February 2017

Volume 3, Issue 4

Monthly Newsletter

From Our Messianic Leader…..

LOVE ONE

ANOTHER

After reading the scripture James 2:1-13 it made me recall

a T.V. show called “Undercover Boss”. It is where an owner or Boss of a company or organiza-tion goes undercover in a dis-guise and works in various entry-level positions in the company. They do this mainly to experience firsthand how things are being handled in the company. Usually they change their appearance by wearing a wig or growing a beard, etc., so that employees won’t recognize them. It amazes me at times how some of the employees treat them. I don’t think that they would dream of

treating the CEO of their com-pany that way, but because they think they’re just another em-ployee, they feel like they can treat them anyway they want.

It is easy to honor those we think are important, but we can be

tempted to disrespect those we think are less important. Here is what we have to remember: We honor people not because of the rank or the status, but because they are made in the image of

God as stated in Genesis 1:27. When we dishonor or disrespect people, we dishonor and disre-spect God our Elohim because He is the one who made them.

We can’t say we love God and carry an attitude of disrespect and dishonor toward people.

1John 4:20-21 says; 20 If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for the one who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen. 21 And this com-mandment we have from Him, that the one who loves God should love his brother also.

People should matter to us be-

cause they matter so much to

God. Remember John 3:16 16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.

We need to love and honor God and we need to love and honor people.

(Read James 2:1-13)

Al Messianic Leader

Ahava B'Shem Yeshua

Inside this issue:

Special Events 2

Local

Announcements

4

Ministry Updates 6

Messianic 101

Terms & Definitions

7

Reading Schedule 8

Calendar 9

Classifieds 10

Ahava B’Shem Yeshua “Love In The Name of Jesus”

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MJAA SOUTHWEST YESHUA 2017 CONFERENCE

February 24-26, 2017

Celebration!

Join us for the Messianic Jewish Alliance of America’s Southwest Yeshua 2017 Conference, the annual gathering and celebration of the

Southwest mishpachah (community). Jewish and non-Jewish believers of all ages come together to worship, fellowship, and grow in the

knowledge of Messiah Yeshua (Jesus) during a time of revival and renewal!

Vision!

Hear prophetic voices speak about Israel, the End Times, and God’s calling on each of us. Be uplifted by our anointed, featured speak-

ers, such as Rabbi David Chernoff, Rabbi Larry Feldman, TV Host Jonathan Bernis and Dr. Michael Rydelnik. On Saturday and Sun-

day, explore over 30 sessions and workshops, led by regional and national Messianic leaders. All day Friday, engage in in-depth teach-

ing by Dr. Michael Rydelnik sponsored by the International Alliance of Messianic Congregations and Synagogues (IAMCS) Yeshiva.

For more information, or to register online go to http://mjaa.org/southwest-regional-conference/

SPECIAL EVENTS

SPECIAL EVENTS

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PURIM

Saturday, March 11, 2017

10:30 am (Shabbat Service)

Oy Vey!! It’s Purim time! We again are having a Purim talent show and invite all to come and participate.

Share a joke, skit, music, or other talent. For 30 seconds or several minutes. We would love

to have all ages of the congregation represented. We want a joyous and happy celebration!!

Purim play: actors needed including children.

Our “Fly Rabbi” is back, with his sheyna back up dancers

Come as you are, or wear your best Persian costume.

We need Israeli food for the Oneg.

Ideas include: Falafels

Humus

Pitas

Pita chips

Onions

Hot sauce

Tzatziki sauce

Moroccan carrot salad

Green salad

Sliced cucumbers

Sliced tomatoes

Hamantaschen cookies

Your favorite side dish

Or your favorite desert

Contact Kris or Ramona as soon as possible and let us know what your talent

is and what you would like to bring to Oneg.

Ramona's Number: 928-301-7710

Kris' Number: 928-925-4958

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LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

TORAH SERVICE Come join us on February 18, 2017 for our Torah Service!

Our monthly Torah Service will be on February 18th—Shabbat Services at 10:30

am.

Don’t miss this special service!!

HaYesod

Evening Prescott Class

START DATE: Starting February 5, 2017

DAY: Every Sunday

TIME: 4:02 PM—6:00 PM

PLACE: Alliance Bible Church

2601 Iron Springs Road, Prescott, AZ 86305

PHONE: 928.443.5988

Morning Chino Valley Class START DATE: Starting February 2017

DAY: Every Thursday

TIME: 9:00 AM—11:00 AM

PLACE: Marie & Scott Dempster—Call for address and direction

CONTACT: Marie Dempster 928.499.4750

Kay Prater 928.925.8457

Student work books can be purchased, $35.00 per workbook. Couples can share a book.

See Sign Up Sheets in the back of the Sanctuary.

