Prison Weekly for Shabbath Kislev 16, 5771

SHALOM

The Hebrew month is Kislev these Parashahs are for Shabbath Kislev 16, 5771

This weeks Parashahs are Torah VaYishlach " And He sent " Genesis 32:4-36:43 Haftarah Obadiah 1:1-21 & Hosea 11:7-12:12 The Brit Hadasha Matthew 26:36-46

Vayishlach

This week's parasha is entitled Vayishlach, which means, "And he sent." In Hebrew, its opening statement is much more startling than in the English translations with which we satisfy ourselves. In Hebrew, it opens with these words, "And then Jacob sent angels ahead of him to Esau his brother." We have this mindset that angels are gigantic heavenly beings who are sent only by G-d to accomplish His divine purposes. But the letter to the Jewish believers says, in Hebrew 1:14, "Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve those who are going to inherit salvation?" Jacob understood this and so when he encountered the angels of G-d, according to last week's portion in Genesis 32: 2 (verse 1 in most English translations), he sent them on a mission to accomplish G-d's divine plan in the life of he and his estranged brother. In Hebrew, often times the word "angel" is translated into English as "messenger." Sometimes this translation practice removes us from the wonders of G-d.

Well, these angels returned to Jacob and told him that Esau was indeed coming toward him and that with him were 400 men. This put fear into the heart of Jacob. Now, consider that this man had just encountered the angels of HaShem and had boldly sent them on a mission and yet when they returned, he was frightened, not of G-d nor of His messengers, but of his brother, a mere man. I believe that we too are often fearful of things which have little sway in our lives while ignoring the fear of the L-rd which is the beginning of all wisdom; or at least it could be if we only understood it. Jacob took his family and sent them across the river Jabok. He remained alone that night and there he wrestled with a man. But just who was this man? The Rabbis say that he was the guardian angel of Esau and that every nation has such a divine messenger., assigned to cover its charge with protection. But I have a problem with this assignment. You see, in the midst of the struggle, Jacob demands a blessing from this Divine Messenger and the one with whom he is fighting changes his name! And in the explanation of his new name, which is Israel, this messenger explains, ""Your name will no longer be Jacob," He said. "It will be Israel because you have struggled with G-d and with men and have prevailed." Now, Jacob had wrestled with a man all night long, but this man identified Himself as G-d and yet as also a man. Was this a pore-advent of the One whose birth we will soon celebrate? Perhaps it was. In fact, when confronted with Jewish skepticism about the divinity of Y'shua, I point to this example from the Torah in which a man is identified as G-d.

Another interesting and oft overlooked little gem in this portion is found in chapter 33 where Esau and Jacob finally meet and find themselves in each others arms, reunited after many years of fear and of hatred that separated them. Jacob gives Esau a huge gift and Esau replies in verse 9, "I Have plenty." But Jacob, sho has wrestled with G-d and been found victorious tells him in verse 11, "'Please take my present that was brought to you, because G-d has been gracious to me and I have everything .' So Jacob urged him until he accepted." Esau had plenty but Israel had everything.Notice too that although his name had been changed already, the text refers to him as Jacob, not as Israel. Interestingly, it is only when he is in the Promised Land that he is referred to as Israel, outside, he is always called Jacob. So this gives us insight into the reason that G-d speaks of Israel and Jacob throughout scripture as He refers to the Jewish people. He speaks to those within the Land and to those of us who are scattered in the Diaspora. There is much more to learn from this portion, but time is short and there is much to do in preparation for the next week. So, please read the teaching about the birth of the One with whom Jacob wrestled and be blessed as you bless those whom G-d places in your path. Perhaps you will entertain angels unaware.

