Serving the Body of Messiah in
Israel since August 2001
Strategically
Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
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Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! Ps 34:8
Pray that many Israelis who are hungering and thirsting will step forward from the heart to taste and see that the LORD Yeshua is good, and blessed are all who trust in Him. ‘Tis the season.
Pray that many Israelis who are hungering and thirsting will step forward from the heart to taste and see that the LORD Yeshua is good, and blessed are all who trust in Him. ‘Tis the season.
Arrows from Zion
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
Israel
barely has a moment to catch its breath from the ceasefire in Gaza until all
eyes are on Syria with reports that Assad is moving the chemical weapons – and by
“moving” the analysts say they are talking about moving stash locations, but
arming the chemicals into delivery systems.
International calls – those voices without follow through – are telling
Syrian not to attempt to launch chemical warheads.
On August 2nd Rick Ridings at Succat Hallel issued a video prayer alert “How to Pray Concerning the Chemical Weapons Threat in Syria.” This is a prayer strategy that has a biblical precedent, asking the LORD to shift the winds in order to protect His people, and innocent Syrians in the case that Assad does launch chemical weapon attacks. PLEASE TAKE THE handful of MIN TO WATCH THIS
On August 2nd Rick Ridings at Succat Hallel issued a video prayer alert “How to Pray Concerning the Chemical Weapons Threat in Syria.” This is a prayer strategy that has a biblical precedent, asking the LORD to shift the winds in order to protect His people, and innocent Syrians in the case that Assad does launch chemical weapon attacks. PLEASE TAKE THE handful of MIN TO WATCH THIS
From Beer Sheva we hear from the Howard and Randi Bass on the rockets
that fell on their city, which a congregant experienced some damage from. Randi writes the person there “is praying all the time” and the “neighbors have no idea that they are ‘guarded’
by such a praying person which brings down the heavenly guards.”
Randi also wrote that their son has just finished his IDF training and said “he's in a very tough unit for de-bombing houses and fields etc., and recognizing kitchens that serve as ‘bomb kitchens’ describing some of the terrorist tricks of the trade for IED’s to blow up such sites if authorities discovered it. Talking to his mom about the high level pressure to de-bomb before fellow soldiers could enter areas, Randi described her own feelings: “…as a parent to hear this... well the situation of war and people's predicament in it really hits hard. You think as you nod sympathetically to your grown up son, "Oh, God, when is this going to be over?"
It’s over for now, but all Israelis know there is more life-threatening conflict just around the corner. Pray that God will refresh and strengthen all those who have been in the thick of this conflict – whether the soldiers directly in the field, or those whose fields and homes have been rained on by rockets, or whether by the parents who have sent their young people off to fight ‘come what may’ threat against Israel.
Pray for the believers in Israel that the Spirit of the LORD will give them peace in the midst of the storms, and pray for the unbelievers in Israel that the storms will drive them to the shelter of the Most High in the arms of Prince of Peace, Yeshua.
Randi also wrote that their son has just finished his IDF training and said “he's in a very tough unit for de-bombing houses and fields etc., and recognizing kitchens that serve as ‘bomb kitchens’ describing some of the terrorist tricks of the trade for IED’s to blow up such sites if authorities discovered it. Talking to his mom about the high level pressure to de-bomb before fellow soldiers could enter areas, Randi described her own feelings: “…as a parent to hear this... well the situation of war and people's predicament in it really hits hard. You think as you nod sympathetically to your grown up son, "Oh, God, when is this going to be over?"
It’s over for now, but all Israelis know there is more life-threatening conflict just around the corner. Pray that God will refresh and strengthen all those who have been in the thick of this conflict – whether the soldiers directly in the field, or those whose fields and homes have been rained on by rockets, or whether by the parents who have sent their young people off to fight ‘come what may’ threat against Israel.
Pray for the believers in Israel that the Spirit of the LORD will give them peace in the midst of the storms, and pray for the unbelievers in Israel that the storms will drive them to the shelter of the Most High in the arms of Prince of Peace, Yeshua.
Howard
Bass, also responding to the focus last week on the deception forwarded by international
diplomats and media about “proportional response” wrote to say that in the 2009
Gaza conflict he was “so annoyed in my spirit about the false notion of
disproportionate force being used by Israel” that he was moved to write about
it. Israelprayer
is offering excerpts of that writing based on biblical precedent inside the attached Weekly Summary – or read in full
at their website "Still Living in The Days of The Bible – Part 1
– 4 Jan 2009 and Part 2 - 5 Jan 2009. I like the biblical incidents that Bass
points to here – surely there is nothing new under the sun, but that which has
been will be again!
