Ministry updates and prayer requests directly from our staff on the ground in Israel.

JORGE SEDACA
Executive Director
Chosen People Ministries (Canada)
I must confess that, as a Jewish man, I still hurt because of the horrific and indiscriminate attack on innocent Israelis perpetrated over a week ago by the terrorist group, Hamas.
I wasn’t alive during the Holocaust, but now I think I have glimpsed how painful it must have been for Jews around the world to see their friends and families butchered and annihilated by the millions under the Nazi regime.
January 8-12, 2024
Shining the Light of Jesus to Israeli Women and Children
News commentators and social media influencers focus almost exclusively on the war in Gaza and the people who live there. But another type of war simmers under the surface, behind the scenes, within the hearts of the people of Israel. This invisible war, however, is spiritual. During ordinary life, most people manage at some level to ignore the spiritual conflict for their soul, but in Israel, since October 7, life has been anything but ordinary.
Our staff in Israel continue to serve the physical needs of Israelis—Jewish and Arab, elderly Holocaust survivors, evacuees, displaced families, those who have lost jobs, soldiers called up to duty, folks of all ages who lost loved ones in the attacks, and unsettled students. Still, our core work is to serve the spiritual needs of those whose hurting hearts and shell-shocked souls are searching for hope.
Every conversation nowadays goes deep, and we do not even have to try! Everywhere we go, people hear who we are (believers in Jesus), who He is (the Messiah and Savior), and who the Lord invites to come (anyone who is weary or heavy-laden)!
This week, we focus primarily on post-war ministry among women and children.
One of our staff—from Tel Aviv—writes:
- I recently had the chance to go and visit a mom with two young kids at her home. They live outside Tel Aviv toward the south. She was regularly involved with our activities but has been unable to attend our events at the Tel Aviv center since the war started. Although she would like to come, she cannot get both her little kids unbuckled from their car seats and to safety in ninety seconds if a rocket attack occurs on the way.
While I was at her home, a rocket attack from Gaza suddenly interrupted our lovely visit. We had to take shelter in the stairwell with her young, red-headed son and baby. The moment the siren sounded, she had been changing the baby’s diaper and had to hurry to get out the door with him and down to safety. Her toddler is terribly frightened by the sirens, and this sweet mama worries about how her child has been handling the stressful situation. The many hostages still in Gaza, among them little red-headed boys (the Bibas baby and toddler), are ever on our hearts and in this young mama’s mind as well.
- Another young wife I met with received the happy news she and her husband are expecting their first child. Soon after, October 7 came, war began, and her husband was called up into reserve duty in Gaza. The worry for her husband’s safety has made the nausea worse.
Another one of our staff—in Jerusalem—writes:
- After the war began, we met a woman whose husband had tragically died six months before, along with her twelve-year-old daughter. They were already going through difficult times, but when the war came, and their city began to be heavily shelled, they lost all hope. By “chance,” they ended up in the group we were transporting from the south. The mother was wary of us, kept saying she was not religious and was closed to our faith. I invited them to live with other evacuee families in our Messianic center in Jerusalem anyway.
After they came, the Lord began to work in their hearts. The mother started asking questions, communicating more, smiling, laughing, and opening up. Then, surprisingly, she began coming to the Bible classes I was conducting, and we had long discussions. An answer to prayer became a turning point. They started praying more and telling the others about their experiences with God daily. Their lives changed. The mother said we were God’s light for them. They have now returned to their home and started going to the local congregation!
This week, would you please keep the women and children of Israel in your prayers?
“He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those who are with young” (Isaiah 40:11, NKJV).
November 17-24, 2023
From the Frontlines
Seven weeks after the horrible terrorist attacks against Israel on October 7, Chosen People Ministries—Israel’s work in the country has become a new normal. Although the uncertainty of what is next remains, the team’s schedule has found a wartime routine.
This uncertainty still means the team has to be flexible to respond to needs not foreseen, or new developments with the war. Our staff is willing and ready to serve the Lord in whatever ways He guides us to pursue . . . so, Lord, send us!
