Monthly Newsletter Ahava B’Shem Yeshua

“Love In The Name Of Jesus” Volume 7, Issue 2 December 2020

From Our Messianic Leader….. ADONAI CHOOSES US desh / the Holy Spirit. The offer of forgiveness by Yeshua His Son Ephesians 1:3-6 Inside this issue: 3 and the love of the Heavenly Fa- Blessed be the God ther. This should remove any and Father of our sense of pride of how we were Lord Yeshua the saved. Special Events 2 Messiah, who has blessed us What is even greater and amazing with every spiritual blessing in about our salvation in Yeshua is the heavenly places in Messi- that it is permanent. He chooses Local 3 ah. 4 He chose us in the Messiah us to be Kadosh (holy) and blame- Announcements less before Him forever. Adonai before the foundation of the predestined us that will believe in Ministry Updates 5 world, to be holy and blameless Him to become His adopted chil- before Him in love. 5 He predes- dren and heirs to His kingdom. tined us for adoption as sons Our future in heaven is not only Messianic 101 6 through Messiah Yeshua, in free from the penalty and power keeping with the good pleasure of sin, but freedom like sin never existed. Never again will we sur- of His will— 6 to the glorious Reading Schedule 7 render to evil desires or unright- praise of His grace, with which eousness. He favored us through the One Adonai has had a loving rescue Calendar 8 He loves! plan for us. We should marvel at I am constantly reminded of Ephe- the fact the He knew us BEFORE sians 1:3-6, which plainly tell me we were born (Psalm 139:16 Classifieds 9 that Adonai chose me in Him be- Your eyes saw me when I was fore the foundation of the world. unformed, and in Your book We might like to think that we did or have done something special were written the days that that made our Heavenly Father were formed—when not one of look down and say, “Now there’s a them had come to be.) and person worth saving,” but that is chose to save us. All believers simply not the case as believers. should fall on their face before Ye- We have nothing to offer Him ex- shua HaMashiach in humble rev- cept our sin. That is why I con- erence, praise, and thankfulness stantly remind myself that I can’t for His Great Love and Mercy. take credit for something that hap- Al pened before I was born! Messianic Leader Our Lord and Savior chose us, not Ahava B'Shem Yeshua when we were saved, but before we had done anything worth men- tioning. In fact, long before we even came into existence. Our part was simply, and only, to respond to the conviction of the Ruach HaKo- Page 2 Ahava B’Shem Yeshua SPECIAL EVENTS CHANUKAH CELEBRATION

Come join Ahava B’Shem Yeshua for our Annual Chanukah Celebration!! We will have Live Worship, Davidic Dance, Special Teachings and a Holiday Oneg. Come learn about the Feast of Dedication (the Festival of Lights) and how Yeshua HaMashiach (Jesus, the Messiah) is our true Light! Learn about the Chanukiah (the nine candle menorah) and how Yeshua shines brightly through it! Please bring your own Chanukiah and candles for the special lighting. Where: Alliance Bible Church 2601 Iron Springs Road Prescott, AZ 86305 When: Shabbat , December 12th, 2020 Time: 10:30 am—12:30 pm Chag Urim Sameach! Page 3

LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS HEBREW CLASSES Come join us and learn beginning Hebrew! WHEN: Shabbat TIME: 9:30 am before Shabbat Service WHERE: Downstairs @ Alliance Bible Church 2601 Iron Springs Road Prescott, AZ 86305

TORAH SERVICE Come join us on December 19th for our Services!

Our next monthly Torah Service will be held on Shabbat, December 19, 2020 during our Shabbat Service at 10:30 am. For those interested in participating in the Torah Walk (carrying the Torah, reading in Hebrew or English) please see our Congregational Leader, Al Rodriguez. Don’t miss this special service!!

UPCOMING EVENTS MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS!! DECEMBER 2020 Chanukah, Friday, December 11 - Friday, December 18, 2020 Chanukah Celebration, Shabbat, December 12, 2020 @ 10:30 am during worship (Bring your own Chanukiah (Menorah for Chanukah) and candles!)