The
Bass’ have several key prayer requests this week but I want to bring you one of
strong importance: Pray for the relationship of the congregation with the owners
of the property which we have been using for the last 17 years, and nearly 50
years of working together for the sake of the Kingdom of God here in Beer Sheva
and the surrounding area.
Pray for Christian organizations in Israel or
that own properties in Israel to be given a vision by God of how He has
positioned them strategically to have a part in helping the servants of Yeshua
to fulfill their calling in Israel. Even
as the State of Israel was helped strategically by Gentiles friendly to their
cause to help Jews at the modern re-formation of the State, so spiritual Israel
must have the help of Gentiles who are friendly to the cause that “all Israel
shall be saved.” More will come
alongside, but God has strategically pre-positioned some. Some must yet receive the vision of that
truth.
Asher Intrater writes about the rapture in Two Things from II Thessalonians Two
Asher Intrater writes about the rapture in Two Things from II Thessalonians Two
Joel Jelski writes about the 29th of November as
a day of historic importance to the people of Israel: on that date in 1947, the
UN voted to recognize Israel as a legitimate state. It is not a coincidence
that 65 years later, the UN chose this date to recognize Palestine as a legitimate
state. At the very same time, God was using us to release worship and
intercession into the spiritual warfare happening on this day as 150 youth and
young adults gathered in the heart of Jerusalem for a concentrated time of
prayer, worship, and intercession.
Jelski writes, “We also felt strongly that our focus was to be on Matthew 23 and Jerusalem. One of the best parts was praying for revival and for God to pour out his spirit in the West Bank and Gaza. Although the enemy plans one thing, God has better things in mind. We believe we moved the heavens and touched God's heart today.”
Jelski writes, “We also felt strongly that our focus was to be on Matthew 23 and Jerusalem. One of the best parts was praying for revival and for God to pour out his spirit in the West Bank and Gaza. Although the enemy plans one thing, God has better things in mind. We believe we moved the heavens and touched God's heart today.”
Calev Myers, Jerusalem Institute of Justice, has a 4-minute video concerning the misuse of international donations by the Palestinian Authority. Click here.
Praise report from Lura and Eddie Beckford who had to appear in court over the Interior Ministry stringing Eddie’s citizenship out. The judge ordered the the Interior Ministry to go immediately to their office next door and stamp Eddie’s passport for a permanent residence visa while the Ministry continues to investigate where they can revoke Lura’s citizenship. Thank God for vindicating His servants!
Brian Slater, who is a Chosen People
representative whose ministry in Netanya, Yeshua’s Fresh Bread in Israel, feeds
the poor and needy, is helping to meet the needs of often desperate people in
their area. Inside the Weekly Summary
you can read their praise reports and prayer requests – including the call for
volunteers in their Home Visits project in cooperation with their local
congregation, Beit Asaph.
Leon Mazin who leads the Return to Zion congregation in Haifa and Nazereth, sent several photos of the work going to the ready their new Haifa congregational facility. They had volunteer workers in from Tennesee and Finland, and give us a first peek at the sanctuary-in-progress. There is also a photo of one of the classroom sessions in their Haifa Theological Institute. See inside the attached Weekly Summary.
Leon Mazin who leads the Return to Zion congregation in Haifa and Nazereth, sent several photos of the work going to the ready their new Haifa congregational facility. They had volunteer workers in from Tennesee and Finland, and give us a first peek at the sanctuary-in-progress. There is also a photo of one of the classroom sessions in their Haifa Theological Institute. See inside the attached Weekly Summary.
The Ezagouri’s continue to work on all the
requirements they need to fulfill on their new congregational facility for the
Morning Star Fellowship including their bomb shelter and anti-fire
requirements. Please pray that their engineer
will be able to find a solution to low neighborhood water pressure, and for
every outstanding detail to be handled with God’s faithfulness.
Their worship leader Andrei started the
worship sessions in the Galilee with other worshippers that is becoming a great
blessing in the Galilee. The worship
evenings are well attended – including teenagers. The Ezagouri’s write: “Pray
for God's inspiration and His anointing on the basic dance teaching that is
supposed to start within a few days. We believe that dance and worship play an
important role in our struggle against the principalities of darkness in the
heavenly realms over our city.”
