Israel Prayer Dot Com ARROWS from ZION

ISRAEL PRAYER DOT COM publishes a "Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from the Israeli Ministries" via email. This is the digest version, ARROWS FROM ZION. Both are compiled from Israeli ministry prayer letters received each week from both Messianic Jewish and Arab Christian pastors. Get strategic prayer arrows to pray in agreement with God's will and vision for the salvation of Israel and according to the mystery of God for Israel and the Church.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Arrows From Zion 4 26 2011

Praying in Agreement with the Israeli Body of Messiah
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
KEY PRAYER POINTS FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
May be copied for use in Prayer Gatherings

Israelprayer did not mail out last week
during the Passover/Resurrection holiday week.

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With as much chaos and uncertainty that is swirling in our world today – both in Israel and in the nations – we all have a great need for our security to be firmly planted in trusting the LORD. No matter what lies ahead, we reside in the spiritual “land of Goshen” with the Blood of the Lamb of God on the doorposts of our hearts.

Pray for all of the parts of the Body of Messiah in all parts of the world to lift up their eyes toward Yeshua and trust in the God who has brought us out of our spiritual Egypts and planted us at entrance of the Promised Land – that we will overcome and possess the our land.
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Continue to pray for the One New Man reconciliation of the Jewish and Gentile parts of the Body to Messiah – in spirit and in truth. One of the manifestations of that oneness is the acceptance of the other in the uniqueness of God’s calling upon them, similar in nature to man and woman in Him – distinctively different, yet spiritually equal.

One of the manifestations that One New Man reconciliation is occurring is evident during the holy-day seasons – when both sides respect the observance and hallowing of our Savior. Pray for a new level of respect to emerge between the Jewish and Gentile parts of the Body of Messiah.

For many Christians, the Passover is a prophetic picture that has already been fulfilled and has therefore no more usefulness. But for the Jewish people the Passover prophetic picture is just beginning to speak to eyes and ears that are being spiritually opened by God to see His Son. This makes Passover a NOW WORD of PROPHECY!

Pray for the opening of eyes and ears throughout Israel as the Father is giving Israel a heart to discern His Son. It may not look like anything has changed – but things have changed! There is a new openness to the Truth of Yeshua that is releasing new life. Pray for those hearts being prepared now to receive the Truth.

What happens in Israel, doesn’t stay in Israel. It is a spiritual truth that the things Israel has had to battle for its very existence, eventually becomes the battle we all begin to experience along with them. Example: The fight against Islamist terrorism. Mosques, Minarets & Military Academies, from a ministry in Samaria shares an insight into the multiplying of mosques and minarets – what is being cloaked under the façades of house of worship.

For the Israeli ministries, the Passover season is a busy time indeed with all the usual holiday preparations, 3 weeks of kids out of school and part of the time in spiritual camps, plus many Christian visitors from all over the world. Pray for this time to be fruitful, and spiritually restorative. For every believer to in the place that they are standing under God’s full blessing in every realm of life.

For those that are experiencing upheaval and/or lack – for those who are experiencing the ‘pinch’ of the fellowship of His sufferings: These fiery trials are not a strange thing, but rather “as you are partakers of Messiah's sufferings” it is for the purpose of His glory being revealed in your life. The “spirit of glory and of God rests upon you!” Don’t look to the left or the right for He is bringing you to another level of glory.

Pray for those who need new places to live and those who need new income sources; pray for increase in income sources for individual believers and so for increase in ministry resources. Some ministries have been forced to shutter doors on valuable works among the Israeli Body. Pray for the Lord to move with provision for the visions.

Another ministry friend who is a highly valuable support to many of the Israeli ministries was robbed during Passover – the house broken into and all valuables (computers, phones, cash, jewelry, etc.) made off with. Pray for the thief to be caught and the restoration of losses to be 7-fold! Restoration of security system and sense of security that was violated by the home robbery.

Pray for those who are doing translations of Christian books into Hebrew for the care of believers in congregations all over Israel. This is a work that is a great ministry to the spiritual health of believers in Israel, as well as a source of income to individuals who are engaged in smaller ministry works in Israel. Pray for God’s blessing on all involved and much fruit to be borne.

All over Israel the Messianic congregations reached out in their communities to the poor and needy to provide Passover food vouchers for groceries to Holocaust survivors, lone soldiers, single moms, handicapped individuals and the underprivileged. In the Name of Yeshua the blessings flowed.

We continue to hear from Israel ministries that are either in Japan or have been recently – clearly God is doing something in this connection at this time. The Israeli Messianic ministries continue to hold a vision for becoming a blessing to the nations. Pray for this connection between Israeli Messianics & Japanese believers to bear fruit and multiply. Pray for a spiritual awakening in Japan.

Building projects continue for several Israeli ministries – the need is acute. Pray that God will stir investment in building the kingdom of His Son in Israel through helping Israeli pastors raise up much needed congregational infrastructures.

In different parts of the country, ministry leaders are experiencing both the favor of God among men and also the persecution of the Name of Yeshua – simultaneously! Pray for those who are finding their excellence brings them favor and backlash as their serve in their communities.

Thank God for the abundant spring rains that have fallen this year in Israel. The Land is bursting with color – thanks to the showers from Heaven. Thank you, Abba!

One Israeli ministry asks that we pray for the window of opportunity that has opened throughout the Middle East as nation after nation has been rocked with unrest and demands for regime change. In the chaos, only the LORD can truly answer to cry of hearts to be free – Whom the Son sets free is free indeed.

Bless the many congregations in Israel who hold joint services with neighboring Arab congregations, and for hearts to show brotherly love one to another. The witness of these gatherings is the sure sign of Yeshua walking in their midst to heal and reconcile former enemies. Thank you LORD!

Pray for Israelis living in the south to be protected from missiles being fired from Gaza. There is never a time that Israel can relax from a ready-for-war mode, but with the unrest throughout the Middle East, there are many factions on all sides ready to vent their hostile desires on the people of Israel. Pray for God’s restraining and protective hand. Pray for wisdom in Israel’s government & security forces.

One humanitarian group that is operated by a Messianic believer reports that they have been able to increase their outreach to the needy in a city hard hit by Gaza missiles. They are also keeping their “Family Bomb-Shelter Project” in high priority distributing shelter boxes.

Pray about where to invest your generosity towards Israel – there is no type of ministry that indigenous believers are not doing among their communities.

Happy 3,323rd Birthday to the People of Israel!