Keep praying. Marty

Mission Updates:

Matt 21:20-22 (KJV)

21 Yeshua answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done. 22 And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

last night mom calls it "Dad's Midnight Buck"

Greetings Saints, Well Tuesday we were packed as normal for this time of the month, some people needed help with co-pays and crutches, things I had no money for. And these people come to us because they have exhausted all other resources. I have a hard job, it is so hard to tell people you are broke and cannot help when for years you have been their last hope. We have been getting hardly any donations in the mail as we were yet to be able to put out a newsletter for November has not went out, even when people have been on the list for many years they mostly do not send money till the newsletter is in hand. We have a donation coming for at least $500 from a merchant in Wichita that my sister knows so it will help of course. I got this note yesterday, I have with held the name:

"Reverend Catlin, I have a patient who was telling me how you help the homeless in Wichita. He gave me your name and phone number, with the 900 S. Broadway address and said I would need to also give you his name, which is Barry B---. I will try to give you a call soon, as I am interested in how you do what you do. In addition to being an ordained chaplain with Via Christi Health, I am also a volunteer police chaplain. and I have an interest in our homeless who are sometimes helpless and hopeless. Thank you and your organization for taking the initiative with this population. Chaplain name with held by Pastor Dan, M.Div, BCC

Via Christi Behavioral Health Center Wichita KS 67207

I answered her with this

Chaplain ............. M.Div, BCC

I have been taking care of the homeless in Wichita for now our 11th year.....I help many who can find no help elsewhere, I give first aid, over the counter meds, food, blankets, do their funerals, go to the hospital for last prayers, hold durable power of attorney for some, just help in any way I can. It is so hard in this economy because I do not get support from Wichita just a once a week radio program I do....also I live 60 miles away.....but really check out what we do here, for the first time since opening in 2000 we are unsure of the future for us because of donations that have slowed. http://www.wichitahomeless.com/links.html See what the news says about us and a couple of You tube video's I made like this new one which has not made it to the list above yet http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdDsmK0Pxu0

Be Very Blessed, Pastor Dan Catlin

And she again answered back with:

I'll try to round up support for you. also, are you connected with United Way, or Interfaith Ministries? I have spoken with my pastor, name withheld by PD at Derby Woodlawn UMC. today I plan to attend a police chaplain luncheon and will bring attention to your service there. You are in my prayers.

Chaplain, M.Div, BCC Clinical Support/Pastoral Care

Via Christi Behavioral Health Center Wichita KS 67207

Also I have another person in Wichita who is praying about support for us, we have never seen donations so low, mostly it is from the economy and partly my fault in fact I talked with my wife and sister about this, you see I am honest I tell people when donations slow down, when I do that they even get slower as no one likes to donate to a ministry that seems to not be doing well.....it really makes you wonder if that is the concept and how it works then how did the gospel get spread around the world? I mean all the Apostles but John were martyred, horrible deaths? The Christians all over the world are persecuted and killed for their faith, but The Father is not punishing them, the word says the World will hate you and never promises that you will have a smooth road but Messiah said to expect these things.I know the Father will deliver us, I feel a blessing is coming, and have it from a couple no three sources to expect a huge blessing from them when things work right for them, one more so than the others, but just like me satan wants to stop them and is working overtime, they cannot shut us up so attack the finances.

If got a couple of thousand dollars in donations from several sources and posted it, then more donations would follow quickly behind. About Thanksgiving, many people homeless and the poor from the neighborhood we live in are expecting a huge dinner from us on Thanksgiving, we are still in need of things for dinner and praying in money to keep the electric, gas, and water on at the Mission church. Some way the Father will answer our prayers, that is faith. I just got this from a small Torah keeping church in Wichita, these folks recently started donating things to us, food wise it is generally enough to make a meal for about 100 people and also some pain relievers, socks, tooth paste etc....what they donate and is a huge blessing generally goes out the very same day.

Hello Pastor Dan,

Just to update you...So far we will bring you 4 turkeys (roasted and boned) , gravy, and at least 3 pies...that's just for starters. Still need to contact some other folks. Will let you know as the list grows...name with help by Pastor Dan

