PASSOVER/FEAST OF UNLEAVENED BREAD 2008

Truth On The Web Ministries welcomes ALL to join us in observance of the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread locally this year in the Chicagoland area.

As in the past few years, our congregation in Woodstock, IL (near the Wisconsin stateline border--about 45 min to an hour northwest of O'Hare Intl Airport) will be hosting a Passover and Feast of Unleavened Bread site with services daily. Woodstock is still a small town with its jewel being the famous old time Woodstock Square which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The historic Square offers many shops and retail establishments in a unique and nostalgic atmosphere in the quaint charm of the late-19th-century Victorian buildings. [Movie buffs will recognize Woodstock's starring role as Punxatawney, PA in the 1992 movie Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray.]

There will opportunity for you to serve and plenty of time for fellowship! If you would like to present a study, or give a sermon/message, please let us know of your intents.

Tentatively, services will be held in the lower level of the home of Brian Hoeck at 511 Meadow Ave, Woodstock, Illinois. If increased response by brethren warrants the need for more room, then it is possible we will move services to the nearby Days Inn (see lodging info below) where we have been in years past. We would like to hear from those who are interested in joining us so we can set plans for the most suitable accomodations for services (the bigger the numbers, the bigger the room needed). If you would like to join us, please send an email to brian@truthontheweb.org and let us know how many are in your party.

2008 DATES:

We are expecting the 14th of Aviv to begin at sunset April 20, and the Feast of Unleavens itself (the 15th) to begin the evening of April 21 at sunset, and the Feast will conclude April 28th at sunset.

In accordance with these expectations, Passover services (homemade unleavened bread, wine, and foot washing) are set to be held (for those baptized in Christ) Sunday, April 20, after sundown (The same time Y'shua/Jesus partook the bread/wine with His disciples the same night he was betrayed).

We are aware that Passover is one of those times of diversities amongst the brethren:

Some are convinced that the partaking of bread, wine, and footwashing should all take place on the beginning of the 14th (some, more specifically, believe it must take place between sunset and dark when the 14th begins)
Some are just as convinced that the bread, wine, and footwashing should take place at 3 p.m. as the 14th is drawing to a close.
Some are likewise convinced that this observation should take place as the 15th begins (the evening portion of the 15th).

These diverse understandings of Scripture should not keep us from assembling together for the Days of Unleavens, brethren. In past years, we had some brethren who gathered with us who partook of the Passover at a different time than others. There was no problems, no uproar, and no great disharmony due to this. I believe that the same harmony can, and will, prevail this year as we all come together to keep the Feast unto our Heavenly Father and His Messiah!

The evening of Tuesday April 21st you are also invited to a memorial 'night to be much remembered' dinner (another reason we need to know in advance how many are coming) where we enjoy a communal meal together. Services will be held every day at 12:30 PM for the Feast Of Unleavens, beginning the morning of the first holy day, Tuesday, April 21^th, and continuing to the consummation of the Feast with the last holy day on Monday, April 28^th. Be sure to let us know if you plan to attend with us.

Contact:

Brian Hoeck (815) 337--0102 OR BRIHOECK7@aol.com

or Ken Hoeck (815) 337-3048 OR KHoeck777@aol.com

From O’Hare to the assembly in Brian's home:

Directions

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1.	Start going towards the AIRPORT EXIT on I-190 WEST - go 0.5 mi
2.	Continue on ARRIVALS towards BUS/SHUTTLE CENT SOUTH/HILTON - go 0.8 mi
3	Continue on TERMINAL RETURN/AIRPORT EXIT towards ECONOMY PARKING/EXIT TO CITY - go 0.2 mi
4.	Take I-190 EAST towards CHICAGO LOOP - go 1.8 mi
5.	Take the I-294 NORTH/ROCKFORD (I-90 W) exit towards MILWAUKEE, exit #1C - go 0.4 mi
6.	Take the N-W TOLLWAY/I-90 WEST exit towards ROCKFORD - go 9.6 mi
7.	Take the I-290/IL-53 exit towards SCHAUMBURG - go 1.1 mi
8.	Take the I-290 EAST/IL-53 SOUTH exit towards SCHAUMBURG - go 20.8 mi
9.	Take the IL-47 exit towards WOODSTOCK - go 0.4 mi
10.	Turn on IL-47 NORTH towards HUNTLEY/WOODSTOCK - go 8.5 mi
11.	Continue on IL-47 NORTH/IL-176 - go 0.8 mi
12.	Continue on IL-47 NORTH - go 2.7 mi
13. 14. 15.	Turn left onto E. Greenwood Ave. 0.1 mi Turn right onto Clay St 0.1 mi Turn left onto Meadow Ave. 0.1 mi
16.	Arrive at 511 Meadow Av, WOODSTOCK