Inside the attachments EMAILed weekly by Subscription only:
Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries
Arrows from Zion are key prayer points that reflect the more detailed information in prayer letter excerpts Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries. Meant to give subscribers inside information that cannot be shared in public forums, the Weekly summary are actual prayer letter excerpts, along with photos from the ministries of Israel, links to important stories, and contact and donation information for the ministries. Arrows from Zion can be shared freely, but we ask the Weekly Summaries not be forwarded.
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Mosques, Minarets & Military Academy
What happens in Israel, doesn’t stay in Israel.
It is a spiritual truth that the things Israel has had to battle for its very existence, eventually becomes the battle we all begin to experience along with them. Example: The fight against Islamist terrorism. Inside, a ministry in Samaria shares an insight into the multiplying of mosques and minarets – what is being cloaked under the façades of house of worship. Or connect online by clicking on the Title.

Bloodshed in Syria By Asher Intrater
As the international diplomatic community continues to pressure Israel to make concessions, Netanyahu's government rightly argues that any agreement under the current circumstances will not be valid because further Islamic uprisings would simply nullify the terms of the treaty.

Third Intifada? By Asher Intrater
Among the Palestinians, certain groups connected with Hamas and Islamic Jihad have been calling for a Third Intifada against Israel, starting on May 15….(one of the leaders) thinks that an intifada probably could not take place before September.

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This is a series written by Dr. Daniel C. Juster on “Dual Expression Communities.”
Dr. Dan thinks outside the box but well within the One New Man vision!
See the series published on Facebook | Tikkun International, Inc.

Part I of a Series on Dual Expression Communities
Part II in a Series on Dual Expression Communities
Part III in a Series on Dual Expression Communities
Part IV in a Series on Dual Expression Communities

Israeli Ministries on Tours
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In a few weeks, a team of young Israelis will go to Nigeria for a second campaign of preaching the gospel and ministering in the Name of Yeshua. Pray for this team that is led by Ron Cantor of Messiah’s Mandate in Jerusalem.

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The Israeli Messianic Marketplace Feature of the Week

In honor of Marc Chopinsky’s birthday, April 26th, we feature their online Israeli gift store -
Future Vision Gifts from Israel

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If you appreciate the efforts of this ministry to share
both the challenges & the great things God is doing
among the Israeli indigenous ministries,
please pray about making a financial gift donation.

Currently I do not have non-profit status,
so your gift will only be ‘tax deductible’ in Heaven –
yet greatly appreciated on earth.

Make donations payable to the order of Donna Diorio and mail to:
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

ArrowsFromZion 4 12 2011

Praying in Agreement with the Israeli Body of Messiah
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
KEY PRAYER POINTS FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
May be copied for use in Prayer Gatherings

Priority Prayer Focus
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Speak comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the LORD'S hand double for all her sins. Isaiah 40:2

For your shame you shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them. Isaiah 61:6

Though the chastisement of Israel for her sins has been double, according to the word of the Lord, so is the blessing to those Israelis who have placed faith in Yeshua to ultimately be experienced in the double as well.

For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11
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The Hebrew word for harvest is katzir, it is also the name of the Israeli Messianic camps held for the youth several times each year. As we write this the 10th annual Katzir Passover camp is in progress and the importance of these spiritual gatherings for the teens of believing families cannot be over-emphasized. Please pray for great and lasting spiritual fruit to be produced.

The theme for this gathering is spiritual renewal based on 2 Chronicles 29-31. Pray for them to embrace fully the understanding that “in these unsure times of change, faith in Yeshua is the very most relevant outlook they could possibly embrace as life's foundation.”

The Beckford’s have had 2 court hearings this week and another one on Thursday. In the first two, the cases went well; in the last they are very concerned about a judge who has said if they do not cop a guilty plea they will be sorry. On principle, they cannot plead guilty to a false assault accusation. Pray for the judge to relent to the truth and this case be settled without false imprisonment of Eddie.

“The truth at the bottom of all these trials (literal court trials!) is the fact that the Haredim (ultra-Orthodox) are persecuting the believers in Israel.” Many have been critical of the Beckford’s for all the troubles against them. It is patently unfair to blame the victim and the accusers should be ashamed. We can be adult and face up to the truth of religious persecution in Israel without falling into the trap of it stirring Christian anti-Semitism. Let’s get real on this issue at long last!

Despite the house arrest for 2 ½ years, the work of the Beckford’s Bible shop & chess club continues with fruit. A Muslim girl recently accepted the Lord and another one of their formerly Muslim women has been given a bold spirit to witness about Yeshua! The Gospel cannot be chained.

Yeshua Israel Ministries in Jerusalem are often the target of bad-mouthing from anti-Messiah sources in Israel. They have written a message Christians ought to read playing off of the phrase that has surfaced in the public consciousness, the Muslim Brotherhood. The Ferguson’s write about The Jewish Brotherhood. It is time Israel-supporting Christians begin to understand the truth parallels.

Praise God for the awe-inspiring photos of religious-terror victim, Ami Ortiz, playing basketball last month! Wow! This time in 2008 he was lying on the Ortiz kitchen floor barely hanging on to life after opening the bomb-laden Purim basket Yaacov Teitel placed there. Now Ami is flying high ‘dunking it’ on the basketball court. All praise to God for the miracle that is Ami Ortiz!

Once again the courts have delayed the mental fitness hearings for Jack Teitel from April 5th now postponed until May 23, 2011. No explanation given. This is of the utmost concern for prayer – for if Teitel is not held accountable for his hate crimes, it will embolden other of ‘the Jewish Brotherhood’ to similar acts against believers, Arabs, and others they deem less human than themselves.

With the Passover season upon us, there are many opportunities for Israeli ministries from north to south and east to west to share the Good News of Yeshua, with the powerful accompanying testimony of their lives. It is not that our lives are perfect, but that our righteousness is of Him which gives us peace that by-passes understanding in the midst of our storms.

Pray in agreement with those Israeli ministries who are believing for “a surge of salvations this Spring” and who are training their congregants for the work of the ministry.

Mazal tov to the Kehilat HaCarmel who are celebrating their 20th Anniversary of ministry on Mt Carmel in June. In May the congregation will also hold their 4th annual Mt Carmel Convocation. This congregation is in the town where the horrific fire broke out a few months ago. Their building was spared by the hand of God and photos with fire leaping behind the building are proof of God’s mercy.

Revive-Israel reports the Good News from Fukushima, Japan – in the midst of triple disasters, the city of Iwaki may be the break out point for revival for Japan.

