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Congregation Tikvah b'Yeshua

	We are a congregation of Messianic believers who meet in Central Arkansas. Our congregation does not have a Rabbi and is served by our four elders. We have our own musicians and we use many songs for service that were written by a dear brother who has gone on before us. We would like to recognize him on this site by saying todah rabah ("thank you very much!") to Randy Sander, better known to us as Ariel HaLevi. We hope to see you soon in the resurrection, brother.
			Since we do not currently have a permanent building to meet in, you will need to call for information on meeting places and times. Phone (501) 983-0041 or e-mail us at Yaakov77@altavista.com

		MESSIANIC believers have a deep belief that Yeshua is the Redeemer spoken of in the Tanakh (O.T.), and that He is the Messiah for whom the Jewish people all over the world and throughout history have been waiting. We believe in the Sabbath, the Holy Days and the traditions that are consistent with the Scriptures. These we observe to the best of our ability. We believe that the God of our fathers is today bringing believers from both sides to the middle. Some from the House of Judah and some from Ephraim, the House of Israel. These latter are coming from among the gentiles ("nations"). They have come out of the denominational churches and religious organizations and have moved toward a middle road with their brothers and sisters from Judah. Our commitment to the Jewish people testifies to our love for the Land of Israel and our concern for the welfare of Jewish people worldwide. Our belief is that the Creator of the universe is now bringing the two sticks back together, as is foretold in the 37th chapter of Ezekiel. The stick of the House of Judah and his companions, and the stick for Ephraim and the House of Israel, his companions (Eze. 37:16) will soon be one again in the Land of Israel. As Messianic believers, we are very "zealous for the Law (Torah)." In this, we are following the example of the first-century Messianic believers who were also "zealous for Torah," like the apostle Paul. "Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled. Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven." (Matt. 5:17-19)