While we are in a season of giving so to speak, that season most years works against us and not for us. You would not believe the incredible pressure we are under right now, then last night on the way how a deer ran right out in front of me! Thank the Father we were not hurt and the deer which was a very large buck with a huge rack, was not either because there was no trace of him to be found other than the van! I looked for him a sheriff looked for him, mom, looked for him, and so did the truck driver but no trace! The van might be fixable but we really do not know right now, fender, bumper, radiator, fan, water pump, etc this van was really dependable and we just had $800 worth of front end work done on it......just thank the Father we are all okay. Oh yes the Sheriff was a real nice guy he took me clear back to Wichita to get the gmc so I would have something to drive, we talked and I took him inside for a tour………I am down to driving a small gmc that leaks transmission fluid badly. So ye I do honestly thing the Devil is working over-time on our finances.Lift us in prayer and help if you can, In His Perfect Peace,
Pastor Dan Catlin Messiah's Branch "Prophecy Hour" Radio

Matthew 22:37

Yeshua said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord Yahweh with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all their mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as Thyself. On these two Commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

Shalom in Yeshua our Messiah

What a wonderful beautiful day it is !!! I am so Blessed an I have so much to be Thankful for everyday not just one day a year. I am excited about being able to provide our eleventh Thanksgiving dinner for the people. We are one big Happy Family and we look forward to serving the people everyday. We love doing these works and are so glad that Yahweh chose us to do it. However Thanksgiving is next week and if any of you want to help us with this dinner I ask that you bring deserts. I just finished paying more of the bills and recieved another fifty dollar donation for Thanksgiving dinner. I wont ask for donations because Yahweh knows what I need and He is faithful in sending just what I need as I need it. if you desire to support these works all we ask is that you pray about it and follow Yahwehs to do His works.

I must go for now I am out of time again and we need to head into town to feed have a Blessed Shabbath we love you all Shalom sisterlinda

Shalom B'Shem Yeshua HaMashiach / Peace in the Name of Yeshua, the Messiah

Mark 9:23,10:27 " THE Truth will set you FREE"

Next Weeks reading Parashahs HaShavuah: Torah Vayeshev "and he settled" Genesis 37:1-40:23 Haftarah Amos 2:6-3:8 & The Brit Hadasha Acts 7:9-16

A dog had followed his owner to school. His owner was a fourth grader at a public elementary school. However, when the bell rang, the dog slided inside the building
and made it all the way to the child's classroom before a teacher noticed and shoo'ed him outside, closing the door behind him. The dog sat down, whimpered and stared at the closed doors. Then God appeared beside the dog, patted his head, and said,

"Don't feel bad fella'.... they won't let ME in either."

 

 

 

 

prison weekly Cheshvan 28 5771 Toldos

 Shalom

This weeks Portion is Torah Portion: Toldos  Genesis 25:19-28:9

Haftorah is Samuel 1 20:18-42

Today is Cheshvan 28 5771

This week's Torah portion is from Genesis 25:19-28:9 and it opens with the very basis of the war that rages in Israel today.  The word, toldot  means offspring and deals with the offspring of Isaac the son of Abraham.  You may remember that Isaac had two wives because of the deception of Laban, his father-in-law.  But the love of his life, Rebecca, was barren.  Isaac entreated HaShem and He heard his plea and so Rebecca conceived.  Not one child, but twins! In verses 22 and 23 of chapter 25, we read, "But the children struggled together within her; and she said, 'If it is so, why then am I this way? ' So she went to inquire of the L-rd.  The L-rd said to her, " Two nations are in your womb; and two peoples will be separated from your body; and one people shall be stronger than the other; and the older shall serve the younger."

The Haftorah portion (from the prophets) follows this same story a bit further. It is from Malachi 1:1 through 2:7.  It opens with "The oracle of the word of the L-rd to Israel through Malachi.  I have loved you," says the L-rd. But you say, 'How have You loved us?' "Was not Esau Jacob's brother?" declares the L-rd. "Yet I have loved Jacob; but I have hated Esau, and I have made his mountains a desolation and appointed his inheritance for the jackals of the wilderness."  Though Edom says, "We have been beaten down, but we will return and build up the ruins"; thus says the L-rd of hosts, "They may build, but I will tear down; and men will call them the wicked territory, and the people toward whom the L-rd is indignant forever." Your eyes will see this and you will say, " The L-rd be magnified beyond the border of Israel!"  This Torah and Haftorah lessons are possibly the most important things for you to learn about the Middle East conflict and about familial problems that may have separated your own family.  Brothers often do much to deceive and each other and rarely repent as Isaac does, with retribution. Keep praying. Marty

^{Matthew 25:41}

⁴¹Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: ⁴²For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: ⁴³I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. ⁴⁴Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? ⁴⁵Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. ⁴⁶And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.