One believer son of a Messianic ministry is enduring months of persecuted by four Orthodox soldiers in his unit. Pray for “A” to have grace and for the Lord to turn the battle at the gate of authority. Pray for the persecuting religious soldiers to fall under the conviction of the Holy Spirit as Saul did on the road to Damascus.

Israelis are in many parts of the world, and what a blessing when even in New York an Israeli ministry can share the good news with an Israeli and usher that one into the Kingdom. As the Israeli’s wife wrote later, “He was so receptive to hearing and receiving the word from someone that shares his culture and Jewish belief as well.” This is key and why indigenous ministry is a necessity even in Israel. Because of Romans 11:11 Christians think the lessons of indigenous evangelism is suspended in Israel. That is just not true.

Inside the Weekly Summary (which is by subscription only) are links to many good writings by various Israeli ministries of different streams of thought within our faith. If you think this group is a monolithic mindset – think again. Read through the offerings and see where you find like kindred spirit – then become involved with the harvest through that ministry. Commit to seeing the plan of God fulfilled in Israel through our spiritual family.

Humanitarian aid to terror victims and those who suffer from the missile bombardments from Gaza is a not something that comes and goes from war to war, but is a seemlingly continuous need. The most recent missile attack landed on a school bus and one young man’s life is hanging in the balance. Please pray for Daniel …and pray about what you might be able to do in terms of humanitarian aid by believers.

Believers everywhere have troubles, but I am convinced that there is double-portion trouble on Israeli believers. I know many pooh-pooh that idea, but it has been my observation from close view that is the case. Isaiah 40:2 says it right out, and that is probably why the Lord counter-balances with this promise: “For your shame you shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them.” Isaiah 61:7

For my beloved friends in Israel who are now experiencing double trouble, I rejoice that the Lord’s plans for your future is double portions and that you shall possess this joy in your own land. For those who are being tossed off lands now, there is a possession that is yours coming that is double.

Inside the attachments of the Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries is subscription only. We must work to weed out the spies for the protection of the Body in Israel and those Messianic Jews who hope to go to their national homeland some day.

Arrows from Zion are key prayer points that reflect the more detailed information in prayer letter excerpts "Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries."

Meant to give subscribers inside information that cannot be shared in public forums, the Weekly summary are actual prayer letter excerpts, along with photos from the ministries of Israel, links to important stories, and contact and donation information for the ministries. Arrows from Zion can be shared freely, but we ask the Weekly Summaries not be forwarded.
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Israeli Ministries on Tours
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Heart of God Ministries – Richard and Carolyn Hyde go through open doors in public schools. See the May 2011 schedule for upcoming dates in Switzerland and Germany.

The Carmel Congregation’s Peter Tsukahira ministers in Geneva and Lyons from April 6-10, and in Singapore from April 29-May 2. Also their associate Eric Benson, director of Carmel's House of Victory ministers in New Zealand at the annual Israel Mandate Conference, April 22-25.

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An enlightening look at some of the ‘messianic’ beliefs in traditional religious Judaism in Israel. Many Christians think the religious of Israel have much in common with Western Christianity, but that is just not accurate. Christians really do need a seasoned ‘tour guide’ to make our way through the jungle terrain that is the Jewish world! Those who don’t think so are being led down the proverbial primrose path. Tal Robin of Revive Israel offers this seasoned tour into beliefs of Hasidic Judaism.

“Messiah is God” in Hasidic Judaism
By Tal Robin for Asher Intrater’s Revive-Israel Ministry in Jerusalem
http://www.revive-israel.org newsletter@revive-israel.org
Donations Online: https://www.tikkunministries.org/revive-donate.htm

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Carolyn Hyde
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

ArrowsFromZion 4 6 2011

Praying in Agreement with the Israeli Body of Messiah
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
KEY PRAYER POINTS FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
May be copied for use in Prayer Gatherings

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Eph 1:16-23 “I do not cease to give thanks for the Body of Messiah in Israel, making mention of you in my prayers: that the God of our Lord Messiah Yeshua, the Father of glory, may give to you and the unsaved Israeli Jews, Arabs, Bedouin and others, the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power which He worked in His Messiah when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the whole congregation, which is His Body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.”

The Body of Messiah in Israel is a precious gift – not only to their countrymen, but also to the release of harvest blessings worldwide. When we pray for the peace of Jerusalem, we are praying for those who are lifting up the Prince of Peace in Israel. When He is lifted up, He will draw all men to Himself.

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This week we begin with a breakthrough news program report on the illegal alignment against believers in Yeshua/Jesus in Israel. The alliance, reported by the Israeli equivalent of 60 Minutes, is between anti-missionary activists, Yad L’Achim, and the Interior Ministry which has jurisdiction over citizenship issues as well as visas for those who work for church organizations in the country. Access online by clicking the link above.

Because there is often backlash after significant breakthroughs, we ask for prayers covering the entire Body of Messiah in Israel – Jewish and Christian believers in the country.

Eddie Santoro also asks for prayer covering over the program producer, Noga, asking for her to be protected from all backlash. We would also include the Knesset Members who spoke up against the illegal persecutions violating religious freedom of Israeli citizens.

Pray for the Israeli public who have seen this program, who will see this program, and all who discuss or ponder it, to have any scales removed from their eyes to be able to see clearly and choose godly justice.

2 Thess 2:10 identifies that a love of the truth separates those who see and those who will not: “and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved.” Pray for Israelis with a love of the truth to be spiritually awakened by these issues.

Pray for those who are deceived, thinking they are doing God a favor by persecuting the Body in Israel. Yeshua identified the problem in Matthew 7:5, it is a hypocritical spirit. "Hypocrite! First remove the log from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.”

Pray for those in the Church worldwide to also be awakened to these things that are rising from the undercurrent of Israeli societal issues – to discern the way the Lord is moving among Israelis to come into agreement with Him in how He is moving to reveal His Son to the nation of Israel.

The first phase of this spiritual revealing appears to be acknowledging the godly truth that every person is given the freedom to choose what they believe – without being forced. The next phase will be for Israelis to comprehend that faith in Yeshua does not strip the believer of Jewish identity. Pray for the Body to move with the Holy Spirit as this phase comes more and more to the fore.

Pray for Calev Myers and others who have been very bold in the forefront of issues related to the religious freedoms. Those who are doing the most are also the most visible targets of hatred. Pray for the shield of faith to quench all the fiery darts of the enemy, and that no weapon formed against them shall prosper, and every condemning tongue be judged by the Body of Messiah.

