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Reading Ron Cantor's account of praying for a young Jewish man on a plane to Prague, it reminded me of two similar situations I had while flying El Al. One was a Jewish young man who was very rude to me complaining about being seated next to a fat woman so he couldn't be comfortable. The other was a young woman who seemed to go out of her way to be rude and obnoxious. Both times these young Jewish people got extremely ill during the flight and I began to take care of them. They were both very touched by my kindness to them in the face of their previous rudeness. They asked me why I would be so kind to them.
These two flights were great experiences but, like Eddie Santoro's prayer letter speaks to, I lacked the boldness to tell them where my patience for them was springing from - a heart given to Yeshua. If we are honest, there are probably few of us who have not been bold enough to witness when a perfect opportunity presented itself.
Reading Ron Cantor's account of praying for a young Jewish man on a plane to Prague, it reminded me of two similar situations I had while flying El Al. One was a Jewish young man who was very rude to me complaining about being seated next to a fat woman so he couldn't be comfortable. The other was a young woman who seemed to go out of her way to be rude and obnoxious. Both times these young Jewish people got extremely ill during the flight and I began to take care of them. They were both very touched by my kindness to them in the face of their previous rudeness. They asked me why I would be so kind to them.
These two flights were great experiences but, like Eddie Santoro's prayer letter speaks to, I lacked the boldness to tell them where my patience for them was springing from - a heart given to Yeshua. If we are honest, there are probably few of us who have not been bold enough to witness when a perfect opportunity presented itself.
As Eddie writes, "I believe with all of
my heart that God’s passionate desire in this day is to destroy the work of the
enemy. God is calling us to go forth and share His Word and life. As you go
forth, as you step into the land that is beyond your natural gifting, His power
WILL be released in you and the lost will be bathed in His life. His light will
shine forth from you, the called will come home and God’s Kingdom will come."
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Eddie Santoro of Ahavat Yeshua congregation in
Jerusalem starts us off this week encouraging himself and all of us to be bold
going forth. He acknowledges, "Here in Israel, there is a great
intimidation against witnessing. The religious spirits are strong and dominant,
especially in Jerusalem. . . . It is so much easier not to talk, not to mention the
“hated” name. And yet we have no doubt that if the revival that we long for is
to come, then the light that God has put in us needs to shine forth from us
each and every day. Greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world!"
This is an exceptionally good word which
we encourage all to access inside the subscription only Attached DOCX Weekly Summary of Prayer
Requests from Israeli Ministries
From Evan Levine of the HaTikva Project a VIDEO
announcement of the ministry becoming 3 departments: AID, DENTAL, and FAMILIES.
Watch until the end to hear what the Lord has us doing to promote ADOPTION and
FOSTER CARE in Israel.
From the Kerem-El , God's Vineyard
congregation which is the offspring of the Carmel congregation in the Haifa
area, news includes their first ever congregational retreat which was spent in
the Golan Heights - "the main focus being to bond together as a community."
Read more about the worship and prayer nights and the other activities of this vibrant
Israeli community of believers inside the Weekly Summary attachment
From Revive Israel, part 2 of Cody Archer's article
Apostle in Original Context and a video
about serving the believers in Japan, Mutual Submission – Ariel and Jeremiah. inside the Weekly Summary attachment is a short teaching from a ministry leader in
Brazil, Harold Walker, that Revive works with. The article is called Empty Vessels and it deals with prayer
groups.
Stefan and Karen Silver, who serve as
associate pastors in the Kerem El congregation also give highlights of the
goings on in their congregation, ministry and family. Their report inside the Weekly Summary attachment includes several new believers who have come
to faith and baptisms in the Jordan River.
