Arrows from Zion 5/9/2018

Please Note :  Next week there will likely not be a new Arrows from Zion or Weekly Summary of the Prayer Requests from Israel Ministries.  Bad timing, I know. Iran is threatening revenge on Israel out of Syria and the opening ceremonies of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem on May 14th. Then on the 16th, Ramadan begins.

But on Wednesday (5/16) my husband Tony is scheduled for surgery on his neck for severe spinal stenosis. My first priority is to him. You all know to be in prayer for Israel.  If I can file the Arrows & Summary, I will but there is much involved in his surgery. At 75 he is still the head of a cabinet business of laborers who cannot function without lots of supervision.

I am asking for prayers to be made for Tony. This is the second spinal stenosis surgery in the past few years. The first was much more intense in the lumbar, but this is intense for its own reasons:  following after his 2nd heart attack in February, the weekend before he was scheduled for this critical neck/spinal surgery. I trust God will keep His hand on Tony, but do covet your prayers for no complications or post-op issues of any kind. Also that his business will stay on track as we need the income for living.

As soon as I can get back to work on the prayer request list, I surely will. But for instance, I know that the first two weeks of post-op I will have to do all the driving that my husband needs to keep his business up because of the pain medications he will be on. Please pray with us and see you again as soon as possible. Shalom, Donna Diorio

Priority Prayer Focus

Before the Feasting & Fun came the Fasting & Fervent Intercession  | Just because the Purim holiday has past doesn't mean it is not time to call for a Purim-type fast in the same sense of urgency. There are plenty of reasons to call for fervent intercession on behalf of the Israeli ministries and for Israel right now. Whatever is in the arsenal of the powers of hell to come against God's plans for the salvation of Israel are in play right now.

Obviously, the threats of Iran to take revenge against Israel for striking its base in Syria, as well as for exposing the double-dealing of Iran's nuclear ambitions by the bold Israeli intelligence raid that took Iran's secret nuclear ambition files right out from under their noses. Of course they are furious and calling for revenge strikes - but notice they do not want all out direct war because they would lose! What we have to be troubled about is the loss of innocent lives in proxy strikes on Israel for Iran by Syrian militias supported by Iran.  Too many believers say, "God is in control and will protect Israel." Yes, He will, but IN PARTNERSHIP with our petitions to Him. Save lives, pray now over these threats against Israel, especially in the north.

That is not all that the enemy is throwing at Israel right now. There is the ongoing Gaza border conflict. They have promised to keep it up all the way to the US Embassy opening. Israel is thwarting terror attacks. Much prayer should surround this ceremony.

There is also an emergency need among the Israeli ministries for financial donations. As far as I can tell, this is affecting all the ministries. There is no explanation as to why there is lack of donations, but it is real and it affects the ability to do the ministry of the Gospel in Israel.  2 Corinthians 8:12 says, "For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality.…"

Your prayers for Israeli ministries and for God to spare the lives of those in harm's way from the fiery darts & missiles of the enemy are urgently needed now.  Also in this Priority Prayer Focus is request for prayer over the unity of the body of Messiah in Israel.

Arrows from Zion
Summarized from the Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests Israeli Ministries by subscription only arrowsfromzion@ gmail.com

Salvation is happening now in Israel. In fact a new study just released from One For Israel finds that from the 1948 statistic of 23 Jews living in Israel who believed in Yeshua as Messiah, in 2017 the "conservative estimate is now 30,000."

"The growth has not been linear, but exponential. Similarly, attitudes towards Messianic believers have also come a long way. Israeli Jews used to be mortified at the thought of a Jew who believed in Yeshua, but today almost everyone we talk to have heard of this growing movement of people." 

In fact, "22,000 Israelis search every month for 'Yeshua' or 'Messiah' in Hebrew, and a lot of effort is put into making sure they reach the answers from a Messianic point of view. Testimonies of Jewish believers and answers to common objections to faith can all be easily found as soon as someone starts searching for the Messiah. This has proved wildly successful. There are barely seven million Jewish people in Israel, yet our Hebrew language videos have been viewed more than fourteen million times!"  For more interesting insight into the salvation of Israel, see Findings Of New Research On The Messianic Movement In Israel

Case in point: Ido Receives Healing at Tiferet Yeshua. This is story of how God healed a man in Israel because his friend who had just been baptized by the Tel Aviv congregation Tiferet Yeshua, told them he was searching. First the sign of healing, followed by a revelation that God loved him. Maybe this was the 30,001st person in Israel to believe in Yeshua. The story is told by senior pastor Gil Afriat in the April issue of Maoz Israel Report, Ari and Shira Sorko-Ram's monthly newsletter online.

