WEEKLY Arrows from Zion 10/5/2016

Priority Prayer Focus Oct 5, 2016

In the last 15 years of compiling weekly prayer summaries from the Israeli ministries, I can never remember a time where there was nothing happening - a little lull in the intensity that is Israel. Oh sure, there are times where the intensity rises through the roof and it shows up in the prayer and ministry letters, but never one week in the past fifteen years have I felt like, Oh, nothing much happening this week. 

I say this because I want to let you know that there is a spiritual intensity in Israel that these ministries are doing their spiritual work in. It is the norm. They come on speaking tours to the US or other places and even though they are working, speaking at churches and before many groups, the rigors of travel, it is still a lessening of the spiritual tension upon them in Israel.  I bear that in mind when I present these prayer summaries - not to over-inflate them, but just to point out that spiritual warfare is increased upon them.  I honestly believe that is true, and hope you will too as you read through and pray through the prayer requests this week. 

We are transitioning into a new level of spiritual blessing and of spiritual warfare. Let's please remember that the central focus of this warfare is against "X" marks the spot: Jerusalem, Israel.

He who tends the fig tree will eat its fruit, And he who cares for his Master will be honored. Pro 27:8

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Many of the ministries paid tribute to Shimon Peres, a founding father of the state of Israel who was buried last week with 80 dignitaries around the world coming to Jerusalem to honor his memory. Even though most of the ministries have never been in tune with the political goals of Peres in his later life, all honored the truth that he was seeking peace for the Jewish nation.  As Eddie Santoro of Ahavat Yeshua framed it, "Shimon Peres gave his life pursuing a political peace that was never achieved." 

Katy at Maoz Ministries wrote, "Peres' love for people and for Israel guided him throughout his entire life.  That's why even though the majority of Israelis disagreed with his political views, most loved him as a person.  May his memory be a blessing."  Read more from Maoz inside the attached DOCX Weekly Summary

Rachel Boskey of David's Tent wrote, "Yesterday morning famous Israeli leader Shimon Peres passed into eternity at the age of 93.  He was one of modern Israel’s founders and a former president of this nation.  His passing marks the end of an era, as he was the last living founding father of the modern state of Israel.  As the people of Israel consider his legacy and as they consider the sobriety of these very days, please keep praying for Israel — for her complete redemption through the Messiah, the Holy One of Israel, whose atoning blood is the only atonement for every man."

We want to pass along multitudes of holiday greetings from the Israeli Ministries who are currently in the midst of the High Holy Days biblical Fall Feasts of the Lord, specifically the Feast of Trumpets, also known as Rosh Hashanah. 

One of the major events of the Feast of Trumpets that took place last Saturday was a special event hosted by Ahavat Yeshua with other Messianic Jewish congregations and Christian Arabs from the Jerusalem area.  Eddie Santoro wrote prior to the event, " ...as we worship, we will lift up the Prince of Peace and true peace will be released in our midst. In the natural this may look like just another meeting but let's pray together that this is the beginning of a supernatural release of God's Spirit. We want to see a mighty move of God as we join together in unity and to have that unity impact the future of our nation and the coming of God's Kingdom!"  You can also read Eddie Santoro's goodreport/health update inside the attached DOCX Weekly Summary

Evan Levine of HaTikav Project is sharing broad smiles from Holocaust survivors who have been blessed by free dental treatment at their clinic in Jerusalem. What a blessing this ministry project is. We pray they will become funded to fulfill a desire to open another clinic in northern Israel. This is a blessing to the believers in Israel, as well as an outreach of blessing. Learn more inside the attached DOCX Weekly Summary

Lura & Eddie Beckford write from Arad about the roller coaster of challenges and blessings they have been going thru with a house big enough for the local congregations to meet in but with so many leaks they needed an umbrella to use the bathroom! Now they have moved into a much smaller house, nice but no room to host congregational services. Also the blessing of a 2013 Citroen donation that has been costly in repair work - but they are still grateful to have.  Complications in new banking laws are making it more difficult to get their funds in the US into Israel - bad timing for all the extra expenses described above. They would appreciate prayer for these stresses but report their marriage is blessed, their ministry handing out Bibles all over Israel is a blessing and Eddie's "Yeshua Loves You" tshirts that he wears everywhere he goes are opening great conversations with Israelis.  Read all of Lura's news and prayer requests inside the attached DOCX Weekly Summary

