August 2018

Volume 4, Issue 10

Monthly Newsletter

From Our Messianic Leader…..

Confident In Your

Salvation

How confident are you

in your salvation? Adonai never intends to trick or

puzzle Believers in Him. He wants us to be confident about our salvation

and He has clearly laid out a plan. So,

if uncertainty comes up in your mind, understand it is not from the Lord.

There is someone out there, howev-er, that does want to confuse us. The

devil, Satan. He knows if he can make

us doubt he makes us less effective as Messianic Believers. There are four

major ways he uses to cause doubt: 1) When we give into our desires of

sin the enemy piles on the feeling of guilt. “How can I be saved when I

am living like this?” But, Romans 8:1

tell us: ”Therefore, there is no longer any condemna-tion awaiting those who are in union with the Messiah Yeshua.”

2) Unless we are immersed in His

word, it is easy to just have a fog-gy idea of what happened when

we came to faith. But if we are well grounded, we’re less likely to

question our salvation in tough times.

3) Once we are saved and given our

life to Elohim, John 10:28-29 tells

us; “28 They will absolutely never be destroyed, and no one will snatch them from my hands. 29 My Fa-

ther, who gave them to me, is greater than all; and no one can snatch them from the Father’s hands.” And yet sorrow and shame can make us want to hide

instead of confessing our sins and keeping lines of communication

with God open. BE AWARE

THAT FEELINGS HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH

THE TRUTH OF SALVA-TION.

4) Do you ever feel that the enemy comes to you like a roaring lion

and other times like an angel of

light (2 Corinthians 11:14)? Whatever his approach, all he

wants to do is to get your eyes off Yeshua. However, there is a

scripture that promises, “No

weapon formed against you (believers) will prosper.” Isaiah

54:17. By spending time in the WORD will

help us stand securely in our salva-tion. Then and only then will we be

able to be better prepared to resist

Satan’s attacks and strategies.

Al Messianic Leader

Ahava B'Shem Yeshua

Inside this issue:

Upcoming Events 2

Local Announcements

3

Ministry Updates 6

Moses’ 6 Rules for Facebook

7

Reading Schedule 9

Calendar 10

Classifieds 11

Ahava B’Shem Yeshua

“And it shall be that everyone

who calls on the name of

Adonai shall be saved.”

Acts 2:21 TLV

Ahava B’Shem Yeshua

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 9th, 2018, Sunday, 6:30 pm, Rosh HaShana Service

September 18th, 2018, Tuesday, 6:30 pm, Yom Kippur Service (Begin Fast)

September 19th, 2018, Wednesday, 6:30 pm, Yom Kippur (Break the Fast)

September 29th, 2018, Shabbat, 10:30am—12:30 pm, Succot (Shabbat during Succot)

September 30th, 2018, Sunday, 1pm—4pm, ABC combined picnic at Watson Lake

November 10th, 2018, Shabbat, 10:30 am—12:30 pm, Lev Shelo (Corry Bell)

November 24th, 2018, Shabbat, 10:30 am -12:30 pm, Ronna Cohen (update from Israel)

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS!!

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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

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.

Doug Hershey

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.

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LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

HEBREW CLASSES The Beginning Hebrew 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

TORAH SERVICE Come join us on August 11, 2018 for our Torah Service!

Our monthly Torah Service will be on August 11—Shabbat Services at 10:30 am.

Don’t miss this special service!!

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LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

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 abyprescott@gmail.com 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 (August 14th and 28th)

Where: 503 Perry Street, Prescott, AZ 86303

Time: 10:30 am until 12:30 pm

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LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

HaYesod “Sabbath”

Morning Prescott Class

START DATE: STARTING BACK UP SEPTEMBER 16TH, 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.

In September 2018, Torah Club transforms into study groups all over the world. It’s the same great content now reimagined for small groups. Leaders will receive new To-

rah Club training and support, and their club members will receive the Torah Club lessons for only $60 a year ($5 a month!). Most importantly, Torah Club will become a

place to develop spiritually in relationship with new like-minded believers. Check out the brand new Torah Club website for more information on becoming a leader or a student! https://torahclub2018.ffoz.org/

When: Every Wednesday

Where: TBD Time: 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm

For more information email abyprescott@gmail.com, or call Robin at 928.308.9139.

MINISTRY UPDATES

Davidic Dance Ministry

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.

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 or-der 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. Ap-

propriate 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.

Ahava Children’s Ministry

The sign up sheet for August 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.

