Shalom! We’re hoping that you’re ready to experience a Feast Day Gathering like no other. Our goal is for you to have a great 5-day and 5 Night experience organized in the ruach of excellence.  The Feast Day Committee has worked extremely hard to ensure this is a life-changing Passover for you. 

In Leviticus 23:2 YAHUAH tells us, “These are My appointed festivals, the appointed festivals of YAHUAH, as a Holy Convocation which you are to proclaim as sacred assemblies.”  They are YAHUAH’s specially appointed times available to all His followers.  In Hebrew, the word “convocation” means “miqra”, spoken as “Mik-raw” which means “rehearsal”. Rehearsal is defined as “the act of practicing in preparation for public performance event”. When we practice the Feasts, we are preparing for the return of our Savior and King. The Feasts have prophetic significance. The Three Annual Feasts, Exodus 23:14-19

• Feast of Unleavened Bread or Passover. Hebrew Pesach (includes Day of First Fruits)
• Feast of Harvest or Pentecost or Weeks. Hebrew Shavuot.
• Feast of Ingathering or Feast of Booths or Tabernacles. Hebrew Sukkot. (Includes Eight Day)

The Passover is a Holy Day Feast in which we remember how the Most High saved our forefathers from the hard bondage in Egypt under Pharaoh by sending great wonders and plagues, the last of which was the angel of death. Only those who had the blood of the lamb sacrificed by Moses and Elders of Israel upon their door posts would be saved from that plague, but those that did not all the first born of the Egyptians and their cattle were slain by the angel of death.

We invite you and your family as we gather with more than 700 set-apart believers to experience the first Feast Day of the Year. When the Mishpacha (family) of the Great Awakening —at every level and role—come together in unity, we create an atmosphere where the Ruach HaQodesh (Holy Spirit) can dwell. While you’re here, we hope you take some time to connect—whether it’s with the mishpacha from one of our nearly 36 assemblies or the new achyim (brothers) and achotyim (sisters), you’ll meet from 32 States.

Passover 2023 includes:

• 5 Days 5 Nights with Mishpacha around the country
• Most Meals included
• Private Lodging for the entire Family
• Lodging to accommodate 1300 persons
• Interactive Celebratory Pesach Banquet Meal
• Passover Story Time with the Zekenim
• Worship Experience with Zamar
• Passover Stage Production Play
• Paintball and Recreational Activities
• Sabbath Gathering
• Deliverance and Inner Healing Sessions
• Survival and Wilderness Prep Sessions
• Marriage, Single, Youth, and Children Workshops
• A Night of Celebration of Hebraic Music
• Incredible Music by GAI National Worship Team & The Sound of Yah International Hebrew Choir
• Water Immersions (Baptisms)

Together in Ocoee, let’s continue to build momentum and celebrate the Moedim of Yahuah in the United States and beyond through the lens of reconnection to our Biblical heritage.

You won’t want to miss exploring the connections this weekend. In addition to the wide array of speakers, workshops, special events, pesach meal, and networking opportunities we offer at the Great Awakening International, find dedicated spaces to innovate and be inspired by the interesting and impactful people who make up the Great Hebrew Awakening community.

*Note: In preparation for the celebration, it is customary to remove all leaven (chametz) from our homes (Exodus 12:15, 19).  As a result, the removal of leaven signifies the attitude of penitence, the willingness to remove any corrupting influence in our life and submit to YAHUAH  in obedience.  As the Hebrews prepared for the exodus by obeying the commands of YAHUAH  through Moses, so in removing the chametz, we symbolize our willingness to obey YAHUAH  in preparation for celebrating the deliverance he has already brought to His people.

Passover commemorates YAHUAH’s deliverance of the Hebrew people from slavery in Mitzriam (Egypt) and our deliverance from the law of sin and death.  It is a commandment from YHVH  to keep this night as a memorial to Him.  “… This day shall be to you a memorial; and you shall keep it as a feast to YAHUAH  throughout all your generations.  You shall keep it as a feast by an everlasting ordinance.” (Exodus 12:14).