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LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

MEN’S DISCIPLESHIP CLASS

Are you interested in attending the Men’s Discipleship

Class? The Men’s class is currently studying “Messianic

Judaism” by Rabbi James Appel, Rabbi Jonathan Bernis

and Rabbi David Levine. The men meet every

Wednesday at 10:00 am. For more information please

see Al Rodriguez, he can be reached at 928.443.5988

or email crlooks@cableone.net.

DAVIDIC DANCE

Want to join us for Dance? Learn to Worship through Dance? Come to our practices

and learn how to worship Adonai through Davidic Dance!! Call our office for more infor-

mation.

Contact the Office at Ahava B’Shem Yeshua at 928.443.5988

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ONEG

Please join us for Oneg (Sabbath Delight) after Service. It is a time of good food and fel-

lowship. We supply the chicken, please bring a dish or dessert to share. No shellfish or

pork (or any other unclean meats Leviticus 11).

Bring enough to feed your family and 4 more.

Facebook

Like Us on Facebook! Use the following link

https://www.facebook.com/ahavaprescott/

HEBREW CLASSES We have two Hebrew classes to offer! Both classes are held every Sabbath before Shabbat Service. We

offer a New Beginners Hebrew Class and a Beginning Hebrew Conversation Class. WHEN: Every Sabbath

TIME: 9:30 am before Shabbat Service WHERE: Downstairs @ Alliance Bible Church

2601 Iron Springs Road Prescott, AZ 86305

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MINISTRY UPDATES

Ahava Children’s Ministry

Ahava's children's ministry is still looking for volunteers. We could use more teachers and helpers

in our rotation. Please keep in mind there is very little time commitment other than during the

message on your Shabbat rotation (unless you want to be more involved). You will be given a

short lesson plan and supplies. Come be blessed and join in the fun! If you would like to be added

to the rotation (or have any questions), please contact Brenda Alpert at

Brenda.alpert@gmail.com or call 714-566-5790.

There is also a sign up sheet on the back table in the Sanctuary each Shabbat.

Ahava Women’s Fellowship and Prayer Ministry You are welcome to join the women of Ahava for a time of fellowship and prayer every

2nd and 4th Wednesday, at 10:30 am. Come experience a special time of fellowship,

discussion and a time of prayer for intervention, healing, our country and whatever else the Ruach HaKodesh places on our hearts.

When: Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 10:30 AM (February 8th & 22nd)

Where: TBD

Time: 10:30 am till 1:00 pm

(If you need to slip out early it is not a problem)

Ahava Men’s Ministry

We are changing when we meet for the "Men's Bible Study" so that more men can have the opportunity to attend. Starting January 2017, we will be having our Men’s Bible

Study on the 2nd and 4th Shabbat mornings from 9:30 am to 10:15 am, at Alliance

Bible Church in the library (back of the Sanctuary). Contact Fred

Brady for any information at 206.962.0705 or by email at fbschoo-ner@yahoo.com.

Fred S. Brady

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MESSIANIC 101

Terms & Definitions

PURIM

March 12th, 2017, Sunday (Adar 14, 5777)

Special Service, Shabbat March 11th

Esther 9:22 as the days when the Jews got relief from their enemies, and as the month when their sorrow was turned

into joy and their mourning into celebration. These were to be days of feasting, celebration and sending presents of

food to one another and giving gifts to the poor (TLV).

Purim is a time to commemorate the saving of the Jewish people from the wicked Haman. The story of

Esther, is a story of all believers. It tells us that Adonai puts us in the place where He wants us, and some-

times it is “for such a time as this” Esther 4:14 For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise

for the Jews from another place - but you and your father’s house will perish. Who knows whether you have attained

royal status for such a time as this?” (TLV). Esther encourages believers that Adonai is faithful, His love for us is

sure. Romans 8:28 Now we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called ac-

cording to His purpose (TLV).

In addition to reading the book of Esther during Purim, there are other traditions that help mark this festive

occasion.

1) Festive and Fun Filled Service

Children (and adults) are encouraged to wear costumes. Many choose to dress up as Esther or Mordechai.

Others choose to wear costumes of Haman, Vashti or King Ahasuerus . During the reading of Esther, it is a

tradition to make noise, booing sounds, and stamping our feet whenever the name

of “Haman” is read. When the name of “Mordechai” is read, the crowd cheers

and shouts. To increase the noise level, gragers (noise makers) are used!

2) Gifts

During the time of Purim it is customary to give gifts of food to others. This is

considered a mitzvah. A common pastry given is Hamantaschen (Haman’s Hat or

Ears).

3) Charity to the Poor

To express our appreciation of Adonai’s divine deliverance and provision on Purim is customary to give gifts

to the poor, or charity (tzedakah).

4) Festive Purim Meal

It is customary to eat a joyous, festive meal consisting of a oversized challah with raisins and

of course Hamantaschen!

