Arrows from Zion 6/6/2018

Ron Cantor's Word for Tel Aviv

Priority Prayer Focus

A new update from Sally Shiff of the Kfar Saba HaMaayan congregation: This is an article from today talking about the latest that the terrorists are doing down in Gaza.  Summer is when our fields are dry and the most vulnerable to fire. If you have ever visited Israel's south, you will remember that the fields are dry because of climate, yet in the springtime yield wild flowers and our supply of wheat and barley.  In fact there are a number of crops that are grown in the south.

In addition to this, we have a number of Kibbutzim (small villages) surrounding Gaza, including Zikkim where my family lives (some of you have visited them. ) Illona and her husband Shachar with their 4 kids live 1 km away from the Eretz Crossing.  This crossing is where citizens of Gaza cross into Israel to get medical help among other things. Twice, my family's house was the target of a rocket with it landing within 10 meters of their home.  Their son, when he was 8 was hit from shrapnel from one of these rockets (he is now 18). This morning, I received a picture from Illona that was close to their home...the fires are coming close to them as well.

Please pray for their protection as well as the protection of all the people down there.  Pray for wisdom for our government and military.  This will not stop short of a miracle from God.  BTW, my family has received prayer from all my friends who visit including CBN who visited them during the war in 2014.

Jerusalem Institute of Justice tweeted: Fire Damage to Israeli Agriculture Near Gaza Border Estimated at $1.4m and Rising. Burning kites sent from the Gaza Strip were to blame for the blazes, including one that destroyed some 300 dunams (about 74 acres) of woodland in a nature reserve.

PLEASE PRAY: ISRAEL NEEDS A STRATEGY FROM HEAVEN TO STOP THE FURTHER DAMAGES OF THESE GAZA TERRORIST FIRE KITES AND BALLOONS.

ALSO as I am wrapping up this issue a new report has come in that Israel has thwarted a major terror attack and an assassination attempt against PM Nethanyahu, Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat and a Canadian security delegation. PRAY for God to continue to protect Israel by revealing the evil planned against her.
      More on this at the JPost 

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First we have a ministry update from Ruth Nessim, who is one of the pioneers of the faith in Israel. Ruth has many things to report but the thing I want to highlight is her request for prayers over her health: "I have been hospitalized twice for 10 days with severe Gastro-Enteritis. I have had 5 attacks in the last less than two months and ask for your prayers, as it is very difficult. These attacks leave me weak and almost unable to stand or walk for a few days, and just when I think I have recovered, off we go again." Please pray for the return of health...and for her plans to be in England for a month starting in late June.

Richard and Carolyn Hyde live in the Galilee near Tiberias and the Syrian border where a "recent buildup of Iranian Revolutionary Guard troops establishing bases in Syria has caused Israel to launch strikes because we can't allow Iranian troops to get established on the Syrian side of the Golan. Then Russia promised to send special missiles that could shoot down Israeli planes and that was the game changer. So the other night we "apparently" launched a massive strike to take out those Russian missiles.  And the strike the other night was just in time because the report was that Iran was planning to completely barrage northern Israel with missiles." Still Carolyn sings. Listen to her new song: Ashira L'Adonai - I Will Sing Unto the L-rd!

When we listen to the news, it can be too abstract for us, but when we know people living in the eye of the storm that is also a game changer. Please pray for our precious friends - truly our spiritual family - who live so close to such dangerous events taking place. The enemies of God have their eyes fixed on destroying Israel, even as God's eye is fixed on preserving Israel. That does not mean there will not be any casualties - both of the unsaved and the saved living in close proximity to the threat. Please pray for God to restrain death and damage controls.

Evan Thomas in Netanya writes, "Thank you for standing with us in prayer through these challenging times."On Tuesday we were in the north of Israel at a Reconciliation Conference when President Trump declared that the US is withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal. Minutes after, Israel destroyed an Iranian army base outside of Damascus, Syria. This in turn led to Iranian forces firing rockets into the Golan Heights. By God’s grace, they were intercepted or did not reach their targets and there were no casualties. It was a tense time as we were only 5 minutes from the border but we understood the significance of our gathering in an even clearer light."  To read more, subscribe to the Weekly Summary, or directly with this ministry.