During our first night together (Tuesday April 4, 2023), our Zekenim (Elders), Zaqen Clarence Jones, Ronald Jones, Paul Bateman, Anthony Johnson, and Jimmy sauls will be telling the story of Passover and it's signficance to us today. In alignment with the scriptures. Exodus 13:8,10, “and thou shall show your son in that day, saying, ‘this is done because of that which YAHUAH did unto me when I came forth out of Mitzraim (Egypt).  We shall therefore keep this ordinance in His season from year to year.”  Our Zekeniim will share with the Mishpacha why if YAHUAH had not taken our ancestors out from Mitzraim (Egypt), we too would still be enslaved to the Pharaoh.  Likewise, each one of us was in our own personal Mitzraim (Egypt): slaves to sin, when the Elohim our Yah, the Yah of Avraham (Abraham), Yitschaq (Isaac) and Ya’aqov (Jacob) brought us out of our sins with a strong hand and an outstretched arm in the person of our Savior, Yahusha HaMashiach .

During the Pesach Meal we encourage all families to join us in the ‘Exodus Dance’ to memorialize how our Ancestors Danced out of Egypt (Exodus 15:20-21)

Ish take hold of your Isha , take your children and your achot and Achim. Bring your drum and tambourine, your organic dance, the shofar and rams horn! Let us bring forth an Exodus Praise! Let us Celebrate our freedom in a dance before Yah! Let the Royal House dance out of bondage and into Covenant with Aba Yah! Bring forth an Exodus Praise!!

The Exodus Dance is a time where we divide the room into two groups (depicting the dividing of the Red Sea); as festive live music is played, the beating of the drums, and playing of the tambourines, and the beating of the drums, we encourage all individual families to part the middle of the two groups with dancing, commentating coming out of bondage (Egypt) into the freedom (Promise Land). Let’s memorialize the ancient Passover Event by Praising and Dancing our way out of Bondage.

“Then the prophet Miriam, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand, while all the women went out after her with tambourines, dancing; and she responded to them: Sing to Yahuah, for he is gloriously triumphant; horse and chariot he has cast into the sea” - Exodus 15:20-21

The Passover season is upon us for 2023.  Many of us are wondering when do we celebrate the Passover meal?  There are several calendars and all of them agree that the Equinox is March 20, 2023, the head of the Year is March 22, 2023, and Passover is 14 days later on the evening of the 4^th day of April, 2023.  Most of the Gregorian calendars indicate that Passover is on the evening of the 4^th or 5^th day of April.  Most of them also indicate that there is a full moon the night of the 6^h of April.  However, some believe that a day in the Bible goes from evening to evening while others believe it starts at sunrise.  Consequently, Passover begins after the evening on the 4^h and ends on the 5^th of April.  On every Passover, there is a full moon. Below is a detailed explanation.

1. In order to get the right dates, it is best to go back to the evening ofthe 22nd of March which is the Head of the Year and a “New Moon.” 
2. If you count 14 evenings later, you arrive at the evening ofthe 4^th day of April as the “Eve / beginning” of the day of Passover.
3. The Hebrew day goes from evening to evening (some are convinced it begins at sunrise).
4. Passover ends onthe evening of the 5^th of April which is Thursday.
5. Once the Passover ends at the evening of the 5^th, the Feast of Unleavened Bread begins which is when we conduct the Passover meal according to Scripture.
6. Leviticus 23:5 indicates that on the 14^th day of Abib at twilight is YAHUAH’s Passover. 
7. The 14^th of Abib begins this year after 6:00 pm (or evening) on April 4th.
8. The end of the 14^th day of Abib/Passover is on the 5^thof April at 5:59 pm.
9. Remember, the lamb had to be killed at the evening or twilight on
10. If Passover begins at 6:00 pm)(or evening) on Tuesday the 4^thof April, the killing of the lamb and the Crucifixion would have to occur between 12:00 and 3:00on the 5^th of April.
11. The key is from evening to evening.  The Hebrew day begins after 6:00 pmgoing into the night for 12 hours.
12. The day or “Boqer” begins at 6:00 am and is counted by hours. 9:00 is the 3^rdhour, 12:00 is the 6^thhour and 3:00 pm is the 9^th hour.
13. See John 11:9 Yahusha answered, “Are there not twelve hours in a day?..... (from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm)
14. 27:45 Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour therewas darkness over all the land.  46. And about the ninth hourYahusha cried out with a loud voice, saying Eli, Eli, lam sabachthani? That is “My God, My God, why have You forsaken me?
15. In conclusion, Passover begins this year on the 4^th of April in the eveningand ends on April 5^that 5:59 pm.
16. This is confirmed also by all calendars which indicate a full moon on the night of the 4^th of April which is also the 14^thof Abib.
17. Passover is always on the 14^th of Abib to begin at the evening.
18. The next day after 6:00 pm on April 5th begins the Feast of Unleavened Bread (15^thof Abib) which is the time of the Passover meal.