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Moses' 6 Rules for Facebook by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Ancient guidelines for a healthy social media experience

With 2 billion users, Facebook is an incredible tool for connecting humanity. Yet social media also feeds depression and addiction – downsides so widely acknowledged that Facebook itself asks: "Is Spending Time on Social Media Bad for Us?" Facebook's business model is simple: Consumers provide a unique data trail – birthday, address, marital status, trave-logue, career, purchasing habits, social contacts, likes, dislikes, and even what we ate for lunch – and Facebook feeds up steady shots of dopamine in the form of generating reaction. Sean Parker, Facebook's founding president, says that Facebook's advanced artificial intelligence exploits a "vulnerability in human psychology" and manipulates our brains – cleverly hooking us ever-more deeply based on our own choices and behavior. Today, with over 90% of 16-24 year olds using social networks, and technology ever-more "wearable" and ubiquitous, the problem compounds. Although Moses obviously never encountered social media, ancient Torah wisdom is replete with Divine guidance for best navigating Facebook – a new twist on millennia-old human psychology. As received on Sinai, here are Moses' 6 Rules for Facebook:

1. Positive Posts Leviticus 25:17 – "Do not aggrieve your fellow man." A Facebook page can be a vehicle for unity, building and healing, or the opposite – division and destruction. We've all seen the ugly side of Facebook: petty pointless debates, intolerance, gossip, abuse and bullying. Worse than the sword, a nasty Facebook post harms multiple people at great distance – contributing to misunderstandings, social di-vide, tension, even war. The Torah definition of derogatory speech – Loshon Hara – refers to anything that arouses animosity, even when the derogatory statement is true. Harming someone with words (Onas Devarim) is considered worse than harming their property. Never embarrass someone by publicly pointing out faults, using an insulting nickname, or recalling past mis-takes. Before posting or reading, apply the Facebook litmus test: Does this post raise others up, or put them down? Lowering another's esteem – even with no intent to harm – is an ethical penalty flag. The problem of negative speech is even more pronounced in our digital age, with instantaneous global communication and a record rarely erased. When you post online, it essentially remains forever. Even if you delete it, Wayback ma-chines and screen captures ensure that the digital trail is never fully erased. So before posting or even liking, ask your-self:

• Is this something that might be embarrassing in the future?

• Is there anyone who is demeaned by this post? Is this an unflattering reflection on the person I aspire to be? Keep your posts positive. Applaud genuine achievement and the commitment to values. Do your part to raise the col-lective bar.

2. Digital Detox Exodus 20:8-11 – "Work for six days, then observe Shabbat." Facebook is designed to be addicting by administering consistent doses of dopamine. The British Royal Soci-ety for Public Health identified social media as more addictive than cigarettes and alcohol. (Imagine smoking every time you check your feed!) Having grown addicted to social media, we’re afraid to cut the chord, gripped by fear of missing out (FOMO). How to break free? The key is regularly-scheduled breaks to:

1. Gain perspective.

2. Re-engage fully with the real world. Reaffirm that Facebook is something you can live without. History's tried and true counter-mechanism is Shabbat. For 25 hours, you are officially off the grid. Commitment to this Shabbat break, as defined by Torah, is far stronger than any commitment to Facebook. Consider Shabbat as an empowering, Divinely-ordained weekly Digital Detox.

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3. Limit Visual Consumption Numbers 15:39 – "Don't stray after your heart and eyes." Of the five senses, eyesight accounts for 80% of our sensory stimulation. What you see dictates your experience. Just as we are careful about what we put in our mouths, we must also choose wisely the images we see. With today ’s media saturated with provocative images, we have endless opportunities to reaffirm "guard your eyes" as one of the Six Constant Mitzvot. Next time you're scrolling Facebook, ask yourself: Am I choosing high or low? Do I need this in my life? If dehumanizing content does appear, take the power back into your hands. Make the pro-active choice not to engage or click.

4. Develop Internal Validation Genesis 1:27 – "Man was created in the image of God." Everyone needs validation that their life has value, importance, and meaning. Emotionally healthy people generate this validation internally. To rely on external sources – a "fan base" – is a recipe for personal disaster. Rabbi Noah Wein-berg calls it "counterfeit self-esteem," because when the accolades are gone, we're left with nothing. Pursuit of external validation is to be seduced by the "grandeur" of fake accolades. The catastrophic result: Relinquish-ing control of my self-esteem to others. "Created in the image of God" means that we each have inherent worth and a unique mission in the world. There nev-er was, nor will there ever be, another person with your combination of talents and circumstances. Genuine self-esteem is when we look inside and honestly attempt to fulfill our potential. Life is not a competition against anyone but yourself. Public recognition does not matter. When your only concern is doing the right thing, you freely express yourself in the most genuine and uninhibited way. When self-esteem is not dependent on outside approval, you'll choose the right thing, regardless of it being popular or politically correct. All that matters is living your truth. Think about this the next time you have the urge to post a "my life is fabulous" photo on Facebook. Instead, post something genuine, uplifting, meaningful. Though it may not gain you the same social creed, every "like" is another step toward contributing your best energy and vision into the world.

