Ahava B Shem Yeshua Love In The Name of Jesus Monthly Newsletter Volume 3, Issue 2 December 2016 From Our Messianic Leader.. Do we think more of ourselves than we should? The body of Messiah is a beautiful thing. Every part of the body is crucial and very important. It would really be a weird body if it were all a mouth! Adonai has made me a mouth in the body, but surely the whole body is not a mouth. Many parts of the body are much more important than the mouth. How beautiful it is to see the body of Messiah functioning as He intended, all working together to serve our master Elohim in unity. Adonai has graciously planned our lives and has given each of us a special work to do. Some people are able to fulfill the plan that He has for their life in just an hour s time; others of us are slow and plodding, and it will take us a lifetime to fulfill Adonai s purpose for us. Remember Mordecai s question to Esther: How do you know but that God brought you to the kingdom for such a time as this? (Esther4:14) The major purpose of Adonai s existence for Esther was fulfilled in just a few days. He raised her up, brought her into the Persian court, and made her the wife of the King in order that He, through her intercession, might spare the Jews. Our Lord and master Elohim has a special work for each of us to do and it is necessary that all of us be prepared for that work. A lot of us will spend the majority of our lives in preparation before our day will come. But be assured it will come. We will fulfill the purpose of God for our life and then we will pass on. His purpose for us will have been accomplished. Wherever we find ourselves, God has a reason for placing us there. He has His hand upon our lives and upon each circumstance in our lives. We may be going through some difficult trials, but the hardships are necessary. God wants to develop in us the characteristics that will enable us to fulfill His plan for us. God is working in each of us. We are His workmanship. His p o ie m a o r m a s t er p i ec e (Ephesians 2:10). God will work in each of us according to His grace so that we might accomplish the work He has ordained for us in His Kingdom and for His glory. Al Messianic Leader For we are His workmanshipcreated in Messiah Yeshua for good deeds, which God prepared beforehand so we might walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 TLV Inside this issue: Local Announcements Ministry Updates 5 Messianic 101 Terms & Definitions Reading Schedule 8 Calendar 9 Classifieds 10 2 7
Page 2 Ahava B Shem Yeshua LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS TORAH SERVICE Come Join us on December 10th Torah Service! Our monthly Torah Service will be on December 10th Shabbat Services at 10:30 am. Don t miss this special service!! SPECIAL CHANUKAH SERVICE Come join us for our Chanukah Service on December 31st Shabbat Services at 10:30 am. We will have a special teaching on the Feast of Dedication, Festival of Lights, Chanukah (Hanukah)!! Please bring your Hanukkiyah (Chanukah Menorah) and Candles
Volume 3, Issue 2 Page 3 LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS HEBREW CLASSES We have two Hebrew classes to offer! Both classes are held every Shabbat before Shabbat Service. We offer a New Beginners Hebrew Class and a Beginning Hebrew Conversation Class. WHEN: TIME: WHERE: Every Shabbat 9:30 am before Shabbat Service Downstairs @ Alliance Bible Church 2601 Iron Springs Road Prescott, AZ 86305 HaYesod START DATE: Starting January 2017 DAY: TIME: PLACE: Evening Prescott Class Every Wednesday PHONE: 928.443.5988 6:00 PM 8:00 PM Alliance Bible Church 2601 Iron Springs Road, Prescott, AZ 86305 START DATE: Starting January 2017 DAY: TIME: PLACE: Morning Chino Valley Class Every Thursday 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 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.