Pray for the Church to heighten discernment in the matter of their relations with Israelis. While it is good to do outreach to unsaved Israel, it should not be at the price of pretending there is not a saved Israel we neglect forming relationship with at the same time.

Israeli ministries have girded themselves for increasing opposition to their existence in Israel. They are as those who rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem, with building tools in one hand and defensive swords in the other. They live in INTENSITY at all times. Pray for grace, and for the heavenly vision to be greater than the earthly hardships endured day by day.

Pray for an increase of those who will come alongside the call of Israeli ministries who are expanding their tents, to increase the care of those already within the tents of faith…and all those who are coming in. They are surely coming in an increasing flow of God revealing His Son throughout the Middle East.

Passover is coming. This year, instead of supporting Christian or un-saved Jewish groups to distribute Passover dinners, help Israeli ministries do that! There is almost no Israeli ministry that is not reaching out to provide for the needy, so WHY NOT BLESS IN THE NAME OF YESHUA/JESUS?

Sometimes the pressure to oust believers from their homes and ministry headquarters in Israel are very loud and boisterous; sometimes though the pressure is in a quiet undercurrent. Pray for those who are being ousted from homes – that God will reposition them in the place of His choosing: For I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Pray for the surge of personal evangelism an Israeli ministry reports, also noting, “The gospel is not to be shared in words alone, but backed up by a real life testimony of integrity, moral courage, and service.”

Pray for an acknowledgment (respect and honoring) of the fruit of indigenous evangelism: “This is the kind of fruit that local Israelis can produce: real, relevant, personal, loving, less in cost and more effective than a foreign mission campaign. “

For every denomination or set of convictions of faith in the Church, there is a corresponding Israeli ministry doing the work of ministering the gospel to the unsaved. This is true among Messianic Jews and also among Arab Christians. BOTH are UNDERFUNDED by mission giving in the Church!!

Pray for the Christian Arab Baptist minister in Akko who often goes with personal salary because of the shortfall of funds. This is repeated so many times over among the believer ministries here that you have to ask, What the heck are the churches giving to in Israel?!

May 12th – 14th in Nazareth there will be the 100th year celebration of the Baptists presence in Israel. Pray for celebration of this milestone – for a great opening of the hearts of Arabs to Issa/Jesus, and for all the outreaches including new bookstores and internet cafes to reach more Arabs with the gospel.

Pray for all the believers who are serving in the IDF. Repeatedly we get good reports from their proud Israeli parents of how their children are being singled out with honors in the service of the nation. This excellence is a living testimony.

Succat Hallel’s Rick Ridings offers another video update on how to pray for international situations in the Middle East that impact Israel. Access it on YouTube Jerusalempraise.

The Hands of Mercy operate a Tents of Victory – humanitarian aid to terror victims and to cities that are often bombarded by rockets from Gaza, like Sderot. Humanitarian aid cannot be overtly evangelistic, but it is better to fund believers doing these valuable humanitarian outreaches. Selah. “Blessed is he who considers the poor. The L-RD will deliver him in time of trouble. He will preserve and keep him alive...and he will be enriched upon the earth.” Psalms 41:1-2

Inside the attachments of the Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries - which are by subscription only. (donna at d10r10.com)
Arrows from Zion are key prayer points that reflect the more detailed information in prayer letter excerpts "Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries."

Meant to give subscribers inside information that cannot be shared in public forums, the Weekly Summary are actual prayer letter excerpts, along with photos from the ministries of Israel, links to important stories, and contact and donation information for the ministries. Arrows from Zion can be shared freely, but we ask the Weekly Summaries not be forwarded or posted to web sites.

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If you appreciate the efforts of this ministry to share
both the challenges & the great things God is doing
among the Israeli indigenous ministries,
please pray about making a financial gift donation.

Currently I do not have non-profit status,
so your gift will only be ‘tax deductible’ in Heaven –
yet greatly appreciated on earth.
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
I do not have tax exempt status.

web sites.

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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Arrows from Zion 3 39 2011

Praying in Agreement with the Israeli Body of Messiah
Strategically Aimed for the Lord’s Harvest in Israel
KEY PRAYER POINTS FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
May be copied for use in Prayer Gatherings

Priority Prayer Focus
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Isaiah 63:14-17 As a beast goes down into the valley, And the Spirit of the LORD causes him to rest, So You lead Your people, To make Yourself a glorious name. Look down from heaven, And see from Your habitation, holy and glorious. Where are Your zeal and Your strength, The yearning of Your heart and Your mercies toward me? Are they restrained?

Doubtless You are our Father, Though Abraham was ignorant of us, And Israel does not acknowledge us. You, O LORD, are our Father; Our Redeemer from Everlasting is Your name. O LORD, why have You made us stray from Your ways, And hardened our heart from Your fear? Return for Your servants' sake, The tribes of Your inheritance.

This is an identificational prayer from the prophet Isaiah for such a time as this when the Body of Messiah stands in Israel so clearly interceding for "the tribes of Your inheritance" even though Israel does not acknowledge them, and Abraham did not see through history that they would exist.

"Known unto God are all His works from the beginning of the world." Acts 15:18

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Last Wednesday Israel was rocked with mortar shells fired from Gaza into southern Israel and the return of bus bombings, when a package bomb was detonated next to a Jerusalem bus killing one Christian Bible translator, Mary Gardner. This on the heels of the brutal terrorist stabbing murders of a family in the settlement of Itamar. One ministry recalls these incidents as a painful reminder of the years of attacks in the first and second intifada.

As an intercessor for the Israeli Body during the 2nd intifada, there were glimpses of what that might feel like if it were occurring in my hometown. Can we imagine the feelings of those things taking place in our hometowns? Then we can intercede with a sense of passion for our brothers & sisters in Israel.

With the desperate need for protective covering against harm also comes wonderful testimonies of how the LORD is answering our prayers. Rejoice for the brother who was bringing his children home from school was delayed by a huge traffic jam and was about 1/3 of a mile from the explosion site. Thank God!

When David went to fight Goliath, he encouraged himself in past battles God had helped him to win against enemies of his flock – the lion and the bear. Similarly, Israelprayer remembers the testimonies we received as we prayed the Body through during the 2nd Intifada. Read the testimonies inside the Weekly Summary under the first ministry report from the Santoros in Jerusalem.

