Ahava B Shem Yeshua Love In The Name of Jesus Monthly Newsletter Volume 4, Issue 2 December 2017 From Our Messianic Leader.. Chanukah On December 13 th, Kislev 25 on the Jewish calendar, we will begin the celebration of the Festival of Light Chanukah. Yeshua, our Master, told His disciples, I am the light of the world. In Matthew 5:14-16 He said; You are the light of the world Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works (mitzvot), and glorify your Father who is in heaven. It is traditional to place the Chanukah menorah (or chanukiah) in a window so that its light radiates outward and lights up the darkness of the outside world. So it can be with us. The celebration of Chanukah this and every year is relevant and very important for all Believers. It is the story of a persistent zeal for Yeshua, the Living Torah, a devotion to God s commandments, and the will to stand up for what is right and holy (kadosh). It is the story of the rededication of God s Temple and His people. As such, it is an very important part of the history of who we are as Messianic believers. Therefore, we at Ahava B Shem Yeshua --- Love in the Name of Jesus, pray that this Chanukah season will find the light of the Gospel burning ever brighter within you. May the Shamash candle (servant candle) of Heaven catch light in your heart for Torah, good works (mitzvot), and devotion to Him. May the light of Yeshua pour forth from within each one of us as we set about to lighten the darkness. Happy Chanukah! Al Messianic Leader Ahava B'Shem Yeshua Inside this issue: Upcoming Events 2 Local Announcements Ministry Updates 6 Messianic 101 Terms & Definitions Reading Schedule 8 Calendar 9 Classifieds 10 3 7
Page 2 Volume 4, Issue 2 UPCOMING EVENTS SOUTHWEST YESHUA 18 REGIONAL CONFERENCE When: February 16 18, 2018 Where: Irvine Marriott, Irvine, CA For more information, check out the website at https://mjaa.org/regionals/ Facebook Like Us on Facebook! Use the following link https://www.facebook.com/ahavaprescott/
Ahava B Shem Yeshua Page 3 LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS SPECIAL CHANUKAH SERVICE Come join us for our Chanukah Service on December 16th Shabbat Services at 10:30 am. We will have a special teaching on the Feast of Dedication, Festival of Lights, Chanukah (Hanukkah)!! Following Worship there will be a Special Oneg Menu. Please sign up at the back table. Please bring your Chanukiah (Chanukah Menorah) and Candles TORAH SERVICE Come join us on December 23, 2017 for our Torah Service! Our monthly Torah Service will be on December 23rd Shabbat Services at 10:30 am. Don t miss this special service!! ONEG Please join us for Oneg (Sabbath Delight) after Service. It is a time of good food and fellowship. We supply the chicken, or meatballs, 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. Yeshua spoke to them again, saying, I am the light of the world. The one who follows Me will no longer walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. John 8:12 TLV
Page 4 Volume 4, Issue 2 LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 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: STARTING BACK UP JANUARY 2018 TIME: WHERE: 9:30 am before Shabbat Service Downstairs @ Alliance Bible Church 2601 Iron Springs Road Prescott, AZ 86305 HaYesod Evening Prescott Class START DATE: STARTING BACK UP IN JANUARY 2018 DAY: Sunday TIME: 6:00 PM 8:00 PM PLACE: Alliance Bible Church 2601 Iron Springs Road, Prescott, AZ 86305 PHONE: 928.443.5988 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. HaYesod Sabbath Morning Prescott Class START DATE: STARTING BACK UP ON JANUARY 14TH, 2018 DAY: Every Sunday TIME: 10:30 AM 12:30 PM PLACE: Fred & Lynda Brady s Home Call for Directions PHONE: 206.962.0705 (Fred) or the Office 928.443.5988 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.