HOTEL/MOTELS

Days Inn

(815) 338-0629

990 Lake Ave Woodstock IL

The Days Inn Woodstock is conveniently located on Route 47 and Lake Avenue. Amenities include: heated indoor pool, free continental breakfast each morning, and we are located close to many restaurants and other family attractions. Recreational facilities include an indoor heated pool. Every morning, a complimentary continental breakfast is served. The inn also has ice/vending machines, 24-hour front desk, babysitting service, limited room service, free parking, and safety deposit. All rooms have hairdryers and cable TV. This Days Inn is located approximately one mile from McHenry Fairgrounds and 50 miles from O'Hare International Airport. If enough saints show interest the services will be held here.

Directions from O’Hare to DAYS INN

Directions

1.	Starting in CHICAGO, IL on S LUMBER ST - go 0.1 mi
2.	Turn on S HALSTED ST - go 0.3 mi
3.	> Turn on S CANALPORT AVE - go 0.2 mi
4.	Turn on S RUBLE ST - go 0.1 mi
5.	Take I-90 WEST/I-94 WEST/(I-290)/ROOSEVELT RD/TAYLOR ST - go 9.4 mi
6.	Continue on I-90 WEST towards O'HARE/ROCKFORD, exit #43B - go 16.1 mi
7.	Take the I-290/IL-53 exit towards SCHAUMBURG - go 1.1 mi
8.	Take the I-290 EAST/IL-53 SOUTH exit towards SCHAUMBURG - go 20.8 mi
9.	Take the IL-47 exit towards WOODSTOCK - go 0.4 mi
10.	Turn on IL-47 NORTH towards HUNTLEY/WOODSTOCK - go 8.5 mi
11.	Continue on IL-47 NORTH/IL-176 - go 0.8 mi
12.	Continue on IL-47 NORTH - go 3.3 mi
13.	small>Turn on LAKE AVE - go < 0.1 mi
14.	Arrive at 990 LAKE AVE, WOODSTOCK

Super 8 Motel



(815) 337-8808



1220 Davis Rd Woodstock IL

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Directions

Rooms have mini-refrigerator & microwave. The Super 8 Woodstock Chicago is an economy-class lodging option for budget-minded travelers. The motel is located in the gateway to the quaint Victorian community of Woodstock, a suburb northwest of Chicago. The motel is a short drive from famous antique shops, riverboat gaming, and the beautiful shores of Crystal Lake and Lake Geneva, WI.

For added convenience, the motel offers a 24-hour front desk, express checkout, one meeting room, fax and copier access, free local calls, and free parking. The hotel allows pets, but restrictions and fees apply. If you plan to bring your pet, please contact the hotel before your arrival to confirm the current pet policy. There are 60 rooms at the hotel. Non-smoking rooms and rooms equipped for the physically challenged are available upon request. Each room contains an alarm clock radio, cable television, and a telephone.

From O’Hare:

Directions

Show Turn by Turn Maps

1.	Start going towards the AIRPORT EXIT on I-190 WEST - go 0.5 mi
2.	Continue on ARRIVALS towards BUS/SHUTTLE CENT SOUTH/HILTON - go 0.8 mi
3	Continue on TERMINAL RETURN/AIRPORT EXIT towards ECONOMY PARKING/EXIT TO CITY - go 0.2 mi
4.	Take I-190 EAST towards CHICAGO LOOP - go 1.8 mi
5.	Take the I-294 NORTH/ROCKFORD (I-90 W) exit towards MILWAUKEE, exit #1C - go 0.4 mi
6.	Take the N-W TOLLWAY/I-90 WEST exit towards ROCKFORD - go 9.6 mi
7.	Take the I-290/IL-53 exit towards SCHAUMBURG - go 1.1 mi
8.	Take the I-290 EAST/IL-53 SOUTH exit towards SCHAUMBURG - go 20.8 mi
9.	Take the IL-47 exit towards WOODSTOCK - go 0.4 mi
10.	Turn on IL-47 NORTH towards HUNTLEY/WOODSTOCK - go 8.5 mi
11.	Continue on IL-47 NORTH/IL-176 - go 0.8 mi
12.	Continue on IL-47 NORTH - go 2.7 mi
13.	Turn on DAVIS RD - go 0.1 mi
14.	Arrive at 1220 DAVIS RD, WOODSTOCK