Terrible

Greetings, Today I thought I would help in the kitchen while my wife was gone and cut up potatoes to fry. Over the sound of me chopping 20 pounds of potatoes I hear this cough, cough, hack, hack, wheeze…..So I still my head out in the hall and it's the woman who is waiting, praying that I will come up with the money to fill her prescriptions.  You see the hospital let her out with a bad bought of asthma and bronchitis, she flat could not breath! So I loaded her into the bus which thank the Father had enough gas to make it to the hospital and back. It does not make any sense to me, let her out only to have her come back and run up thousands of dollars more in hospital costs which could have been avoided if they just would have given her the medications she needs?  So what will happen, well she will get clamed down and they might keep her over night but the same thing will happen no inhaler, no meds, so back to the hospital if she even makes it before she dies, I mean really.  

You know how hard it was to listen to her suffer? You see when I say I am broke I mean it, all the money that comes in goes to mission bills and caring for the people including over half of my personal income, no complaints but this is a ministry of faith we have man people to care for and if I will give my last $1 to help them, literally…     Today I have a ministry bring enough food for a meal and some other items, a real blessing. Keep praying with me for more support for this ministry and it would be a great thing if we had Wichita support in this our 11 year, but I really do not care where it comes from as long as it comes, and of course it all comes from the Father….as normal the preacher is the brokest guy on                          Lift us in prayer and help if you can,                                 In His Perfect Peace, Pastor Dan Catlin  Messiah's Branch "Prophecy Hour" Radio 

-2 Cor 4:13-16 (KJV) 

13  We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak; 14 Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Yeshua shall raise up us also by Yeshua, and shall present us with you. 15 For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. 16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

Greetings, Well we are paying bills, I have had $200 come in from pay-pal this week and $745 in three donations in the mail. This is good as we had $700 due by Friday, it is a new month so prayerfully our normal donations will come soon, it seems they they are starting to come in. Yesterday Tuesday we were over packed, people heard from others that we were having a special meal and here they came, so many hungry people out there.  Which reminds me of course we are praying we get in some local donations for special food for Thanksgiving, if you feel led to help let us know, it is one of the busiest days of the year, go here to see news clips etc of past Thanksgivings! http://www.wichitahomeless.com/links.html

 I had some tooth paste, pain pills, and  a few other things come in yesterday which all mostly went right back out! The people are hurting now for gloves, hats, and coats. We have already given out well over a 100 blankets so far. About two hours ago more or less I got a phone call from someone who was trying to find a place for an older woman, she said that the woman was about to go sleep out back of the wal-mart store.  I told her the winter over flow that is now open for 5 months would take care of her, she said the woman was scared of shelters ( she is new in Wichita) but I explained the winter overflow was very safe and her only option. Sad and on that subject I have not heard back from the newsman who sit in on a radio program and said he wanted to help......I really feel he was different from the norm on news people but time will tell and the women baldy need a real shelter, ( the men also ). 

Did you see Obama today, man he did not looked humbled but looked very angry, I pray that this congress will turn things around and the economy goes up, we are on the front lines and see what it does to people and it really has not hit bottom yet. I know this ministry is going to on, I know things have been tough and when it get's tough and I tell the people I think it drives down donations, but I am only trying to be honest. The Father has never let me down, he uses people that will let Him use them to do this work he appointed us to. yesterday was very hard on me emotionally as I had to watch that poor sick woman suffer........we are needed so badly by the many who are well, helpless, meaning no where to turn….can you guess how that feels, they hurt I hurt…..and how does it feel to have no one, to not be able to get a simple asprin for a headache or tooth pain, right now we are giving out contacts and cold strength Alkasalser ( bad spelling ) but we have nothing for a cough or pain, well we do have prayers of faith!  Tomorrow on LIVE radio we will have Jerome Crosi on radio with us to talk about the elections and what direction the country may take now. He is a writer for world net daily and has his own red alert web site. http://redalert.wnd.com/index.php  It does not cost to subscribe to the Red Alerts.   Lift us in prayer and help if you can,