Ahava B Shem Yeshua Page 5 LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Men s Bible Study Our Congregational Leader Al Rodriguez will be leading the Bible Study using Tom Bradford's Torah Class as a starting point. Please check out Mr. Bradford's class at http://www.torahclass.com/. For any of the men that are interested, please email me here at abyprescott@gmail.com. Or email Al directly at alef18.ar@gmail.com, or call Al at 928.443.5988. When: Where: Time: Every Wednesday Alliance Bible Church (Downstairs) 2601 Iron Springs Road, Prescott, AZ 86305 9:30 am till 11:30 am Women s Bible Study Starting in January 2018, The women will begin their Bible Study in Romans. The women will be using the Tom Bradford's Torah Class. Please check out Mr. Bradford's class at http://www.torahclass.com/. For more information call 928.443.5988. When: Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday STARTING JANUARY 2018 Where: 503 Perry Street, Prescott, AZ 86303 Time: 10:30 am till 12:30 pm Open my eyes, so I may behold wonders from Your Torah. Psalm 119:18 TLV
Page 6 Ahava B Shem Yeshua MINISTRY UPDATES Ahava Children s Ministry The sign up sheet for December is back in the classroom/nursery area on the wall. Teachers and helpers can sign themselves up for dates that work for them. It will cover 2 months at a time. Teachers will be planning their own lessons, and helpers as usual will assist the teacher. In the storage room in the back of the sanctuary, there is a curriculum box for books and lessons, or you can use resources that you have. More teachers are needed. There should be a minimum of one adult in the back (18 or over) but preferably 2 adults should sign up at a time. Please talk to Dee Rodriguez if you would like to serve as a teacher for the first time, or if you would be willing to serve as the new Shabbat School leader. For those who sign up for Shabbat School, on the Shabbat you are in the classroom, please let the people serving in the sound booth know and they can make you a copy of the message. Davidic Dance Ministry We have made some changes to the dance ministry: Is. 52:7 "How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger of good tidings, that announces peace and announces salvation, that says unto Zion: "Your Elohim reigns!" Davidic Dance at Ahava is worshiping Adonai with sacred reverence to Him. Therefore, there must be order and understanding when we worship through dance. Seasoned worship dancers may join the Davidic Dance circle after speaking to Daniele and Julia, our dance leaders and demonstrating basic core steps. Appropriate dance attire is skirts and dresses below the knee and tops should be covered shoulders... nothing see through. Pants, tank tops and boots will not be permitted. Our focus is to please Elohim and not man. The Hora Dance is for everyone and we encourage all to participate and celebrate in this dance. The dance for He Shall Reign is for everyone as well! Beginning dance steps are offered after Oneg on the first and second Sabbaths of the month at 1:15 for 30 minutes. The Shabbat Medley dance will be taught during this time. All who learn it can then participate in the Shabbat Medley dance to bring in the Sabbath Service. Thank you for your understanding and we ask that you pray that Elohim be exalted through the dance ministry as it is a powerful weapon against the enemy. Contact the Office at Ahava B Shem Yeshua at 928.443.5988
Volume 4, Issue 2 Page 7 MESSIANIC 101 Terms & Definitions CHANUKAH FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, FEAST OF DEDICATION December 13th, 2017 Wednesday (1st Candle is lit Tuesday December 12th at evening) through December 20th, 2017 Wednesday John 10:22-23 Then came Hanukkah; it was winter in Jerusalem. Yeshua was walking in the Temple around Solomon s Colonnade. Then the Judean leaders surrounded Him, saying, how long will You hold us in suspense? If You are the Messiah, tell us outright! (TLV). Chanukah commemorates the Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid Empire and the rededication of the Holy Temple (the second Temple). Once the Temple was reclaimed the Jewish people wished to relight the Temple Menorah, unfortunately there was only enough oil to last one day. They needed eight days to procure additional pure oil. Miraculously this one day supply of oil lasted eight days! This is the miracle we celebrate. THE CHANUKIAH (THE CHANUKAH MENORAH) The Chanukiah is the special 9 candle holder menorah that is used for Chanukah. The Chanukiah is placed at a window in front of the home. Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they put it on a lampstand so it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men so they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. TLV. The Chanukiah has eight holders for either candles or oil, and one holder set apart. These candles, or oil, should burn for 30 minutes on the week nights and one and one half hours on Friday night, or the Shabbat. The candle that is set apart (the Shamash, or servant candle, is used to light all the other candles. The candles are placed in the candle holders right to left, but lit left to right. The first candle is lit on the Erev of Chanukah, this year it is Tuesday, December 12th at sundown. Place one candle in the Shamash holder and one candle on the first candle holder on the right. Light the Shamash candle, then use it each night to light the other candles. Recite the following blessing: Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-he-nu Me-lech ha-olam a-sher ki-de-sha-nu be-mitz-vo-tav ve-tzi-va-nu le-had-lik ner Cha-nu-kah. Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-he-nu Me-lech Ha-olam she-a-sa ni-sim la-avo-te-nu ba-ya-mim ha-hem bi-zman ha-zeh. Blessed are You, Lord our G d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us to kindle the Chanukah light. Blessed are You, Lord our G d, King of the universe, who performed miracles for our forefathers in those days, at this time. On the first night add this blessing: Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-he-nu Me-lech Ha-olam she-heche-ya-nu ve-ki-yi-ma-nu ve-higi-a-nu liz-man ha-zeh. Blessed are You, Lord our G d, King of the universe, who has granted us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this occasion. After the Chanukiah is lit, enjoy it s light. Tell stories of what Chanukah means. Enjoy fried foods like donuts and latkes. Play a game of driedel. Remember the miracles that Adonai has done in your life, the times He sustained you. John 8:12 Yeshua spoke to them again, saying, I am the light of the world. The one who follows Me will no longer walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. (TLV). John 1:5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overpowered it (TLV). Chag Urim Sameach (Happy Lights Holiday)! http://www.chabad.org/holidays/chanukah/article_cdo/aid/103868/jewish/how-to-light-the-menorah.htm
Page 8 Ahava B Shem Yeshua READINGS SCHEDULE SHABBAT PARASHAH MEANING READINGS SCRIPTURE December 2nd VaYishlach And he sent Torah Portion: Gen 32:3(4)-36:43 Haftorah: Oba 1:1-21 Brit Hadasha: Matt 13:1-58 December 9th VaYeshev And he settled Torah Portion: Gen 36:43-40:23 Haftorah: Amos 2:6-3:8 Brit Hadasha: Matt 14:1-15:39 December 13th Chanukah Day 1 Torah Portion: Num 7:1-17 December 14t h Chanukah Day 2 Torah Portion: Num 7:18-29 December 15th Chanukah Day 3 Torah Portion: Num 7:24-35 December 16th Miketz At the end of Torah Portion: Gen 41:1-44:17 Chanukah Day 4 Torah Portion: Num 7:30-41 Haftorah: 1 Kings 3:15-4:1 Haftorah: Zec 2:10(14)-4:7 Brit Hadasha: Matt 16:1-17:27 December 17th Chanukah Day 5 Torah Portion: Num 7:36-47 December 18th Chanukah Day 6 Torah Portion: Num 7:42-47 Num 28:1-15 December 19th Chanukah Day 7 Torah Portion: Num 7:48-59 December 19th Rosh Chodesh Beginning of the month Tevet 1 Num 28:1-15 December 20th Chanukah Day 8 Torah Portion: Num 7:54-8:4 December 23rd VaYigash And he drew near Torah Portion: Gen 44:18-47:27 Haftorah: Eze 37:15-28 Brit Hadasha: Matt 18:1-19:30 December 30th VaYechi And he lived Torah Portion: Gen 47:28-50:26 Haftorah: 1 Kings 2:1-12 Brit Hadasha: Matt 20:1-21:46
Volume 4, Issue 2 Page 9 DECEMBER 2017 KISLEV / TEVET 5778 Sun / Rishon Mon / Sheni Tue / Shlishi Wed / Revi i Thu / Chamishi Fri / Shishi Sat / Shabbat 1 Kislev 13 2 Kislev 14 VaYishlach Service 10:30 am 3 Kislev 15 4 Kislev 16 5 Kislev 17 6 Kislev 18 Men s Prayer with Alliance 7am Men s Bible Study 9:30 am 7 Kislev 19 8 Kislev 20 9 Kislev 21 VaYeshev Service 10:30 am 10 Kislev 22 11 Kislev 23 12 Kislev 24 Erev Chanukah 1 Candle 13 Kislev 25 Men s Prayer with Alliance 7am Men s Bible Study 9:30 am Chanukah Day 1 2 Candles 14 Kislev 26 Chanukah Day 2 3 Candles 15 Kislev 27 Chanukah Day 3 4 Candles 16 Kislev 28 Miketz Service 10:30 am Special Chanukah Service Chanukah Day 4 5 Candles 17 Kislev 29 Chanukah Day 5 6 Candles 18 Kislev 30 Chanukah Day 6 7 Candles 19 Tevet 1 Rosh Chodesh Chanukah Day 7 8 Candles 20 Tevet 2 Men s Prayer with Alliance 7am Men s Bible Study 9:30 am Chanukah Day 8 21 Tevet 3 22 Tevet 4 23 Tevet 5 VaYigash Service 10:30 am Torah Service 24 Tevet 6 25 Tevet 7 26 Tevet 8 27 Tevet 9 Men s Prayer with Alliance 7am Men s Bible Study 9:30 am 28 Tevet 10 29 Tevet 11 30 Tevet 12 VaYechi Service 10:30 am 31 Tevet 13
Page 10 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 Al Rodriguez Mark Miller Troy Wade Robin Walton BOARD MEMBERS Rabbi Jack Zimmerman Chelsea Walton CANTOR Ahava B Shem Yeshua BABYSITTING MESSIANIC CLASSIFIED SHARON SABLOFSKY 928.443.1562 COMPUTER TECH 928.273.5023 BARRIE CLARK 928.277.1046 DRAFTING AND PERMITTING CLAIRE CLARK 928.277.1046 HANDYMAN KEVIN LAIRD 928.533.3694 INDEPENDENT INSURANCE CONSULTANT Auto/Home/Business & Notary Public JANA STAZENSKI 928.273.2452 MUSIC LESSONS DAN HOLYFIELD 928.310.1857 928.600.2601 Ministry Groups Men s Prayer When: Wednesdays at 7:00 AM Where: Alliance Bible Church, 2601 Iron Springs Road, Prescott, AZ Contact: Al Rodriguez 928.443.5988 Men s Bible Study When: Wednesdays Where: Alliance Bible Church, 2601 Iron Springs Road, Prescott, AZ 86305 (Downstairs) Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am Contact: Al Rodriguez at 928.443.5988 Women s Bible Study When: Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday (BEGINNING JANUARY 2018) Where: 503 Perry Street, Prescott, AZ 86303 Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Contact: Ahava B Shem Yeshua Office 928.443.5988