On 1 February 1999 revelation was received (PWNC 990201) directing NCCG/BCAY to observe the seventh day solar) Sabbath in harmony with Torah (p.987). This was followed, between 1999 and 2000, by an abandonment of the Western, Roman Gregorian (solar) calendar in favour of the biblical Semitic lunar calendar in respect of proper observance of Yahweh's annual moedim or appointments - see the A-Z Micropedia, F. Some Fundamental New Covenant Beliefs, #20, Israel's Holy Days (p.xxiv, new insertion). Accordingly, the New Covenant Holy Week, which was provided for the preparatory and now dissolved Independent Church of Jesus Christ, was replaced by Pesach (Passover) and Yom haBikkurim (Firstfruits) for the fully restored NCCG. The following instructions (PWNC 060220A - revised on 071025) from the Patriarchate replace the original PWNC 881206 (137). Also see related material in NC&C 301. [Kadesh-biyqah, Sweden].

1. The New Covenant Church of God/ B'rit Chadashah Assembly of Yahweh, in compliance with the divine requirements of Torah, minus the Levitical blood sacrifices and ceremonial observances of the Old Covenant which have been fulfilled in the Messiah and are therefore no longer applicable, and in accordance with the pattern laid down by the Patriarchate, shall observe, in the Ruach, all the Moedim or Appointments of our Heavenly Father which are as follows:

Weekly Sabbath

2. The weekly solar Sabbath shall be observed on the seventh day of the week (PWNC 990201) and be commenced by the blowing of trumpets.

3. These times shall apply between the International Date Line (IDL) a line running north to south through the original Garden of Eden.

4. Since the former location of the Garden of Eden is currently unknown but believed to be located at or around the modern region of Lake Van in Turkey, the New Covenant IDL shall, until the restitution of all things, approximately pass through longitude 43°, the Patriarchate being authorised to make such adjustments to the line as it deems best for the blessing and convenience of those individuals or congregations living on or near that line.

5. The Sabbath day shall therefore commence at sunset on 'Friday' evening and end at sunset on 'Saturday' evening between the IDL and longitude 43°, and commence at sunset on 'Saturday' evening and end at sunset on 'Sunday' evening between longitude 43° and the IDL, or from and until a fixed time, namely between 6 p.m. and 6 p.m, in extreme northern and southern latitudes.

Monthly Rosh Chodesh

6. An additional monthly moed shall be observed at each new moon from sunset to sunset in the same manner as the weekly solar Sabbath, as prescibed by Torah, and be commenced by the blowing of trumpets.

7. It shall be used to take counsel from the prophets (2 Ki.4:23).

Annual Appointments or Festivals

8. There are seven mandatory annual appointments (Lev.23) which shall be commenced by the blowing of the shofar (at Chag haMatzah and Yom Teruah only) or twin silver trumpets (the remainder) as stipulated in the Torah.

9. The seven mandatory appointments are Pesach (Passover), Chag haMatzah (Unleavened Bread), Yom haBikkurim (Day of Firstfruits), Shavu'ot (Pentecost/Weeks), Yom Teruah (Day of Trumpets), Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) and Sukkot (Tabernacles/Booths).

9. The two festivals instituted by the Judeans, which are Hanukkah (Feast of Dedication) and Purim (Lots), shall not be observed but historical instruction be given on the spiritual principles surrounding them for modern day application and future prophetic preparation.

10. New Covenant Christians shall observe these appointments in their biblical simplicity and at their appointed times, according to the lunar calendar, without the additions and traditions of Talmudic and Messianic Jews and others, and along the current guidelines recommended by the Patriarchate for local congregations.