The Valley of Dry Bones vision of Ezekiel was of a restoration in stages. That is also the lead in thought of an Israeli ministry from Jerusalem who carries the Messiah’s Mandate for equipping a generation of Israeli believers for the harvest. “Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He will send forth laborers into his harvest.” As Ron Cantor writes, the “third phase to Israel's restoration… is that she would fulfill her call to be a LIGHT TO THE NATIONS!”

Not only is Passover on the horizon, but so is the annual Passover Messianic Teen Camp. In Israel where believer kids often go to school with none-to-few other believers in the whole school, these spiritual fellowship camps have a major impact on the spiritual health of the young believers. Pray for all the participants, including the volunteer counselors, and also for all the financial provisions from generous donors inside and outside Israel. If you would like to be a sponsor, see Eitan Shishkoff’s ministry letter inside the Weekly Summary (which is by subscription only. Contact donna @d10r10.com

How can God redeem His purposes in the Gospel out of a triple-headed disaster like Japan is experiencing? Inside the Weekly Summary is just a taste of what is going on with ministries in Japan who are inter-related with an Israeli ministry, Revive Israel. You can also follow their prayer requests at Pray for Japan being blogged out of Fukushima. This is what faith and harvest-focus looks like in the midst of disaster.

It’s important to keep a lighter side even when times are tense, which is why I enjoyed this opening to Howard Bass’ prayer letter from Beer Sheva this week: “Greetings from an intense country, where our fathers all lived in tents, too.” Bass also wrote, “We know and have been forewarned that lawlessness will be increasing as we get ever nearer to the end of the age and the coming again of the Lord. Terror produces fear and anxiety. May the grace of our God work in us the fear of the Lord and complete trust in Him."

Many of the prayer letters received in the past week have been concerned with the survivors of the Fogel family murders, the bus bombing and the rocket fire from Gaza. Wary eyes are also cast on the revolts going on in all of Israel’s neighboring Arab countries – Egypt, Syria, Libya, Lebanon, Iran. The threats are serious and violence manifests continually. Pray for the whole believing community in Israel, that they would enter into the promised peace in the midst of the storm, and for the overflow of their peace to minister to many God places in each of their paths.

Thank God for the peace and reconciliation Yeshua has established between the Israeli Messianic Jewish and Christian Arabs. Pray for God to heal the places of conflict between them fully, and to continue to mutually bless those who are given to seek the strengthening of brotherly bonds of peace.

Thank God for the Israeli-Bedouin who are proud to serve in the IDF, and all those who love the truth. Pray for those who are held captive by cradle to grave indoctrination in hate – this happens on both sides of the conflict although far more prevalent in places like the Hamas stronghold of Gaza. Pray for the Father to reveal His Son and set the captives of hatred and deception at liberty.

Inside the attachments of the Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries which is by subscription only. Request subscription from donna at d10r10.com
Arrows from Zion are key prayer points that reflect the more detailed information in prayer letter excerpts "Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries." Meant to give subscribers inside information that cannot be shared in public forums, the Weekly Summary are actual prayer letter excerpts, along with photos from the ministries of Israel, links to important stories, and contact and donation information for the ministries. Arrows from Zion can be shared freely, but we ask the Weekly Summaries not be forwarded.

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Revolution in the Arab World
by Dr. Daniel Juster

Euphoric Media Most media leaders have been euphoric over the revolutions taking place in the Middle-Eastern Arab world. Dictatorships are being swept away; power is now in the hands of the people! Or at least this is the officially perceived wisdom of the day. Many are the editorials in the conservative and moderate newspapers in Israel warning of the great dangers ahead. Few are such reports in the Western press!

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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Arrows from Zion 3 22 2011

(Hebrews 12:26-29)

This week I am also reminded of what Yeshua said of nations rising against nations, and kingdoms against kingdoms – of famines, pestilences, and earthquakes around the globe: “All these are the beginning of sorrows." Mat 24:7-8

As one Israeli ministry notes this week, the shaking is not just for destruction but for the bringing forth of the Kingdom that cannot be shaken. This is likened to the birth pangs that brings for new life. “And although the birthing process is not always easy, it is always filled with the joy and the hope of the coming child. And so it is with us. As we suffer with all those who are suffering in these turbulent times, we have a hope and a joy that will not be extinguished.”

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Whenever there are major situations exploding in the world, this is the time the enemy launches fresh major attacks on Israel. In the times when there is major distraction, then the enemy chooses to strike seemingly unnoticed blows against the Jewish state. But God is watching even when the world press and governments are not.

This is also the pattern we have noticed as far as how the spiritual enemies of the gospel in Israel work. When Israel is busy and distracted by battles, this is when attacks on the Body of Messiah begin to peak in Israel. When the times are distracting, this is the time to be most watchful on the walls – God is one call away to turn what the enemy has meant for evil, to good.

Pray for Israel’s leaders to make wise decisions, and not be pressured by those who would sacrifice them as insignificant. Pray also for the Body of Messiah in Israel, for godly wisdom, brotherly unity and the heart knowledge that their birthing pangs do hold the promising joy of new life now bursting forth.

Speak blessings upon the spiritual exchanges – pouring vessel to vessel – that are going on between the believers in Israel with each other, as well as their brothers in the worldwide Body. As Spring is blossoming in Israel and the tourist season starts in earnest, pray that there are deep brotherly bonds formed to meet the challenges and share the joys of birthing the Kingdom together.

In the midst of even great shaking, as in Japan, the LORD has stationed those who are able to step into the breach providing spiritual and natural resources for their countrymen. An emissary from Revive-Israel offers this Pray for Japan blog by ministry partners in Fukushima who are being used mightily.

For every Christian or Jewish organization raising donations among Christians to help the needy or other causes in Israel, there exists an Israeli ministry – believers in Yeshua/Jesus – who not only minister in all those arenas, but they do it unashamedly in the name of Israel’s only hope: Yeshua. If an organization says they “draw the line” at associating with Messianic ministries, then understand they mean they are completely hostile to the gospel. Don’t hate ‘em, but invest your resources in better spiritual soil.

The Jerusalem Institute of Justice not only serves the civil and religious right of believers in Israel but invest themselves in many social projects like their Lone Soldier Program. An outreach to IDF soldiers who are estranged from loved ones – many because of religious beliefs that exclude military service. Pray for JIJ as they reach out in some unusual arenas. Pray also for all believers in the Israeli Defense.

Purim has passed, but inside the Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries, are several wonderful insights and humorous sights. See posts, videos and teachings from David Lazarus, Ron Cantor and Uzi Lotan inside.

