Carlisle, Pennsylvania, once again will be the lovely setting of Simcha (Joy!), Chosen People Ministries' annual Messianic retreat in partnership with Son of David Messianic Congregation of Wheaton, Maryland. The theme will be Even the Rocks Cry Out: Spiritual Insights from the Land of Israel. We hope you will join us for what will certainly be a wonderful time of worship, teaching, fellowship and fun!

Where: Philip Bongiorno Conference Center, 430 Union Hall Road, Carlisle, PA 17013. (Map)

When: May 25-28, 2012

Cost: Download the brochure for pricing information

Click here to register and pay the deposit online.

Click here to download the full weekend schedule.

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Experience the joy of fellowship in the Messiah!

• Praise & Worship
• Workshops
• Messianic Dance
• Shabbat Celebration
• Challenging Speakers
• Breakout Sessions
• Teen Activities
• Children's Program

Relaxing activities for the weekend:
Golf, tennis, hiking, campfires, organized games for the whole family, snooze & schmooze

Speaker: Edgar Hardesty

Edgar Hardesty was born in Washington D.C. and served in the United States Air Force in Vietnam. He then attended Philadelphia College of the Bible and Dallas Theological Seminary, where he earned a B.S. in Bible and Th.M. in Christian Education. Edgar has extensive archeological experience in the Holy Land. He has been a pastor since 1972 and is currently the senior Pastor of Redeemer's Fellowship in Shrewsbury, PA.

Edgar has also been a professor at Philadelphia Biblical University since 1991, and is currently the director of the Bible and Israel program. Since his time in Dallas, he earned another Master's Degree at Baltimore Hebrew University in Jewish Studies and is currently a Ph.D. candidate at Baltimore Hebrew Institute at Towson University in Biblical and Archaeological Studies, with a minor in Jewish History and Rabbinic Thought.

Edgar married his wife Rachel in 1970; they have two sons, one daughter, and seven grandchildren. Edgar is enthusiastic about Israel, Jewish people, and teaching the next generation.

Worship Leaders: Steve and Misti Wiggins

Steve & Misti Wiggins have been recording and performing music for over 20 years. Their professional accomplishments include fourteen studio albums, ten #1 radio singles, and five GRAMMY award nominations. Steve is presently on staff at Greg Laurie’s Harvest Christian Fellowship, is the founder/CEO of Groundworks—a Southern California discipleship ministry, and is the Music Director/Worship Leader for Shuvah Yisrael congregation in Irvine, California. Steve & Misti have four children and reside in Riverside California.

Workshops: Everything Speaks of Messiah

• A Further Look into the Land of Israel - Dr. Ed Hardesty
• Cooking Thyme - Mitch Forman
• Israeli Dancing - Tina Karp
• Sports - Jeff Siegal
• Faith begins at Home - Dennis Karp
• Be Anxious for Nothing - Michael Herts

Fun for Kids

We will have a terrific kids' program featuring joyful worship and challenging Bible teaching. Your kids will enjoy Hebrew lessons, games, snacks and Jewish arts and crafts!

Teen Simcha

Michael and Hannah Gabizon will lead an exciting program for teens ages 13-18 that features worship, workshops on life challenges and main sessions exploring the relevance of God’s Word to issues faced by teens today. And of course, teens can expect some great games and fun!

A word from Dr. Mitch Glaser, President of Chosen People Ministries:

"Simcha is one of the high points of my year! The Messianic Bible teaching, worship and fellowship are wonderful, and the programs for children and young people are extraordinary. I hope many families and singles will come from Messianic congregations and churches. There is a blessing for everyone at Simcha!"

For conference information, contact:
Chosen People Ministries
241 East 51st Street, New York, NY 10022
212-223-2252
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