God Almighty first planted a garden.
And indeed, it is the purest of human pleasures.
Francis Bacon
About the "hei" in the chuppah
He Brought Me to the Banqueting House: The Breath of Hei
The Hebrew letter hei (ה) is a symbol rich with meaning. As the fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, hei represents breath, revelation, and divine presence. Its very shape—a broken, open form—invites the soul into the mystery of God's love. Often associated with the breath of God that gave life to Adam (Genesis 2:7), hei also appears twice in the sacred name YHWH, a testament to its role in expressing the nearness and holiness of God.
In Song of Solomon 2:4, the bride exclaims, "He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love." This is not just a romantic image; it is a divine summons. The “banqueting house” can be read as the inner chamber of intimacy, the Secret Place where the soul communes with God. Here, the letter hei speaks profoundly. Just as hei embodies the breath of God breathed into creation, so too is the beloved drawn into the life-giving breath of divine fellowship.
The Hebrew letter hei (ה) is a symbol rich with meaning. As the fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, hei represents breath, revelation, and divine presence. Its very shape—a broken, open form—invites the soul into the mystery of God's love. Often associated with the breath of God that gave life to Adam (Genesis 2:7), hei also appears twice in the sacred name YHWH, a testament to its role in expressing the nearness and holiness of God.
In Song of Solomon 2:4, the bride exclaims, "He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love." This is not just a romantic image; it is a divine summons. The “banqueting house” can be read as the inner chamber of intimacy, the Secret Place where the soul communes with God. Here, the letter hei speaks profoundly. Just as hei embodies the breath of God breathed into creation, so too is the beloved drawn into the life-giving breath of divine fellowship.
In the shadow of the Almighty, you are ...
... hidden ...
To be hidden in God is to be positioned where fear cannot follow and chaos cannot intrude.
... held ...
To be held by God is to rest safely and securely in His steady,
strong, and gentle hands.
... hopeful ...
To be hopeful of God is to anchor your faith-filled expectations
in His character.
What We Do
WORSHIP
We honor and reverence God,
making His glory our focus.
TEACH
We instruct those desiring to enter into and dwell in God's presence
FELLOWSHIP
We connect as a community of like-minded individuals of like precious faith.
DECLARATIONS & DECREES
We declare God's greatness with gratitude.
TOPICAL PRAYER CLINICS
We host prayer clinics that are purposed
to zero in on and address the issues of our day.
GRACE TESTIMONIES
We share our stories of rest and reflecton God's interventions without our interference.
