Description of a Typical Messianic Jewish Shabbat Service

Our order of worship attempts to re-create the service used in the synagogue by Yeshua and his followers some 2000 years ago. The simplicity of our service is intended to foster a worshipful atmosphere.

The following is an order of service from a recent Shabbat service. The passages are from the Siddur for Messianic Jews, which can be ordered from the book list.

Preparation for Worship: Magen Avot

Tefillat Shabbat

Kindling of the Sabbath Lights

HaElohim Asher

Tehillat HaB'rit Hadasha: Luke 1:46-55

Sheerim

Amidah (I-III)

Ashrey Ish

Vay'hee Beensoa

Response to Presentation of the Torah

Torah Blessings

Sedrah Reading: Exodus 40:28-38

Scripture Reading: Exodus 33:12-23

V'zot HaTorah

Eytz Hayim

Response at the Return of the Scroll

Half Kaddish

Sermon: WHAT THE TABERNACLE SHOWS US

Alenu

Sharing, Prayer, Announcements

Birkat Hakohanim

Kiddush (in fellowship hall)





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