What to Expect

Here’s what you can expect in joining us for a Shabbat service

You can be certain that you will be greeted with sincerity and warmth. While our congregation is predominately Jewish in culture and lifestyle, we are a unique tapestry of people from many different walks of life and ethnic backgrounds. We love and cherish cultural variety and extend open arms of friendship to all. Simply, at BHS you will discover real people with real needs who serve a real God!

Our Typical Order of Service is as follows.

  • Welcome
  • Opening Prayer
  • Psalm
  • Liturgy
  • Praise and Worship
  • Shema V’Ahavta
  • Message
  • Prayer
  • Kiddush and Hamotzi
  • Aaronic Benediction
  • Oneg

FAQs about our service

Q. I am not Jewish; can I come and worship with you all?
A. ABSOLUTELY!!! We welcome everyone who would desire to come to worship with us whether Jew or Gentile.

Q. Do you have a time to pray for needs, healing and other requests?
A. Yes! In fact, the hour prior to service is a time of intercessory prayer. We take this time to intercede for our country, our people and households as well as the needs of others. Our intercessory prayer is from 3-4 p.m. on Saturday. Also, we provide another opportunity at a set time during our worship service. We are also available to pray with you after service should you desire a more intimate setting.

Q. How is prophecy operated within BHS?
A. Here at BHS we encourage the moving of the Holy Spirit. If you feel you have a prophetic word from the LORD that you would like to share with the congregation, please write it down and hand it to Pastor Tim, or someone who could take it to him. He will be happy to share the prophetic word in a timely and orderly fashion as the LORD leads.

Q. How is the gift of speaking in other tongues applied at BHS?
A. In accordance with Scripture, we ask that unless there is an interpretation given for the message in tongues, that each person pray in a quite and intimate fashion that would not draw attention to themselves or distract others. (1 Cor 14)

Q. Do you believe that tithing is for today?
A. While we do believe that tithing is very important and a timeless Biblical principle, we do not have any high pressure giving tactics. In fact, we do not even take up an offering during service. Simply, we have a tzedakah box at the entry where people can leave their tithes and offerings. We do believe that is vital for every believer to be consistent in giving to their home congregation. There is no expectation for people to tithe if they do not consider BHS to be their home congregation.

Q. Do you close out Shabbat with Havdalah?
A. Although Havdalah is a beautiful tradition ending Shabbat and welcoming the new week, we do not corporately celebrate it at BHS. After service you will find people enjoying oneg, having deep conversations and children playing a variety of Bible games. As the sun sets, people will still be there (guaranteed) savoring the last moments of Shabbat, and bringing in the new week together.

Q. What can I bring to Oneg?
A. Well, if you are a newcomer to BHS, Oneg is on us! If you have been coming for a while and want to know what foods might be appropriate, thank you.

In general, we welcome anything that you would like to bring minus any pork or shellfish products along with pawed animals and scavengers, etc. (See Lev. 11 for a more extensive explanation). We ask that you bring something that is an appropriate proportion for your family. Ex. If your family consists of you and your spouse, please don’t feel the need to bring a lot of food. But, if there are many in your family, please bring a dish large enough that would be able to feed you all. That way, in the end everyone will be able to eat and be satisfied. Also we ask that you do your best to prepare the food ahead of time so that you can really enjoy the rest we have in Messiah.

Oneg

Q. I really enjoy helping and serving, how might I get “plugged in” to using my gifts for the LORD?
A. Right about 7:30, we start to clean up from Oneg.  We would love to have you stay for an extra ten minutes and help us clean up from service.  With a large group of people, we can usually have all of the clean up accomplished within about ten to fifteen minustes.  We are always very blessed and appreciative to see other believers who have a servant’s heart.

Q. What kind of facilities do you have for food preparation?
A. We actually do not have a kitchen on campus, but we do have a very small microwave and refrigerator.  We encourage people to have their food prepared before Shabbat, and to bring it in something that will keep it warm or cool.  Crockpots, ice chests, work very well for temperature sensitive food.  If you have any questions, just shoot us an e-mail.  candyce@baruch-az.org