One of the lessons of Purim may be the balance between fervent intercession for dire circumstances and a joyous celebration of life thanks to our having a Deliverer. As Ron Cantor noted, “There is an old joke about Jewish holidays that they are all the same: They tried to kill us, we survived, let’s eat!”

Purim is also a major life event marker for the Ortiz family whose youngest son Ami miraculously survived a Purim package bomb planted by a religious Jew three years ago. Truly a miracle of God’s power to protect and heal, Ami continues on with his life while his attempted murderer plots with attorneys on how to beat the system and avoid being held accountable.

There are several follow up reports on the recent ultra-Orthodox demonstrations in Arad and Ashdod from the Beckfords, the Figueras and Howard Bass inside the Weekly Summary. Best news so far is that the demonstrations have backfired in public response. Read this in the Beckford report and also the Caspari Media Review under Praying the Headlines.

Watch the Israeli TV news (with English subtitles) of the Arad demonstration here. For a video review of the Ashdod demonstration, see the video being produced for Israeli audiences by Jacob Damkani’s group at xpoint (also with English subtitles). There are many wonderful testimony videos on xpoint including one on a couple from the Beer Sheva congregation, Dan and Dalia.

The Beckfords are back in court on Mar 22 (today) and 28th. Nothing is resolved yet and prayers are requested. The house arrest is relaxed somewhat – but only for when they travel outside Arad. In Arad there is a large yeshiva which will create trouble for them on first sight. Pray for the many issues weighing on them, including their finances and communications.

Here is an ironic twist, the Pentecostals and the Baptists of Kiev, Ukraine were brought together in unity in recent weeks out of a shared desire to learn more and understand why Israel is important to God – and to them and their nations. Well, not so ironic – more like prophetic. In receiving the Israeli brothers, the worldwide Body will also find themselves coming together as no time in the past.

Pray for the brother whose appeal for a U.S. visa is being resisted because of a previous overstay. Pray for favor to be granted as ability to come in and go out is essential for the ministry in further training and resources.

A last minute request has come in from a much loved brother in the north of Israel as he returns to the U.S. after his 94-year old mother has received an “untreatable” diagnosis from doctors. He requests prayer for both his mother and father to come to faith in Yeshua. We agree with him for the miracle of God revealing His son to Muriel and Nick before their time runs out on this earth.

We were so blessed to read the reports this month from a dear lady in northern Israel who is one of the pioneers of the faith in the Land of Israel. Ruth, whose husband Albert passed away a few years ago, says that she has just celebrated 40 years in Israel and God’s faithfulness in all those years. Her report inside the Weekly Summary will bless you, and indeed, it brought tears to my eyes as I read her simple, honest words of faith and serving the Lord’s purposes in her generation. Mazal tov, Ruth, you are a blessing to us all!

Inside the email attachments of the Arrows from Zion mailing is the Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries. It is by subscription only. donna@d10r10.com

Arrows from Zion are key prayer points that reflect the more detailed information in prayer letter excerpts Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries. Meant to give subscribers inside information that cannot be shared in public forums, the Weekly Summary are actual prayer letter excerpts, along with photos from the ministries of Israel, links to important stories, and contact and donation information for the ministries.

Arrows from Zion can be shared freely, but we ask the Weekly Summaries not be forwarded or republished.

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Faithful unto Death
by Asher Intrater

Yeshua challenged the congregation at Smyrna, "Be faithful unto death" – Revelation 2:10. Whether we have an Esther personality of bridal adoration, or a Mordecai personality of prophetic righteousness, we are all called to be faithful unto death.

If you would like to donate to this ministry, click on the PayPal icon here Paypal: donna@israelprayer.com Or, mail donations made out to Donna Diorio at PO Box 111302 Carrolton, Texas 75006. I do not have non-profit status.
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Arrows from Zion 3 16 2011

Martha Stern’s 2011 Purim illustration, Haman

Do not be deceived, God is not mocked;
for whatever a man sows,
that he will also reap.
Gal 6:7

Do you think Haman was worried about the Kingdom of God principle of sowing and reaping? What about those religious persecutors today of the believing community in Israel? What about the radical fundamentalists of political Islam or religious jihad? What about the U.N. – or any of the Western nations that gather themselves against Israel?

God assures us by the prophet Isaiah that sowing and reaping is firmly in His hands – and His authority is given by inheritance to those whose righteousness comes from Him. It is the authority in the name of Yeshua to protect ourselves against weapons and decrees made against us.

Isaiah 54:15-17 is the legal spiritual declaration of the LORD for His servants, and the Purim story of Esther is the demonstration of how our inheritance looks in real time, played out in human circumstance.

The Esther Fast begins tonight at sunset. For a 1-day fast, it lifts on the 17th at sunset. For a 3-day fast it lifts on the 19th at sunset when Purim begins and the fasting becomes the celebration of deliverance.
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Over 127 nations will be represented in the Esther Fast called by one Israeli ministry – many more will be joining in to declare the Word of the Lord and Fast and Pray.

Here is a guideline for anyone who wishes to unite as one voice before the Lord – in the prophetic role as Esther before the King.

1. Public Scripture Reading – read out loud, as a devotional declaration and a prophetic proclamation, these three passages:
a. Esther chapters 3 and 4
b. Zechariah 12:2-3, 6-10; 13:1, 8-9; 14:1-9
c. Romans 9:1-5; 10:1-2; 11:1-29

2. Fasting – at least the 24 hours from sundown to sundown on just water (with exceptions of course for those with special needs). For those who have the desire and the ability, we invite you to fast a full three days, according to Esther 4:16.

3. Prayer – to intercede according to the themes of the book of Esther, and to emphasize at least these 7 major prayer directives:

1. Salvation for the Muslim peoples
2. Salvation for the Jewish people
3. Reconciliation between Jew and Arab through Yeshua
4. Bind spirits of anti-Semitism worldwide
5. Strengthen the local Messianic remnant in Israel
6. Guidance for government leaders in Israel and the nations
7. Prepare the Church to stand victorious in the events of the end times leading up to the Second Coming

Israelprayer joins with many in expressing our condolences to the family of Jim Maher, who was a leader of the Israel Mandate at IHOP, Kansas City. This week he was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident. Jim leaves behind his wife and daughter, and many friends grateful for the time spent in friendship with him.

The demonstration in Arad against a believer widow/foster mother was not as raucous as in times past, but did bring out supporters of the Messianic believers from the neighborhood, as well as the press. Pray for the LORD to turn to good all the evil that has been brewing against the Arad believing community – that it will redound in the fruit of salvation and the glory of the Name of Yeshua.