From Asher Intrater's Revive Israel, learn how the Corporate attack on the Ecclesia comes on three levels:  Accusing the brethren |Dividing the church | Scattering the sheep. Read in Victory over the Enemy how YOU can help bring victory to the Body of Messiah.  Also watch Dividing Satan's Kingdom as Asher addresses practical methods of how to divide that which is bound by Satan. | Do the words: anti-Christ, mark of the beast, bowls of wrath, wars, famines… stir up fearful emotions in you? Read 7 Truths for Overcoming Fear of the End Times. And finally, VIDEO INTERVIEW Cody Acher with Aviram Eldar | Also, learn more about Yeshua Chai TV here

Antony Simon of Voice in the Wilderness was preaching the gospel in Iraq in May 2017 when he was struck in a fatal car accident. His wife, Dona and his eldest son, Josh, have taken up Antony's heart to be a voice in the wilderness to the lost in Jerusalem and throughout the nations.  Last month we had new reports from Dona and from Josh Simon, the latter was recently appointed to be a deacon in the Jerusalem congregation where his father served. Josh Simon also shares how the family is continuing to carry the ministry forward.  To read more, subscribe to the Weekly Summary, or directly with this ministry

Howard and Randi Bass were also participants in a special reconciliation conference with Arab Palestinian believers and of Jewish Israeli believers last month in northern Israel.  It was at the time Trump announced that the US was pulling out of the Iran deal and so they were in the area when the clash erupted. The conference together prayed over the "conflict between us, even as believers, found ourselves in the middle of the conflict together, and could pray for the Lord to accomplish His purposes, and to show mercy to especially the believers in Syria, on the Golan, in Iran, in Gaza.  As we seek first GOD's Kingdom and HIS righteousness, we can be in more agreement in our outlook through our present circumstances. This frustration and anger is grounded for this generation in what they call the 'naqba' (catastrophe) of Israel's independence and victory in the war that the Arab nations sought unsuccessfully to destroy her at birth.  This is not much different than the Jewish people today using the Holocaust as an basis for not believing in God, and for never forgetting or forgiving the German people in particular.  God still has His controversy with Zion, and will eventually bring His people to know that He has always been righteous in His ways, and has kept His covenant promises, both for good and for evil."

Another older report from early last month from Eddie Santoro speaking about the day of the US Embassy opening in Israel: "This is more than an incredibly historic moment. President Trump is indeed fulfilling his campaign promise to move the Embassy to Jerusalem but in a much deeper way, he is standing in agreement with God’s will. It was not man but GOD who chose Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and in this move, the United States is aligning itself with God’s heart. The USA is declaring what no other nation will say- that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. It will never be the capital of another country, never an Islamic capital. And when the European Union and so many other nations on the earth align themselves with political lies rather Biblical truths, they open the door for the powers of darkness to enter." This is the truth as hard as it is for some to hear. Eddie went on to discuss "God's love vs Satan's Hatred" which is exactly what we have seen in all the terroristic activities since.  Please continue to pray for the total healing of Eddie Santoro from cancer.

Orna Grinman of A Sign & An Example, Ears, Eyes, Heart, meditating on Isaiah's cry, "How long, Lord? Until when?”

Kobi & Shani Ferguson of Yeshua Israel 7 Ways Israel Has Impacted Your World. 70 Year Edition (Part I)

The Fergies will be in the U.S. this Summer (July-August). This is a great opportunity for them to minister as a family, to share about the historic events currently happening in the Middle East, and about the exciting things the Lord is doing in Israel. It is also an important time of spiritual refreshing for them as a family. Shani is available during July and August to minister in worship concerts, services, etc. If you are interested in having Kobi and Shani minister at your church, congregation, prayer group or bible study, email us

David Lazarus of Beit Immanuel in Jaffa has written a greatly encouraging report on a new initiative by the Israeli government called Mekinot which prepares high school grads for their mandatory military service. Lazarus also notes that as part of the preparatory training they will teach acquainting Arabs and Jews, Judaism and democracy, integrating people from marginalized populations and people with disabilities, social initiatives by volunteering in local communities. Recently, however, the Mekinot began a new initiative: Getting to know Messianic Jews. "Messianic leaders around the country have been asked to host groups from the Mekinot program to explain to the cadets about our faith as Jews who believe in Yeshua. For me it has been an honor to spend hours with these vibrant young people talking about the Bible, faith in God and how we believe that Yeshua is the promised Messiah to Israel."

David Lazarus says, "I am a bit lost for words as the willingness of the people of this land help their children gain a deeper appreciation for Yeshua and New Testament faith comes as somewhat of a surprise. For those of us who grew up in this land and experienced the anger (and sometimes hatred and violence) towards our Messiah, it is not easy to grasp how attitudes have changed so dramatically, so quickly. But then again, Israel are God's chosen people, Yeshua is a wonderful Messiah and this is as it should be."