As part of the new normal routines, our staff has been uniquely involved in various aspects of ministry, from proclaiming the love of Jesus (Yeshua) to listening, crying, and praying with people. Our workers are there to encourage others, including children and youth.
We also continue packing food parcels and delivering them to displaced people who are still in need for basic supplies and food. This includes the help we can provide to soldiers, especially in the north where there is still a threat from Hezbollah.
As we covet your prayers, we invite you to join us in prayer for:
- the protection of soldiers and civilians
- the health and rehabilitation of all soldiers and civilians who have been injured
- the government to make wise decisions during the four-day ceasefire
- the release of all hostages (starting now!); for the first fifty-eight people released from Hamas’ control to feel cared for, loved, and safe back home in Israel
- no escalation with Hezbollah on Israel’s northern border
- those who are hurting financially because of loss of work and/or displacement
- continued unity among the believers in Yeshua
- our staff and families in Israel who are serving diligently
- safety for our Chosen People Ministries global family amid rising antisemitism

From Rachael
Our wartime ministry service in Israel has been involved in responding rapidly and immediately with aid. This is ongoing and extremely needed. We are also seeing a deep need in people to talk and to open up as they grapple with the emotions and deep questions as to why this happened and how to deal with such tragedy. We can be a part of providing the physical AND spiritual food that people are craving. We sense the need to listen and pray through deep wounds, fears and anxiety that only the Lord can heal. This is also the case in our own families and among our staff. Please pray for healing.
In the center of the country, there has formed a semblance of routine and people scramble for stability. This is still not true in the northern or southern communities. All over, people are out of work, children are at home 100% or partially on Zoom school, many evacuated have not gone home yet…or don’t have a home to go to. Our soldiers are fighting tough battles in Gaza and maintaining safety for civilians throughout the country.
A few of us went to a helpful Samaritan’s Purse seminar on “trauma care.” We know that as a staff and individuals, the Lord will use us to speak of His love and care to many in our communities and those we meet along the way. The country is hurting and broken and will be for a long time, but we know the Almighty Healer.
Many of the stories below are encounters and efforts to bless people with the Messiah’s love and sharing the Gospel along with what we did last week.
From Janice
I was so blessed to put my Russian-language skills to use in delivering nonperishable food packages to Holocaust survivors last Friday. They certainly were very grateful, but their favorite part was actually the staff kids that came along with the distribution. These Holocaust survivors absolutely lit up when they saw two young gentlemen bringing them food and proceeded to plaster them with hugs and kisses and small gifts as tokens of their appreciation (little candies, cookies, chocolates).
One lady, L*, showed us her sizable puzzle collection, which are in frames and hanging on the walls around her apartment. She then told us about her family that live overseas, leaving her here all alone. We stayed a little extra long at her house and listened to her stories. She loved talking to us and obviously needed the companionship!
We quickly realized that though these precious people really do need and appreciate the food, they are “starving” for conversation and human contact. All of those that we visited in Holon on Friday live in old buildings with no elevators. There was an air raid siren and the boys and I quickly took shelter in the basement of a nine-story building. We had just arrived to deliver a food package to a Holocaust survivor residing in that building. After we waited the required ten minutes in the shelter, we visited R* on the ninth floor. She had not come down to the shelter during the siren. It is not safe to get in an elevator during a siren, and she couldn’t physically go down nine flights of stairs. Some Holocaust survivors just go into the stairwell, while others don’t even leave their apartment to seek shelter. It was clear that R* hadn‘t left her apartment for the siren as she was busily ironing clothes. She was very grateful for the food package.
Please pray for these precious people mentioned above and for those we will continue to meet, that they would not be lonely, that the Spirit of the Lord would give them strength.