Evan and Maala Thomas report from Netanya Beit Asaph that the congregation is flourishing, the children back in school, young soldiers doing well and several weddings 'in the air'. This month they save room for an in-depth report by Maala on her Uganda ministry trip with a team of 5 adults and 3 children from Messianic congregations in Israel.  You can read some excerpts about the goal to develop partnerships with ministry to women, youth, orphans and vulnerable children suffering the challenge of HIV/AIDS. Read more about that inside the attached DOCX Weekly Summary where you can also get contact information to request the full Uganda report.

The Kfar Saba congregation of HaMaayan is continuing to fast, now in the 10-day Days of Awe fasting for the sake of families and the institution of marriage and the alternate lifestyles that oppose it. Sally Shiff who is the congregational liaison has an excellent pray list - 31 Daily Scriptures to pray during this time. See inside the attached DOCX Weekly Summary for contact information to request that list.

Stefen and Keren Silver send this report from the Kerem-El congregation where they serve in the MT Carmel region.  Their new evangelism course has been attended by a good number of young people and they are praying for more fruit and new believers as a result of this course.  Stefen also reports that his wife has now resumed her service at the One for Israel ministry at the Bible College, after ending a 3-month maternity leave after losing her baby at an advanced stage of pregnancy. Continue to pray for Keren, who is the mother of two lovely girls.

Orna Greenman writes a Follow up on Mekudeshet, the Yom Turah Day of Trumpet, and her travel now in progress in the US.  You can get Orna's itinerary inside the attached DOCX Weekly Summary  Israeli Ministries on Tours as she travels mostly in the southeastern states. Catch her if you can, you will be blessed!

Ron Cantor of Messiah's Mandate is about to launch a new series on GOD-TV called Out of Zion . In one of his latest ministry letters Ron sent a fantastic report called Witnessing without Words by Moti Cohen, Tiferet Yeshua Youth Leader. You will be encouraged by what the 'clean up crew' did recently around the Jordan River close to Tiberias.  Israelis were asking, Why are you doing this? but in a good way. Read the full report inside the attached DOCX Weekly Summary

Israel and Vicki Pochtar send Rosh HaShana greetings from the Ashdod Beit Hallel congregation.  Israel writes, " Despite the tremendous turmoil and changes taking place all over the world, and especially in Israel, where we seem to feel the 'heat' more than any other place on earth, there are some awesome things that have taken place, as well as some challenging ones. One of such amazing things is to see that despite the hatred that surrounds this tiny nation, it never ceases to grow, just like God had promised. This year alone the birth rate in Israel was four time that of the death rate; 189,000 babies were born during the past year and 46,000 people dying. Israel’s population has hit over 8.5 million people! That is pretty amazing for such a small country that is only 68 years young. God is faithful and his promises are true."

Brian Slater's Abundant Bread of Salvation in Netanya writes, "We have much to be thankful for as we press forward. The enemy is always trying to throw new roadblocks in order for us not to be a blessing and an Eternal Light to our Jewish people. Our team must daily put on the full armor of God and then we literally walk out the scripture verse in Matthew 6:33 which says, "Seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well." This is not easy as it is a sacrificial labor of His love and grace. We could not do this work without your prayers. Thank you."

Brian reports on their work with Holocaust survivors many who are being touched by the Holy Spirit; a local orphanage that has opened their doors for the team to volunteer, and eve blessing a very needy Arab family recently. Some of this is sensitive information so please read inside the attached DOCX Weekly Summary. You will also find contact information if you would like to donate to these outreaches, or perhaps serve as a volunteer when you are in Israel next.

Finally we have the personal ministry letter from Avner and Rachel Bosky who are currently in Singapore for the Antioch Festival 2016. (See other international dates inside the attached DOCX Weekly Summary)

Rachel shared many of the activities they have been involved in over the past few months, a trip to the US, ministry to women in Germany and also in Israel as groups came for special teaching.  Rachel says Avner's new book with the great title “How to be Messianic without being Meshuggeh* (*crazy)” will be out soon, and they are still seeking God about the Ezekiel 37 Training Institute they have in vision.