The ministry also points out another important statistic that has emerged recently: A recent survey shows that the purchasing power of Israel has drifted lower and is likely to worsen compared to the other western nations. The gap between the rich and the poor is widening, salaries are low and prices high. This makes it very difficult for the lower and middle class. We saw more requests for financial aid from the believers this year. Please pray for God's provision for His children in the land.
The ministry also points out another important statistic that has emerged recently: A recent survey shows that the purchasing power of Israel has drifted lower and is likely to worsen compared to the other western nations. The gap between the rich and the poor is widening, salaries are low and prices high. This makes it very difficult for the lower and middle class. We saw more requests for financial aid from the believers this year. Please pray for God's provision for His children in the land.
One of those you have been praying for in our
Urgent Prayer for Healing Section, Tom in Carmel (or his wife) wrote: As many of you are preparing to celebrate the
Lord's birth, many here in Israel are looking forward to Chanukah, which tells
of the story of victory over apostasy and lawlessness. Even Yeshua honored this
Feast as we see in John 10. Hebrews 11:33-38 includes the people involved in
the Chanukah story in its list of the heroes of faith. (See Tom’s health update in the attached
Weekly Summary).
(Is the Lord speaking to us who celebrate Christmas, by the story of Hanukah being so closely situated date-wise? Apostasy and lawlessness are both mentioned as the state of many in “the last days”. Could it be that the story of the Macabees is to be a cautionary tale to the Gentile Christian Church and not just a historical event of the Jews from the Intertestamental period?)
The Tents of Mercy congregation is ecstatic to report Katya Morrison has been released from the hospital finally to return home. The fight against Leukemia is a long one – not easy to beat in the natural. BUT GOD! Pray for Katya to continue to recover from the bone marrow transplant and that God will hover over her with healing in His wings, healing to the uttermost.
(Is the Lord speaking to us who celebrate Christmas, by the story of Hanukah being so closely situated date-wise? Apostasy and lawlessness are both mentioned as the state of many in “the last days”. Could it be that the story of the Macabees is to be a cautionary tale to the Gentile Christian Church and not just a historical event of the Jews from the Intertestamental period?)
The Tents of Mercy congregation is ecstatic to report Katya Morrison has been released from the hospital finally to return home. The fight against Leukemia is a long one – not easy to beat in the natural. BUT GOD! Pray for Katya to continue to recover from the bone marrow transplant and that God will hover over her with healing in His wings, healing to the uttermost.
The annual Katsir Messianic teen camp is about
to get underway in the Galilee for 14 to 18 years olds. Pray for all involved and that the Spirit of
the LORD would work mightily in all.
The Maoz Ministry is in the midst of
presenting another EQUIP conference for spiritual leaders all over Israel. We heard a first-hand report from Shlomy and
Miriam Abramov (Awake Israel) who were in Texas last week that the EQUIP meetings
have been a great blessing to them.
Maoz also shares the video story of Yoav who was a recipient of funds from the ISTANDWITHISRAEL donations in setting up his carpentry workshop at the Yad HaShmona moshav (the only Messianic community in Israel). You can watch Yoav’s story here. The businesses of Israeli believers help to anchor the Messianic Body even deeper into the soil of Israel. When believers have businesses, they are also able to bless the local ministries. These are great – some of the best - investments to make in the Land and people of Israel.
Speaking of businesses, we have a short report inside the Weekly Summary from the Desert Farm Family who still have some investment openings in their agricultural business. Even though there have been a lot of challenges to overcome, we believe along with them that God desires this business to thrive and prosper and to be a blessing and testimony of Messianic believers in Israel. Open the attached Weekly Summary to learn more.
Maoz also shares the video story of Yoav who was a recipient of funds from the ISTANDWITHISRAEL donations in setting up his carpentry workshop at the Yad HaShmona moshav (the only Messianic community in Israel). You can watch Yoav’s story here. The businesses of Israeli believers help to anchor the Messianic Body even deeper into the soil of Israel. When believers have businesses, they are also able to bless the local ministries. These are great – some of the best - investments to make in the Land and people of Israel.
Speaking of businesses, we have a short report inside the Weekly Summary from the Desert Farm Family who still have some investment openings in their agricultural business. Even though there have been a lot of challenges to overcome, we believe along with them that God desires this business to thrive and prosper and to be a blessing and testimony of Messianic believers in Israel. Open the attached Weekly Summary to learn more.