There was also a weekly prayer letter from Maoz covering the delicate situation surrounding the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. The enemies of God are none too happy about it. These are shared in the Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries, if you happen to be subscribed to that list too.  One of the inclusions in the Maoz weekly letter:  "Today most of our office staff in Israel attended a first-of-its-kind conference for Messianic non-profit organizations in the Land.  We had an amazing opportunity to learn from people who know their craft, and Shira was also one of the featured speakers.  Please pray for us to implement what we learned, and continue serving the Lord's purpose with joy and determination.... Pray for the many ministries we are supporting as they continue impacting this nation with the Gospel."

No one can say that Avner Boskey doesn't do his homework, and here are two prime examples: Striking a match in a roomful of fumes "Israel finds itself in the crosshairs of more than a handful of potential blow-ups this week. It is a time for those who love Jerusalem to be praying. Here is the list of significant events happening this week." Also:  Gold, greed and genocide: global industrialists and the murder of the Jews " The Scroll of Esther contains a hidden key which sheds light on how greed influenced Haman’s attempted Persian Holocaust against the Jews."

There is also an appeal for support of the Boskey's ministry. This is echoed throughout the ministries of Israel - and it echoes all the way back from the apostle Paul who first emphasized the need for the Israeli ministries to receive material support from the believers in the nations. He wrote about it in many of his letters, but this is perhaps the clearest and loudest in Romans 15:27 speaking of a contribution to the saints in Jerusalem: "For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings."

Israel Pochtar is also concerned about the poor in Israel - not only the materially poverty, but also the spiritual poverty. That is the dual point  of the many evangelism outreaches that are done under his ministry oversight. Currently he is planning and raising funds for a Shavuot (Pentecost) outreach where they will minister to the spiritual and material needs of 500 non-believers. Going on a biblical tour is a luxury for immigrants in Israel - and this Bible tour visits sites important to the life of Yeshua.  Learn more "and help us spread the gospel in the land by supporting this project, or similar ones. See details how you can help."

Israel also writes about the incredible sign of God's faithfulness that is apparent in the re-birth of Israel 70 years ago. As he encourages believers in the nations to prophesy to the bones (Ezekiel 37), he says in certainty: "Israel is alive because of God's promises. We celebrate the miraculous rebirth of the nation of Israel 70 years ago, and as believers we fully trust God will bring the rest of the prophecy to fulfillment, which is: ...put my Spirit in you and you will live. That day is quickly approaching as well."

Dani Sayag is the senior pastor of the Carmel Congregation in Haifa that was started by David Davis years ago. It is a dynamic worship and prayer congregation whose weekly messages can be viewed on  Facebook. He also is the senior pastor over the Kerem-El, God's Vineyard congregation and a constellation of outreaches to the poor, the addicted, the hungry, the new immigrants, the Holocaust survivors and those who need healing in their community. "We have begun to see healings break forth in some of our meetings, as well as in encounters with unbelievers on the streets of Haifa."

Yeshua said in Mark 16:17-18, "And these signs shall follow them that believe; In My name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover." We are hearing more and more reports of healings as Israeli believers are taking their faith to the streets.

Also from the Carmel congregation, an appeal for material support: "Please pray with us for the ongoing finances to continue operating all the branches of the Kehilat HaCarmel ministries. We believe we are entering a season of multiplied fruitfulness, and we are trusting Him to enable us to continue all that He has established."