Again, we look forward to seeing you and your family as we come together from all over the world to observe Passover in person or remotely using Zoom Video Conferencing, YouTube, and Facebook on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023.

Should you have any additional questions or concerns please contact us at greatawakening400@gmail.com

The Great Awakening

Great Awakening International’s Passover Night of Celebration will be held at the Assembly Hall in the General Assembly Area on Thursday, April 6 at 7:00 p.m. The Night of Celebration is a high prophetic ambiance of praise and worship featuring the Great Awakening International's National Worship Team, The Sound of Yah International Choir led by Morah Chevon Jones. This event will highlight the depth of this music genre, spanning traditional and contemporary, lively choral groups, extraordinary vocalists with a prophetic twist, and more.  The Night of Celebration will be a night of praise and worship featuring many of your favorite and upcoming artists and worshipers in the Great Awakening Faith such as Lorvins, Yapah Q, Anav Shachah, LaRue Hill, and others from around the country. This event will highlight the depth of this music genre, spanning traditional and contemporary, lively choral groups, extraordinary vocalists, dynamic duos, and more.

Everyone is encouraged to wear the official 2023 Passover T-Shirt on Thursday April 6, 2023 during the Night of Celebration.

On Friday April 7, 2023 Moreh Zamar will be introducing his brand new album with GAI. “The Awakening” album ministers to the mishpachah at every stage of their awakening. Uplifting tunes to empower the listener through the day, as well as authentic worship songs that penetrate the heart, setting the atmosphere to usher in the presence of the Ruach of YAHUAH. Music for the young and mature, captivating the essential spiritual and entertainment needs of the diaspora. All songs were written and composed by Zamar, who collaborated with seasoned African musicians to capture the earth tones of live instrumentation. Urban soul/Rand B music producers put in works of relevant jam tracks for festive jam grooves.

This project paints the story of Zamar’s powerful awakening experience and heart of worship through this rewarding yet heartbreaking time. Moreh Chip Dixon is eager to pour his industry-standard experience to capture the desired sonic direction of every song in post-production mixing and mastering. Zamar would like to share this worship experience first with the GAI family and then with the world in hopes of creating the sound of the awakening that vibrates the heart of the diaspora of unawakened Israel all over the world. All with the support of GAI.

Great Awakening Playwright, Morah Tawana Howard will produce a live stage play entitled, “When I See the Blood” during Passover 2023 on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at 7:00 pm in Ocoee, TN. Do you feel called to be a participant in this Stage Play? Are you interested in theatre or music theatre as a vehicle to spread the Awakening message? Are you an aspiring actor, stage manager, designer, craftsperson, or someone who wants to spread the Awakening through the arts? Most of our auditions are virtual, which will be held through Zoom and other videoconferencing systems. The virtual audition is an effective format to get to know you and your abilities.  The virtual format also provides a convenient and cost-effective option for those who may not have the time or money to travel to a live audition. To schedule your audition with Morah Tawana, simply select your preferred audition date from our schedule listed on the website. Audition times are assigned in chronological order on a first come/first serve basis and are confirmed with a message. If you’re interested, please click the interest form online.

Cabins at Ridge Camp will sleep up to 38. Cabins are bunk-style sleeping arrangements. The main level has one private bedroom with two single beds and a large open area with 4 sets of built-in bunk beds. The main level also has a living room, kitchen, and large bathroom with two private shower stalls and two private commode stalls. The basement level has a large living room, a private bathroom, and a large bedroom with 4 more sets of built-in bunk beds. This room also includes two private shower stalls and two private commode stalls.

