13 countries!

Celebrate Jesus! is now being read in 13 countries:

Israel
North America
Canada
Puerto Rico
Hungary
Germany
Russia
South Africa
Kenya
Uganda
Russia
Japan
India
China (as of July!)

Is God in this or what?!

Another testimony

Hi Joan--

I haven't finished the book yet (I am a before bedtime reader), but am enjoying it immensely. I love the word definitions--especially the Hebrew ones. Am getting 2 more copies from Meade to give as gifts.

Love & blessings--Val

New Moon Testimony

I am writing about a New Moon Celebration that we had at our church on March 25, 2009. Joan Lipis led the celebration and the Spirit of the Lord was mighty in presence and power. From the very beginning Joan explained the purpose of this Old Testament Celebration and how it relates to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This essentially is a kingdom celebration that has great relevance for the church of Jesus Christ. I was personally refreshed by Joan’s teaching and the praise and worship. The eating of food and fellowship with other believers was a blessing to all in attendance.

I highly recommend Joan’s ministry and her book and believe her to be a blessing to the greater body of Christ.

Pastor David Greenidge, Senior Pastor, Tigard Covenant Church

A new testimony

From Barbara:

When you talked about the whole world coming together at the same time to celebrate the feasts, it was exciting. But then you said to imagine that people would be celebrating in different time zones...which means there will be 24 hours of continued worship! Awesome.

This is so of the Lord. Praise Him!

A New Endorsement

What a blessing and inspiration "Celebrate Jesus!" is to me! I'm slowly soaking in every word. I will be blogging very soon.

Anne S.

http://celebratejesusthebook.com
http://novea.org

Passover Celebrations, California 2009

Three cities, three Passover Seders, three unique celebrations. That was Passover 2009, California style.

Grace Community Church in Madera, CA combined the celebrations of Passover and the sacrament of Baptism. With great joy over a hundred people enjoyed the ritual of Passover using an abbreviated version of "Celebrate Passover Haggadah" and was co-facilitated by Joan and Pastor Mark Lacaze. Each table was hosted separately. The result was a creative and unique blending of dinners and decorations.



Sr. Pastor Randy Brannon said of the evening, "Every church, every Christian should experience the joy of this evening. The Passover Seder brings a new and deeper understanding and appreciation of Communion. " Everyone agreed that it was a life impacting experience.

Several days later, Bob and Carol Eberly of Fullerton, CA brought their Bible study members together for a more personal and intimate Passover celebration in their home. Host Bob co-facilitated the evening with Joan and everyone brought something for a yummy dinner. Matzo-ball soup always reflects the individual personality of the cook. The noodle pudding was fantastic!

The Messianic Jewish Club of Biola Unversity, LaMirada, CA celebrated Passover with students, faculty and friends. The evening was professionally catered and the desert macaroon were a taste of heaven.

The evening was co-facilitated with Student Club President Sam Rood who did a fantastic job. The dancers were a blessed addition to our worship.

For me, the joy of facilitating Passover celebrations is the uniquness of each event reflecting the diversity but untiy of the community of the Kingdom of God. I never tire of remembering God's goodness and deliverance of the past and His continued goodness and redemption through the sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus. He is the Passover Lamb, worthy of all worship, praise and celebration!

New Moon Celebration - February 2009

Worship began with the sound of the shofar. Soon more shofars, trumpets and a bugle broke through into the heavenly realms. Our voices joined together with a single shout and then we began to worship our King of kings and Lord of all lords.

About one hundred people gathered to celebrate Jesus as Creator on the New Moon festival. Some traveled great distances to be part of this "first". It's always such a joy when the family of God comes together.

Diversity of traditions and cultures was testimony to the growing unity of the Body. Racial, gender, age differences faded as we focused on the wonder of God's love.

With only a bit of coaxing, people began to testify of God's goodness, mercy and love. The microphone was passed around the room as people shared words of encouragement.

Diversity in worship styles was soon evident as well. As for me, I love to worship with flags, ribbons and the tambourine. Freedom and fun!

Scripture implies that New Moon was a special time when the people sought God in worship andsupplication. They worshipped with thanksgiving for God's provision during the previous month; they prayed with confident expectation for His continued provision for the coming month. Thus, we joined in small groups, praying together and carrying each others' burdens to the Cross.

The evening ended with communion as Pastor T. Allen Bethel encouraged us to focus on God's extended, nail pierced hand - as Savior, Deliverer, and Redeemer.

God gives us the same opportunity each month to gather and worship Him on His festival of "New Moon." Won't you join us wherever you are?