WEEKLY Arrows from Zion 7/26/2017

Priority Prayer Focus

By now you may know that the crisis on the Temple Mount has somewhat been superficially settled with Israel removing the metal detectors but not the hi-tech security cameras.  The temporary 'calm' is not for long as already Hamas and Fatah are urging more Friday 'day of rage' protests to intensify on the Temple Mount.

This is spiritual. Everything is about who will be worshipped on that mountain. “For on this mountain the hand of the LORD will rest…He will bring down their pride together with the trickery of their hands.” (Isaiah 25:10, 11b)

Keep this in your prayers. It may sound like Jordan and Israel have struck a deal to settle the matter but the Palestinian terror groups are not party to the deal and obviously are ramping up for greater conflict and acts of terror. Pray God's hand will be open Israelis for safety from those who breath out hatred. Also pray for Palestinians to be granted the Light of life that allows them deliverance from the chains of hatred that keep them from Yeshua's peace.

Praying the Headlines

Martin Sarvis gives an excellent summary of the Temple Mount crisis - the murders of two Israeli border policemen and the conflicts that resulted from the terror attack, including a terror massacre on an Israeli family in the town of Halamish. Read this to understand what has taken place and also for the prayer points Martin give at the end of his piece.

Also, we are referring readers to KihilaNews.com as the whole July 24 Special Issue of Kehila is devoted to articles from within the Messianic community on the current Temple Mount riots and crisis. To deep dive into the various issues involved from the spiritual point of view of believers in Israel, go to KehilaNews.com
  

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The weekly ministry letter from Ari & Shira Sorko-Ram's Maoz Ministries asks a very important question:  "Why does the world refer to this place as the Temple Mount? Is it because of the mosque located at the top of it?  Or is it because the First and Second Jewish Temples once stood there, the Temples where the Living God chose to put His name? Even those who claim that Jews have no ties to the Temple Mount, call it by the name that directly proves our heritage on this mountain—Mount Moriah—the same mountain where Abraham was about to sacrifice Isaac thousands of years ago, foreshadowing the amazing grace of God, who would not spare His Only Son so that we could be saved."  Read more inside the Weekly Summary attachment

Also in this weekly Maoz ministry letter is a short piece on how the situation in Gaza under Hamas rule is worsening.  "Last night, one of the main newscasts played a recorded phone conversation between a Gaza citizen and a Fatah official in the West Bank. In that recording, the Fatah official, who is powerless to actually provide any help, encourages the people of Gaza to rise up and overthrow Hamas.  He says that it's their responsibility to make things better for themselves, and that there are enough weapons in Gaza to get rid of Hamas."

These are things you are never going to hear on your nightly local or national news about what is really going on in Israel and the Palestinian territories.  If you want to pray specifically you have to know specifics. It is just that simple. Read the prayer pointers on the Gaza situation, plus get prayer requests for the Maoz Israel ministry inside the Weekly Summary attachment

From Revive Israel in Jerusalem, an article by Ariel Blumenthal One New Man: The Mystery of Messiah, a video from the Revive Team who joined in the Watchmen Gathering Montreal 2017 Report. Also a short article "I Will Make You Fishers of Men" by Greta Mavro of the Romans 1:16 Jewish Greek Bridge

A good report from Howard Bass of the Yeshua's Inheritance congregation in Beer Sheva about their worship leader, David, "the soldier whose hand was badly injured (but who has wonderfully recovered, thank-you all!)" Howard is commenting on the blessing it was to hear the soldiers & teens gathered in their home to praise and worship several days ago. Howard writes, "Please continue to pray with us that some of these young ones -- and the right ones among them -- in whom we have invested so much into their lives would choose to remain in Beer Sheva, and in Yeshua's Inheritance Congregation. to carry on the work that the Lord has begun here until He brings us to His completion.  Moses needed a Joshua; Elijah needed an Elisha; Paul needed a Timothy.  Yeshua knows who that is among us, and others to work together for His purposes and glory."

Howard also comments on the Temple Mount situation, and has some follow up comments about the prisoners in Arizona who raised a surprising collection for the Nachalat Yeshua congregation, a story you can read in KehilaNews.com here.  Bass also recommends " Kelvin Crombie did a one-hour interview with Simon Barret on Revelation TV at the end of June on THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD AND THE REESTABLISHMENT OF ISRAEL. Kelvin is a historian and an expert on the geo-political build-up for the restoration of the Jewish people to God’s covenanted land to them in fulfillment of His promises sealed by oath. He connects four major events which occurred on Oct 31 in modern history which impacted the Body of Messiah and the nations towards the Jewish people’s return to the land of their fathers: the Reformation in 1517; the visit of the German Kaiser to Jerusalem in 1898; the Battle of Beer Sheva in 1917; and the British government’s approval of the Balfour Declaration. You can view the very interesting and informative interview here. God bless you all, and thank-you for your interest and support."