Page 4 Ahava B Shem Yeshua LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 information. Contact Office at Ahava B Shem Yeshua at 928.443.5988 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. See Sign Up Sheet in Sanctuary. ONEG Please join us for Oneg (Sabbath Delight) after Service. It is a time of good food and fellowship. We supply the chicken, please bring a dish or dessert to share. No shellfish or pork (or any other unclean meats Leviticus 23). Bring enough to feed your family and 2 more. Facebook Like Us on Facebook! Use the following link https://www.facebook.com/ahavaprescott/
Volume 3, Issue 2 Page 5 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 Men s Ministry We are holding a "Men's Bible Study" on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month. Contact Fred Brady for any information at 206.962.0705 or by email at fbschooner@yahoo.com. Fred S. Brady 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 prayers for intervention, healings, our country and whatever else the Ruach HaKodesh places on our hearts. When: Where: Time: Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 10:30 AM (December 14th & 28th) TBD 10:30 am till 1:00 pm
Page 6 Ahava B Shem Yeshua MINISTRY UPDATES Ahava Youth Ministry The Ahava Youth wish to express their thanks to the wonderful ladies who worked so diligently on the beautiful quilts for the Stepping Stones emergency shelter. For over a year, the Ahava Youth have partnered with Stepping Stones Agencies, a local organization that offers advocacy, support, emergency shelter services, and much more for women and their children in domestic violence and other dire situations. These spectacular quilts will be presented to the emergency shelter as an extension of the love of Yeshua as poured out in this thoughtful act of kindness performed by Ahava's talented quilting ladies. In His Love, Chelsea Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world. Jacob (James) 1:27 TLV Would you like to submit an ad, or information, to the newsletter? Please contact Robin at 928.308.9139 or abyprescott@gmail.com.
Volume 3, Issue 2 Page 7 MESSIANIC 101 Terms & Definitions CHANUKAH FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, FEAST OF DEDICATION December 25th, 2016 Sunday (1st Candle is lit Saturday December 24th at evening) through January 1st, 2016 Sunday Chanukah celebrates two miracles: a) The 2nd century BCE victory of a small, greatly out-numbered and out-armed army of Jews, known as the Maccabees, over the mighty Greek army that occupied the Holy Land. The rebellion was in response to the Greek attempt to force a Hellenistic lifestyle on the Jewish inhabitants of Israel. b) The kindling of a seven-branched Menorah (candelabra) was an important component of the daily service in the Holy Temple. When the Maccabees liberated the Temple from the hands of the Greek invaders, they found only a small cruse of pure and undefiled olive oil fit for fueling the Menorah. The problem was, it was sufficient to light the Menorah only for one day, and it would take eight days to produce new pure oil. Miraculously, the oil burned for eight days and nights. How is Chanukah celebrated? On each of the eight days of Chanukah, we light the menorah, a nine-branched candelabra, after nightfall (aside for Friday afternoon, when the candles are lit shortly before sunset). On the first night we kindle one light plus the shamash (attendant candle), on the second night we kindle two lights plus the shamash, and so we continue until the eighth night when we kindle all eight lights plus the shamash. The menorah lights can be either candles, or oil and wicks. Yeshua in Chanukah It is traditional to eat foods fried in oil on Chanukah, to commemorate the miracle of Chanukah which occurred with oil. It is also customary to eat dairy foods during the holiday. It is customary on Chanukah to give money gifts to children, and to play dreidel games. It is also customary to give an increased amount of charity each day of Chanukah. Yeshua, the Suffering Servant, is the ultimate shamash, or servant candle. He is the light of the world, and those who follow Him will no longer walk in darkness. 