Many great articles from Tikkun (which means restoration) ministries in Israel from the various ministry and congregational leaders: from Asher Intrater A New Level of Prophecy "I believe God is offering a "double" prophetic anointing to enable us to speak of God’s destiny for Israel, the Church and the Nations in these end times." Also, "In every generation, each person must see himself as if he came out of Egypt."  Passover and Baptism

From Dan Juster, The Battle for Language There is something more about "politically correct" language, it is a battle to establish new realities.  Avi Tekle of Tents of Mercy writes in  A Good Predicament to "... send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared" and the Return to Zion congregation give a Passover Report.  Guy Cohen of the Harvest of Asher congregation writes that "Others should be able to 'read' our lives, as reflecting Yeshua - not because of our abilities but because the Spirit which dwells in us, gives life" in Messages Written by Messiah. And finally Cody Archer of Revive Israel in Jerusalem writes about the  Six Things to do When Under Spiritual Attack: Repent - Stay in Community - Stay in the Word - Speak in Faith - Keep Worshipping - Keep Standing 

 

Ronit Bender lives in the Carmel region and attends the Kerem-El congregation. She is friend who is inventive in reaching out to the people around her ... and some she travels long distances to reach. While recently on a speaking tour in Australia, she received a prophetic word that she mulled in her heart after returning to Tel Aviv. She writes that "I knew the Lord wanted me to go back to south Tel Aviv, to minister to women that are drug addicts, prostitutes and the broken people living on the street. For several weeks, I have been volunteering with “The Red Carpet”, a ministry that serves these women, and showers them with the love of God. Some get saved, some die of illness or drugs, and some choose to reject the gospel." The work on the streets of Tel Aviv to the addicted and the prostitutes is mnistry for people with a special compassion and Yeshua-love for the broken. Ronit is one of those special kinds of people. More of her news is found in the Weekly Summary list.

Another quite excellent list of prayer topics came in last Friday from Intercessors for Israel, Ofer Amitai, Eliyahu Ben-Haim and Churck Cohen.  The start by praising God for helping the Israeli Intelligence Agency, Mossad, to heist the documentation of Iran's hidden nuclear program right out from under their noses! It was a feat of remarkable proportions and likely has had great impact on the announcement today by President Trump to pull out of the Iran Deal and slap tight sanctions back on the country for lying and continuing its quest for nukes.  These are all prayer points that that comprise an intense constellation of major situations in and around Israel this week.  Much more available on the Weekly Summary list.

Carolyn and Richard Hyde's monthly letter is full of "Appointments, both divine and scheduled". One instance: Praise G-d for recent opportunities to share the love of Messiah with groups of Holocaust survivors and pioneers from the early days of the founding of the Modern State of Israel.  These beautiful people responded with great joy and at one point, an elderly lady took my microphone and said, "You have brought light and hope into a place of darkness."  After many other examples, the quote from Psalm 102: You will arise and have mercy on Zion.  For it is time to be gracious to her, for the appointed time has come.

From Asher Intrater of Revive Israel:  "What will come of the U.S. Embassy move, Korean nuclear weapons, President Trump, and the world of Media? We must unite in prayer and intercession before the God of Israel.  Read Urgency of Prayer  PLUS VIDEO 2018 Prayer Targets

Two videos Cody Archer interviews Gateways Beyond /and with an article Revive Media Building to New Levels.  Revive Israel writes, "You can make a difference in Israel. Help us to continue to reach and disciple Israelis through your generous giving. Donate today."

I love the message Guy Cohen has in the differences in the account of the healing of a young boy in Mark 9:14-29 and Matthew 17. "Yeshua didn't rush in and heal the boy though. He moved into the situation, asked the scribes what they were discussing and got his answer from the father. Then Yeshua tells them to bring Him the boy at which point the demon reacts by throwing him to the ground. Still Yeshua does not respond but continues to inquire about the boy's condition, asking how long he had been this way. Did he really need to know and was it necessary to spend time in gathering information? What are some of the things we learn from this account? First of all that we should be walking in holiness with the intent of our heart to be to see God's hand move in the lives of others. However, there will be those who stand ready to criticize and dispute our intentions based on our success or failure, in their eyes. As was the case here, we tend to put our faith in what we see. In this case their failure to heal the boy brought doubt, in everyone." Pray for Guy to have favor granted in a long running situation tomorrow.

From the Kerem El, God's Vineyard congregation, they have reports on the recent holidays, and also this special event for their congregants - a Finance Seminar. "Finishing the month can be difficult in any country, but Israel happens to be a very expensive place to live.  In order to help our congregation in this very important area of finances, we recently had a financial seminar.  This seminar was open to other congregations, as well. Two members of our congregation, attended training for this, and now they are accompanying families that need help in this area."

