August 23, 2009

Dear Friend,

The following is a copy of the Feast of Tabernacles information we have on the Church’s website. It explains where and why we are assembling for the Feast of Tabernacles this year

Each year God commands us to assemble on the fifteenth of the seventh month (Hebrew Calendar) to commence God's Feast of Tabernacles. Lev 23:1 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 "Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: 'The feasts of the LORD, which you shall proclaim to be holy convocations, these are My feasts. And...Verse 33 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 34 "Speak to the children of Israel, saying: 'The fifteenth day of this seventh month shall be the Feast of Tabernacles for seven days to the LORD. 35 On the first day there shall be a holy convocation. You shall do no customary work on it. 36 For seven days you shall offer an offering made by fire to the LORD. On the eighth day you shall have a holy convocation, and you shall offer an offering made by fire to the LORD. It is a sacred assembly, and you shall do no customary work on it. 37 These are the feasts of the LORD which you shall proclaim to be holy convocations...

This year the Feast of Tabernacles starts on October 3, 2009, and ends on October 9, 2009. The Last Great Day is October 10, 2009.

As a local pastor, I cannot choose the place that God commands us to assemble; therefore, I must abide by the decisions already made by the Apostle some years ago. Only an Apostle can make that binding decision. One of those sites that he approved and was sanctioned by the Church of God is Panama City Beach, Florida. This site was selected years ago under that Apostle.

I have contracted for a beautiful meeting hall at the recently built Comfort Suites located at 225 Beckrich Road in Panama City Beach, Florida. They have set aside beautiful, comfortable suites for us and are making them available at a very reasonable price.

It is a location that is beautiful and well-suited to produce a very enjoyable feast. We will be streaming services on the internet each day so that those who are unable to be with us in person can listen in to gain Spiritual strength for the upcoming year. Julia and I are looking forward to enjoying the feast with everyone and gaining the a Spiritual uplift which is the primary reason for attending the Feast of Tabernacles each year. If there are any questions, please contact us.
In the service of Christ,

Ronald W. Laughland