Pray for the principal of an Arad school who supported the Messianic believers while waving a huge flag of Israel which became the shot of the day for press reporters covering the demonstration. Pray he will not suffer persecution for standing with believers.

In the Weekly Summary (which is available only by supscription) is a good word – a clarification - this week from a ministry in the Judean Hills on Psalm 22:3, God is not just ‘enthroned on the praises of His people’ but the literal Hebrew reads: “God sits in the praises of Israel.” When Israel is singing the praises of YESHUA, then it will mean “life from the dead” for the world.

Another good word is shared from a ministry in Haifa inside the Weekly Summary, how in John 2:23 the Jews at Passover “saw the signs He was performing and believed in his name." If we ask what someone’s name means in many languages, their name has no meaning associated with it. But in Hebrew, names have deeply personal and spiritually prophetic meaning. It means something when people believe in the name of Yeshua – “God will save!”

Another good word on Purim from a ministry in the old port of Jaffa discusses how the Hebrew name for the Book of Esther, Megillat Esther—translates literally, "revelation of [that which is] hidden." Connect to read “Who is hiding whose face from whom this Purim?” by opening the Weekly Summary.

The connections between the believers in Israel and in Germany are being strengthened daily. We speak blessings over these associations, which are proof that even the deepest of wounds can be healed when the Lord Yeshua is the Lord of both parties. Thank God for a heart to unite as the family of Yeshua.

Pray for the ministry whose landlord is being pressured to evict them from their ministry compound because of their faith in the LORD. This is a common problem among believers in Israel – but pray that no weapon formed against them shall prosper and that every tongue rising to condemn them will be judged as empty, going nowhere.

Pray for every ministry in the process of obtaining property purchase, or renovation permits – that God will even make a way where no way seems to exist. That He will grant the ministries and believers favor with the authorities granting release of needed things.

Another report on the demonstration Arad notes that the crowd were shouting out, "banu hosheh legaresh", a known Israeli Hanukkah song, which says: "we've come to drive-out the darkness." As the scripture said, these believe they are doing God a favor. Pray the FATHER will reveal HIS SON to them.

Located at Latrun in central Israel, less than 20 miles from Jerusalem, Ganei Chaim or the Gardens of Life, is very close to the biblical Emmaus, where Jesus revealed himself to his disciples. This property has been given to the Messianic community by a Church who held the rights. It is being developed as a forest of biblical trees to the glory of Israel’s Messiah Yeshua – also with vision as a meeting place for believers. Information next on how your can plant trees in Israel to the glory of Yeshua and the aid of HIS followers in Israel. To truly "bless Israel" we MUST bless through the Body of Messiah in Israel.

Garden of Life details: If you would like to participate in the planting of a tree whether personally or have us do it for you, you are welcome to contact us (Gideon’s Army) and we will gladly make all the arrangements necessary. The planting in the garden is solely of trees mentioned in the Bible. The Cypress trees that surround the garden in the section known as “Those who stand in the gap” are $18 and fruit trees are $180. The price difference is a result of the intensive care required for the fruit trees for the first 5 years after planting.

A new season of healing workshops for women has begun in Israel. We have heard wonderful things of this ministry, who like most of the ministries in Israel, are trusting God to meet their personal needs in order to minister to His Body. Pray for the Lord bless this ministry, and all who have limited sources of support – but do not let it stop their pouring from vessel to vessel.

Inside the Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries By subscription only donna@israelprayer .com

Arrows from Zion are key prayer points that reflect the more detailed information in prayer letter excerpts "Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries." Meant to give subscribers inside information that cannot be shared in public forums, the Weekly summary are actual prayer letter excerpts, along with photos from the ministries of Israel, links to important stories, and contact and donation information for the ministries. Arrows from Zion can be shared freely, but we ask the Weekly Summaries not be forwarded.
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No Weapon Formed Against You Shall Prosper
by Donna Diorio

There is a reason “no weapon formed against you shall prosper”. The reason is our inheritance in Yeshua gives us the delegated authority to pass judgment on the condemning words beamed at us. Weapons may form against us, but we do not have to allow the weapon to prosper against us. This is our inheritance when our righteousness is of Him and not of our own.

The Purim story of the Book of Esther is a prophetic demonstration of Isaiah 54:15-17. God enlightens the prophet that even the "waster" and the "smith/charash = skillful to destroy" are His creations, therefore are subject to God's control. That is why He tells us that our inheritance as His servants is to CALL A HALT to weapons prospering against us and also to render judgment - making void - the tongues that rise up in condemnation of us.

As we look at the Book of Esther this week because Purim begins on the 19th - let's consider the events that took place in the light of what God says in Isaiah 54:15-17:
Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by Me: whosoever shall gather together against you shall fall for your sake.

Behold, I have created the smith (skillful to destroy) that blows the coals in the fire, and that hammers out an instrument/weapon for his work (to destroy you); and I have created the waster (shachath/to pervert, corrupt or destroy) to destroy.

No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against you in condemnation thou shall judge. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, says the LORD.

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Praying the Headlines
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Not many are unaware of the headlines about the brutal terrorist murder of the Fogel family in Itamar or the Israel Navy interception of an estimated 50 tons of weapons from Iran yesterday aboard a cargo ship bound for the Gaza Strip. Those are well known headline issues worthy of prayer and we will just urge you to pray for both of these issues. Lesser known issues we want to point out in the headlines are these:

State company trying to evict Evangelical Christian from Jerusalem's Jewish Quarter
The resident works with former minister Benny Elon on forging closer ties between Evangelical Christians and right-wing organizations in Israel.

Rabbi Wolpo: Fire rubber bullets back at soldiers
In radio interview, SOS Israel chairman urges violent resistance against IDF forces that evacuate outposts. 'It will probably come down to a war between Jews,' he warns

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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

3-8-11 Arrows from Zion

Praying in Agreement with the Israeli Body of Messiah
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Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not....But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the superiority of the power may be of God, and not of us. We are pressed from every side, yet not crushed; we are left wanting, but not destitute; Persecuted, but not abandoned; laid low, but not rendered useless. 2 Corinthians 4:1, 7-9

Pray for the continued awakening of the Esther church to the Mordecai remnant of Messianic Jews who stand for the salvation of the Jewish people and deliverance of Israel.
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The ultra-Orthodox demonstration against a believer in Arad – a widow and a foster mother to orphans from believing families is rescheduled now for Wednesday March 9th. This has become an annual event outside the woman’s residential home with hundreds of hateful protesters. Join with the believers in Arad who will be interceding off-site.

