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Ahava B’Shem Yeshua Volume 4, Issue 9 July 2018 From Our Messianic Leader….. PRAYER AND PROMISES Yet what seems to be a real shock is Inside this issue: when we hear from these believers Adonai makes it clear and their situations, very little is that the answer to eve- mentioned about prayer. They turn rything in our lives is to friends, books, tapes, counselors, Upcoming Events 2 prayer mixed with faith. therapies of all kinds, even call into radio programs, but very seldom The apostle Paul in Philippines 4:6 Local 3 6 prayer. CJB tells us, “ Don’t worry about Announcements

anything; on the contrary, Why is it so hard for us as believers Ministry Updates 5 make your requests known to to seek God for our desperate needs when we have times of crisis? If we God by prayer and petition, Messianic 101 6 think about it, the Bible stands out as with thanksgiving.” Paul is asking Terms & Definitions us to seek Adonai in all areas of our one long testimony that Adonai’s life and thank Him ahead of time for faithfulness hears the cry of believers Reading Schedule 7 hearing us and what He’ll accomplish. and answers them with love.

Paul also stresses that we are always The following promises in scriptures Calendar 8 to pray first and NOT as a last re- are evidence that Elohim cares: sort. For many of us will go to friends first, then maybe to a pastor or coun- (Psalm 34:15) Classifieds 9 selor and then finally ending up on our “The eyes of the Lord are upon knees. Yeshua tells us in Matthew the righteous and His ears are 33 6:33 CJB “ But seek first his open to their cry.” Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be giv- (Psalm 34:17) “The righteous cry en to you as well.” We are to go out, and the LORD hears them; first to Adonai! he delivers them from all their

Ahava receives a lot of heartbreaking troubles.” news from broken people. Families losing loved ones, families breaking up, (Matthew 21:22) “All things believers who walked faithfully for whatsoever you shall ask in years with Yeshua living in fear and prayer, believing, you shall re- defeat. Each of these believers have been overcome by something --- sin, ceive.” covetousness, depression, worldliness, and year after year their problems Al seem to get worse. Messianic Leader Ahava B'Shem Yeshua Page 2 Ahava B’Shem Yeshua UPCOMING EVENTS GUEST SPEAKER

Shabbat, August 4th, 2018 10:30am—12:30 pm Alliance Bible Church, 2601 Iron Springs Road, Prescott, AZ 86305

Come join Ahava B’Shem Yeshua for a Special Message from Doug Hershey.

Doug Hershey is an author, conference speaker and founder of Ezra Ad- ventures, an Israel focused travel and education company. From years of

Doug Hershey hands-on experience, cultivating local relationships in Israel and a love for history, Doug provides a unique perspective on the connection between the Jewish Scriptures and present-day Israel. When he is not in Israel with Ezra Adventures, he is speaking in churches, synagogues and conferences about the miraculous restoration of Israel. For more information go to https://www.ezraadventures.com/

We will be taking up a Love Offering following the message.

Then the nations will know that I am Adonai who sanctifies Israel, when My Sanctuary is in their midst forever.

Ezekiel 37:28 TLV

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LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

HEBREW CLASSES The Beginning Hebrew class will begin on January 6th, 2018. The class will be held every Sabbath before Shabbat Service.

WHEN: Shabbat Morning TIME: 9:30 am before Shabbat Service WHERE: Downstairs @ Alliance Bible Church 2601 Iron Springs Road Prescott, AZ 86305

HaYesod

Evening Prescott Class START DATE: STARTING BACK UP IN THE FALL DAY: Sunday TIME: 5:00 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.

HaYesod “Sabbath”

Morning Prescott Class START DATE: STARTING BACK UP IN THE FALL 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.

Page 4 Ahava B’Shem Yeshua LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

TORAH SERVICE Come join us on July 14, 2018 for our Torah Service! Our monthly Torah Service will be on July 14th—Shabbat Services at 10:30 am. Don’t miss this special service!!

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 Al at [email protected] or call him at 928.443.5988.