 Orna Sperandeo of the Kfar Saba HaMaayan congregation sent a short report to us at the end of May: "Kfar Saba is a family town with a population of about 110,000.  It’s a rural city that dates back 100 years.  We notice that people are wanting to talk about God, who He is and what part does He play in their life.  Because most of our members live in Kfar Saba, it’s common to see or hear about a conversation that has transpired about Yeshua.  No longer are the people afraid to talk about Yeshua, but they want to know.  How astounding it is when they discover that Yeshua is the Messiah that they have prayed for all their life in Synagogue. Consequently, we have a weekly discipleship course for our new believers, as well as weekly homegroups in various languages to invite people to hear the Gospel and share in our community." We continue to hear more and more of a new openness to hear about Yeshua in Israel.

Sperandeo also writes, "Israel is a very tough place to live. The pressures economically as well as spiritually continues to effect many of our members . Yet, we are grateful for God’s provision that allows us to be a place of refuge for the members of our community.  From helping the survivors of the Holocaust to reaching out to our Arab brothers and sisters in hope to work together for the salvation of our entire nation, we thank God for opening these opportunities for us. We need your help and prayers All the things we want to do takes funds that we don’t have, as our budget is limited. Will you join us in praying for God to increase our monthly income to provide for all that He has called us to do.  We have a bare-minimum staff that is part-time yet works with full-time schedules.  Yet, due to this short-fall, we might have to take drastic measures and decrease our staff or our ministry.  Please join us in prayer that God would give us a financial miracle and help us"

The latest Maoz Israel Report is out featuring this great article favoring Messianic Jews by Itzhak Rabihiya, Evangelicals and Israel and the appointment of a Messianic spokesman to the Prime Minister's staff Well, God Promised, Didn't He? - both reported in the Jerusalem Post.  There is also a report on Reaching Our Goal to Expand the Tent for the Tiferet Yeshua congregation in Tel Aviv and a fund raising project for the 23 young Israeli believers to attend the USA's MJAA'S "Messiah" 2018

As featured earlier, Ron Cantor has a word for Tel Aviv and it is, what goes around, comes around.  The good news went out to the Gentiles first through Cornelius in Caesarea and it has traveled all the way around the world in a return: What went from Tel Aviv to Caesarea will come back!  Also, read this on the humanity of Yeshua: The Real "Last Temptation of Christ"  He Overcame the Oil Press to Purchase our Souls.  Finally, this VIDEO Is Israel Still The Promised Land in the New Testament?

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From the IFI, Intercessors for Israel (Ofer Amitai, Eliyahu Ben-Haim and Chuck Cohen) prayer points covering the Gaza confrontation, the health issues of Palestinian leader Abbas and the power struggle should his health fail, for continued grace as Ramadan continues to be a hornet's nest of trouble in Israel, for the confusion of reports coming out about what is actually taking place in Syria (Is Iran retreating or reinforcing?), the role of Russia - how far can Israel trust them? And continued internal (Jewish) political attacks on Netanyahu and his wife Sara. For just one of those issues addressed: "One of the issues that may contribute to the Gazan initiative is the open question of the health of Mahmoud Abbas, and how much longer he will be able to lead the Palestinians. There are indications of a power struggle going on in this regard. Lord God, You are the One who sets kings in place, and the One Who brings them down. (Daniel 2:21) Grant our Israeli leadership the wisdom to know how to prepare for this coming shift of power. Give them the best information on what is really happening behind closed doors. As there has been a lack of unity between Hamas and Fatah under Abbas, may this division continue under the new leader. (Jeremiah 20:11)"

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

Ruth Nessim, one of the pioneer ministries in Israel, was hospitalized twice for 10 days with severe Gastro-Enteritis. I have had 5 attacks in the last less than two months and ask for your prayers  | 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 | 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.

Praying the Headlines  Jerusalem – the joy of the whole earth? | Word from Avner Boskey, Final Frontier Ministries | On Monday, May 14, Israel was the center of some powerful earth tremors.

Dr. Michael Brown @ Christ at the Checkpoint

The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America, CAMERA gave Dr. Michael Brown a great write up for his challenge to the Christians attending the Christ at the Checkpoint conference last week:  "In sum, Michael Brown did Christians throughout the world a great service by highlighting the inability of Palestinian Christians to speak truth to power in Palestinian society. Hopefully, conference organizers will take Brown's message to heart in the days ahead."

Here is what Dr. Michael Brown had to say about the conference:
My Intense and Excellent Interaction with Palestinian Christians

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