One thing that international believers need to know about the congregations in Israel is that the ministry teams - including pastors - have to raise personal support for their incomes outside of Israel. The congregations are not able to support salaries (or adequate salaries). The reason? The extreme austerity and even downright poverty in the whole of Israel. In the U.S. we expect the salaries of the ministry team to be paid fully by the church's, but it is not so in Israel and it is a good thing to remember when you see ministry leaders asking for material support. It is not just the project funds that count, because all of these ministry leaders minister sacrificially. They also need to provide for their families while the do it. This is true not only of young ministry leaders like the Silver's or the Jelski's, but your material support for personal incomes of many of the long established congregational leaders often makes the difference been being able to afford cooling in the heat waves and heating in the winter blasts. We know of those who simply go without rarely saying a word about it. But these are things we need to know because, as the apostle Paul said, For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they are indebted to minister to them ... of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in material things. Romans 15:27
One thing that international believers need to know about the congregations in Israel is that the ministry teams - including pastors - have to raise personal support for their incomes outside of Israel. The congregations are not able to support salaries (or adequate salaries). The reason? The extreme austerity and even downright poverty in the whole of Israel. In the U.S. we expect the salaries of the ministry team to be paid fully by the church's, but it is not so in Israel and it is a good thing to remember when you see ministry leaders asking for material support. It is not just the project funds that count, because all of these ministry leaders minister sacrificially. They also need to provide for their families while the do it. This is true not only of young ministry leaders like the Silver's or the Jelski's, but your material support for personal incomes of many of the long established congregational leaders often makes the difference been being able to afford cooling in the heat waves and heating in the winter blasts. We know of those who simply go without rarely saying a word about it. But these are things we need to know because, as the apostle Paul said, For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they are indebted to minister to them ... of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in material things. Romans 15:27
Arni and Yonit Klein of Emmaus Way sent a note
to say they have a few openings left on the next German -speaking Gathering to
be held from August 3 – 13; and in the next English-speaking gathering to take
place from September 3 – 13. There is an online application at the
galileeworship.com
From the Acco Harvest of Asher congregation
comes a short teaching on how it is possible for believers to walk in this
imperfect world bringing peace to all they come in contact with. Guy Cohen and
his family on currently on a sabbatical and prayers are requested for this time
of refreshing, restoration, health and direction from the Lord. In the
congregation the children are enjoying their after school program, but there are
several members with health issues that they would ask prayers for. Read more inside the
Weekly Summary attachment
Joel and Teresa Jelski are moving to an
apartment outside of their old downtown Jerusalem residence for the past 3
years. This will put them closer to family members. Their village is on the tallest mountain in the Jerusalem
hills area. Downside is having to carry the apartment rental for both the old
and the new for this first month. They could use some help - see inside the
Weekly Summary attachment
where Joel also gives a short report on the Dor Haba Music Camp that just wrapped up.
where Joel also gives a short report on the Dor Haba Music Camp that just wrapped up.
Martin Sarvis in Jerusalem also participated
in the Dor Haba Music Camp and gives his own short report on that while
directing us to the next camp, Netzor which started July 4. Netzor is an 11-day
program intended for young Messianic Jewish high-school graduates who will soon
be beginning their compulsory army service in the IDF (Israeli Defense Force).
Please read more inside the Weekly Summary attachment and pray Martin's prayer points for them.
Martin writes, "It is estimated that at any given moment there are 350 to 450 Messianic (i.e. believing in Yeshua/Jesus) soldiers in the army. It can be a lonely experience—it is common for one of these young men or women to be the only believer in their unit. Many who enter service from believing families drift away from their faith during their tenure. But this camp provides a time of being strengthened and encouraged in truths which will help them to enter from a position of strength in their faith and their resolve. And also opportunity to network with other young believers with whom they may communicate throughout the years ahead. Several who just completed Dor Haba are moving straight into Netzor, and then into the IDF."
Martin writes, "It is estimated that at any given moment there are 350 to 450 Messianic (i.e. believing in Yeshua/Jesus) soldiers in the army. It can be a lonely experience—it is common for one of these young men or women to be the only believer in their unit. Many who enter service from believing families drift away from their faith during their tenure. But this camp provides a time of being strengthened and encouraged in truths which will help them to enter from a position of strength in their faith and their resolve. And also opportunity to network with other young believers with whom they may communicate throughout the years ahead. Several who just completed Dor Haba are moving straight into Netzor, and then into the IDF."
Ron Cantor of Messiah's Mandate Sharing Yeshua with Israelis in Prague and a testimony Healing at 30,000-Feet - Testimony of Baruch There is also an appeal to help Tiferet Yeshua of Tel Aviv to pay for much needed expansion of their facility capacity - and for the live streaming of their services, which are in Hebrew, to reach more Israelis online.
Evan and Maala Thomas send a great update of
the doings in the Netanya congregation - from summer camps to the special
emphasis they have places on their Shabbat School system for the past 20 years.
It is a quite newsy (but concise) update of all the things they are doing, but one
we took particular interest in is this:
"We would also like to share with you a considerable paradigm shift
in our thinking regarding the status of women in ministry in Beit Asaph. This
change is the result of a lengthy process of research, prayer and discussion.