5. Envy and Comparison Exodus 20:14 – "Do not covet what belongs to others." Numerous studies correlate time on Facebook with high levels of anxiety and depression. We scroll through curated posts of people’s seemingly perfect lives – happy relationships, gorgeous homes and amazing vacations – bemoaning that we aren’t as happy or fulfilled. Psychology Today offers the following scenario: Let’s say a friend posts a picture of her meal from a work lunch at a fancy restaurant with the comment, “Pâté for lunch at Café Glamorous. Work is sooo hard :) #roughlife.” You may know she hates everything about her job – and even that she hates pâté – but that doesn’t mean you don’t experience a flash of jealousy. You compare the fact that she gets to have lunch at a fancy restaurant, while you con-sume Lean Cuisine in your cubicle – rather than comparing the reality that she is miserable in her job while you actual-ly kind of enjoy yours. That’s because that friend is selectively self-presenting only the Café Glamorous moments in her life on Facebook ra-ther than bemoaning her 14-hour work days, miserable boss, petty co-workers, and pittance of a salary. Rather than weighing all that you know about her work situation and feeling sorry for her, you can't resist drooling over the pâté and feeling envious. This malady of "compare and despair" feeds a feeling of less attractive, popular, successful, or enviable. And though Facebook posts are embellished with incomplete or inaccurate information, we take them at face value and end up suffering the stress of "negative social comparisons." Envy is poison. Stop competing. Focus instead on your unique contribution to the harmonious voice of compassionate humanity.

6. Be a True Friend Leviticus 19:18 – "Love your neighbor as yourself." The foundation of Torah is the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you want them to do unto you." Go out of your way to help others. The nature of Facebook, however, is distanced and impersonal – an isolated world within a world. Fight this online substitute by using social media to push you further into the reality, not away from it. Focus on helping others and be-ing a true friend, one who feels the pain of others, takes joy in others’ success, and goes out of the way to lend a hand. Like all other tools, Facebook is not inherently good or bad. It's a matter of how we use it. Stay focused on these Torah guidelines and help ensure a positive Facebook experience. http://www.aish.com/ci/s/Moses-6-Rules-for-Facebook.html?s=mm

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READINGS SCHEDULE

August 4th Ekev “As a result” Torah Portion: Deut 7:12-11:25

*2 Haftarah: Isa 49:14-51:3

Brit Hadasha: John 7:1-8:59

August 11th R’eh “See!” Torah Portion: Deut 11:26-16:17

*3 Haftarah: Isa 54:11-55:5

Brit Hadasha: John 9:1-10:42

August 12th Rosh Chodesh “New Moon” Elul 1 Num 28:9-15

Isa 66:1-24

August 18th Shoftim “Judges” Torah Portion: Deut 16:18-21:9

*4 Haftarah: Isa 51:12-52:12

Brit Hadasha: John 11:1-57

August 25th Ki Tetse “When you go out” Torah Portion: Deut 21:10-25:19

*5 Haftarah: Isa 54:1-10

Brit Hadasha: John 12:1-50

*SHIVAH DENECHEMATA (Seven of Consolation)*

SHABBAT PARASHAH MEANING READINGS SCRIPTURE

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AUGUST 2018

AV / ELUL 5778

Sun / Rishon Mon / Sheni Tue / Shlishi Wed / Revi’i Thu /

Chamishi Fri / Shishi Sat / Shabbat

1 Av 20

Men’s Prayer

with Alliance

7am

Men’s Bible

Study 9:30 am

2 Av 21 3 Av 22

4 Av 23

Ekev

Hebrew Class

9:30am

Service 10:30am

Guest Speak

Doug Hersey

5 Av 24

6 Av 25

7 Av 26

8 Av 27

Men’s Prayer

with Alliance

7am

Men’s Bible

Study 9:30 am

9 Av 28

10 Av 29

11 Av 30

R’eh

Hebrew Class

9:30am

Service 10:30am

Torah Service

12 Elul 1

Rosh Chodesh @

The Francke’s

7:00 pm

13 Elul 2

14 Elul 3

Women’s Bible

Study 10:30am

Book of Acts

15 Elul 4

Men’s Prayer

with Alliance

7am

Men’s Bible

Study 9:30 am

16 Elul 5

17 Elul 6

18 Elul 7

Shoftim

Hebrew Class

9:30am

Service 10:30am

19 Elul 8

20 Elul 9

21 Elul 10

22 Elul 11

Men’s Prayer

with Alliance

7am

Men’s Bible

Study 9:30 am

23 Elul 12

24 Elul 13

25 Elul 14

Ki Tetse

Hebrew Class

9:30am

Service 10:30am

26 Elul 15

27 Elul 16

28 Elul 17

Women’s Bible

Study 10:30am

Book of Acts

29 Elul 18

Men’s Prayer

with Alliance

7am

Men’s Bible

Study 9:30 am

30 Elul 19 31 Elul 20

Ahava B’Shem Yeshua

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 (August 14th & 28th)

Where: 503 Perry Street, Prescott, AZ 86303

Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Contact: Ahava B’Shem Yeshua Office 928.443.5988

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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

BOARD MEMBERS

Al Rodriguez

Mark Miller

Troy Wade

Robin Walton

Rabbi Jack Zimmerman

CANTOR

Chelsea Walton

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