Ron Cantor of Messiah's Mandate writes again with great excitement about what God is doing among them in the Tel Aviv Tiferet Yeshua congregation - especially in terms how they are 'takin' it to the street'. "I have lived here for 14 years and I have never seen more believers, more determined, to be Spirit-empowered witnesses for Yeshua. This is exactly what Yeshua told His soon-to-be apostles in Acts 1:8. “You will be endued with power to be My witnesses. . . . There are teams going out every day in the greater Tel Aviv area to pray for the sick and share the good news of Yeshua. We have a ...group made up of over 100 believers from all over the country to coordinate outreaches and share testimonies. But even more than that, Israeli believers are becoming more proactive in their outreach. We are waking up each morning expecting to share our faith with someone. We are actively looking for those divine appointments. ”  Read more inside the Weekly Summary attachment

We have an important testimony from the Arad Hebrew congregation, Hasdey Yeshua, or Mercy of Yeshua, from the Christian Arab woman who works with them among the Bedouin. She writes, “I heard the command, ‘Go to the Neglected Woman!’ very clearly from the Lord all the way back in 2003, but had no idea where the journey would lead. My name is "Sara" and I’m an Arab Christian from Nazareth." Please read this inspiring testimony of how this eventually led "Sara" to connect with the congregation in Arad to lead their work among the nearby Bedouin tribe. It is quite riveting & inside the subscription only Attached DOCX Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries

Read also inside the Weekly Summary attachment the prayer requests from the Hasdey Yeshua congregation.

Ben Juster, who is the Operations Director for the Tikkun International Ministries writes a monthly update on the combined Tikkun Israel ministries, including:
                1. We have hired several new staff this past week to help with further developing a strong US ministry center for the Tikkun family of ministries. This is very exciting, yet there are lots of logistics to put into place. Please pray for wisdom and clarity for how to effectively place each person into their right role and calling.

                2. Dan and Patty Juster returned from the United States this month. They had a very fruitful trip. Pray for their reintegration into the rhythms of life in Israel and for productiveness in supporting the training and releasing of more young leaders in the Land.

                3. Asher and Betty Intrater also returned from their time in the US and Canada. Praise God that Asher finished the body for the text of his new book titled 'Alignment'. We are filled with anticipation about the timing and potency of this book. Please pray that we can move this book forward quickly into final publication and that the wide release will be both impacting and inspiring.

                4. Ahavat Yeshua (Jerusalem) ordained a new elder and leader, Ariel Blumenthal, during the Shabbat service yesterday. It was a powerful testimony to have Dan, Eitan, Asher, Eddie, Ben, Youval, Jonathan, and many from the Revive Israel team present to lay hands on Ariel and to further expand upon the healthy leadership of the congregation. Pray that Ariel and his wife adjust well to the new levels of responsibility and governmental oversight for the community. Pray that they are able to grow daily in their pastoral and shepherding gifts.

                5. Many of the congregational and apostolic team leaders are continuing to travel this summer. Please pray for rejuvenation for our families during the times of vacation. Pray for divine connections and strengthening of kingdom partnerships during the ministry travels. Pray for Leon Mazin in Canada, Cody and Liat also in Canada, and Youval in Switzerland.

     Mazal tov to Ben & Lorena who just celebrated their 17th wedding anniversary, also see more inside the Weekly Summary attachment

Ruth Nessim in Nahariya of the Light of the Galilee congregation shares some startling news in her prayer letter (we hadn't heard from her for a long time!). She writes, "One of the reasons for the delay is that I had a severe bug, (probably Salmonella from a bought chicken), which got me rushed to Rambam Hospital and on a drip for many  hours. It could have carried me off but for the prompt reaction of Najeeb in getting me to hospital. I was very weak for days and it took weeks to recover."

Najeeb is Pastor Najeeb Attieh of the Immanuel Church and Bookshop  and Refugee Ministries in Haifa. To offer a little background, ten years ago when Ruth's husband Albert went to be with the Lord, there was no one who stepped up to continue to pastor their fellowship in Nahariya, until finally Lebanese Christian pastor Najeeb came to Ruth's side to keep the congregation going. Najeeb and his wife Elizabeth became constantly mentioned and obviously beloved colleagues in Ruth's ministry letters from that point on. Eventually the congregation would receive a Jewish pastor, but the Atteih's and Ruth would continue on to minister together - especially as Ruth became very drawn to outreach among the Muslims.

