2027 World Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: Prep & Family Activities

Don’t Let the Oil Run Dry: Getting Ready for the 2027 Week of Prayer

Shalom, friends! Well, if you’re like me—your favorite 65-year-old Metis auntie who sometimes forgets where she put her spectacles let alone her blogging calendar—you might remember my silence last year. I completely missed writing about the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity! My poor lamp was definitely out of oil on that one. But as they say, "The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago; the second best time is right now."

So, I’m getting a massive head start for 2027! We aren't going to be the "foolish virgins" this time, are we? We’re going to be ready for January 18–25, 2027.

Unity starts at the kitchen table. I’m imagining families everywhere—our 'little flock'—getting ready for the 2027 World Week of Prayer

What’s Inside:

• 1. Why We're Starting So Early
• 2. A Word from the Word
• 3. Family Activities for Unity
• 4. Final Thoughts from Su

1. Why We're Starting So Early

Last year, I blinked and it was February. This year, I'm marking the calendar in ink. The 2027 theme is inspired by the Irish drafting group and focuses on Luke 12:32: "Do not be afraid, little flock..." It’s about letting go of anxiety and watching for the Kingdom together. Whether you're in a Messianic congregation or a little country chapel, we're all part of that same "little flock."

2. A Word from the Word

Since I'm determined not to be late again, I’ve been meditating on this beautiful reminder about the importance of being prepared:

"Therefore, prepare your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ."
— 1 Peter 1:13

3. Family Activities for Unity

Unity starts at the kitchen table! Here are a few ways to get the grandkids and the neighbors involved when the time comes:

• The "Thank You" Jar: Throughout the week, have everyone write down one thing they are thankful for about a different congregation or culture. It’s hard to stay divided when you're busy being grateful!
• Prayer Stones: Grab some smooth stones and paint words like "Unity," "Peace," or "Ahavah" (Love). Place them in your garden or around the neighborhood as little prayer reminders.
• Map Night: Get out a map and look at where our brothers and sisters are praying around the world. We might even find some Metis settlements or Messianic hubs in places you'd never expect!
• Bread Breaking: Bake a traditional bannock or challah together and talk about how Messiah is the Bread of Life for everyone.

4. Final Thoughts from Su

I hope this gives you a little nudge (and a giggle) to start thinking ahead. We have plenty of time to get our hearts and houses in order for 2027. I’d love it if you’d share this post with your own "flock" and leave a note in the comments—do you have any creative family activities we could add to our list?

Thanks for visiting with me on my blog. Your prayers and encouragement are really appreciated. ~ Su

0mer 2026 - Are You Late Too?

Better Late Than Never: Finding My Way Back to the Omer

I’ll be honest: I am genuinely shocked.

I follow many Messianic accounts online—and yet, somehow, the start of the Omer completely slipped through the cracks of my feed. YouTube just showed me a podcast this afternoon about the importance of counting the Omer for followers of Yeshua to prepare our hearts for Pentecost (Shavuot).

You can check out the specific clip that caught my attention here: Why We Count the Omer.

Watching it, the realization hit me: I had totally missed the first nine days of the journey.

Table of Contents

• What is the Omer?
• The "I Just Found Out" Rule
• Why I’m Counting Anyway
• Let’s Catch Up Together
• About the Author

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What is the Omer?

The Counting of the Omer is the 49-day bridge between the liberation of Passover and the revelation of Shavuot. For us, it’s a period of intentional introspection. Just as the disciples waited in anticipation for the promised Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) after Yeshua's ascension, we count each day to examine our inner selves, refine our character, and prepare our hearts to be a dwelling place for Him.

Related Resources:

• Messianic Mo'adiym Devotional: Messianic Jewish Devotionals for Israel's Annual Feasts, Fasts and Appointed Times by Kevin Geoffrey on Amazon 
• 50 Days to Shavuot Counting The Omer Devotional Vol 2: The Name Above All Names Yeshua by Rabbin/Dr. Deborah Brandt on Amazon

The "I Just Found Out" Rule

Dr. Kurt Wise - Amazing Scientist Revealing Truth!

The Scientist Who Chose the Word: The Story of Dr. Kurt F.Wise

The other day I was led to discover a fascinating scientist and send him an odd prayer request. What prayer request did I send Dr. Kurt  F. Wise? What prayer request would you ask of him?

Dr. Kurt F. Wise - A Wise Scientific Theologist

"The fear of ADONAI is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of Holy Ones is understanding." — Mishlei (Proverbs) 9:10 (CJB)

I was very surprised to discover that when Dr. Wise attended Harvard his Ph.D. advisor had been none other than Stephen Jay Gould, one of the top evolution scientists of the 20th century. It is rare to see someone reach the very pinnacle of secular academia while holding fast to a literal belief in Genesis, but Dr. Wise did exactly that. It is a testament to his character that he earned such high honours from a world-renowned institution without compromising his convictions.

The choice that changed everything: Dr. Kurt Wise’s "scissors test" and the pursuit of biblical truth.

Our Father Knows the Need: Turning Chickpeas into Chicken (Based on Matthew 6:8)

Turning Chickpeas into Chicken - A Mini- Kitchen Miracle!

The Story Behind The Recipe

Mattityahu (Mat) 6:7-8 CJB [7] “And when you pray, don’t babble on and on like the pagans, who think God will hear them better if they talk a lot. [8] Don’t be like them, because your Father knows what you need before you ask him. https://bible.com/bible/1275/mat.6.7-8.CJB

Sometimes, a simple survey can lead to a spiritual spark. After answering a few questions about restaurants, I found myself craving the savoury crunch of KFC nuggets - something I haven't eaten in several years. Later that evening, I followed the urging of the spirit within me to start boiling some water in a little shallow cast iron pan in my toaster oven and take the channa flour out of my cupboard. When I was finished with this recipe - it was a delightful reminder of how much my Heavenly Father loves me. Here is my Holy Spirit inspired recipe for Fake KFC Nuggets for One - perfect for The Feast of Unleavened Bread.

My savoury "Fake KFC Nuggets" browning in the cast iron pan—the "tiny spoon" method creates those perfect craggy, crispy edges!

Curious about the recipe and wondering why it turned out so delicious, I asked AI on Google Search about the recipe - was it original? Apparently- yes! I also wondered how these simple ingredients could possibly turn out to taste like chicken nuggets - afterall chana flour tastes a bit like starchy fresh peas! Here is the recipe and what I found out about why it turned out so delicious!

Table of Contents

• - The Secret: Why Cast Iron Works
• - The Recipe
• • Ingredients
• • Instructions
• - Nutritional Facts

Easter—Is a Pagan Decree Short-Changing You?

Seeking Truth-Exploring Easter Traditions

Welcome to Turtledove Thoughts. In a world full of loud traditions and bright storefronts, it is easy to lose sight of the narrow path. Today, we are pulling back the veil on one of the most widely accepted religious holidays to see if its foundations align with the Word of our Creator or the decrees of men. It is time to ask: are these traditions bringing us closer to the Father, or are they a costly distraction from the life He intended for us?

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Comparing the eternal decree of the Biblical Passover with the human traditions of Easter established at the Council of Nicaea.

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Table of Contents

• Constantine: The Man Who Swapped the Holy for the Solar
• What the Creator Actually Decreed
• Yeshua’s Heart for the Passover
• What Does the Bible Say About Easter?
• Rabbits, Chocolate, and Eggs—Oh My!
• The High Cost of Tradition
• The Sugar Trap: Brain, Body, and Depression
• Call to Action
• A Prayer for Truth

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Constantine: The Man Who Swapped the Holy for the Solar