WEEKLY Arrows from Zion 3/15/2017

Priority Prayer Focus Mar 15, 2017

For if their rejection brought reconciliation to the world,
what will their acceptance be but life from the dead [ to the world ]? Romans 11:15

Arrows from Zion
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
Contact info for all the ministries included inside the subscription-only Weekly Summary.

In the early 1990's I (Donna) had a series of revelations about the contributions that the apostle Paul gathered over a several year period and which he was determined to take and lay at the feet of the apostles in Jerusalem by the feast of Shavuot, or Pentecost. Even knowing he would be imprisoned in chains if he went to Jerusalem, I believe the Apostle Paul was so determined because he was a prophetic model of the giving from Christians in the nations that would in the end come to pass during the prophesied season that "all Israel" would be saved ...and which will create a ripple effect of "life from the dead" (salvations) in all the nations. 

As Paul wrote to the Corinthians in encouraging them to collect this donation to the apostles in Jerusalem for the ministry there, "For it pleased those from Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints who are in Jerusalem.  It pleased them indeed, and they are their debtors.  For if the Gentiles have been partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister to them in material things."

To the apostle Paul this was not about mere humanitarian outreach to the poor, it was about funding the ministry within Israel.  Remember - none of them in the first century expect that it would be a couple of thousand years before the prophetic events just prior to the return of Messiah would take place.  The contribution "for the poor among the saints who are in Jerusalem" is speaking in the relative terms of ministry funding, not merely meeting the material needs but the greater purpose of assisting them to share the spiritual provisions in Israel.

None of the first century apostles saw more clearly than the apostle Paul what God has purposed in the season of Israel's ultimate salvation, and how our contribution to that ministry will trigger a great harvest among the nations.  It is written throughout Paul's letters for those God gives eyes to see, which is one of the reasons that I delighted in this article by Asher Intrater received this week, Wealth of the Gentiles and Feet of the Apostles.  I believe it communicates the necessary understanding of both the integrity required, and the soberness of the responsibility to stand wisely in these prophetic places.

Asher writes, "There is a great danger in this outpouring of financial blessing.  Those who receive it must act in strict integrity, even personal austerity, while at the same time being aggressively generous to use the finances to advance the kingdom of God."  Read more!

Also from the Revive Israel, a video teaching by Asher Baptism in Fire; the Revive Israel Team ministry trips of Youval and Basem Adranlym to minister with Arab Christians and Palestinian leaders on a Mediterranean island; also of Cody and Andrew to Japan.  They also share a Clarion Project article Terror by Numbers

Israel has just had several days of celebration of the Purim holiday which is a prophetic picture of the Church in the nations in the figure of Esther, interceding - not just in prayer but in life-threatening action - to save the Jews from the murderous scheming of Haman.  Howard Bass of the Yeshua's Inheritance congregation in Beer Sheva writes about the book of Esther and the applications of it in Israel's modern times.

Howard also gives us an update on their wounded soldier, David, and the young believer ladies who were so seriously injured in a terrible car accident. He writes that the driver is still in serious condition but her parents have come to faith in Yeshua through seeing all the love from other believers towards their daughter!

Bass shares a little of the history of the Jaffa Gate Christ Church which their teens & soldiers visited recently on a historical tour. He also shares that their son Tal is finished his military service and about to start his pre-college exams.  They ask you to keep Tal in your prayers.

News from Ben Juster who is the operations director for Tikkun International, first up is the news that his mom, Patti Juster will be having a heart valve replacement surgery in the next couple of months. Read more inside the Weekly Summary attachment        Some of the prayer requests for the Tikkun Ministries this month are for the renovation of the Tel Aviv Tiferet Yeshua congregation; for the new elder candidate in the Love of Yeshua congregation in Jerusalem; for the Tikkun Board meetings upcoming March 19-22.  "As part of these meetings, the Revive Israel leaders, Tents of Mercy leaders, and leaders from local congregations will be meeting together for relationship strengthening, strategy, and a practical implementation plan for what is discussed.  Please pray for these critical meetings."

The Maoz Ministry weekly prayer letter is written by Katy Smith representing Ari and Shira Sorko-Ram. First off Katy asks for prayers for rain. "The Sea of Galilee's level is at an all-time low, possibly endangering surrounding aquifers.  Though Israel no longer relies on the water from the Kinneret as the only drinking source, it is vital that it maintains water levels above the 'bottom red line.' Please PRAY that the next two months of the rainy season will bring the desperately-needed precipitation to northern Israel, where the farmers are trying to save this year's crops."

Secondly Katy writes about a special recognition celebration for Dr David Stern as they prepare next week to release a Hebrew version of his Hebrew New Testament Commentary. "Dr. David Stern is known for his scholarly knowledge of the Bible and maybe especially for his Hebrew New Testament Commentary, which is a uniquely comprehensive guide used by pastors and leaders around the world.

This translation by the Maoz book department has been a work in progress for the last four years and to mark this accomplishment, "Maoz is organizing a special Evening of Recognition, celebrating both Dr. Stern's impact on the body of believers worldwide and the launch of his book in Hebrew."  For more news from Maoz inside the subscription only Attached DOCX Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries

The Dugit ministry of Avi and Chaya Mizrachi send thanks for the prayers for Chaya as she ministered at a Jerusalem Women's Conference.  She was off to Poland on the 9th to minister at another women's conference where last year over 400 came to know the Lord. Pray for much fruit.

Orna Grinman of A Sign & An Example ministry to orphans, widows and single parents has penned a blog article on Purim, A Bible Book That Hides Him.