From Randall and Luda
We have continued making deliveries of hot, nutritious meals to soldiers down south. They love the meals and are always very thankful. Usually, the meals are eaten by special forces units who have just entered back into Israel after a special mission. They are tired, hungry, and the home cooked meals really rejuvenate them. One said to us “You have no idea how encouraging this is.” Our whole country treats the soldiers like their own sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, husbands and wives, and friends. We are united around them.
We tell the soldiers we are messianic believers and ask if we can pray for them. We also love to share Psalm 91 with them. The same can be said at the community kitchen where these meals are made. An orthodox woman asked us who we were and we explained that Luda is Bukharin background and Randall came from a Bible-believing home that loved Israel, but we are both believers in Jesus. She had many more questions and we spoke for a while. We hope to see her again soon at the kitchen.
All the places we go, we take the time to listen and encourage people…and share about our belief in Jesus. Please pray for our brave and courageous soldiers as they fight a strong battle. Please pray for their families back home, for their worries and concerns.
Please take this time to pray for a soldier from a believing family who was seriously injured last week. Please pray for healing from infection, for his eyesight and for his future treatments and therapy. Please pray for comfort for his family.
Please pray for the witness and testimony of Jesus that the 800-1000 believing soldiers can have among their units and comrades.
Please pray for M*, M* and S* who are serving from the CPGM family.
We always need and pray for rain at this time of year. Instead, it has mostly been dry! Right now, we are thankful because the tanks can move on dry ground instead of mud, and the soldiers, who are exposed to the elements, are dry and warm.
From Moti
I spend much of my time in the “online gaming world” talking with other players while we play. We often talk about Jesus and spiritual things. A few days ago, a young player (age 15) contacted me on the side and told me that he is the oldest of three brothers. His father was drafted and upon leaving, the father said that the son was now the “man of the house.” The boy told me, “I’m really sad, Moti. I feel like I have to be the man of the house, but I am afraid. I miss him a lot and haven’t seen him in three weeks.” I asked if we could pray together and we did. His words really struck me – the fear in so many young people. Please pray against this fear and confusion that many young adults are feeling.
A few days ago, it was the young man’s birthday and the father was able to come home for a few hours to celebrate his son’s birthday!!!
Recently, a 23-year-old woman contacted me. She is a new believer who lives in our small town and started attending our home group. She was from an ultra-Orthodox community. She came to faith after researching and testing for a long time. She enjoys attending our home group and has said that she feels safe and secure, no matter a war. She said that she gets her security from her faith in Messiah Yeshua! Praise God for her new faith! Please pray for others who are scared and fearful for the future, because of the past.
From Maxim
By God’s grace, this week was one of the best! We have made an amazing connection with the municipality of Ashkelon. Through the partnership with a local congregation, we have been giving them food parcels (Jason and Rachel help to coordinate the packing and delivery.) The parcels go to many who have been laid off work; the elderly; and many families where the father has been called up.
We found out that many moms with kids continue to live in the city under daily shelling, and they needed a break. We thought, “children need a reboot too!” So, with the help of the municipality, we took 54 people out of Ashkelon for four days to a hotel in Haifa. Forty were children, 14 were moms, and most were nonbelievers. All of them have husbands in the army on reserve duty. They knew that we were believers, and in the first hours, everyone was wary and a little afraid, but soon everyone became friends. Every morning and evening, we met together for a unique program. Luda entertained us with cheerful and spiritual songs. We had fun with the kids and some spiritual discussions with the adults. Every day until late at night, we had fellowship and good talks. And I can say that the Lord worked in their hearts, and we saw how they changed and even began to pray with us.
I was worried about how we would cope with so many children. In Haifa, everything was closed because of the war, but the Lord did a miracle and opened doors for us to go to different places. Several guys who had helped me with the kids’ camps came to help with the kids’ program.
On the first day, everyone was surprised by a world-famous magician, Michael Kopelevich. He entertained both children and adults. Everyone was happy and amused by his tricks. The next day, there was an amusement park and trampolines on our agenda. In the afternoon, young people from the Haifa community made crafts with the children. Meanwhile, an excellent tour guide, Larissa, was giving a short tour for the moms.
