be the branches
Welcome to our assembly. We’ve been calling for you to join us! Will you answer?
Fear not, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, and from the west I will gather you. I will say to the north, Give up, and to the south, Do not withhold; bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the end of the earth, everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.”
Isaiah 43:5-7 (ESV)
What do we mean by “be the branches”? These are the words of Jesus from John chapter 15. He tells us he is the vine and we are the branches and the only way we can bear fruit is to remain in him. This means to be close to him and follow his ways. This is our goal at the Olive Branch.
A Little About the Olive Branch
What We Believe
The Olive Branch is a Messianic Congregation. We believe Jesus is the promised Messiah and an obedient Son not rejecting his Father’s instruction. As servants of the Most High God, and citizens of his Kingdom, we understand that Jesus is our example and we strive to walk as he walked, according to his pattern. Jesus did not disavow God’s Law.
Service Times
As a Messianic group we observe the 7th day Sabbath established at the time of Creation and called a sign forever multiple times in the scriptures. The sabbath day is our time of rest, but also a time to gathering and reading the scriptures. Join us as we read through and study the scriptures.
What to expect
The Olive Branch has a more traditional sabbath service. Although we do some liturgy in Hebrew, you don’t need to be fluent or even know the Hebrew language to join. We are very aware of our visitors and new members and will also include the English translation. Click below to learn about the order of a typical messianic sabbath service at the Olive Branch.
FAQs
The Olive Branch get lots of questions. Here are some of the most common ones.
Service Times:
Saturdays at 12PM
385 Hazel Patch Rd
East Bernstadt, KY 40729
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