Ocoee Ridge Camp has two group Bunkhouses available. Each Bunkhouse features 24 rooms, sleeping up to 16 persons each, for a total of 384 in each Bunk! Each Bunk also features a 60’x100’ meeting hall for group activities and meetings.

Cabins and Bunkhouses do not include any bedding (sheets, pillows, blankets).

Some larger families will be placed over in Adventure Oocee. Lodging at Adventure Ocoee strikes the perfect balance between comfort and utility. All accommodations provide a relaxing, climate-controlled setting (equipped with central heating and air) in a convenient location on campus. All units have multiple bathroom facilities under the same roof, so there’s no need to leave the premises. Ample meeting space and common areas are scaled to fit the occupancy of each accommodation. Altogether Adventure Ocoee can accommodate over 500 guests overnight.

Passover 2023 Participants Guests will be housed between two types of group accommodations: lodges and/or bunkhouses.

Lodges have many smaller rooms with several showers and bathrooms, allowing them to be compartmentalized and “blocked off” to suit different groups’ needs.

“In your multi family cabin, you will have access to shared bathrooms, shared kitchen, shared laundry, however each family will have separate sleeping areas. Please be sure to read the list of items to bring”

The following is recommended based on a 5 Day 4 Night stay at Passover 2023. Please adjust as needed.

BEDDING

• 1 blanket (lightweight) 
• Full & Twin size sheet set
• 1 pillow w/ pillowcase
• 1 laundry bag (NO plastic bags)

TOILETRIES

• Bath towels + 1 lake/pool towel
• Washcloths
• Toothbrush & Toothpaste
• Comb/Brush
• Soap & Shampoo
• Sunscreen
• Shower Shoes (flip-flops work well)

CLOTHING

• Passover Dinner Hebrew Formal Wear
• 4 changes of underwear
• 4 pairs of socks
• 2 pairs of shorts/gym shorts
• 2 sets of clothes to get really dirty in
• 1 poncho or raincoat
• 1 pair tennis shoes/sneakers
• 1 pair water shoes/flip-flops
• 2 swimsuits (one-piece or tankini that covers midsection)
• Sleepwear
• Optional: sunglasses
• Optional: 1 set of “nice” clothes, for the Night of Celebration and Sabbath Gathering

OTHER ITEMS

• Bible
• Shofar
• Flashlight
• Insect Repellant
• 1-2 Washable Face Masks
• Optional: Water Bottle
• Optional: Fishing equipment, camera
• Sheets and blankets (for cabin or bunkhouse)
• Shofar!
• Sleeping bags
• Immersion (Baptism) Attire

Because one of Great Awakening's core values is about hospitality, bring stuff to share with another family. Who knows?

NO REFUNDS ISSUED AFTER MARCH 4, 2023

Want to volunteer for Passover 2023? Then consider joining one of our Passover 2023 Teams. Teams are the heart of the Great Awakening Mishpacha and being part of a team for Passover 2023 provides an opportunity to ensure that this event is done in excellence. Most teams meet once to twice per week leading up to Passover. Meetings are usually 2 hours in length. Please fill out the Volunteer Form below. Please indicate your interest and willingness to participate in up to 3 teams. Once you fill out the form you will be contacted by someone to connect you to a team. All volunteers must be registered for Passover 2023. If you're interested, please click on the volunteer button below to fill out the form.

Great Awakening is a great place to meet other people, patronize Hebrew-owned businesses, and network. Attendees have the opportunity to talk to Hebrew-owned and operated companies and get information from businesses that are promoting the awakening. The following vendors will have tables in the General Assembly area at the Adventure Ocoee Old Barn.

Great Awakening International Passover 2023 is a great place to meet other professionals and network. Attendees have the opportunity to talk to Hebrew-owned and operated businesses and get information from businesses that are promoting the awakening movement. If you are a vendor and want to have a table(s) at Passover 2023 please click the button below. Vending will only take place Wednesday, April 5th before 6:00 pm, Thursday, April 6th after 6:00 pm, Friday, April 7 before 6:00 pm, and Saturday 8, after 6:00 pm. No vending will take place on the Sabbath & First Day of Unleavened Bread.

Can't make it to Passover 2023 and want to join us for the Passover Meal Virtually? 