Facebook Like Us on Facebook! Use the following link https://www.facebook.com/ahavaprescott/ Page 4 Ahava B’Shem Yeshua LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Men’s Bible Study

Our Congregational Leader Al Rodriguez will be leading the Bible Study using the Old Testament Studies from Tom Bradford. Please check out the website at https://www.torahclass.com/old-testament-studies-tc. For men 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 Ezra 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: The 2nd & 4th Thursday (December 10th & 24th) Where: 503 Perry Street, Prescott, AZ 86303 Time: 10:30 am until 12:00 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, kosher hot dogs, or sandwiches. 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.

MOURNER’S KADDISH PRAYER The Mourner’s Kaddish prayer is the prayer traditionally recited in memory of the dead. The prayer is recited during the be- reavement period and to mark the anniversary of the death of a loved one. Should you wish that this prayer be said for your loved one, please see our Congregational Leader Al Rodriguez. Page 5

MINISTRY UPDATES Ahava Children’s Ministry The sign up sheet for December is back in the classroom/nursery area on the wall. We are encouraging parents of those who utilize this ministry to consider volunteering to assist once a month, or every 6 weeks. 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. We have purchased Bibles for the children to use when in Shabbat class. At times, we will be reading the Torah Parashah during Shabbat Class (along with the rest of the Shul).

More teachers are needed. There should be a minimum of one adult in the back (18 or over) but prefer- ably 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, all messages and slides are uploaded to our website the following week.

Davidic Dance Ministry

During the month of November, we had a wonderful time together with Ralph and Mindy Seta. The workshop was a blessing to many from Ahava and even a few out of town visitors. Their family has been such a blessing to our congregation and we look forward to their soon return. They were so encouraged by our team and the growth and were honored to be a part of our worship time.

It’s finally time for Hanuakkah. That is hard to believe as this year has just flown by. December 12th, the men are preparing for a worship dance called the “Priestly Blessing.” We are looking forward to their presentation. As of now, there is no Hanukkah party planned, but that certainly could change, so keep your ears open!

Thank you for supporting, encouraging and praying for our dance team. We have just been in awe at all the L-rd is doing.

Many blessings,

Hessa and Miriam

Let them praise His Name with dancing. Let them sing praises to Him with tambourine and harp. Psalms 149:3 TLV Page 6 Ahava B’Shem Yeshua MESSIANIC 101 CHANUKAH (FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, FEAST OF DEDICATION) Friday, December 11th, 2020 through Friday, December 18th, 2020 (1st Candle is lit Thursday December 10th at evening) Chanukah celebrates two miracles: a) The 2nd century BCE victory of a small, greatly out-numbered and out-armed army of , 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 Ho- ly 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 chanukiah, 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.

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 in 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 dark- ness, and the darkness has not overpowered it (TLV).

The only mention of Chanukah is not in the Tanakh, 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 Urim Sameach! http://www.chabad.org/holidays/chanukah/article_cdo/aid/605036/jewish/q1 http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Holidays/Winter_Holidays/Chanukah/chanukah.html

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READINGS SCHEDULE SHABBAT PARASHAH MEANING READINGS SCRIPTURE

December 5th VaYishlach “And he sent” Torah Portion: Gen 32:3(4)-36:43 Haftarah: Oba 1:1-21 Brit Hadasha: Matt 26:36-46 Brit Hadasha: Matt 2:13-23 December 11th Chanukah Day 1 Torah Portion: Num 7:1-17 Haftarah: Dan 11:21-35 Brit Hadasha: John 8:12, 9:5, Rev 1:5 December 12th VaYeshev “And he settled” Torah Portion: Gen 37:1-40:23 Haftarah: Amos 2:6-3:8 Brit Hadasha: Acts 7:9-16 December 12th Chanukah Day 2 Torah Portion: Num 7:18-29 Haftarah: Zec 2:10(14)-4:7 1 Kings 7:40-50 Brit Hadasha: John 10:22-23 December 13th Chanukah Day 3 Torah Portion: Num 7:24-35 December 14th Chanukah Day 4 Torah Portion: Num 7:30-41 December 15th Chanukah Day 5 Torah Portion: Num 7:36-47 December 16th Rosh Chodesh “New Moon” Tevet1 Num 28:1-15 December 16th Chanukah Day 6 Torah Portion: Num 7:42-47 December 17th Chanukah Day 7 Torah Portion: Num 7:48-59 December 18th Chanukah Day 8 Torah Portion: Num 7:54-8:4 December 19th Miketz “At the end of” Torah Portion: Gen 41:1-44:17 Haftarah: 1 Kings 3:15-4:1 Brit Hadasha: 1 Cor 2:1-5 Brit Hadasha: Luke 24:13-29 December 25th Asarah Be’Tevet “Fast of Tevet” Torah Portion: Exo 32:11-14 Minor Fast Day (Dawn until Sundown) Exo 34:1-10 Haftarah: Isa 55:6-56:8 December 26th VaYigash “And he drew near” Torah Portion: Gen 44:18-47:27 Haftarah: Eze 37:15-28 Brit Hadasha: Luke 6:9-16 Brit Hadasha: Luke 24:30-48