With Purim fast approaching (sunset Mar 19) the believers in Israel are preparing to enter an Esther Fast – either a one day fast sunset 3/16 to sunset 3/17, or a three day fast ending on sunset 3/19 at the start of Purim. Since the Church is to play an Esther role in the salvation of Israel, to join in the spiritual call to prayer for the harvest, open the Weekly Summary attached to this email. Or click here. Some of the prayer points

a. Salvation for the Muslim peoples
b. Salvation for the Jewish people
c. Reconciliation between Jew and Arab through Yeshua
d. Bind spirits of anti-Semitism worldwide
e. Strengthen the local Messianic remnant in Israel
f. Guidance for government leaders in Israel and the nations
g. Prepare the Church to stand victorious in the events of the end times leading up to the Second Coming

Remember that the Purim season holds danger for the Messianic believers – it was the holiday that Jack Teitel attempted to murder the Ortiz family in Ariel in 2008. The reason is that some religious Jews consider them to be like Haman - in a conspiracy to “steal the souls” of the Jewish people. Pray for God’s hand of protection over the entire community of faith in Israel.

One Israeli pastor wrote: The challenges facing this nation are great but our God who has promised to "guard" Israel is greater. He is faithful and the certainty of his word fills those of us who believe with an unquenchable hope. As challenging as it may be to live in the shadow of these threats, the wonder of being a part of God's end time plan for Israel is a continual blessing.

Pray for those who are living under the shadow of great threats in Israel, but are carrying the gospel message of a future and a hope to their brethren of the flesh.

The pioneer believers in Israel began to break up the hard ground, preparing the soil. Then the Sixties ‘Jesus movement’ generation began to plant the seeds of faith establishing congregational plants throughout Israel. Now their children are the young families – Israelis in every sense – are now being raised into their spiritual leadership roles. Truly the fields are beginning to produce the expected harvest.

In each of the ministries, most of the support staff – even the other pastors – have to raise outside funds for their salaries. As you might imagine, those who immigrated to Israel came with some contacts in their countries of origin as a support base. This leaves the current leadership being raised up mostly without a foreign support base. Pray for hearts to be stirred to support the young generation of Israeli spiritual leaders.

Pray for each generation of Israeli believers to fulfill God’s purposes in their generation. Pray also for the unity among the leadership in each of the cities and towns, that they could prayer together and come together to really know and appreciate each other as a family unit.

Pray for the families of all the Messianic congregational leaders. The strong health of any congregation begins with the strong healthy, vibrant and fulfilled family of the pastor. Cover them, as well as all their support leaders. They are providing a living example to their congregations of the way to walk in the LORD.

A quick report from Lura & Eddie Beckford today on the most favorable reception in all of their court dates so far. The ultra-Orthodox file nuisance lawsuits and false charges as a form of passive aggressive persecution. They are scheduled for court dates on March 22 and 28, which should finalize the 3 cases against them. Pray for the Lord’s favor and justice.

The ultra-Orthodox demonstrated again at Beit Hallel Messianic congregation in Ashdod – as promised – on Monday night. They also plan to demonstrate against another believer, Pnina, at her bakery in Ashdod that they have been trying to drive out of business. When in Ashdod, stop in to support the business of Pnina’s Pies.

Israeli believers are putting to practice what it means to be “wise as serpents and harmless as doves” as they are sent out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Pray for the Lord to give them each great grace that they may be wise and anointed in all their dealings – even with those trying to lay traps for them.

Thank God for the many diverse opportunities that open the door to share the gospel to their friends, family, neighbors and even to their enemies. Even though there is much energy put out to drive them out, the believers are not scattering, but they are multiplying! This is the Lord’s doing and it is marvelous in our sight!

Messianic attorney Calev Myers of the Jerusalem Institute of Justice, as well as a number of other Israeli civil rights groups, held a protest in downtown Tel Aviv calling for an Israeli constitution which is opposed by the Orthodox who want to impose the national lifestyle to rabbinic law. The believers in Israel have much in common with the secular public, like Israelis Also Want Freedom

The Isaiah 2 Initiative is $5,000 closer to its goal of raising funds for the coming ministry trip of young Israelis taking the good news of the gospel to Nigeria. Learn more about the vision here.

One of the traps I have seen in intercessors for Israel is people only being interested in praying about the "big things" - the international politics, the war threats, the terrorists. These never get around to praying for the small, mundane things - like the nuts and bolts of the spiritual harvest in progress. Inside the Weekly Summary, young Israeli ministry leader Kobi Ferguson agrees.

The Palestinian men who murdered Kristine Luken and stabbed Kay Wilson went on trial March 2nd. Meanwhile the Ortiz and Balbisi families are still waiting since his arrest October 2009 to see if Jack Teitel will even stand trial for the murder of Sami Balbisi and attempted murder of Ami Ortiz. Pray for justice to not drag its feet so much in the case of the Jewish terrorist.

Israeli Ministries on Tours
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PERTH, Australia Pastor Peter Tsukahira, one of the pastors at the Carmel Congregation and Director of the Or HaCarmel Ministry Centre on Mount Carmel, will be ministering at the "Israel and the Church Conference" in Perth, Western Australia on May 6-7.

Teaching Articles
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No Weapon Formed Against You Shall Prosper
By Donna Diorio March 8, 2011
There is a reason “no weapon formed against you shall prosper”.

Reading the Bible
by Asher Intrater March 6, 2011
“The more one understands the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the more the unified theme of the scriptures becomes apparent.”

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By subscription only: Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries
Arrows from Zion are key prayer points that reflect the more detailed information in prayer letter excerpts "Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests from Israeli Ministries." Meant to give subscribers inside information that cannot be shared in public forums, the Weekly summary are actual prayer letter excerpts, along with photos from the ministries of Israel, links to important stories, and contact and donation information for the ministries. Arrows from Zion can be shared freely, but we ask the Weekly Summaries not be forwarded.
subscription request: donna @ d10r10.com donna @ israelprayer.com

If you appreciate the efforts of this ministry to share
both the challenges & the great things God is doing
among the Israeli indigenous ministries,
please pray about making a financial gift donation.

Currently I do not have non-profit status,
so your gift will only be ‘tax deductible’ in Heaven –
yet greatly appreciated on earth.

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
I do not have tax exempt status.