The Passover Feast has some special dietary restrictions. Torah-observant Hebrews prohibits the eating of chametz during Passover as directed in the Torah. Chametz includes any food product or recipe made with the following grains:

Hebrew word for leaven is seor but the word chametz is any food product made from wheat, barley, rye, oats or spelt that has come into contact with water and been allowed to ferment and rise, is not to be consumed during Passover. Instead, matzah, an unleavened flatbread made of flour and water, is eaten. Chametz includes grains like wheat, oats, rye, barley and spelt, which are prohibited if they’ve had contact with water/moisture for longer than 18 minutes, leading to rising or “leavening.” Leavening agents, like yeast and sourdough, are also considered chametz.

LEAVENING TO REMOVE FROM YOUR HOUSE FOR 7 DAYS

Yeasts, including: baker’s yeast and active dried yeast, Ammonium carbonate, Ammonium bicarbonate, Baking powder, Baking soda, Cream of tartar (potassium bitartrate), Dipotassium carbonate, Monocalcium phosphate, Potassium carbonate, Potassium bicarbonate, Sodium aluminum phosphate, Sodium aluminum sulfate, Sourdough

FOODS NOT TO EAT DURING PASSOVER/UNLEAVENED BREAD

The following lists items which contain Baking Powder and/or Baking Soda (or Sodium Bicarbonate) and/or YEAST and/or Baker’s Yeast. All of these need to be avoided during the Days of Unleavened Bread:

Baking Powder; Malt; Flour (with yeast or leaven);Crackers; Bread; Bagels; Muffins; Hamburger and Hot Dog Buns; Garlic Bread; Baguettes; Cheese Straws; Sausage Rolls; Corn Dogs; Sour Dough; Biscuits; Pretzel; (some) Cereals; Cheese Puffs; Cake; Pastry; (some) Pies; Cookies; Ice Cream Cones and Wafers; (some) Ice Cream with added Cookies; Pancakes; Waffles; Puff Pastry; Self-Rising Flour; Graham Crackers; Bread Crumbs; Deep-Fried Chicken; Anything battered, i.e., Onion Rings or Fish; Croutons; Flour Tortillas; Burritos; Soft Tacos; Kit Kat; Wafer Biscuits; (some) Candy; (some) Candy Bars; Chinese Orange Chicken; Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) Breaded Chicken; (some) Cereal Bars; Granola Bars; Ramen Noodles; (most) Bacon Bits, Cakes, Cereals, Coffee with cereal additives, Leavened bread, rolls; croissants, doughnuts, Wheat, barley, oats, spelt, rye.

FOODS THAT CAN BE EATEN DURING PASSOVER/UNLEAVENED BREAD

Fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, Eggs, fresh fish, fresh meat and poultry, Potatoes,Corn Meal, Tortillas, Noodles, Matzos, Milk & Cheese (dairy products should not be mixed with meat), Nuts, Peas, Beans, Rice, Quinoa,Cinnamon Pebbles, Cocoa Pebbles, Fruity Pebbles, Honey bunches of oats chocolate, Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios, Chocolate Chex, Cinnamon Chex, Fruits and Oats Chex, Honey Nut Chex, Rice Chex, Vanilla Chex, Chickpea Pasta, Brown Rice Pasta, Quinoa Pasta, Black bean spaghetti, Kosher meats (no breading or coating), Tortilla chips, 100% fruit or vegetable juice, Rice, Matzo meal, Matzo cake meal, Corn, Green beans, Okra, Beans, Lentils, Quinoa, Fish (tuna, salmon, whiting, etc.), Mission Gluten Free soft taco tortillas, Some gluten-free flours (potato, almond, etc.), Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose Baking Flour, Simple Truth Organic Gluten Free Coconut Flour, Cream of Rice Gluten Free, Krusteaz Gluten Free All Purpose Flour, Taco shells, Peanut butter, Grits, Some pasta sauces (Please read label), Cornmeal, Oatmeal, Raisins, Olives, Ketchup, mustard, mayo (Please read label), Mashed potatoes (boxed), Oat milk, almond milk, and rice milk

Discussions about modesty and inappropriate behavior are difficult in a desensitized and lawless culture, but Great Awakening International has been silent for too long on these matters. We can no longer afford to be silent on this issue because modern culture continually drives an immodest agenda that is infiltrating our community.