When: Every Wednesday Where: Alliance Bible Church (Downstairs) 2601 Iron Springs Road, Prescott, AZ 86305 Time: 9:30 am until 11:30 am

Women’s Bible Study

The women are studying the book of Acts using 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 (July 10th and 24th) Where: 503 Perry Street, Prescott, AZ 86303 Time: 10:30 am until 12:30 pm

ONEG Please join us for Shabbat 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, pork or any other unclean meats (Leviticus 11). Bring enough to feed your family and 4 more. Page 5

MINISTRY UPDATES

Ahava Children’s Ministry

The sign up sheet for July 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 Sabbath 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 (will be on hold until the first Sabbath in August)

Beginning dance classes are normally held on the first and second Sabbaths of the month. Our Davidic Dance Leaders are taking a much needed ’sabbatical’. Thank you Daniele and Julia for all of your hard work and commitment in serving Adonai through this 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. Appropri- ate dance attire is skirts and dresses below the knee, and tops should be covered shoulders, no tank tops or camisoles.... nothing see through. 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!

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 (928.443.5988) if you have any questions. Page 6 Ahava B’Shem Yeshua MESSIANIC 101 Terms & Definitions Tisha B’Av (Ninth of Av) Again the word of Adonai-Tzva’ot (The Lord of Hosts) came saying: “Thus says Adonai-Tzva’ot, “The fast of the fourth, the fast of the fifth, the fast of the seventh and the fast of the tenth month will become joy, glad- ness and cheerful moadim. Therefore, love truth and shalom!” Zechariah 8:18-19 TLV

Tisha B’Av (the ninth of Av) falls this year on Shabbat, therefore it is observed on the 10th of Av, Sunday, July 22nd. Tisha B’Av is one of the major fast days in Judaism, beginning at sundown on Shabbat, July 21st and lasting for 25 hours. It completes the three weeks of Bein HaMetzarim (between the straits, the days of distress). This period of time is observed with mourning, fasting and prayers. During Tisha B’Av the following scriptures are read:

• Exodus 32:11-14 • Exodus 34:1-10 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem— • Deuteronomy 4:25-40 ”May those who love you be at peace!” • The Book of Lamentations • The Book of Job Psalms 122:6 TLV • Isaiah 55:6-56:8 • Jeremiah 8:13-9:23

Some of the historical tragedies that have occurred on this date are:

• Adonai decreed that the Israelites would not enter the promised land for accepting the false report from the 10 spies (Numbers 13 and 14). (1312 BCE) • The destruction of the First Temple by Nebuchadnezzar. (586 BCE) • The destruction of the Second Temple by the Romans, led by Titus. (70 CE) • The Bar Kochba revolt was crushed by Roman Emperor Hadrian. (135 CE) • The Temple area and its surroundings were plowed under by the Roman general Turnus Rufus. Jerusalem was re- built as a pagan city – renamed Aelia Capitolina – and access was forbidden to Jews. • The expulsion of the Jews from England. (1290 CE) • The expulsion of the Jews from Spain. (1492 CE) • World War One broke out setting the stage for the Holocaust, on the eve of Tisha B’Av. (1914 CE) • Mass deportation of Jews from the Warsaw Ghetto, on the eve of Tisha B’Av. (1942 CE)

May the time come soon when this will all be wiped away, and there will be no more sadness. 3 I also heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, “Behold, the dwelling of God is among men, and He shall tabernacle among them. They shall be His people, and God Himself shall be among them and be their God. 4 He shall wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more. Nor shall there be mourning or crying or pain any longer for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:3-4 TLV Amen, Come, Lord Yeshua! Revelation 22:20 TLV https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/144558/jewish/Tisha-BAv-and-the-3-Weeks.htm

Page 7 READINGS SCHEDULE SHABBAT PARASHAH MEANING READINGS SCRIPTURE July 7th Pinchas “Phinehas” Torah Portion: Num 25:10-29:40 (30:1) *1 Haftarah: 1 Kings 18:46-19:21 Brit Hadasha: Luke 23:1-24:53

July 13th Rosh Chodesh “New Moon” Av 1 Num 28:1-15

July 14th Matot “Tribes” Torah Portion: Num 30:1(2)-32:42 *2 Haftarah: Jer 1:1-2:3 Brit Hadasha: John 1:1-51