Among many things shares in her ministry letter which you can read inside the Weekly Summary attachment, Ruth also shares that "Najeeb is not at all well and is at present being cared for by friends in Germany. Pray for this warrior who is currently also very down. When he returns, he needs two operations on his thighs, and then a hip replacement. This has been a big blow to him together with other problems." Please keep them all in your prayers, plus Ruth's other prayer requests in the Weekly Summary attached.

Ronit Bender, our friend in the Carmel region recently played host again to the young people who come to Israel from the Faroe Islands each year. This is something Ronit and her husband Tom, who now resides in Heaven, did for many years with great joy.  This year Ronit wrties, "I’ve supported these precious young people for over a decade, but now I believe God is telling me 2017 will be my last year hosting them. Of course, I will always be here for them, whenever the need arises. I want to thank these wonderful Faroe Islanders for these special years, and I love them with all my heart, and I know Tom felt the same way." You can read one of the four testimonies from these young people inside the Weekly Summary attachment that the love is mutual.  Ronit also writes, "Currently I’m working on the preparation for a new project which I’ll be helping with. I’m hoping by the time the next newsletter is sent to you it will be “off the ground” and I’ll be able to provide all the exciting details. I can’t wait!"

Eddie and Jackie Santoro of the Ahavat Yeshua congregation in Jerusalem also write about the intense past week of rioting after the terror attack on the Temple Mount, the terror attack on a family in Halamish, and the Palestinian terror attack on an embassy guard at the Israeli Embassy in Amman, Jordan. "Please join us in prayer at this time. Keep praying for the peace of Jerusalem and endeavor to be a voice of truth in the face of so much incorrect and discriminatory press. Pray that this wave of violence will cease and that tourism will not be affected.  Pray for Prime Minister Netanyahu and his government for wisdom, understanding and discernment."

Eddie also shares about the ordination of a new Elder in the Ahavat Yeshua congregation, another testimony of personal outreach in their life in Jerusalem with encouragement to be BOLD, "Look at those who are around you, listen for God's direction and step out in faith. We are the light of the world and the time to shine forth in His life is NOW."

Also this morning an update arrived from Eddie about his latest brain MRI and again, "The doctor reported that my brain looks clear- no sign of growths, no tumors!"

This morning we have also received a special set of prayer requests from the Dugit Ministries of Avi and Chaya Mizrachi, who also lead the Adonai Roi congregation in Tel Aviv. Here are their prayer requests for healings need in the congregation & for peace and stability in the region:

    Please pray that the God of Peace would bring a calm and stability to the region, that all terrorist plots would be thwarted.  Please lift up all military and police personnel as they put their life at risk protecting Israelis.

    Sarah, the wife of one of our beloved worship leaders, has just been diagnosed with Cancer.  She has begun treatment, but we are believing for a complete healing.

    Mark, a faithful member of our congregation, recently had to be rushed to the hospital to have a stint placed in his heart. Thank you for lifting him up as he recovers.

    Chaya is recovering well from her wrist surgery, but is also experiencing complications in her shoulder and eye.  We ask that you would continue to lift her up.

Friends, we know that victory is the Lord's.  Thank you for joining in this battle with us as we continue to press into Yeshua and His heart for His people Israel.

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: 

Lebanese Christian Pastor Najeeb Attieh will have to undergo two surgeries on his thighs & a hip replacement after returning from Germany where he is currently being cared for by friends | Olga Bikas continues to suffer from chronic, acute back pain. She is getting medication and physiotherapeutic treatments that will hopefully improve her condition | Eliyahu Ben Haim, IFI's chairman, had back surgery 7/6. The operation was a success. Pray for his wife Hannah, and that his recovery from the surgery be complete and speedy | Esther Ridings Moore for cancerous tumor to yield to treatment and prayer with full healing | PLEASE CONTINUE PRAYER FOR for HaMaayan congregant Danny Meyuseff suffering poor health on several fronts,  David Ortiz, Ami Ortiz, Ruth Nessim,  Eddie Beckford | PRAY for RECOVERY of David at Revive Israel; Gila in Arad, Chaya Mizrachi | LONG TERM BATTLES |  David Stern,  David, Leah and Ami,  Moshe M.;  the son of an Arab pastor, Ghazi, who is suffering from Leukemia. Michael E, Claude Ezagouri; Baruch & Karen Maayan, Judy, wife of pastor Yaakov K.

A Perspective
By David Lazarus  Netanya/Jaffa
 Beit Immanuel Congregation, David’s blog http://abbalazarus.blogspot.com/

I imagine that like myself, many of you have gotten caught up in the whirl of news casts fighting to attract our eyeballs with the latest on Trump, Netanyahu, the UN, EU, LOL or whatever. But can we take a minute together and try to get some perspective on this?

   Read more inside the Weekly Summary attachment

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