Tikvah l'Chaim - Hope for Life ~  MEMBERSHIP

Fellowship Membership Covenant

This membership covenant seals an agreement and defines such requirements and universal obligations for the (Yeshua) Christ–follower. Our Membership Covenant is the document that all members (Jews and non-Jews alike) sign to express their commitment to this local body of believers and their desire to worship Yeshua together.  By signing the Covenant you are committing yourself to God and to the membership of Tikvah l’ Chaim.

Membership Covenant:  
I have received (Yeshua) Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and having been baptized (Mikvah) by immersion as a believer am in agreement with the statements, beliefs, and structure of Tikvah l’ Chaim and agree that the sixty-six books of the Bible are the ultimate doctrinal authority on all matters. I will steward the resources God has given me, including my time, talents, treasures and my tithes (first fruits) regularly and cheerfully.  This includes regular financial giving, services and participation. I will unite with Tikvah l’ Chaim by attending faithfully both the Bible Study and Shabbat weekly service, and by living a Christ-like life,  giving regularly,  and upholding the beliefs and leadership of this congregation. I will prayerfully seek God’s will for our congregation and community, praying for its growth, and inviting others to attend.

Steps to Membership:
1:  Indicate interest to pursue membership.  A candidate for membership may express interest in joining Tikvah l’ Chaim during Bible Study or following one of our Shabbat Services. Candidates should contact the Rabbi when membership is desired. 

2:  Participate in the Boundary Stones Divine Parameters for Faith and Life Membership Study. 
This membership study is offered when membership is desired and covers the many topics to convey
Tikvah l’ Chaim’s core beliefs and vision.

3:  Participate in a Prospective Membership Interview.  This is an opportunity for us to get to know you better, hear about your walk with Yeshua as well as answer any questions you may have.

4:  Sign the Tikvah l’ Chaim Membership Covenant.  New members will be asked to sign the membership covenant which seals an agreement between two parties and defines such requirements and universal obligations for the (Yeshua) Christ – follower.  Our Membership Covenant is the document that all members sign to express their commitment to this local body of believers and their desire to worship Yeshua together.  Our hope is that it serves as a tool for reflection and growth towards holiness.

Articles of Membership:
Section 1: Corporate Membership shall consist only of the members of the board of directors.

Section 2: Fellowship Membership shall consist of those who agree to and sign the fellowships Membership Covenant.

Section 3:  All Members including those in the Fellowship Membership shall adhere to the Mission Statement and the Covenant of this Organization.

Section 4: Admission to Membership: All persons requesting membership shall be counseled by the Rabbi or other assigned Director to determine spiritual background and the specific nature of their decision concerning the acceptance of Yeshua as their personal Savior and the assurance of salvation through Him. All persons requesting membership shall be accepted as members when they are presented to and are approved by the committee and upon the completion of the Boundary Stones Membership Class. 

Mission Statement: 
Tikvah l’Chaim Hope for Life…. is a Messianic congregation reaching out to the unsaved and the unbeliever in accordance to the Great Commission in Matthew 28:16-20.  Tikvah l’ Chaim is a place where Jews and non-Jews can come together  to worship the Holy One of Israel, Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus the Messiah) in a Biblical Jewish style;  Teaching G-d's word, Revealing Jewish roots, Celebrating the Biblical Feasts of Israel and studying the Holy Scriptures.

Statement of Faith:
The sole basis of our beliefs is the Bible, God's infallible written Word, the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments. We believe that it was uniquely, verbally and fully inspired by the Holy Spirit and that it was written without error (inerrant) in the original manuscripts. It is the supreme and final authority in all matters on which it speaks. We believe that Salvation depends on accepting (Yeshua) Christ as both Savior and Lord of your life. (John 1:12; Acts 2:38,39 and 8:26-40 and 16:25-34; 1 Peter 3:21,22.)

Statement of Beliefs:
 At Tikvah l’ Chaim “Hope for Life” We believe the Bible (both Old and New Covenants) to be the divinely inspired Word of G-d.  (it is our source and final authority.) 2 Timothy 3:16; I Peter 1:23-25; Hebrews 4:12 All Messianic believers, whether from Jewish heritage or not, are unified as one new creation of G-d through their faith in Messiah Yeshua.

By-Laws & Covenant Information (contact the Rabbi if you would like a copy of these)