Ron Cantor of Messiah's Mandate and Tiferet Yeshua congregation, shares a short video about 15 Years in Israel "I remember landing in Israel 15 years ago. We were depressed and scared and had no idea what the future held for us. My daughter Sharon, produced this very short video on our journey.... We love Israel and are so blessed that the Lord sent us here to minister. We love our congregation Tiferet Yeshua and the city of Tel Aviv! Let me know what you think of the film. :-) Do you have a group coming to Israel? then you must come see us in Tel Aviv!  Presenting "Revive Tel Aviv!" Tiferet Yeshua has produced a 60 minute presentation to connect you to the Israeli body of believers, through testimonies, teaching and worship in Hebrew. If you have a group coming, please contact us"

The Yuval Messianic Worship Center for Music and the Arts at the Clal Building in Jerusalem, have a new worship CD Panai El Adonai (My Face to God).  It is available here

And a new blog post from Orna Grinman I Will Tabernacle Inside You

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

Please keep in prayer these Israeli ministry leaders and believers with urgent health needs

Rick Ridings daughter, Esther Moore continues to need prayer in her ongoing battle with cancer. She needs a miracle | Eddie Santoro please continue prayers for Eddie for full healing and that God will use him mightily to give testimony to God's love and healing power in Yeshua | Michael Lambert, while teaching at the Nigerian Bible School in Tel Aviv, had to return to the US in Jan after a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. He just finished his 2nd round of chemo last week and is already planning to return to Jerusalem in the Fall. The oncologist believes the tumor will be 100% eradicated during the next 5 months. Please pray with Michael for complete healing and restoration to  minister in his beloved Israel | Please pray for Shlomy Abramov for leg pain and for his associate Gindin, who suddenly is unable to walk. | Rachel Netanel has a polyp on her vocal cords. Please pray for complete healing for this evangelist in Israel.  | Daniel Juster's quick recovery from gallbladder removed April 23 - please pray | Olga Bikas continues to suffer from chronic, acute back pain. She is getting medication and physiotherapeutic treatments but without any substantial improvement | Steve Lightle of Intercessors for Israel (IFI) recently suffered a heart attack & is now recovering in Seattle. Pray for a full, quick recovery | The Kfar Saba Wellspring (Hamaayan) Congregation is asking prayer for their members suffering from cancers | Lebanese Christian Pastor Najeeb Attieh had two surgeries on his thighs & a hip replacement Pray for full recovery| PLEASE CONTINUE PRAYER FOR for HaMaayan congregant Danny Meyuseff suffering poor health on several fronts,  David Ortiz, Ami Ortiz, Ruth Nessim| LONG TERM BATTLES |  David Stern,  David, Leah and Ami,  Moshe M.;  Michael E, Claude Ezagouri; Baruch & Karen Maayan, Judy, wife of pastor Yaakov K. | Please continue to pray for Mississippi Israel Prayer warrior Debra Koen Abernethy who underwent a double lung transplant on 3/7 then developed a complication with immobility of esophagus on 4/8. On the 4/26 Deb got a g (gastric) tube. She hopes to get out of the hospital finally. Please keep her in prayer for full recovery.

Great Praise report from Miriam Abramov: Gindon who lost his leg strength suddenly and was in a wheelchair, can walk again!!!! Praise the lord for he has done great things! Thank you friends who love the lord and pray for Israel.

An Invitation to Help

Esther Ridings Moore 
Her dad, Rick Ridings of Succat Hallel the 24/7 prayer & worship house operating in Jerusalem for decades, is asking for donations for Esther's cancer treatment at this GoFundMe account.

Click to learn more about this worship minister, her family and her battle.

Israeli Ministries on Tours  | 

Marc Chopinsky  May 12 @ 11am | Washington, DC  - Ahavat Yeshua Messianic congregation - Music and speaking

Sally Shiff in Kfar Saba setting up bookings now for Norway in July, then the US in September, in her role as Kehilat HaMaayan liaison. sallyhamaayan@gmail.com  She believes her message will be about Rosh Hashana, the fall holidays and Israel —and how that pertains to the Church. 

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