Sabbath Bulletin for 6/7/2025

Shalom Brothers and Sisters in Messiah Yeshua. Please pray for the LORD to bless us with understanding hearts by the power of His Holy Spirit so we can discern between good and evil and walk always in His everlasting Way.

First Fruits Ministries will come together for the LORD's weekly Sabbath celebration, a Holy Convocation day, on 6/7/2025 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 60 Bailey Ave., Manchester, NH 03104 for a time of rest in the LORD, and then again for the LORD's Holy convocation of Shavuot (Pentecost) on 6/8/2025, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the church, for a time of praise, worship and fellowship in the LORD's Holy Spirit. God willing, our First Fruits Ministries Sabbath service will begin at 10:15 a.m. in-house, and then we will go live for our YouTube audience around 10:30-10:35 a.m. Our First Fruits Ministries Shavuot service will not be live streamed, but we will meet in person at the church starting at 4:45 p.m., and we will participate in celebration with our brothers and sisters around the world by watching the Corner Fringe Ministries livestream together.

During our in-house-only segment on Shabbat (6/7/2025), we will listen to a summary of this week's Torah Portion, called Nasso (Take Up): Numbers 4:21-7:89; Judges 13:2-25; Luke 1:11-20. The reading to prepare our hearts for Shavuot (Pentecost) on 6/8/2025 is Deuteronomy 15:19-16:17; Habakkuk 3:1-19; and Acts 2:21-42.

During our in-house and online segment for the Sabbath, Pastor Andrew J. Manuse will present the 13th part of his sermon series, called "Elementary Principles of Messiah," which will be the first message in the series on "the resurrection of the dead." This multi-part series is intended to help listeners fully process every vitamin and nutrient from the so-called "milk of the Word," prompting us toward spiritual growth and ultimate spiritual maturity so we can discern what is good and evil according to the Word of God. Topics covered include faith, repentance, baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection from the dead, eternal judgment, and moving on to perfection.

We prefer you to be with us in person for Shabbat fellowship, but if that is not possible, you can join us remotely by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/@firstfruitsNH/streams. Please review our General Itinerary on our website for specific information about our Sabbath services.
During our Shavuot (Pentecost/Feast of Weeks) Celebration on 6/8/2025, please be prepared to join us in fellowship starting promptly at 5 p.m. on 6/8/2025 at 60 Bailey Ave. in Manchester, NH. It may be best to arrive around 4:45 p.m. to make sure you are there on time. There usually is no sermon for Shavuot, but rather prayer, worship and dancing. We may push some of the chairs to the side to make room for people who want to dance along with the worship music. We will livestream Corner Fringe Ministries' service for Shavuot. We will have Oneg following the 2-2.5 hour period of prayer and worship. Here is the link for the live-stream service: https://www.youtube.com/live/1h2-8Qbvz2A?si=jzJBzG-OLlXC1BUi.

Please note, while you can certainly watch Corner Fringe's livestream for Shavuot from anywhere, worship is more meaningful and powerful when done in the company of fellow believers, and Shavuot is a holy convocation day, meaning it is a time the LORD commands us to come together. We highly encourage you come, stand, raise your hands, dance, and sing along!

Second Service

During our second “rewind” Shabbat service that will begin between 2:30-3:30 p.m. on 6/7/2025, Pastor Daniel Joseph of Corner Fringe Ministries will deliver a Shavuot-themed message, called, "An Unexpected King for an Unprepared Generation." Join us to watch the sermon in person at First Fruits Ministries or join Corner Fringe online at: https://www.youtube.com/@CornerFringeChannel/streams.

The Weather is Getting Warmer!
Is the LORD calling you into the water?

Within our series, "Elementary Principles of Messiah Yeshua," First Fruits Ministries covered the topic of baptisms and what they mean for new believers in Messiah Yeshua. The four sermons delivered during the Spring of 2025 present a great preview of what baptism entails for everyone considering it. We believe baptism is an urgent, obedient act that we are called to do as part of our sanctification, and through baptism we are buried with Yeshua, and then we are also raised up with Him into a new life through faith.

If you are considering baptism, please watch these sermons and then contact Pastor Andrew via our website at https://firstfruits.cc/contact to move forward in your faith and join Yeshua's family.

Watch four FFM sermons and three CFM sermons on baptisms by clicking here.

(We've also included three key sermons from our affiliate church, Corner Fringe Ministries, on the same topic. If you'd like a different perspective, please watch those also.)

Weekly Prayer Meeting

Brothers and sisters, with the urging of Pastor Stephen Opoku, an Elder at First Fruits Ministries, and the LORD's own guidance, we have instituted a Signal Prayer group for First Fruits Ministries that will be held every week. This group will meet 9:30 a.m. each Friday, with announced exceptions, to pray for God's will to be done at First Fruits Ministries. Please only join this discussion group by clicking the image below if you intend to be present at some of the prayer meetings. We will be using the Signal group to connect with one another via voice at the scheduled prayer time.
May the Lord bless you and keep you; may the Lord shine the light of His face upon you and be gracious to you; and may the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and grant you shalom!

יברכך יהוה וישמרך
יאר יהוה פניו אליך ויחנך
ישא יהוה פניו אליך וישם לך שׁלום

As for me and my house, we shall serve the Lord.

אָנֹכִי וּבֵיתִ֔י נַעֲבֹ֖ד אֶת־ יַהְוֶה
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