In Haifa the Immanuel Book Shop and church is the ministry of Pastor Najeeb and Elizabeth Atteih, who also do Syrian refugee ministry and have a ministry to the Christian Arab soldiers in the IDF. You can read inside the Weekly Summary attachment how they are trying to update the resources in their Bible book shop where all sorts of people drop in to talk and seek materials, including muslims and orthodox Jews. 

Currently their Christian solder's ministry is helping 25 soldiers consistently and a few other soldiers occasionally. The majority of these soldiers come from broken homes and are facing many difficult situations in their lives. Many of them are lacking people in their lives who can listen to them, love them, hug them, give them spiritual guidance, or support them.  Ruth, who writes these prayer letters for Najeeb and Elizabeth asks, "Please pray for Najeeb and Elizabeth as they carry great burdens on their shoulders, and need God’s strength day by day as they carry on their work."  Read more inside the subscription only Attached DOCX Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries

We have news also from the HaMaayan (Wellspring) congregation in Kfar Saba, thanks to Sally Shiff who sends their prayer letters out. Of course they have been observing Purim, as they do all the feasts of Israel. Sally shares about a recent congregational field trip in the Judean Hills where they visited many historic biblical sites together.  They also dedicated a new questhouse where volunteers who come to assist the congregation will be able to stay while interning or volunteering at the congregation. See more details on that and the next Taglit Hamaayan program in English that starts May 26-June 4.  It is a time of touring, training, intercession& celebrating God’s purposes and promises for Israel. Contact details inside the Weekly Summary attachment   

Fresh (and refreshed) back from New Zealand, Evan and Maala Thomas have returned to Israel to take up senior pastoral role at Beit Hallel congregation in Netanya.  First, Evan and fellow pastor Lev joined with 37 pastoral colleagues for a 2-day retreat together in the Negev.  From there, they began the congregational festivites surrounding the Purim.  At the end of the month, Evan and Maala witll be in Hong Kong for 5 days of intensive networking together with Swiss colleagues of an Israeli/ Swiss organization, “BeYachad”.  You can read more about the vision they have for the strategic ministry partners they are in relationship with inside the Weekly Summary attachment.

One other prayer request they mention several times is for the health of many among them who have been suffering chronic respiratory illnesses after a hard winter in Israel. (We have been seeing much of the same in Texas and among our Facebook friends, so suspect this is a priority prayer to raise up for all of us in the body of the Lord - that no weapon formed against us shall prosper and healing will flow and poor health be returned to well being.)

From the great resource emails and website of KehilaNews.com:

'Strange' prayer shawl with 'Yeshua' stirs panic in Israeli synagogue | By Rachel Scapa

To the Jew first: Jacob Damkani’s passion for evangelism | by Karen Faulkner

Israel presents a Singapore future to Gazans | By Hannah Weiss

Trump invites Palestinian Authority President Abbas to White House | By Amir Tsarfati

UN ignores Syria chemical weapons leaving Israel to act alone | By Joni Koski

VIDEO: At the Lebanese border, Israel prepares for war with Hezbollah | CBN News Staff

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

Please see inside the attached DOCX Weekly Summary to keep in prayer the Israeli ministry leaders and believers with urgent health needs including the fight for their very lives: 

Patti, wife of Dan Juster, has learned that she will need a heart valve replacement. Surgery is planned for sometime in April or May.  | David B. from Howard Bass' congregation was wounded by a pipe bomb during his military duty is recovering at home but still waiting on an eventual procedure to restore his finger and hand. Please pray for his full restoration. Also updates in Howard's prayer letter on the other serious health needs in the Beer Sheva congregation, please read in Bass' enclosed prayer letter | Ronit Bender  had been suffering from a severe flu then a few days ago it developed into pneumonia. Please pray for her quick and full recovery of health.  | Olga & Dov Bikas have been suffering from severe backaches. Please pray for their healing | David Davis continues to suffer weakness and a new small growth in the area of the previous cancerous tumor. Please continue to pray for David to be fully healed. | Gila, the first graduate from the Ark of the Negev’s discipleship training, after many delays finally had a successful surgery. She's been living in extreme pain for years.  Please pray for complete healing, restored mobility, and freedom from pain.| Hand operations on both Cookie and also Howard Bass' went well. Please pray for swift recovery.| See the update below from Rick Ridings' daughter Esther Moore with another confirmed cancerous lump. | Continue prayers for David Davis |   Eddie Santoro Reports PET & MRI for brain & tonsil cancers coming back clear. Pray continued good reports |

Ruth Nessim  According to the blood tests, all is well with the cancer of the lymphatic system,  "But I am blind in one eye, with much reduced sight in the other. I would value prayer." | Eddie Beckford has a toxic level of aluminum in his body and it has affected his health.  This is very likely the underlying cause of his thyroid & diabetes problems.  He is undergoing a protocol to remove the aluminum and he has not been well for some time.  |  David Stern Please continue pray for David's health and also for Martha, as his caretaker |  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; Carolyn Hyde, Eddie Beckford, Claude Ezagouri; Baruch and Karen Maayan; Michael E and unnamed Israel-related ministers.  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.

Healing Testimony

Terri Morey, wife of founding elder of Kehilat Poriya Congregation  in the Galilee, is thrilled to share some healing prayer breakthroughs they have experience recently. Read more online

Praying the Headlines

Shira Sorko-Ram in Tel Aviv of the  MAOZ Ministries writes, Is GOD Giving America a Second Chance?

Teaching Articles

If you are not watching Ron Cantor's amazing GOD TV videos Out of Zion, you really are missing a great series! If you don't have GOD TV, you can still watch the videos on Facebook, like this one where Ron tells the amazing story of Jerusalem's survival in 1948.

 Donna Diorio  

 arrowsfromzion@gmail.com or donna@d10r10.com
 
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