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). The only mention of Chanukah is not in the Tankah, but in the Gospel of John. 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). Use this Feast of Dedication to rededicate your life to our Messiah, Yeshua HaMashiach, the true light. Chag Sameach! http://www.chabad.org/holidays/chanukah/article_cdo/aid/605036/jewish/q1 http://www.hebrew4christians.com/holidays/winter_holidays/chanukah/chanukah.html
Page 8 Ahava B Shem Yeshua READINGS SCHEDULE SHABBAT PARASHAH MEANING READINGS SCRIPTURE December 3rd Toldot Generations Torah Portion: Gen 25:19-28:9 Haftorah: Mal 1:1-2:7 Brit Hadasha: Rom 9:6-13 December 10th VaYetze And he went out Torah Portion: Gen 28:10-32:2(3) Haftorah: Hos 12:13-14:9 Brit Hadasha: John 1:43-51 December 17th VaYishlach And he sent Torah Portion: Gen 32:3(4)-36:43 Haftorah: Oba 1:1-21 Brit Hadasha: Matt 26:36-46 December 24th VaYeshev And he settled Torah Portion: Gen 37:1-40:23 Haftorah: Amos 2:6-3:8 Brit Hadasha: Acts 7:9-16 December 25th Chanukah Day 1 Torah Portion: Num 7:1-17 December 26t h Chanukah Day 2 Torah Portion: Num 7:18-29 December 27th Chanukah Day 3 Torah Portion: Num 7:24-35 December 28th Chanukah Day 4 Torah Portion: Num 7:30-41 December 29th Chanukah Day 5 Torah Portion: Num 7:36-47 December 30th Chanukah Day 6 Torah Portion: Num 7:42-47 Num 28:1-15 December 31st Miketz At the end of Torah Portion: Gen 41:1-44:17 Chanukah Day 7 Torah Portion: Num 7:48-59 Haftorah: 1 Kings 3:15-4:1 Haftorah: Zec 2:10(14)-4:7 Brit Hadasha: 1 Cor 2:1-5 January 1st Chanukah Day 8 Torah Portion: Num 7:54-8:4
Volume 3, Issue 2 Page 9 DECEMBER 2016 KISLEV / TEVET 5777 Sun / Rishon Mon / Sheni Tue / Shlishi Wed / Revi i Thu / Chamishi Fri / Shishi Sat / Shabbat 1 Kislev 1 Rosh Chodesh 2 Kislev 2 3 Kislev 3 Toldot Service 10:30 am 4 Kislev 4 5 Kislev 5 6 Kislev 6 7 Kislev 7 Men s Prayer with Alliance 7am 8 Kislev 8 9 Kislev 9 Men s Ministry 11:30 am @ U-Like Asian Buffet 10 Kislev 10 VaYetze Hebrew Class 9:30 am Service 10:30 am Torah Service 11 Kislev 11 12 Kislev 12 13 Kislev 13 14 Kislev 14 Men s Prayer with Alliance 7am Women s Fellowship 10:30 am 15 Kislev 15 16 Kislev 16 17 Kislev 17 VaYishlach Hebrew Class 9:30 am Service 10:30 am 18 Kislev 18 19 Kislev 19 20 Kislev 20 21 Kislev 21 Men s Prayer with Alliance 7am 22 Kislev 22 23 Kislev 23 Men s Ministry 11:30 am @ U-Like Asian Buffet 24 Kislev 24 VaYeshev Hebrew Class 9:30 am Service 10:30 am Erev Chanukah 1 Candle 25 Kislev 25 Chanukah Day 1 2 Candles 26 Kislev 26 Chanukah Day 2 3 Candles 27 Kislev 27 Chanukah Day 3 4 Candles 28 Kislev 28 Men s Prayer with Alliance 7am Women s Fellowship 10:30 am Chanukah Day 4 5 Candles 29 Kislev 29 Chanukah Day 5 6 Candles 30 Tevet 1 Rosh Chodesh Chanukah Day 6 7 Candles 31 Tevet 2 Miketz Hebrew Class 9:30 am Service 10:30 am Special Chanukah Service Chanukah Day 7 8 Candles
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 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 MUSIC LESSONS DAN HOLYFIELD 928.310.1857 928.600.2601 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 (December 14th and 28th) Where: TBA Contact: Josie Grado 928.899.9921 Men s Ministry - Nugget Diggers When: Every 2nd & 4th Friday (December 9th and 23rd) Where: U-Like Asian Buffet, 201 Walker Road, Prescott, AZ (Behind Costco) What: TBA Contact: Fred Brady 206.962.0705