Then the father and mother place their hands on the children's heads and say the Aaronic Blessing with a special wish . A special meal is served. Shabbat Many areas have congregations that meet on Shabbat. The Messianic Congregations and many Church's of God hold Saturday services as do many home fellowships. The Lord's instruction is to observe the Sabbath and keep it holy.
Many people do that by refraining from working, buying or selling.
Food preparation is kept simple. Shabbat is our day of rest - it is a joy, not a burden. Saturday evening After the sun goes down many families bid farewell to Shabbat and usher in the new week by a service called Havdalah . Blessed art thou, O Lord our God, King of the universe, who has set us apart by your commandments and has commanded us to kindle the Sabbath lights. Wine or Grape Juice represent joy, with this blessing we are thanking the Lord for the joy he gives us.