WEEKLY Arrows from Zion 11/29/2017

Priority Prayer Focus

Don't shoot the messenger thereby falling into the footsteps of those in the first generation grumbling about Yeshua's message:  There was much grumbling among the crowds concerning him; some were saying, "He is a good man"; others were saying, "No, on the contrary, He leads the people astray." John 7:12

Turns out he WAS a good man.

Take the advice Gamaliel had a while later for a crowd grumbling against those continuing in Yeshua's message:

“Men of Israel, be careful what you are about to do with these men. . . .I tell you, stay away from these men and leave them alone. For if this plan or undertaking is of men, it will come to an end; but if it is of God, you will not be able to stop them. You might even be found fighting against God.” Acts 5:34-39

Arrows from Zion
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What a delight to get to start off this week with a report from Rachel and Gilad Netanel in Ein Karim whose gift for sharing the good news and extending hospitality attracts literally crowds to their home continuously. Ein Karem is an ancient village of the Jerusalem District and now a neighborhood in southwest Jerusalem and also the site of the Hadassah Medical Center.

There is more to this story but you are going to have to read it inside the subscription-only, attached DOCX Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries (for the sake of protecting all involved). But here is a taste: "So, they came with 40 people. I had prepared a real feast– 13 different salads, couscous, schnitzel, chicken and apple strudel with ice cream. Everyone was so delighted at how Gilad and I had decorated the place and prepared such a feast.  After they had eaten, I began to share about what this place is and how many miracles the Lord has performed in my life. They did not want to go and stayed until the evening.  Some of the people who heard my story wanted my phone number so that they could come with their families. . . . After another week, M.A. came with 50 guests. For those who do not remember me sharing about him, this is not a boring story.  He has been my friend for about 15 years." I really encourage you to read this ministry letter and get to know the labors of love of the Netanel's.

From Tiberias in the Galilee, Arni and Yonit Klien write about a busy season they have had over the summer with Galilee Worship Gatherings and many other extended days events with groups from the Far East, Ireland, Mongolia, Australia, and Germany.  These are no agenda worship and prayer meetings to seek the Lord and as Arni writes, "As many are hearing the call of the Holy Spirit into a deeper consecration and a new way of walking, we pray that these days together would take us further down that road -- beyond what He does, beyond who He is to us, and how He makes us feel…to who He is and how He feels.  Is this not the essence of what it means to be a worshiper…the likes of whom the Father seeks?" Read more  as Arni shares about the events, the vision and upcoming worship gatherings and conferences out of the country inside the Weekly Summary attachment

Youval Yanay is the Director of Revive Israel, one of the younger generation who has been discipled for ministry leadership and has now in fact taken on that role as the baton has been passed in Revive leadership.  I really liked how Yanay shared about several of the Revive Israel  ministers, "... we wanted to share with you just how much your faith and support is knitting our hearts together for His purposes. Together we are advancing the Kingdom of Yeshua in Israel and having a positive and effective impact on Israeli society. Together we are supporting believers in Yeshua who carry a strong witness and testimony to non-believers throughout their local communities and the world. Together we are producing much fruit for the Kingdom.  Below are just a few examples of how your heart connection with the ministries of Revive Israel is making an eternal impact." Read more inside the Weekly Summary attachment

From the Maoz Ministries of Ari and Shira Sorko-Ram our eyes are directed toward a U.S. proposal for a peace deal - rumors are flying and of course, tensions are high concerning what will happen next. Read more of the details, including prayer pointers inside the Weekly Summary attachment. Also Maoz directs our eyes to prayer for young people as a battle is on to steal away the Messianic youth from continuing to walk on faithfully. "Some are even leaving the faith.  The reasons vary, but the fact remains—the enemy has been working overtime to plant lies and discord among youth in an attempt to corrupt the next generation of believers. We are asking you to stand with us and PRAY for the next generation of believers."  Read more and get all the Maoz prayer requests inside the Weekly Summary attachment

The Arad Hebrew congregation Hasdey Yeshua in the Negev also files their report focused primarily on their children and youth - seeing their job to help the parents to teach their children to think. In this respect they greatly enjoyed having Professor Tony Futerman speak at a recent Shabbat about science and faith. Futerman is a well-known scientific researcher at the Weizman Institute - and a Messianic believer!  There is also a free book written by the Professor in English and in Hebrew that is offered inside the Weekly Summary attachment. “Science and Faith...Is There a Conflict?”

The Arad congregation continues in much needed outreach to the nearby Bedouin with Medical, Dental and Humanitarian outreach please read more inside the Weekly Summary. Also see the update on their search for a permanent congregational home: they are thankful for the gifts which now amount to 1/3 of what they need for their purchase.

From Revive Israel weekly ministry letter, an article by the Team, Keep Your Relationships Bigger. " My pattern of self-preservation had been to simply cut the person off who was overwhelming me and then I thought I had resolved my problem -- because I thought the person WAS my problem!"  Also a video by Asher Intrater: Experiencing the Book of Revelation Now. "It's time for us as the global body of the Messiah to move in to the Revelation of John. The things of the end times are for us today, because the conditions for the end times are aligned."