Tents of Victory, the humanitarian aid led by
Messianic believer Ye’shi Reinhardt, operates year round from Sderot. The reason they located the ministry there
was in order to help the shell shocked residents who have been experiencing
rockets from Gaza for several years.
Hands of Mercy is the original humanitarian aid group that Ye’shi has to
minister to terror victims and soldiers.
Once again, these ministries have their hands full. Pray for them, and for God’s provisions for
their work.
Last week we conveyed the prayer request from
Evan Levine for his wife, Elisa who was about to undergo tests to determine if
a 6-month leg pain was cancer. They have
the test back and are relieved to report the tests were negative for
cancer. Now the doctors just have to
determine what it is. Please continue to
pray for Elisa Glasser Levine, and also that God would continue to bless the
HaTikva project which specifically helps the believers in Israel in specific
needs. You can find their ministry link
inside the attached Weekly Summary.
Urgent HEALING Needs: Life and Death is in the power of the tongue
Please keep in prayer the Israeli
believers who are fighting for their lives or other urgent health needs:
Pray for God’s complete healing of Katya Morrison at Tents of Mercy (Acute Myeloid Leukemia); Uzi, Meir, Bob, Fruma and Katya and Rivka (an elderly member suffering severe back problems) at Maoz Ministries, Ariela in Dimona and Brookie in the Galilee. Tom who has all been diagnosed with cancer in Carmel. Pray also for Kay Wilson suffering from PTSD after surviving a stabbing terrorism attack that her friend did not survive, and in her quest to receive proper post-terrorism financial help from the Israeli government. Continue to pray for baby Netaley who is still in need of prayers.
Pray for God’s complete healing of Katya Morrison at Tents of Mercy (Acute Myeloid Leukemia); Uzi, Meir, Bob, Fruma and Katya and Rivka (an elderly member suffering severe back problems) at Maoz Ministries, Ariela in Dimona and Brookie in the Galilee. Tom who has all been diagnosed with cancer in Carmel. Pray also for Kay Wilson suffering from PTSD after surviving a stabbing terrorism attack that her friend did not survive, and in her quest to receive proper post-terrorism financial help from the Israeli government. Continue to pray for baby Netaley who is still in need of prayers.
Inside the
Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries
The Weekly Summary is by subscription only, write israelprayerdotcom@gmail.com or donna@d10r10.com
Praying the Headlines
“How
to Pray Concerning the Chemical Weapons Threat in Syria.”
Rick Ridings rides again. This prayer video was issued Aug 2, 2012
Rick Ridings rides again. This prayer video was issued Aug 2, 2012
Teaching Articles
"Still Living in The Days of The Bible – Part 1
– 4 Jan 2009 and Part 2 - 5 Jan 2009
Howard Bass Timely Words that can be applied to the “proportional response” argument today
Howard Bass Timely Words that can be applied to the “proportional response” argument today
Israeli Ministries on Tours
BOOKING meetings now (See open dates) Inside
the attached Weekly Summary are
itineraries and open dates for Eddie & Jackie Santoro of Ahavat Yeshua
Congregation; David Silver of Out of Zion Ministries; Brian
Slater of Yeshua’s Fresh Bread in Israel; and John Myers speaking on behalf of his son, Calev Myers and
the Jerusalem Institute of Justice
The Israeli Messianic Marketplace Feature of the Week
Shoshana Silver,
a Messianic artist living in Haifa Israel
Creating joy through color and light
a Messianic artist living in Haifa Israel
Creating joy through color and light
An Israeli artist who specializes in oil painting and
watercolors.
Two new ways to connect with Shoshana and see her work
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Now on Facebook | Donna Diorio & Twitter
arrowsfromzion@gmail.com or donna@d10r10.com
My Israel Blogs: Israel Watcher – A Second Opinion Mostly political or current events commentary
| Fruit of the Fig Tree Spiritual insights
If you appreciate the efforts of this ministry to share both the challenges and the great things God is doing among the Israeli indigenous ministries, please pray about making a financial gift donation. Make donations payable to the order of Donna Diorio and mail to:
Israel Prayer P O Box 111302 Carrollton, Texas 75006
Or click on the PayPal icon at the www.israelprayer.com
(Paypal account is donna@israelprayer.com)
I do not have tax exempt status.
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