Shalom in the name of Yeshua! That's the Hebrew way to say Jesus.
My name is Ethel Chadwick. I'm a nice Jewish girl, and fourteen years ago, the Lord opened the door to a radio ministry for me. It's called "Bagels & Blessings" and it's now on Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST on 990 AM WDCX. I am on the air playing Messianic music, interviewing people about their faith, and giving away bagels and lots of prizes.
A little bit about me: I grew up in a Jewish family in Richmond, Virginia. I went to Hebrew school for 5 years and occasionally to synagogue with my family. I was always attracted to the occult and astrology, as I was always searching for the meaning of life. (Later read I read Deuteronomy chapter 18 I realized that this was against God's law, so I repented and never went back to it...) In college some friends gave me a tract about Jesus but I was offended and confused. I even sang "Handel's Messiah" without knowing what it was about. Later when I was married and living in Rochester, NY I met a lady who shared the scriptures with me and I got up the nerve to read the New Testament for the first time. I saw that it wasn't offensive to Judaism and I learned that the disciples were Jewish, that the last supper was a Passover Seder. When I read Isaiah 53 and Jeremiah 31:31 from the Jewish Bible I realized that Yeshua (Jesus) was the Messiah! So in July of 1976 I invited Him into my heart and it's been a glorious and wonderful journey ever since!!!
You might ask at this point – do I call myself a Christian or a Jew? It’s really not as separate as some might think. First of all, the word “Christian” means follower of the “Christ” or of the “Messiah.” Jesus was not the son of Mr. and Mrs. Christ. His Hebrew name was Yeshua, which also means “salvation.” Yeshua said in Matthew 5:17 – “I came to fulfill the law and the prophets – not to change them.” He never intended to change religions. So I call myself a Messianic Jew, but I could also say I’m a Jewish Christian or a Christian Jew. The problem that many Jews have in reconciling these two faiths is thinking that the word “Christian” means the same as “gentile.” A gentile is a non-Jew. I hope this clears it all up. I haven’t converted to another religion. My heart is converted, definitely converted. I have circumcised the foreskin of my heart. (Deuteronomy 10:16
There's lots more to tell, and I have CDs with the "rest of the story" if you're interested! Just send me an email (you can click below).
Bagels and Blessings is a ministry of Messianic Congregation Shema Yisrael. We are Jews and Gentiles who have found faith in Messiah Yeshua! I'm sure you'll agree with me that it's important that the Rochester community learn how to witness to their Jewish friends. Here's how you can help:
* Pray!!!
* Listen to Bagels & Blessings every Saturday at 2:00 p.m. EST. (You can also listen to audio recordings at the Bagels & Blessings Audio Library)
* Send your contributions to:
Bagels & Blessings
P.O. Box 192
Scottsville, NY 14546-0192
(Please make checks out to "Shema Yisrael" and put "Bagels & Blessings" on memo portion of check. )
You can also use your credit card or Paypal account by clicking here: It costs $110 a week to stay on the air. Won't you please consider sending a small donation today?
I would enjoy hearing from you. Just click here.
Did you miss a program? Don't you worry!! Come to the Fig Tree Messianic Book Store and Gift Shop (located at Shema) and for only $1.00 (such a deal) you can purchase a CD of previous broadcasts. I've already interviewed Paul Wilbur, Joel Chernoff, Marty Goetz, Jonathan Settel, Jonathan Bernis, David Levine, and many many more!
There will be many interesting interviews coming your way in the coming months. Tell all your friends and stay tuned. Keep listening to 990 AM on Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. EST. The contest phone number is (585) 222-2990. Maybe you'll win bagels, t-shirts, books, CDs, and more! Thanks and ... DON'T TOUCH THAT DIAL!
Podcast Site
Misc: Ethel Chadwick @ Wednesday May 02 2012 - 07:40:55
You can listen to Bagels and Blessings on my podcast at bagelsandblessings.blogspot.com.
Live Streaming
Misc: Ethel Chadwick @ Wednesday May 02 2012 - 07:35:06
Listen to Bagels and Blessings online at 2:00 p.m. EST on [link]
Misc: Ethel Chadwick @ Monday April 09 2012 - 09:57:06
NEW TIME SLOT: Effective May 5 Bagels and Blessings will move to a new time slot: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST. Same great music, same great interviews. Be listening for a chance to win a coupon for bagels!
