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 [email protected].
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.
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
[email protected] 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 [email protected].
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: [email protected] Website: www.ahavabshemyeshua.com
BOARD MEMBERS
Al Rodriguez
Troy Wade
Robin Walton
Rabbi Jack Zimmerman
CANTOR
Chelsea Walton
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