WHAT IS A MESSIANIC CONGREGATION?
A Messianic congregation is a fellowship of Jewish and gentile believers in Jesus (Yeshua in Hebrew) that worship in a more Hebraic/Jewish style and often emphasize teaching from the Old Testament (Tanach) and observing the Hebrew Feast days.
There are various distinctions that each congregation may have. The Beth Emanuel family has people from many different backgrounds and persuasions and we feel really blessed to be a very diverse congregation.
We are “Spirit-filled” and prioritize worship and the preaching of the Scriptures.
Our Rabbi (Pastor), Israel Nelson, grew up in Tiberias, Israel, and loves to teach Biblical insights from the Hebrew language each week.
There are various distinctions that each congregation may have. The Beth Emanuel family has people from many different backgrounds and persuasions and we feel really blessed to be a very diverse congregation.
We are “Spirit-filled” and prioritize worship and the preaching of the Scriptures.
Our Rabbi (Pastor), Israel Nelson, grew up in Tiberias, Israel, and loves to teach Biblical insights from the Hebrew language each week.
WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY FAMILY?
Our Chief Rabbi (Teacher) Yeshua emphasized love and unity as the hallmarks of His disciples, teaching that these traits prove that we follow Him and that His Father sent Him. At Beth Emanuel, we are building a congregation that is truly a family, that takes care of each other and knows what is going on in each others' lives. If you want to be part of a family that is committed to walk through thick and thin, come get to know our family.
WHAT IS YOUR WORSHIP AND SERVICE LIKE?
Our Saturday morning service is an informal time for sincere worship and study of the Scripture.
We have a wonderful dance ministry and people are welcome to join in. We sing many songs that are familiar to Christians, Jews, and those who have been around the Messianic movement for a while. We love songs by Paul Wilbur, Ted Pearce, Jonathan Settel, Joel Chernoff and many others.
Our Bible teaching is usually provided by our Rabbi (Pastor) and typically emphasizes a Hebraic understanding of a passage or word.
There are several Jewish customs that we practice in our service like singing the Sh’ma and the Aaronic Benediction.
After service we have refreshments together and a prayer team is available to pray for any needs people have.
We have a wonderful dance ministry and people are welcome to join in. We sing many songs that are familiar to Christians, Jews, and those who have been around the Messianic movement for a while. We love songs by Paul Wilbur, Ted Pearce, Jonathan Settel, Joel Chernoff and many others.
Our Bible teaching is usually provided by our Rabbi (Pastor) and typically emphasizes a Hebraic understanding of a passage or word.
There are several Jewish customs that we practice in our service like singing the Sh’ma and the Aaronic Benediction.
After service we have refreshments together and a prayer team is available to pray for any needs people have.
DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING FOR KIDS?
We have a nursery and classes for children (ages 6-12) taught by our loving volunteers. They are taught lessons from the Bible and often have special classes during the Jewish and Biblical holidays.