(You can download the PDF version of the prayer guide here.) 

 

We pray together during this time of spiritual anticipation for Messianic Jewish renewal in Israel and around the world, and conclude with prayers for unity in the Messianic Jewish community everywhere. After 49 days of prayer, we raise up an offering on the fiftieth day, Shavuot, as it is written, You must bring bread from your homes for waving ? two loaves made with one gallon of fine flour, baked with leaven ? as firstfruits for Adonai. (Leviticus 23:17) Through dedicated giving we wave our offering of Two Loaves to Adonai to help strengthen One Lineage in Messiah, the Messianic Jewish movement in Israel and around the world.

 

We?ll pray together each evening through the seven weeks of counting the Omer (Lev. 23:15)? three weeks for the worldwide Messianic Jewish community, three weeks for the Israeli Messianic Jewish community, and one week for unity and renewal among both. Here?s how:

1. Pray after sundown, beginning on the second night of Passover, Thursday, April 13. (Some communities begin the count after the close of the Shabbat of Passover week, or April 15.)

2. Recite the blessing:

Baruch atah Adonai Elohenu, melech ha-olam, asher kid?shanu b?mitzvotav vitzivanu al sefirat ha-Omer.

Blessed are you O Lord our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us by his commandments and commanded us concerning the count of the Omer.

Week 1 (April 13 ? 19): Let us pray for ? Thriving congregations for Yeshua in Jewish communities around the world.

Day 1	Congregations where God, Yeshua, and Scripture are central.
Day 2	Congregations where families can experience Yeshua in a Jewish context.
Day 3	Opportunities for all members to serve and be served within the congregational setting.
Day 4	Centers of outreach in Jewish communities that are founded on prayer and Scripture.
Day 5	Renewed dedication to Yeshua centered lives.
Day 6	Abundant finances for building up successful congregations.
Day 7	Congregations where lives are transformed for Messiah.

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Week 2 (April 20 ? 26): Let us pray for? Messianic leaders worldwide, present and future.

Day 8	Fresh, vibrant, and clear teaching from the Scriptures on God and Messiah.
Day 9	Effective training programs for leaders.
Day 10	Leaders to bring Scripture and the rich tradition of its interpretation into the life of our communities today.
Day 11	Protection and blessing upon the families of leaders.
Day 12	Leaders worldwide to thrive spiritually in the midst of pressure.
Day 13	A whole new generation of leaders for the worldwide Messianic Jewish community.
Day 14	Unified love for Yeshua among all those called to leadership.

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Week 3 (April 27 ? May 3): Let us pray for? Messianic Jewish families around the world.

Day 15	Restored unity within our households.
Day 16	Families to resist the pressures of assimilation and secularism.
Day 17	Parental role models for our children that inspire them to walk in the ways of the Lord.
Day 18	Restoration of the family as the true example of God?s community where peace, righteousness, and joy abound.
Day 19	Strength for our youth to make sound ethical choices in light of today?s worldly pressures.
Day 20	Our youth to be a shining example of Yeshua?s love in their schools and in the Jewish community.
Day 21	Unified commitment to Dor L? dor, passing knowledge from one generation to the next.

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Week 4 (May 4 ? 10): Let us pray for? Thriving congregations for Yeshua in Israel.

Day 22	Congregations where God, Yeshua, and Scripture are central.
Day 23	Congregations where families can experience Yeshua in a Jewish context.
Day 24	Opportunities for all members to serve and be served within the congregational setting.
Day 25	Centers of outreach throughout Israel that are founded on prayer and Scripture.
Day 26	Renewed dedication to Yeshua centered lives.
Day 27	Abundant finances for building up successful congregations.
Day 28	Congregations where lives are transformed for Messiah.

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Week 5 (May 11 ? 17): Let us pray for? Messianic leaders in Israel, present and future.

Day 29	Fresh, vibrant, and clear teaching from the Scriptures on God and Messiah.
Day 30	Effective training programs for leaders.
Day 31	Leaders to bring Scripture and the rich tradition of its interpretation into the life of our communities today.
Day 32	Protection and blessing upon the families of leaders in Israel.
Day 33	Israeli leaders to thrive spiritually in the midst of pressure.
Day 34	A whole new generation of leaders for the Messianic community in Israel.
Day 35	Unified love for Yeshua among all those called to leadership.

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Week 6 (May 18 ? 24): Let us pray for? Messianic families in Israel

Day 36	Restored unity within all households.
Day 37	Families to resist the pressures of assimilation and secularism.
Day 38	Parental role models for children that inspire them to walk in the ways of the Lord.
Day 39	Restoration of the family as the true example of God?s community where peace, righteousness, and joy abound.
Day 40	Strength for youth to make sound ethical choices in light of today?s worldly pressures.
Day 41	Youth of Israel who are in the army, that the Lord will lay a hand of protection over them and keep them safe during their time of service.
Day 42	Unified commitment to Dor L? dor, passing knowledge from one generation to the next.

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Week 7 (May 25 ? 31): Let us pray for? Unity and renewal for the entire Messianic Jewish community

Day 43	Unity within the House of Israel through Yeshua?s love for His people.
Day 44	The Spirit of God to bring us all closer to the Lord?s presence.
Day 45	Renewed commitment to daily prayer and study.
Day 46	New and renewed Jewish liturgy and music that speak to today?s community and reflect Yeshua?s heart
Day 47	Rekindling of tzedakah in our midst?Yeshua?s vision to provide food for the hungry, clothes to thepoor, and shelter for the homeless.
Day 48	Unified and strengthened giving as in Temple times.
Day 49	Unified return to God?s timeless ways through Messiah Yeshua.

 

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The Fiftieth Day -  Erev Shavuot, Thursday evening, June 1
(Alternate, Saturday evening, June 3)

?Count fifty days to the day after the seventh Sabbath; then you shall offer a new grain offering to the LORD. You shall bring from your dwellings two wave [loaves]?the first fruits to the LORD." Leviticus 23:16-17.

Bring your offering to your congregation, send it directly to the UMJC, 529 Jefferson NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, donate on-line or call 1-800-692-UMJC with Visa/MC. One loaf goes to help the UMJC establish congregations for Yeshua within the House of Israel; the other goes to Israeli Messianic believers for feeding and assisting the poor, defending rights of believers, and strengthening congregations. Together they express the unity of the Messianic Jewish community: ?Two Loaves ? One Lineage.?