We are convinced that the doctrines we previously held on this subject were
repressive and based in poor theology. Our commitment at Beit Asaph is to allow
women to preach in the congregation and hold positions of leadership
appropriate to their specific spiritual gifts. This decision is still quite
exceptional in the local Body of Messiah in our region. We would value your
prayers for wisdom and grace as we move forward in our very conservative
spiritual climate."
As you might imagine, this could be quite a
controversial topic among the Israeli Messianic ministries, which hopefully
will expressed respectfully. I know that I for one would love to hear more of
the discussions and considerations that brought this major shift in the place
of women in their ministry. Hopefully in the future they will have the time to expound
on those things in writing for us. As a woman, this issue has held my interest
for decades wanting what God wants for us more than anything else.
Barry and Batya Segal put our regular
summaries of Israel news stories in
their Jerusalem News Network mailing. Inside the
Weekly Summary attachment are two examples "The Next War Will Be Blood": A Trip Along
Israel's Northern Border, and an appeal from their ministries, Vision for Israel & The Joseph
Storehouse "Poverty in Israel is Harsh: Please
Give". Read more inside the
Weekly Summary attachment
From KehilaNews.com
VIDEO: Do
Jews have a divine right to the Promised Land? | Dr. Michael Brown: The
Scriptures are clear.
VIDEO: Out
of Zion - Interview with Dan Juster, "Jewish Roots" | Ron Cantor
| *GOD TV presents a daily devotional from Israel with Messianic pastor, Ron
Cantor who helps viewers discover the Land of the Bible, its historic sites and
explains scripture from a Jewish perspective.
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Urgent HEALING Needs
Life and Death is in the power of the tongue
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:
David, newest member of the Revive Israel team, was hit but a bus while riding his bike. He has gone through several surgeries & is expected to make a full recovery. Revive asks prayers for David's long process of recovery ahead | David Ortiz who was hospitalized for Pericarditis in March for 3 days. He is healing slowly - pray for full recovery and healing for this heart disease. Also for Ami Ortiz who must undergo another surgery for one of his ear drums| HaMaayan congregant Danny Meyuseff suffering poor health on several fronts | PLEASE CONTINUE PRAYER FOR for healing for David B., the wounded soldier/worship leader from Beer Sheva congregation, Olga Bikas, Esther Ridings Moore for cancerous tumor to yield to treatment and prayer with full healing, Ruth Nessim, Eddie Beckford | PRAY for RECOVERY of Patti Juster, Eddie Santoro, Gila in Arad, Cookie, Howard Bass, | 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;
Chaya Mizrachi update: The
Dr. says that the surgery went well and that we will be able to gauge it's
effectiveness over the coming weeks. Thank you for keeping Chaya in your
prayers as she recovers. We are
believing God for a total healing.
Praying the Headlines
The prayer points from Intercessors for Israel inside the Weekly Summary attachment
are greatly instructive on how to pray over several major issues facing Israel at this time, including:
The Syrian border heating up, as well as the threat from the Lebanon border from Iran proxy, Hezballah. Also a government crisis over who may pray at the Western Wall as ultra-Orthodox authority is theatening to cut off access to 'lesser' streams of Jewish faith. Lastly are great prayer points for intercession of PM Netanyahu ...and for Israel's next prime minister.
Upcoming Tours with Israeli Ministries
From Avi
& Chaya Mizrachi in Tel Aviv:
Shalom friends from around the world! We are pleased to announce that
our annual "Living Stones Tour" will be from December 3-12. This year we have decided to lengthen our
trip to 10 days in order to spend more time at special places. It is our goal to immerse each guest in the
reality of living in Israel as a believer.
To maintain the intimate nature of this trip, we only have 45 spaces
available. For more information including tour cost and itinerary click
HERE!
Join Ron
and Elana Cantor in April
19-28 for Israel's 70th Birthday TOUR!
This is different from any other tour! Elana and I have created a hand-crafted,
unique experience for believers who don’t want to simply see where Yeshua
walked, as amazing as that is, but also want to meet the living stones of
Israel—to see where HE IS WALKING TODAY! We will meet Messianic leaders and
believers from all over the country, visit some of our favorite places and
restaurants and take you to beautiful places that the typical Israel tour never
goes. And that is in addition to visiting all the historical sites like the
Galilee and the Western Wall. This is truly a unique experience that you will
not find on a cookie-cutter tour. Reserve your spot now!
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