Purim teaches us that Adonai is faithful, His deliverance sure and our salvation comes only from Him!!

Chag Sameach!!

http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Holidays/Winter_Holidays/Purim/purim.html

Grager (noisemaker)

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READINGS SCHEDULE

February 4th Bo “Enter!” Torah Portion: Exo 10:1-13:16

Haftorah: Jer 46:13-28

Brit Hadasha: Matt 25:1-46

February 11th B’shalach “When he let go” Torah Portion: Exo 13:17-17:16

Haftorah: Judg 4:4-5:31

Brit Hadasha: Matt 26:1-75

February 18th Yitro “Jethro” Torah Portion: Exo 18:1-20:26(23)

Haftorah: Isa 6:1-7:6

Isa 9:5-6

Brit Hadasha: Matt 27:1-28:20

February 25th Mishpatim “Judgments” Torah Portion: Exo 21:1-24:18

Haftorah: Jer 34:8-22

Jer 33:25-26

Brit Hadasha: Mark 1:1-2:28

SHABBAT PARASHAH MEANING READINGS SCRIPTURE

Ahava B’Shem Yeshua

Open my eyes, so I may behold wonders from

Your Torah. Psalm 119:18 TLV

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FEBRUARY 2017

SH’VAT / ADAR 5777

Sun / Rishon Mon / Sheni Tue / Shlishi Wed / Revi’i Thu /

Chamishi Fri / Shishi Sat / Shabbat

1 Sh’vat 5

Men’s Prayer with

Alliance 7am

2 Sh’vat 6

HaYesod Chino

Valley 9am-11am

3 Sh’vat 7

4 Sh’vat 8

Bo

Hebrew Class

9:30 am

Service 10:30 am

5 Sh’vat 9

HaYesod Prescott

4pm-6pm

6 Sh’vat 10 7 Sh’vat 11

8 Sh’vat 12

Men’s Prayer with

Alliance 7am

Women’s Fellow-

ship 10:30 am

9 Sh’vat 13

HaYesod Chino

Valley 9am-11am

10 Sh’vat 14

11 Sh’vat 15

B’shalach

Hebrew Class

9:30 am

Men’s Ministry

9:30am

Service 10:30 am Tu B’Sh’vat

New Year of the Trees

12 Sh’vat 16

HaYesod Prescott

4pm-6pm

13 Sh’vat 17

14 Sh’vat 18

15 Sh’vat 19

Men’s Prayer with

Alliance 7am

16 Sh’vat 20

HaYesod Chino

Valley 9am-11am

17 Sh’vat 21 18 Sh’vat 22

Yitro

Hebrew Class

9:30 am

Service 10:30 am

Torah Service

19 Sh’vat 23

HaYesod Prescott

4pm-6pm

20 Sh’vat 24

21 Sh’vat 25 22 Sh’vat 26

Men’s Prayer with

Alliance 7am

Women’s Fellow-

ship 10:30 am

23 Sh’vat 27

HaYesod Chino

Valley 9am-11am

24 Sh’vat 28

25 Sh’vat 29

Mishpatim

Hebrew Class

9:30 am Men’s Ministry

9:30am

Service 10:30 am

26 Sh’vat 30

Rosh Chodesh HaYesod Prescott

4pm-6pm

27 Adar 1

28 Adar 2

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MJAA SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE

MJAA SW CON

Ministry Groups

Men’s Prayer

When: Wednesday 7:00 AM

Where: Alliance Bible Church

Contact: Al Rodriguez 928.443.5988

Women’s Fellowship & Prayer

When: Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 10:30 AM (February 8th and 22nd)

Where: TBA

Contact: Josie Grado 928.899.9921

Men’s Ministry - Nugget Diggers

When: Every 2nd & 4th Shabbat (February 11th and 25th)

Where: Alliance Bible Church, 2601 Iron Springs Road, Prescott, AZ 86305

(In the Library at the back of the Sanctuary)

Time: 9:30 am - 10:15 am

Contact: Fred Brady 206.962.0705

MESSIANIC CLASSIFIED

BABYSITTING

SHARON SABLOFSKY 928.443.1562

928.273.5023

COMPUTER TECH

BARRIE CLARK 928.277.1046

DRAFTING AND PERMITTING

CLAIRE CLARK 928.277.1046

MUSIC LESSONS DAN HOLYFIELD 928.310.1857 928.600.2601

Shabbat Service 10:30 am Saturdays

Location:

Alliance Bible Church

2601 Iron Springs Road

Prescott, AZ. 86305

Office Hours:

Monday – Friday 9:00am—3:00pm

Sunday Closed

Phone: 928.443.5988

E-mail: abyprescott@gmail.com Website: www.ahavabshemyeshua.com

BOARD MEMBERS

Al Rodriguez

Troy Wade

Robin Walton

Rabbi Jack Zimmerman

CANTOR

Chelsea Walton

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