13 Pinciples of jewish faith...the roots of your faith‏

1.The existence of God

2.God's unity

3.God's spirituality and incorporeality

4.God's eternity

5.God alone should be the object of worship

6.Revelation through God's prophets

7.The preeminence of Moses among the prophets

8.God's law given on Mount Sinai

9.The immutability of the Torah as God's Law

10.  God's foreknowledge of human actions

11.  Reward of good and retribution of evil

12.  The coming of the Jewish Messiah

13.  The resurrection of the dead

 In His Perfect Peace, Pastor Dan Catlin   Messiah's Branch "Prophecy Hour" Radio/National Satallite and Live on Net Worldwide

11 PEOPLE ON A ROPE
Eleven people were hanging on a rope
Under a helicopter.
10 men and 1 woman.
The rope was not strong enough to carry them all
So they decided that one had to leave,
Because otherwise they were all going to fall.
They weren't able to choose that person,
Until the woman gave a very touching speech.
She said that she would voluntarily let go of the rope,
Because, as a woman,
She was used to giving up everything
For her husband and kids or for men in general,
And was used to always making sacrifices
With little in return.
 
As soon as she finished her speech,
All the men started clapping . . . . .
 FROM MY FRIEND CAROL lol !

Last weeks  TRIVIA Answers

1. What did God create on the 5th day?
A. the sun
B. man
C. cattle
D. birds

2. Why did God save Noah from the flood?
A. God thought Noah was a nice guy
B. God new Noah was a good worker
C. Noah was perfect in his generations
D. God thought Noah was better than everyone else
 
3. What are some of the names Satan goes by in the Bible?
A. dragon
B. serpent
C. devil
D. all of the above
 
4. Which one of these were the apostles not to do?
A.cast out devils
B. go to a city of the Samaritans
C. preach
D. heal the sick
 
5. They that ____ in tears shall reap in joy.
A. work
B. pray
C. sow
D. help
 
6. God told Jeremiah He knew him how long?
A. few months
B. ten years
C. from before he was born
D. a few minutes
 
7. Which of the following is ok to eat?
A. lamb
B. pig
C. catfish
D. all of the above
 
8. What does God say should be done to some one that is a murder?
A. kill them
B. forgive them
C. try to help them
D. put them in jail for life

9. Who shall lay any thing to the charge of Gods _____? It is God That _____;
A. people/judges
B. chosen/justifies
C. saints/judges
D. elect/justifieth

10. Jacob have I _____, but Esau have I _____.
A. loved/hated
B. respect/none
C. favored/glorified
D. forgiven/not

1. Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from _____.
A. strife
B. wrath
C. troubles
D.judgment
 
2. To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than _____.
A. repentance
B. worship
C. prayers
D. sacrifice

3. Why was Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego cast into the fiery furnace?
A. they were caught steeling from Nebuchadnezzar
B. they were murders
C. they didn't worship the golden image Nebuchadnezzar set up
D. none of the above

4. Why was Daniel cast into the lions den?
A. he was caught praying to God
B. the people thought it would be funny
C. he was a murder
D. he was a thief

5. What is the meaning behind those two stories?
A. you better do what the antichrist says when he comes
B. God takes care of His own
C. don't get caught praying to God
D. none of the above

6. It is impossible to please God without _____?
A. good works
B. love
C. charity
D. faith

7. Why do we need the armour of God?
A. to stand against the wiles of the devil
B. to protect us from evil people
C. to look good when we go out
D. none of the above

8. And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are _____.
A. vain
B. righteous
C. vanity
D. just

9. The story of Sodom and Gomorrah is in which chapter of the book of Genesis?
A. 12
B. 19
C. 37
D. 50

10. In the parable of the sower, what did the sower sow?
A. grain
B. tares
C. seed
D. the word

ANSWERS WILL BE POSTED NEXT WEEK

Shalom B'Shem Yeshua HaMashiach

    Peace in the Name of Yeshua, the Messiah

&Mark 9:23,10:27

" THE Truth will set you FREE"  Y