From the Director of Operations for Tikkun International, Ben Juster, reflections on Thanksgiving and being so grateful for gatherings of families especially.  If that is not your reality, Juster reminds us of the promises of God to us in that regard - and it is good. To see the specific prayer requests of various Tikkun ministries this month - the Olive Tree Ranch, for Eitan Shishkoff of Tents of Mercy network and Fields of Wheat, for Revive Israel ministers traveling outside of Israel over the next few weeks, for expanded media development through Revive Israel, plans to double the benevolence/giving budget both inside the congregation and outside...plus many other prayer issues please read more inside the Weekly Summary attachment

Joel Jelski has transitioned to northern Israel from Jerusalem and begun his discipleship program there. Already he is starting on the phase 2 of his transitional training season with the Lech Lecha discipleship training with is a full time discipleship program as a family.  Then they proceed to the 5 month program in Cyprus called Gateways Beyond.  Many Messianic young people in Israel and around the world have been in the Gateways Beyond program and here is where you can help this young family man raise the funds to complete his training. Read how to do that inside the Weekly Summary attachment. I just want to add that Joel has since his teenage years been highly active in ministry in Israel - from the pro-life ministry, to prayer and worship ministries.  All this training investment in Joel will be a good investment because he has for many years shown how all-in committed to the ministry that he is.

Next I want to share an urgent need with you and I hope many of you will respond to this call sent out today by KehilaNews.com, which is such a high value resource ministry in Israel:

HELP AMPLIFY THE VOICE  OF THE ISRAELI BELIEVERS TO ISRAEL AND THE WORLD! WE DESPERATELY YOUR NEED HELP TO CONTINUE THE VISION IN 2018 | We have grown to over 11,000 subscribers of KNI, but our donations to-date are considerably lower than last year. In order for us to continue this unique ministry, please stand with us financially to support the vision for the Israeli believers to have impact and influence in the media.

If NOT by the Israeli Messianic believers, THEN WHO?

If NOT together as one Body, THEN HOW?

If NOT now, THEN WHEN?

KNI IS THE ONLY NEWS SITE OF THE COMMUNITY (KEHILA) OF ISRAELI BELIEVERS | Kehilanews.com is the only online news ministry which is inter-congregational fostering unity among Israeli believers and serving as a bridge to connect with our brothers and sisters in faith around world.

As Israel is about to celebrate 70 years of independence, WE ARE LOOKING FOR 70 FRIENDS OF KNI TO DONATE $70 PER MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS. WILL YOU BE ONE OF OUR 70 FRIENDS?

From the latest KehilaNews issue:

Anonymous Letter to JPOST Reveals Messianics Being Libeled | Guest Contributor | There is no greater societal weapon today than the label libel.  It’s easy. If someone is not supportive of gay marriage, label them a homophobe. If someone is against the positions of a black politician, label them racist. The label libel works every time. It effectively shames and even destroys a person’s reputation. It happens all the time in America, Read more online by clicking the linked title.

JPost runs positive article on Israeli Messianic leader, Damkani | Kehila News Israel Staff | The popular English-speaking Israeli new site, the Jerusalem Post, recently published an extremely positive profile on Jacob Damkani in an article entitled "One Israeli man's mission to bring the Gospel back to Jewish people."

Israeli media: Holocaust survivor’s daughter faces deportation from Israel | Kehila News Israel Staff | Two leading Israeli media sites, Haaretz and Jerusalem Post, and U.S.-based Newsweek are reporting that Rebecca Floer, the daughter of a Holocaust survivor, may be deported from Israel after seeking citizenship here because she was baptized as a baby.

VIDEO: Israeli congregational leaders meet at semi-annual conference | Kehila News Israel Staff | Last week Messianic leaders from all across Israel met at Moshav Yad HaShmona located near Jerusalem. This conference is held twice a year for congregational leaders to share and discuss issues related to our lives as believers in Israel, hear from others what the Lord is doing in their communities and find ways to work together to promote the Body of Messiah.

Last, but certainly not least we have a great update and video update from Evan Levine of HaTikva Project who are opening a new headquarters which will also house their latest wonderful vision for HaTikvah Families - their Jerusalem Dental Clinic literally could not handle all that is going on in the growth of this great ministry. Please read inside inside the Weekly Summary attachment - See this video  for a glimpse of the new office space, DONATE TO NEW HEADQUARTERS OFFICE and follow Evan's more frequent HaTikva updates on Facebook

I hope you are getting the message: there are incredible ministries in Israel that you can invest in and know that the kingdom of our God and His Yeshua is advancing in Israel. And these are not the only ones - we feature many more each and every week in Arrows from Zion and the Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries. The Weekly Summary is contained in the Word document attachment and contains contact and donation information for each ministry featured, as well most pictures of most of them.

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: 

We have only one update to report this week, but it is a gooder and that is from Eddie Santoro of Ahavat Yeshua in Jerusalem who had another 'all clear of cancer' report in his latest tests. For the complete list of believers in Israel that we are praying for healing for please see inside the Weekly Summary attachment

Teaching Articles / My Word

We Three Kings of Orient Are | by Donna Diorio | Nov 28, 2017 | How appropriate that on "Giving Tuesday" I awoke thinking about why the first century believers banded together, pooling their resources so everyone would have enough to live on as they were witnesses of the faith of Yeshua . . . and how there is a similar dynamic going on in Israel today. 
     Read more online by clicking the linked title to my Fruit of the Fig Tree blog or on my FACEBOOK page. Or Read in full inside the Weekly Summary attachment

Israeli Ministries on Tours  |  BOOKING meetings now (See open dates)  Inside the attached Weekly Summary are itineraries and open dates for Orna Grinman and Sally Shiff .

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