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

1 Kislev 15 2 Kislev 16 3 Kislev 17 4 Kislev 18 5 Kislev 19 Men’s Prayer VaYishlach with Alliance Hebrew Class @ 7am 9:30am Service 10:30am Men’s Bible Study 9:30 am @ Alliance

6 Kislev 20 7 Kislev 21 8 Kislev 22 9 Kislev 23 10 Kislev 24 11 Kislev 25 12 Kislev 26 Men’s Prayer Women’s Bible VaYeshev with Alliance Study 10:30am Hebrew Class @ 7am Book of Ezra 9:30am Service 10:30am Chanukah Celebra- Men’s Bible tion 10:30am

Study 9:30 am @ Alliance Erev Chanukah Chanukah Day 1 1 Candle 2 Candles Chanukah Day 2 3 Candles

13 Kislev 27 14 Kislev 28 15 Kislev 29 16 Tevet 1 17 Tevet 2 18 Tevet 3 19 Tevet 4 Men’s Prayer with Miketz Alliance 7am Hebrew Class @ 9:30am Men’s Bible Service 10:30am Study 9:30 am Torah Walk @ Alliance Rosh Chodesh Chanukah Day 3 Chanukah Day 4 Chanukah Day 5 Chanukah Day 6 Chanukah Day 7 Chanukah Day 8 4 Candles 5 Candles 6 Candles 7 Candles 8 Candles

20 Tevet 5 21 Tevet 6 22 Tevet 7 23 Tevet 8 24 Tevet 9 25 Tevet 10 26 Tevet 11 Men’s Prayer with Women’s Bible Asarah Be’Tevet VaYigash Alliance 7am Study 10:30am (Fast of Tevet) Hebrew Class @ Book of Ezra 9:30am Men’s Bible Service 10:30am Study 9:30 am @ Alliance

27 Tevet 12 28 Tevet 13 29 Tevet 14 30 Tevet 15 31 Tevet 16 Men’s Prayer with Alliance 7am

Men’s Bible Study 9:30 am @ Alliance

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Shabbat Service 10:30 am Saturdays Location: MESSIANIC CLASSIFIED Alliance Bible Church

2601 Iron Springs Road BABYSITTING Prescott, AZ 86305 SHARON SABLOFSKY 928.443.1562 928.273.5023 Ahava B’Shem Yeshua Office Hours: CAREGIVING LEESA SPIEGEL 714.737.8526 Monday - Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm Sunday Closed INDEPENDENT INSURANCE CONSULTANT Auto/Home/Business & Notary Public JANA STAZENSKI 928.273.2452 Phone: 928.443.5988 E-mail: [email protected] MUSIC LESSONS Website: www.ahavabshemyeshua.com DAN HOLYFIELD 928.310.1857 928.600.2601

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Ministries Men’s Prayer When: Wednesdays at 7:00 AM Where: Alliance Bible Church, 2601 Iron Springs Road, Prescott, AZ 86305 Contact: Al Rodriguez 928.443.5988 Men’s Bible Study When: Wednesdays Where: Alliance Bible Church, 2601 Iron Springs Road, Prescott, AZ 86305 Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am Contact: Al Rodriguez at 928.443.5988 Women’s Bible Study When: The 2nd & 4th Thursday (December 10th & 24th) Where: 503 Perry Street, Prescott, AZ 86303 Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Contact: Ahava B’Shem Yeshua Office 928.443.5988