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Issue 7 *Sivan-Tammuz 5767 June 2007** We believe in Moses, the Prophets & Yeshua the Messiah!! The Association of Messianic Congregations 5002 East 4th Street, Tucson, AZ 85711 Email: Office@MessianicAssociation.org Phone: (520) 326-2020 Visit our Central Website! http://www.messianicassociation.org Visit our European Website! http://www.amceurope.org European Office Email: contact@amceurope.org ************************************************************* * CONGREGATIONAL LEADERS, RABBIS, PASTORS: PLEASE PROMOTE THIS TEACHING TOOL AMONG YOUR FLOCK * *********************************************************************
	SUMMER CONFERENCE INFO BELOW !!
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WE BELIEVE: Satan and Demons * Norman Manzon * RULES OF INTERPRETATION * Dr. David L. Cooper * THE REMNANT OF ISRAEL IN THE CHURCH AGE * Steven C. Ger * HELP ME UNDERSTAND, PLEASE! * David Brickner * MESSIANIC ROOTS: Michael Solomon Alexander * Dr. Alan Poyner-Levison * AMC EUROPE CONFERENCE REPORT * Dr. Alan Poyner-Levison *		THE PRAYER CLOSET *??? WHAT'S SO FUNNY !!!* UNDERSTANDING THE TIMES: MORE KOSHER LINKS AMC SUMMER MESSIANIC CONFERENCE INFORMATION SPECIAL INVITATION CD's FROM PAST AMC CONFERENCES AGAINST HERESY RECOMMENDED BIBLE STUDY RESOURCES BLOWING OUR SHOFAR
* SPECIAL FEATURE *

In honor of the 59th anniversary of the declaration of independence of the State of Israel on May 14, 1948, and the 40th anniversary of the liberation of Jerusalem on June 5, 1967, the AMC presents
"HATIKVAH" RECORDING BY BERGEN-BELSEN INMATES, 1945 You may have to paste this link into your browser: http://www.hadassah.org/page frame.asp?section=news&page= Hatikvah.html&header=per&size=0		The Declaration of Israel's Independence, May 14, 1948
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	THE PRAYER CLOSET The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much - James 5:16 Prayers and praises welcomed. Please see Guidelines on Prayer Closet page. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving - Psalm 100:4
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	An old Jewish man went to the races.... ??? WHAT'S SO FUNNY !!! Enter at your own risk!

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MORE KOSHER LINKS: Understanding the Times		"The men of Issachar understood the times and knew what Israel needed to do" - 1 Chronicles 12:32
* You may need to paste some of these links into your browser *
Amazing Video on Israeli News on Israeli Messianic Believers (English subtitles). http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6244392868781886952 U.S., Israel Prep for Strike on Iran Nuclear (?) http://www.israeltoday.co.il/default.aspx?tabid=178&nid=13043 Hamas Captures “King’s Ransom” of Intelligence in Gaza Coup http://www.debka.com/headline.php?hid=4309 Photo Essay: Herod’s Tomb Discovered in Gush Etzion http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/122397 Arabs Lay Refugee Problem at Arab Doorstep: * * Historical Arab Quotations * * http://www.eretzyisroel.org/~jkatz/quotes.html Paul Liberman of IMJA New Publisher http://www.messianictimes.com/AboutUs.php	Israel Pleased with New French President http://www.israeltoday.co.il/default.aspx? tabid=178&nid=12635 Author Claims Bible Made Irrelevant in Israeli Schools http://www.israeltoday.co.il/default.aspx? tabid=178&nid=12492 Jewish Theological Seminary Welcomes Homosexuals http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/121958 30-50 Million Pages of Holocaust Documents to Be Publicized http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/121805 Chassidic Makeovers: “It Isn’t a Mitva to Be Ugly” http://www.israeltoday.co.il/default.aspx? tabid=178&nid=11943

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AMC MESSIANIC CONFERENCE

" Shepherding In Messiah’s Love "

Hampton, VA - July 16 to 18, 2007
near Newport News
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Monday, July 16 through Wednesday, July 18
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Designed to equip leaders & volunteers in Messianic congregations, our three day conference will be focused on building healthy, Messiah centered Messianic Jewish congregations.

* * * When you register with Hampton Inn and Suites, ask for the AMC group rate * * *
and check on their shuttle bus schedule between the hotel and the airport.

* * * Check our Conference Web Page for the most up to date information. * * *

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* * * SPECIAL INVITATION * * *

You are cordially invited to attend the conference of The Lausanne Consultation
on Jewish Evangelism, which will be held in Hungary from August 19-24, 2007.
Further information may be obtained at this Link.

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* * * CD's FROM PAST AMC CONFERENCES! * * *

Missed the AMC LA 2006 Conference?
Don’t miss the CD set!

> Handling Controversial Subjects in the Body
> Justice and Judgment
> Living in the Truth
> Knowing God
> Messianic Judaism: How God Views Us
> Rightly Dividing Yeshua's Comments on Purity
> True and False Treasures
> Fulfilled in Messiah's Love for Israel
> Fulfilled in Messiah's Light for Israel
> The Mosaic Laws
> The Remnant of Israel

To receive this CD - in MP3 format only -
donate or send $20.00 plus shipping
- your estimate - to:
AMC, 5002 E. 4th. St., Tucson, AZ 85711

Inquiries: 520-326-2020 or President@MessianicAssociation.org

Missed the AMC 2005 Conference?
Don’t miss this CD set either!

Containing 6 CDs with major topics such as:

> Why The Good News Must Be to the Jew first.

> Why There Must be Messianic Congregations

> Why Gentile Believers Must Be Involved in Messianic Congregations

> Why the Messianic Movement Must
Have a Jewish New Covenant Orientation

> The Two House Theory

> Messianic Identity

6 CDs for only $29.95 in the USA
or £15 in the UK and Europe

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* AGAINST HERESY * These articles appear on the AMC web site or have appeared in previous editions of The Shofar. Are There Two Paths to God? Rabbi Loren Jacobs Messianic Issues in Jewish Salvation Norman Manzon Replacement Theology - Pete Koziar The Two House or Ephraimite Movement - Steve Shermett, AMC President The Two House/Ephraimite Doctrine - Mottel Baleston's Summary of Steve Shermett's Conference Presentations. Click and scroll down. The Sacred Name Movement - Pete Koziar Can a Christian Be an Anti-Semite? Dr. Barry Leventhal	* RECOMMENDED BIBLE STUDY RESOURCES * AMC Web Site Messianic Studies by AMC Leaders and Supporters Ariel Ministries Over two hundred studies in many formats by Dr. Fruchtenbaum and associates Biblical Research Society Hermeneutics and other first rate studies by Dr. David L. Cooper and Burl Haynie E-sword A marvelous, multifaceted, free, easy to use, downloadable Bible study program
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