From the Frontlines:
Light in the Darkness
October 20, 2023
Providing Comfort Through Conversation and Prayer
I have been spending time talking and visiting with people. I want to create a space for them to process what they are going through, a place to express their feelings, shock, fears, doubts, and grief, and to listen and show they are not alone. For many, they commented our conversation was the first real conversation they have had in expressing their thoughts since the beginning of the war. It is also important to talk about other matters than the war, so making a welcoming place to laugh and be real is also on my mind. I love the time of prayer with everyone and know our time together with the Lord in prayer is so important.
Ministering to Youth in the Midst of War
During the Saturday when the war started, I was serving as a youth counselor at a youth camp. We had to end the camp very fast, the parents were very worried. Since then, I have spent time contacting the youth and praying for them and hearing how they are feeling. Since I love teenagers, it has been very important to spend this time talking with them.
Sabbath Celebration and Baptism in the Mediterranean!
This morning, Chosen People Ministries—Japan, in cooperation with Chosen People Ministries—Israel, purchased ten washing machines and ten dryers for the Israelis evacuated from their homes near Gaza—the front line. These machines will be sent to Kibbutz Sapir, where there is a significant need.
In my update for the eighth day of the war, I mentioned in these challenging days for our people, Victoria is providing discipleship to a young lady, and we were planning water baptism for her despite the incessant rocket attacks. Today, we successfully accomplished it; Yuval* was baptized in the Mediterranean Sea, her face radiating joy despite the difficult situation around.
In the evening, we invited V*, whom I mentioned in my update for the thirteenth day of war, to our home to welcome the Sabbath together. We also invited some of our neighbors. It was a wonderful time when we were able to serve them and tell them about the love of our Lord, to strengthen them spiritually, and proclaim the good news we have in Jesus the Messiah (Yeshua HaMashiach in Hebrew).
Please pray Yuval* will continue to grow and strengthen her faith. Also, please pray for V*, that a great miracle of salvation will happen in her life, and her eyes will be opened to see Messiah Yeshua as her Savior and King.
Food Packages for Refugees and Survivors
Today we cooked hot Sabbath meals for fifty people and delivered them to Ashkelon. Also, we sent fifty food packages to the needy in Ashkelon. We look forward to continuing to meet with and bless these dear people. They know we are believers and are amazed by our love and support. We also prepared twenty-five packages for the refugees and Holocaust survivors in Jerusalem. It was a long day. Please pray for Sabbath peace and rest.
Providing Comfort Through Conversation and Prayer
I have been spending time talking and visiting with people. I want to create a space for them to process what they are going through, a place to express their feelings, shock, fears, doubts, and grief, and to listen and show they are not alone. For many, they commented our conversation was the first real conversation they have had in expressing their thoughts since the beginning of the war. It is also important to talk about other matters than the war, so making a welcoming place to laugh and be real is also on my mind. I love the time of prayer with everyone and know our time together with the Lord in prayer is so important.
Ministering to Youth in the Midst of War
During the Saturday when the war started, I was serving as a youth counselor at a youth camp. We had to end the camp very fast, the parents were very worried. Since then, I have spent time contacting the youth and praying for them and hearing how they are feeling. Since I love teenagers, it has been very important to spend this time talking with them.
Sabbath Celebration and Baptism in the Mediterranean!
This morning, Chosen People Ministries—Japan, in cooperation with Chosen People Ministries—Israel, purchased ten washing machines and ten dryers for the Israelis evacuated from their homes near Gaza—the front line. These machines will be sent to Kibbutz Sapir, where there is a significant need.
In my update for the eighth day of the war, I mentioned in these challenging days for our people, Victoria is providing discipleship to a young lady, and we were planning water baptism for her despite the incessant rocket attacks. Today, we successfully accomplished it; Yuval* was baptized in the Mediterranean Sea, her face radiating joy despite the difficult situation around.
In the evening, we invited V*, whom I mentioned in my update for the thirteenth day of war, to our home to welcome the Sabbath together. We also invited some of our neighbors. It was a wonderful time when we were able to serve them and tell them about the love of our Lord, to strengthen them spiritually, and proclaim the good news we have in Jesus the Messiah (Yeshua HaMashiach in Hebrew).
Please pray Yuval* will continue to grow and strengthen her faith. Also, please pray for V*, that a great miracle of salvation will happen in her life, and her eyes will be opened to see Messiah Yeshua as her Savior and King.
Food Packages for Refugees and Survivors
Today we cooked hot Sabbath meals for fifty people and delivered them to Ashkelon. Also, we sent fifty food packages to the needy in Ashkelon. We look forward to continuing to meet with and bless these dear people. They know we are believers and are amazed by our love and support. We also prepared twenty-five packages for the refugees and Holocaust survivors in Jerusalem. It was a long day. Please pray for Sabbath peace and rest.
