weekly
basis. Finally! It has happened! JERUSALEM MOSAIC airs starting May 3rd
Sundays on FAMILYNET (FAM), 5:00 pm EST* (Satellite Coordinates, SBS6
TRANSPONDER 1 [Orbit Position, 74 degrees west] adjust time accordingly
for time zones.)

It will air on Thursdays on the NEW INSPIRIATIONAL NETWORK (INSP), 8:30
PM EST*, starting May 7th (Satellite Coordinates, GALAXY 1R TRANSPONDER
17 [Orbit Position, 133 degrees west] adjust time accordingly for time
zones.)

Check your local cable television stations for these networks. To assure
that JERUSALEM MOSAIC will air in your area WE NEED YOUR HELP. Please
CALL or WRITE your local affiliate or cable company and ask them to air
JERUSALEM MOSAIC, which will be transmitted from the network. We
understand that local affiliates are under no obligation to air the
network feed, unless they believe there is enough local interest. (*Be
advised that the times listed above are time slots we have bought.
However, local affiliates may choose to show the program at a different
time. If you don't see it on your television program listings, call and
inquire locally.)

The edited programs are fantastic (Cheryle has seen one and it truly was
a teaching experience you will want to share with your family and
friends!). We know there is nothing like it on Christian television, so
we believe all stations will be anxious to include JERUSALEM MOSAIC on
their programming schedule. Its up to you to contact your stations.
Please help. As funds permit, we will be adding new stations and
networks!!

If you would like to make a donation towards this wonderful project, you
may send your check made payable to Bridges for Peace to: Bridges for
Peace, PO Box 33145, Tulsa, OK 74153-1145...
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Brad Young's conference April 3-4-5 in Tulsa for the Gospel Research
Foundation was truly an inspiration to all in attendance. About 140
people attended this three day event and it is hoped that it will be
presented again next year in Tulsa, OK.

The conference opened with a unique experience for many of us. We all
sat down with the Reform Rabbi and his cantor to celebrate a passover
seder together! What rejoicing we did! The cantor added just the right
touch. In fact, one of my local volunteers, Carol, traveled with me on
the first day of the conference, and informed me that she had decided
that the cantor would fit nicely into the trunk of our car. She would
grab the guitar and when he followed in fast pursuit, I was to shove him
into the trunk and drive like crazy back to Kansas! <grinning> The
fellowship and humor of the rabbi, added much to the experience, as well
as the hard work of Bridges for Peace to assist in putting on this
seder. Its nice having Bridges just down the road from us. If you want
to visit their offices in Tulsa, do give them a call when you are in
town. The tour is well worth it!

The conference was presented at St. James Methodist Church in Tulsa and
was very easy to find. The facility was huge, and the heart of the
church was presented towards all of us each time we met one of their
pastors or people. Such a servant's heart was represented to all of us.
A big thank you to them for allowing us to fill their rooms with our
smiling faces.

Deborah Levine, author and speaker, for the Jewish Community spoke to us
on Women in Judaism. It was Deborah's last day in her position within
the Jewish Community Center, as she is moving to Chatanooga to be
Executive Director there of their Jewish Community Center. Deborah has
been a inspiration to many of us as she has served Tulsa well. Her book,
Teaching Christian Children about Judaism was published with a Catholic
nun a few years ago. It is full of lesson plans, a tape with music on
it, and ideas that are perfect for the homeschooling family. We've
carried this book for sometime now, and it has been a great teaching
tool.

Next, Lenore Mullican who is Dr. Robert Lindsey's daughter, spoke on
Women of the New Testament. Lenore and Ken Mullican head HaKesher
Ministries (http://www.hakesher.org) and have worked many years to teach
the Jewish roots of our faith. Lenore teaches Hebrew at Oral Roberts
University, and Ken mans the desk at their ministry each day. We hope to
publish an article by Lenore in the near future on the role of women
within the New Testament.

Bridges for Peace US Director, Larry Erhlick, gave an outstanding sermon
on Replacement Theology. Too often pastors forget about Romans 9-10-11.
they skip right over those chapters. Larry certainly gave much food for
thought and spoke straight from the heart. We hope to have this sermon
transcribed soon for an article for publication. Many within
Christianity need to read or hear Larry's heart in this matter.

I cannot forget to thank the many volunteers that worked so hard to make
this conference a success. Truly they served HIM during this time of
ministry and we want them to know how much it meant to attend in comfort
and them seeing to our every need. Thank you all!

Dr. Brad Young was his usual chipper self through out the weekend.
Meeting his parents and also Margaret Lindsey (Dr. Robert Lindsey's
wife) were truly high points for my volunteers. Brad was very hospitable
and eager to share with all of us. If you get a chance to order the
tapes from this conference, then do so. Brad spoke eloquently on THE
TRIAL OF JESUS, and JESUS AND PAUL: Two Jewish Theologians. These are
areas that we all have wanted to study over the years, and I can assure
you that Brad has done his homework. (His books are also available on
these topics from HaY'Did)

Joseph Frankovic also spoke. Now Joseph is a newcomer to some of you,
but I can assure you, you WILL be hearing more about him in the days
ahead. His materials are available from HaKesher. At the moment he has
two books out: READING THE BOOK and THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. Both are
economically prices and well worth reading. Joseph is working on his Ph.
D. at the moment, but I think you will enjoy his skills of
communication. He is a top notch writer and also a good speaker. Again,
I can only encourage you to order the tapes from the conference, and
also keep in touch with Gospel Research Foundation
(http://www.gospelresearch.org) about other speaking engagements and
conferences.

I must apologize now. I took my camera to the conference and fully
intended to put together a photo album on our website. But, alas, the
photos did not come out. Sorry. But when I go to North Carolina I hope
to be a better camera person. Randy Felton's wife, Betsy, is a
professional photographer, and she has taken the majority of photos that
are on our website. But, alas, she isn't going to be in North Carolina.
Sorry.

Are you planning on attending a conference soon? How do you like this
idea: If you are a "Rooter" (a member of this newsgroup) then may we
suggest that you wear a red ribbon near your name tag? My friend, Carol,
suggested this idea: Wear a red piece of yarn with a knot in the end of
it. Tape it to your name tag with a red sticky circle (not a heart,
please). This would symbolize Rahab's red thread that saved her life in
Jericho! Simple and easy to make, right? So keep your eyes open for the
red thread of yarn! It could mean you are meeting a member of this
newsgroup!

There are other conferences in the works in the coming months. Let us
hear from you: Check our website for the most current information within
our association...http://www.haydid.orgRandy Felton and Dr. Doug
Wheeler have asked me to speak in Bossier City, LA July 18, 1998 (one
day only!) at their conference, too. So mark that on your calendars,
okay? Many of us will be at the Jerusalem Conference in Little Rock in
August, too. I know that there are atleast two other conferences in the
works: One this fall in OKC (one day event), and one in Mississippi. So
keep your eyes on our website for information, okay?

Shalom, everyone! And we'll see you at the conferences!
Cheryle Holeman
HaY'Did Learning Center
PO Box 804
Independence, KS 67301
(1-316-331-7712 credit card order)
http://www.haydid.org
shalom@haydid.org

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