Chosen People Ministries
The Moody Church has the privilege of partnering with Chosen People Ministries to serve the broader Jewish population of Chicago. Chosen People exists to pray for, evangelize, disciple, and serve Jewish people everywhere and to help fellow believers do the same.
For more information about Chosen People, please visit www.chosenpeople.com; to learn more about Pastor Roy Schwarcz, please visit his Chosen People page here.
Summit on Opposing Anti-Semitism
Join us on Saturday, November 9 at the Moody Bible Institute for the Summit on Opposing Antisemitism, a unique one-day conference offering biblical insights on the land and people of Israel and the spiritual roots of antisemitism. Together, we’ll also explore practical ways to support the Jewish people and take a stand against hatred. Hear from the President of Chosen People Ministries, Mitch Glaser, and other key speakers!
Topics Addressed:
- What does it mean to be antisemitic?
- What are the origins of antisemitism?
- How can Christians oppose antisemitism and support the Jewish people?
Registration Details:
Date/Time: Saturday, November 9, 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Moody Bible Institute, Alumni Student Center, 821 N Wells St. (NOT at The Moody Church)
Cost: $65
Your $65 registration fee includes:
- Morning sessions featuring summit guest speakers
- On-campus lunch
- Afternoon workshops and featured speaker sessions
- On-campus dinner
- Evening concert by Marty and Misha Goetz
NOTE: The Summit on Opposing Anti-Semitism will NOT be livestreamed.
We look forward to seeing you in-person at this important event!
First Friday Shabbat Service
Psalm 92:1 . . . A Song for the Sabbath. It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to your name, O Most High!
Join us at The Moody Church for a once-a-month Shabbat/Sabbath service called Beth Sar Shalom (House of the Prince of Peace). On the first Friday of each month, we come together to pray, worship, and learn in a beginner-friendly Sabbath service that incorporates Jewish and Christian elements.
In Exodus the Lord commands a day of rest, the Sabbath. In Deuteronomy we are told that the Sabbath is important because the Lord saved the Hebrews from Egypt. In the New Testament, in Luke, Jesus proclaims that it is fitting for someone to be healed and set free because the Sabbath is about freedom, salvation, and rest. As followers of Jesus, the Sabbath is important because Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath; He gives us rest from having to work to achieve salvation.
Join us to discover the harmony of Judaism and Christianity!
Traditional Sabbath services and celebrations may be different from what you expect but are meant to glorify God and help us enter rest to reflect on the Most High.
Join us for this tremendous opportunity to learn how the Old and New Testaments connect and the ways that Judaism and Christianity come together. Bring a friend, and come and enjoy!
Location & Time: Services are typically on the first Friday of the month, start at 6:30pm and end by 8:00pm, and are held in Room 103 unless otherwise noted.
Leadership: Roy Schwarcz and Ryan Karp
Here is the schedule of services for Fall 2024
- Friday, September 6
- Friday, October 4 – Rosh Hashanah
- Friday, October 11 – Yom Kippur
- Friday, December 6
- Friday, December 27 – Hannukah Celebration
Upcoming Special Events
We invite you to our October 7 memorial event-Never Forget on Oct. 4th at 6:30pm. As believers in Jesus, we are not confused. We are called to “weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15) and to comfort those with the comfort which we ourselves have received from the Father of mercies and the Messiah Jesus, the Prince of Peace (1 Corinthians 1:3–5; Isaiah 9:6, 7).
In the Bible, the Day of Atonement was the holiest day of the year. It was the day that the Lord forgave sins. Today, it is a marvelous opportunity to understand how Jesus atones for us and to invite your Jewish friends to hear the gospel in a Jewish way.
Friday Oct. 11th at 6:30pm
Join us for this tremendous opportunity to learn how the Old and New Testaments connect and the ways that Judaism and Christianity come together. Bring a friend, and come and enjoy!
Friday, Dec. 6th at 6:30pm
Beth Sar Shalom Bible Study
Meeting Wednesdays at 7:00pm via Zoom
In conjunction with Chosen People Ministries, Moody Church missionary Roy Schwarz leads this Bible study walking through the book of Genesis. You’ll learn the unity of the old and new covenants from a Jewish perspective, helping you better understand the Jewish roots of our faith in Jesus
It’s a wonderful opportunity for Christians and Jewish people to learn together from our shared Scriptures. Everyone is welcome!
For more information, contact Roy at rschwarcz@chosenpeople.com.
To join the Zoom meeting, please contact Ryan Karp at RKarp@chosenpeople.com
Leadership: Roy Schwarcz
