WEEKLY Arrows from Zion 1/27/2016

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Priority Prayer Focus Jan 27, 2016

Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Romans 12:15

So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong to the family of faith.  Galatians 6:10

Arrows from Zion
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We begin this week with wonderful news from Karen Davis of the HaCarmel congregation regarding surgery performed this past Monday on the tumor on his neck. They are rejoicing that the surgery was a great success and the tumor had, in fact, shrunk by 50% after 2-3 weeks of treatment at the Christian Oasis of Hope Hospital in Mexico.  Karen reports that as David woke from the surgery in his room, "he began to praise the Lord in Hebrew, singing, "Kama tov Ata! Kama tov Ata!" -- "How good You are! How good You are!"

Karen writes: "Please do continue to pray for a speedy and painless recovery from the surgery. Another benefit of having the tumor removed is that now a new, even more powerful vaccine can  be produced from the cancer cells found in the tumor. This will be administered to David on Friday. If all goes well, we should be heading home to Israel on Tuesday, Feb. 2 (arriving Feb. 3), when we will begin the next stage of treatment which is a 3-month home care program. We cannot find words to express how deeply we appreciate your prayers which we know have been highly effective in helping us to win the victory in this battle."

As we reported earlier this month, David Davis' need for cancer treatment sped up the transition of the senior pastorate of HaCarmel being transferred to Daniel Sayag, an Israeli born pastor who has served in the leadership for many years. Previously Sayag and his wife, LuAnn served as pastors over the daughter congregation, Kerem-El, or God's Vineyard.  Now the Kerem-El congregation will be led Stefan Silver and Jonathan (don't know his last name).

I mention this because we have a request for help from one of the Kerem El families that is sanctioned by their pastor, Dani Sayag, to solicit aid for.  The father of this family has been stricken with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a devastating muscle weakness can evolve into paralysis. His neurologist wants him in a special leg brace which would allow him to walk unaided. The cost is 10,000 Euro (almost $11,000 USD).  They do not have that kind of money. If you would like to know more, I have details on how to contact them and have already verified that Pastor Sayag has given approval for this appeal to be made.

Pray about it.

From the Revive Israel ministry of Asher Intraer: Establishing His Kingdom on the Earth | VIDEO | In this message from the Aglow 2015 Global conference, Asher shares on the coming kingdom of Yeshua and our role as believers in partnering with Him now in advancing is Kingdom across the earth.  [Donna: There is also a superb word at around the 47:00 mark about how we prepared ourselves to be a governing coalition. Highlighting for those who are also considering who qualifies for their vote in the US elections.]

Also in this issue from Revive Israel, a report from Ari Blumenthal from China and the "Gathering" Conference in Korea.

Polly Sigulim of the Ark in the Negev ministry in Arad - a refuge and discipleship program for women - was in the US speaking when she had to be hospitalized for double pneumonia just as she was due to return to Israel. This has ripple effects for those watching her house and her foster children. Please pray for Polly and for the many details surrounding this.

Hasdey Yeshua, the Hebrew congregation in Arad are also featuring Polly's ministry in their prayer letter this month describing how Polly ministers to women in distress and their children.  She not only provides them a safe place, but also training in new life skills - including Bible-based discipleship.  Life skills are in jewelry making (see the website to purchase) also certified hairdressing. There is a need to relocate the ministry since their rental has been sold. Please pray for God to make a way for new facilities.

The Arad congregation also shares the story of a Bedouin believer who was forced out of his tribe after coming to faith.  His mother loves him still... and it may be the LORD is beckoning his family to faith through these developments. Learn more inside the attached DOCX Weekly Summary

Ron Cantor's new book is coming out soon and if you pre-order now, not only will you get the book a month before everyone else, but also a 25% discount. Just click here to order your copy.

SPECIAL NOTE TO USA READERS: Ron Cantor also has a new blog post out called Trump Backs out of Debate. Good. I hope you will take the time to read the excellent case he makes. This is a critical election. Christians need to cast a worthy vote.

Ben Juster, who is the Operations Director for Tikkun International, is down with a bad flu - which is delaying their Tikkun prayer requests for this month. Watch here and pray for Ben.

Israel Pochtar, the pastor of the Ashdod Beit Hallel congregation, sends a report of their ministry work in Ashdod, as well as two testimonies from two men who have come to the Lord. As Israel writes, "We have one purpose always before us: to win as many Israelis as possible to the Lord. Please continue praying for our ongoing projects and work as we reach out to the poor and needy, raising leaders and planting new congregations."

We have reported it earlier in the month, but here the Caspari Media Review notes what the local Ashdod newspaper is reporting on the new facilities that Israel Pochtar has obtained for expanding their facilities:  "Some residents in Ashdod have issued protests through their public representatives against a planned missionary center, saying that its purpose is to covert Jews to Christianity. The fact that the group in question has moved from a relatively “modest” building to a large facility of hundreds of square meters “shows their intention of holding mass prayer services,” states journalist Israel Ohayon. Ohayon penetrated the facility and was told that its purpose was “helping those in need.” Yogev Cohen, “a religious expert who has worked opposite societies of those preaching Christianity,” added that that is true, but that “after the hearts of the needy have been won, the visits become a time for New Testament study with a view to conversion.”

The Ashdod congregation has been the target of pretty intense protest mobs in past. Please continue to pray for this congregation - for God's favor and that no weapon formed against them shall prosper.

For other "anti-missionary" activism currently going on in Israel, and the response of the Israeli government, see inside the attached DOCX Weekly Summary

Urgent HEALING Needs: 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: 

Polly Siglium; David Davis; an unnamed forefather of Messianic Judaism; Ruth Nessim; Eddie Santoro;  Evan Levine; Rachel Slater; Judy, wife of pastor Yaakov K; Moshe Morrison;  Shelly wife of pastor Eitan; Claude Ezagouri; Patti, wife of Dan Juster; Baruch and Karen Maayan; Michael E and unnamed Israel-related ministers; Jacob Damkani.  Pray also for Ghazi, the son of an Arab pastor, who is suffering from Leukemia. Tal Bass.

Praying the Headlines

Martin Sarvis writing from Jerusalem on the ongoing murders by stabbing of Israelis by young Palestinian attackers.  This is a horrific development in the terror attacks by "young Palestinians yielding to this unpredictable 'death wish”.  The loss of Israeli lives has been especially heartbreaking over the past week as young mothers or pregnant women have been murdered in these terroristic attacks. Sarvis gives prayer points for those who will lift up this horrible situation before God's throne.

Teaching Articles

Exodus and the Revelation By Daniel Juster

I believe that the Book of Revelation provides a picture of judgments in the last days just before the return of Yeshua.  Yes, the book gives aid and comfort to believers who are under persecution and assures them of God’s righteous judgments—in every age; also the seals can be applied to many periods of history.  However, as we move into the Trumpets and the Bowls of God’s wrath, levels of judgment are portrayed that go beyond anything yet seen in history.

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Donna & husband, Tony Diorio 
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