As Torah-observant believers, we are obliged to address issues concerning immodest clothing and behavior. However, when confrontation is necessary, it must be approached in a biblical, grace-filled way within the context of a loving community. Now is the time to address Modesty, Alcohol, and Music at our featured Set-Apart Events.

MODESTY

While the Great Awakening International is unaware of the lifestyles of individuals invited as guests to our PUBLIC EVENTS, we will enforce a strict modesty code that is reflective of righteousness and modesty as Torah-observant believers.

Our public events are mainly family-oriented events where children will be present. Any inappropriateness that does not promote a Kodesh lifestyle can have a negative impact on impressionable children. We are committed to doing what most children cannot do for themselves; guard themselves against unnecessary temptations and environments where inappropriateness is allowed.

Furthermore, we are far from the “Fashion Police,” Cleavage Patrol” and Modesty Mafia” however, seductive and enticing apparel will not be welcomed at Great Awakening International future events, as it serves as a temptation and is not synonymous with a Set-Apart environment. Examples of immodest apparel are:

• Tight-fitting pants showing curves and imprints of the groin area
• Spaghetti straps
• See-through garments
• Bodycon dresses
• Garments that cling to the body
• Dresses/skirts that come above the knees when sitting
• Garments that do not conceal undergarments/panty lines/bra straps
• Necklines that dip low and shows chest/cleavage

We’re cognizant that modesty is subjective and can be distinguishable from culture to culture. It can be ambiguous. Modesty has a wide lane, primarily because it's unknown what increases the desires of others (for example open-toe shoes may catch the attention of someone who has a foot fetish). If it's even a question of "is this appropriate?" then chances are, it's not.

Men and women are similar in their temptation to sin. These things affect both genders- “The lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.”  Both men and women have to be on guard against those things.

Proverbs 4:23 says, “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.”

Proverbs 23:7 says, “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.”

Immodesty is an issue of the heart.  We recognize that how attendees dress on the outside says a lot about what is going on on the inside. “The train of sin runs on tracks that were laid in the heart.”  When one dresses inappropriately for set-apart events, they must be very honest with themselves about their motives.

-Why do I dress as I do?

-What kind of reactions am I trying to get?

The Great Awakening International is a proponent that our community should be unique and specific in our dress and look different from the world. Furthermore, the Great Awakening International is a proponent that men should wear attire gender-specific for men and women should wear clothing gender-tailored for women. No registered participant will be allowed entry into our SET-APART events wearing apparel that is specifically made for the opposite gender.

While we are open to unawakened nonbelievers attending our events, in hopes of sharing the Truth with them, we will not tolerate inappropriate behavior, dress, or speech. Modesty is born from a genuine heart to not stir up the desires in others that can’t be fulfilled righteously.

Modesty is an attitude of propriety and decency in dress, grooming, language, and behavior. 1 Timothy 2:8-10 states, “I will therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works”. If we are modest, we do not draw undue attention to ourselves. Instead, we seek to “glorify Yah in [our] body, and in [our] spirit” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Immodesty increases sin and a distraction among men (Leviticus 19:29). Modesty calls for a meek and quiet spirit, not loud and clamorous behavior, “But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of Yah of great price (1 Peter 3:4) Proverbs 7:10-11 states, “And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart. (She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house). Proverbs 9:13 mentions that “A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing.”

As the Children of Israel, our clothing expresses our values, customs, and ultimately who we are. It sends messages about us, and it influences the way we as Israel act. When we are modestly dressed, we can invite the companionship of the Ruach and exercise a good influence on those around us. We are not to conform to the ways of this world (Romans 12:2).  We should not envy our oppressors and choose their way of dressing in strange apparel (Zephaniah 1:8) and how they conduct themselves (Proverbs 3:31). “Therefore, if anyone is in Yahusha, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17).

Therefore, all participants and their invited guests to the Great Awakening International Set-Apart events must avoid clothing that is revealing or extreme in appearance to engage in our set-apart events.

Moving forward, registration will include a modesty clause that attendees must adhere to. This will be reflected on ALL future registration forms. All attendees and their guests must sign the current modesty clause to secure entry into our set-apart event.