I inserted their ministry letter last because I wanted to flow from their prayer request for a dear friend and ministry partner just before the Urgent Healing Requests section.  Rachel writes an especially touching plea for prayer for a lady named Nanci that the Boskey's call their dearest friend - as close as a family member.  I hope you will read it, and that you will see how the prayers of the saints for the saints in the Israeli ministries (and community) are moving healing in Heaven down to this earth for those in need.

Everybody gets sick, and many people are forced to fight for their lives against horrible disease, but it seems like there has been such an increased attack on the Israeli ministry leaders over the past three years or so. Please pray for those on the Urgent list. I know there are many more in Israel who need healing, but we are especially trying to rally prayer for the ministry and congregational leaders.  Thank you so much for lifting this needs before the LORD in the day of these health battles.

Urgent HEALING Needs: Life and Death is in the power of the tongue

Please keep in prayer the Israeli believers who are fighting for their lives or other urgent health needs: 

PLEASE Pray for ANOTHER MIRACLE:  Speak death to every cancer cell which has been attacking God's servants even multiple times in order to cut off the gospel from their mouths! God is greater than even cancer arising twice!  Continue to pray for Jacob Damkani who has decided to trust God for healing and forego the advised more dangerous surgery for now (Fungus has disappeared but bacteria still present in his blood, please keep praying | Continue prayers for David Davis |  Shelly M, Israeli pastor Eitan's wife whom doctors have sent home to die as cancer has returned to a new place in her body |  Eddie Santoro reports that his MRI last week was cancer free; now the next confirmation of his continued rapid healing is a PET scan in 2 mons. |Nanci, ministry partner of Avner & Rachel Boskey, unknown life threatening lung issue | "Gila" in the Negev will have surgery involving amputation of one of her limbs. Please pray for her. |Ruth Nessim has received a clean bill of health from cancer treatment: pray it does not rise up a 2nd time | David Stern had to return to the hospital due to infection following surgery, now home again. Please pray for David and Martha |  Continued prayer against cancer in Rick Ridings daughter, Esther Moore | David O., Ami (unhealed wounds);  Long term disease battles:  Leah; an unnamed forefather of Messianic Judaism; Moshe M.;  the son of an Arab pastor, Ghazi, who is suffering from Leukemia. Judy, wife of pastor Yaakov K;  Evan Thomas in still painful occupational therapy phase after serious arm fractures; Carolyn Hyde, Eddie Beckford, Claude Ezagouri; Rachel Slater; Patti, wife of Dan Juster; Baruch and Karen Maayan; Michael E and unnamed Israel-related ministers.  Pray also for Tal Bass. Miriam Abramov, incisional hernia, Ronen a congregant & faithful volunteer in the Tiferet Yeshua Tel Aviv congregation.  PLEASE PRAY ALSO for all the caretakers. If you have ever been one, you know that it stretches us to our limits in an very emotional time. Pray for God to strengthen and uphold them all.

Teaching Articles

Yeshua Spoke Hebrew | By Simcha Davidov, shared by the Revive Israel team in Jerusalem | Yeshua spoke in His mother-tongue: Hebrew – the language of Jews in Israel and the language of the Scriptures. The angel Gabriel spoke Hebrew to Miriam (Mary) when he came to announce to her that she would have a Son by the Holy Spirit. The angel said to her, "You are to become a mother and have a Son. You are to give Him the name Yeshua" (Luke 1:31).  (Click on the title to read online or open  the attached DOCX Weekly Summary)

Israeli Ministries on Tours  |  BOOKING meetings now (See open dates)  Inside the attached Weekly Summary are itineraries and open dates for Ronit Bender in Carmel (Plus see my correction of Ronit's bio from last week!),  Simcha & Bella Davidov, Yeshuat Ami Ministry;  Guy Cohen, Harvest of Asher;  Kobi & Shani Ferguson Family, Yeshua Israel; and Orna Greenman, A Sign & An Example

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