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SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES
The Passover: [This is a memorial day.] Leviticus 23:5 In the fourteenth day of the first month at even is the LORD'S passover. After being set aside on the 10th day and examined by the religious leaders, the spotless lamb (of the first year) was sacrificed, on 14th day of the first month of the year, to redeem the first-born of Israel providing deliverance from certain death [Ex 12]. Those houses that bore the blood of the lamb were passed over by the death angel [Ex 12:23].

Joshua led the people into the Land in Joshua 4:19 on the 10th of the month (setting aside of the Lamb) and circumcised the children of Israel [Josh 5]; Moses, representing the law, could not lead the people into the promised land, but Joshua ("Joshua" means Salvation and is the Hebrew form of the name "Jesus") the son of Nun ("Nun" means "eternal") led them in. This antetype shows that the law couldn't save us (lead us into the promised land) but Jesus, the Son of the Eternal, can and He circumcises our hearts and leads us in.

Compare the other types: Christ, the sinless Lamb of God [John 1:29,36], was sacrificed for our sins on 14th of the month (Passover) [I Cor 5:7]. He is the First-born of many brothers [Rom. 8:29], provides deliverance from "the second death" for the first born of the church [Rev 20:6] who bear have the blood of Christ covering them [I Cor 10:16; I Pet 1:18,19; Rev 1:5]; Jesus also was examined by the religious leaders and was found without blemish [Luke 23:14,15, 22]. Passover is an antetype of the Day of Atonement where only the "firstborn" (first resurrection) are atoned for at this time.

The Feast of Unleavened Bread: [The first and last days of this feast are "annual Sabbaths"] Leviticus 23:6-9 "And on the fifteenth day of the same month is the feast of unleavened bread unto the LORD: seven days ye must eat unleavened bread. In the first day ye shall have an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein. But ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD seven days: in the seventh day is an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein. And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, "

Israel's exodus from bondage of Egypt; they had to sanctify the firstborn and all had to put out all leaven and eat unleavened bread [Ex 13:1-10]; came to a point later where they had to be 'baptized' under the waters of the Red Sea [Ex 14; I Cor 10:1,2], then continue in the leaving behind of the lifestyles they had in Egypt. We notice and compare that Jesus is the "Bread of Life" [John 6:35, 48, 51] without sin [leaven]. Jesus was born in Bethlehem, which in Hebrew, means house of bread. The believers in Christ that take the Passover should then be unleavened [Matt 26:17, I Cor 5:7-8]. The Gospels and Epistles also admonish us numerous times to sin no more and to be perfect.

The WaveSheaf [Elevation Sheaf]: Leviticus 23:10-12 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye be come into the land which I give unto you, and shall reap the harvest thereof, then ye shall bring a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest unto the priest: And he shall wave the sheaf before the LORD, to be accepted for you: on the morrow after the sabbath the priest shall wave it. And ye shall offer that day when ye wave the sheaf an he lamb without blemish of the first year for a burnt offering unto the LORD.

The First cut sheaf of the first fruit harvest cycle is elevated [Lev 23:10] on the morrow after the weekly Sabbath that occurs during the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Compare to the elevation into the prescence of the Father of the resurrected Messiah [John 20:17] , the First of the Firstfruits [I Cor 15:20,23], who was also risen to the Father on the morrow after the weekly Sabbath that occurs during the Days of Unleavened Bread.[John 20:1,19; Mark 16:19]

LOOKING FOWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE FEAST OF UNLEAVENS!

PASSOVER

Feast Of Unleavens 2008