Dressing modestly is our way of telling the world that we don’t play by their rules – we play by Yah’s rules.

Anyone that shows up to any Great Awakening International set-apart event not adhering to the modesty policy dated January 2023, will be reminded of the said clause that they signed, and given the opportunity to comply with the stated scriptures (1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Timothy 2:8-10). Should the individual refuse to comply they will be restored their funds and turned away from the event in love (Ephesians 4:15; 4:29; Colossians 4:6), never with personal opinions, judging or shaming, and never accompanied by gossip (Proverbs 11:12-13; 21:23).

We recognize everyone as a soul. Therefore, we have employed a new system of confronting the individual in a loving, biblical way with the hopes of conversion. We recognize that immodest behavior is typically a symptom of a deeper heart issue, and we want to minister to the heart before we change their attire.

However, public events (where registration is necessary) will be treated differently from outdoor outreaches and weekly Sabbath Gatherings where there is a chance that a guest can show up without knowledge of our modesty expectation. It is at this point that the Great Awakening will show unconditional love, apply grace once given to all of us, develop a relationship with the individual, and hope for an opportunity to teach them the standard of modesty. We recognize that we cannot scale a fish until we catch it first.

ALCOHOL

The Great Awakening International has decided not to enter into a contract with any venue that will have a wet bar open in our rented private event space(s). We understand that this could provide a temptation and a distraction from the purpose of our set-apart events.

Recognizing that the use and abuse of alcohol is an issue for some people within our reach, we strive to provide a safe sanctuary from the pain of addiction for those directly or indirectly affected by it. In addition, we admit that intoxication has the potential to impact clarity and understanding, thereby limiting our access to spiritual Truth.

We also recognize the exercise of freedom to choose to drink alcoholic beverages responsibly and in moderation. The Bible provides numerous examples of the responsible use of alcohol as well as condemnation for “drunkenness”. The Great Awakening International affirms the right of individuals in conscience to make responsible choices between abstention and moderate, non-problematic use. However, to avoid the potential of intoxication and the ensuing behavior that follows it, we will no longer hold events at venues where there is open access to alcoholic beverages.

Therefore, the Great Awakening International encourages and supports abstention at all of our Set-Apart activities. Moderate drinking in low-risk situations not provided by the venue in private rented spaces will not be opposed. Heavy drinking in any situation is vigorously discouraged by Great Awakening International.

MUSIC

While there is no “Thou shalt not …” with regard to secular music in the Bible, we know that some music degenerates into immoral behavior. Therefore, Set-apart music will be the preferred choice at all future Great Awakening International events. Great Awakening International will be monitoring all musical selections from guest bands and musicians moving forward. Henceforth, we are putting a moratorium on all outside bands/musical guests and will only be using awakened, Ruach-filled, and Torah-observant musicians for future events.                     

The Great Awakening International reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by Great Awakening, without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video. Great Awakening may use the photograph/video in publications or other media material produced, used, or contracted by Great Awakening including but not limited to: brochures, invitations, books, newspapers, magazines, television, websites, etc.

To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed subject, parent, or legal guardian

CONSENT TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED

By participating in Passover 2023, attendees give their permission to be photographed or recorded by official photographers, videographers, and attending media of the Great Awakening International. Attendees consent to their images and video being reproduced for subsequent use in the media, webcasts, internal and external promotional purposes, advertising, and inclusion on websites and social media. Images are shared publicly with open access for use.

THE MEDIA

Great Awakening photographers and other registered press representatives will be taking photographs and videotaping portions of the Passover.

OTHER PHOTOGRAPHY

Attendees are entitled to take photographs at Great Awakening International for their own personal, spiritual, educational, and/or advocacy purposes. The Great Awakening will not be liable if attendees object to being photographed in these circumstances.

If you fellowship with any Great Awakening Assembly and are in need of some financial assistance in order to attend. Please contact any GAI Moreh and he will submit your name to the Event and Feast Day Committee. We don’t want money to be a reason why someone is unable to feast with other believers…especially if you want to be immersed.

For those who can afford to help others, you can contribute a donation toward the feast-going fund to help anyone with the costs of attending. This fund is separate from the Event and Feast Committee operating expenses of the Great Awakening.

To contribute a donation to the Fund, you do so by clicking here.