Masei “Journeys of” Torah Portion: Num 33:1-36:13 Haftarah: Jer 2:4-28,3:4 Brit Hadasha: John 2:1-3:36

July 21st D’varim “Words” Torah Portion: Deut 1:1-3:22 Shabbat Chazon “Shabbat of Vision” *3 Haftarah: Isa 1:1-27 (The Shabbat prior to Tisha B’Av) Brit Hadasha: John 4:1-5:47

July 22nd Tisha B’Av “Ninth of Av” Torah Portion: Deut 4:25-40 Exo 32:11-14, Exo 34:1-10 (Tisha B’Av falls on the Shabbat therefore Haftarah: Jer 8:13-9:23 It is observed the following day) Isa 55:6-56:8 The Book of Lamentations

July 28th V’et’chanan “And I pleaded” Torah Portion: Deut 3:23-7:11 Shabbat Nachamu “Shabbat of Consolation” *1 Haftarah: Isa 40:1-26 Brit Hadasha: John 6:1-71

THE TEN SPECIAL HAFTARAH READINGS *TLAT DEPURANTA (Three of Destruction)* *SHIVAH DENECHEMATA (Seven of Consolation)* Page 8 Ahava B’Shem Yeshua

JULY 2018 TAMUZ / AV 5778

Thu / Sun / Rishon Mon / Sheni Tue / Shlishi Wed / Revi’i Fri / Shishi Sat / Shabbat Chamishi

1 Tamuz 18 2 Tamuz 19 3 Tamuz 20 4 Tamuz 21 5 Tamuz 22 6 Tamuz 23 7 Tamuz 24 Men’s Prayer Pinchas with Alliance Hebrew Class 7am 9:30am Men’s Bible Service 10:30am Study 9:30 am

8 Tamuz 25 9 Tamuz 26 10 Tamuz 27 11 Tamuz 28 12 Tamuz 29 13 Av 1 14 Av 2 Women’s Bible Men’s Prayer Rosh Chodesh Matot / Masei Study 10:30am with Alliance Hebrew Class Book of Acts 7am 9:30am Men’s Bible Service 10:30am Study 9:30 am Torah Service

15 Av 3 16 Av 4 17 Av 5 18 Av 6 19 Av 7 20 Av 8 21 Av 9 Men’s Prayer with D’varim Alliance 7am Hebrew Class Men’s Bible Study 9:30am 9:30 am Service 10:30am

Shabbat Chazon

22 Av 10 23 Av 11 24 Av 12 25 Av 13 26 Av 14 27 Av 15 28 Av 16 Tisha B’Av Women’s Bible Men’s Prayer V’et’chanan (Ninth of Av) Study 10:30am with Alliance Hebrew Class Book of Acts 7am 9:30am Men’s Bible Service 10:30am Study 9:30 am Shabbat

Nachamu

29 Av 17 30 Av 12 31 Av 19

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Shabbat Service 10:30 am Saturdays MESSIANIC CLASSIFIED Location: BABYSITTING Alliance Bible Church 2601 Iron Springs Road SHARON SABLOFSKY 928.443.1562 Prescott, AZ 86305 928.273.5023 HANDYMAN Office Hours:

Monday – Friday 9:00am—3:00pm KEVIN LAIRD 928.707.2112

INDEPENDENT INSURANCE CONSULTANT Phone: 928.443.5988 Auto/Home/Business & Notary Public E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ahavabshemyeshua.com JANA STAZENSKI 928.273.2452

MUSIC LESSONS BOARD MEMBERS Al Rodriguez DAN HOLYFIELD 928.310.1857 928.600.2601 Mark Miller Troy Wade WEBSITE—INTERNET MARKETING & LIFE/HEALTH/ACCIDENT INSURANCE Robin Walton Rabbi Jack Zimmerman MARK JUAREZ 928.816.1610 Website 661.496.3819 Insurance CANTOR Chelsea Walton

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 (July 10th & 24th) Where: 503 Perry Street, Prescott, AZ 86303 Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Contact: Ahava B’Shem Yeshua Office 928.443.5988