On the third day, we booked a swimming pool. It was unforgettable. The water slide was opened especially for our children. We got food and various goodies, including cotton candy! We also celebrated A*’s 7th birthday together. Both children and adults could forget about the constant shelling, explosions, the hustle and bustle, and the war. All of us pray for peace!!!
When the bus arrived back in Ashkelon, our friends were greeted by an air raid siren, and a rocket fell not far from the house of one family who was with us. And this was very sad. We plan to continue working with them and make a special camp for these children for Hanukkah!
Thanks for your prayers; please pray with us for the salvation of these people! We pray that the time spent, the witness made and the hours of lively discussion would cause their hearts to be stirred towards the Lord and peace found in their souls.

From Ayelet
This past Sunday, November 5th, our Mercaz ministry center bustled with activity as twenty volunteers gathered for one united purpose: packaging food supplies (everyday items like tuna, pasta, olive oil, granola, etc.) for Holocaust survivors and the families hit hard in the southern, rocket-riddled cities of Ashkelon, Holon and Bat Yam. Our group consisted of four Mercaz staff members, several international volunteers from Beit Immanuel (representing Canada, the UK/South Africa, and Germany), a believing army reservist (who had been protecting our northern border until recently), two ladies from Ashkelon, a not-yet-believer who had immigrated to Israel three months ago, and others. Four hours later, we had packed 300 packages of non-perishable goods which will doubtless bless many during this difficult time. This joint operation was made possible through the contribution and cooperation of several ministries together with Chosen People Ministries: a beautiful example of the Body of Messiah united in loving and serving God through loving and serving God’s people.
Tomorrow, with a team of volunteers, we will deliver all the packages. Please pray for smooth deliveries. Many of the elderly are afraid to leave their homes (some won’t even open the door until we speak for a bit through closed doors to reassure them we don’t mean harm!). We will be taking these much needed food supplies to Ashkelon, Holon, Bnei Brak and on Thursday to Migdal HaEmek. Please pray this food comforts and sustains – as our Messiah does for us!
From Jason
“This is truly a blessing! This will make my son’s studies so much easier.” These were the words of a mom when we gave her an inexpensive tablet for her son to use for his studies on ZOOM. This mom explained that while her son has a cell phone, his high school math class is hard to follow because he can’t read the numbers on his phone.
About a week ago, a friend told us that many of the evacuees probably need some devices because they are studying on ZOOM. There is a sizable group of mixed believers and non-believers staying at the Baptist Village. We are friends with almost everyone working there these days and we do a lot together to serve those in need. So, we asked them to look into the need and discovered that there are 39 school-age kids. Most are using their parent’s cell phones for their ZOOM classes, and some families with several kids have to choose who gets the cell phone. This is heart-breaking.
We bought them school supplies, like pencils, pens, notebooks, and some calculators and a few other very useful things. They were so incredibly blessed by these gifts. They were actually standing in line waiting to get the gifts for their families. They didn’t yet know that we also bought them 40 tablets with keyboards for their kids. These items are exactly what they need to be able to study on ZOOM and we will continue to adopt these families to the degree that we are able.
From Rachael
Yesterday, my children and I went to Baptist Village – a real oasis and place of calm and peace. There was a birthday party and the children who are living there, evacuated from the south, came to join. There was lots of laughter and running around – as children should.
While talking with adults, we struck up a conversation on how the Lord provides…. He knows EXACTLY what we need. Let me explain. I was addressing the envelopes of the Hebrew Isaiah 53 Explained books and had EXACTLY the number of books and envelopes for the amount of names who ordered the book……. Jason had bought simple tablets for the children at Baptist Village to be able to start Zoom school (finally, after a month). In general, these children come from low-income families but with the onset of the war, they fled with almost nothing. He went to the shop and found 3 tablets. After asking at customer service, she found 10 more. Before ringing them up, she got a call that they found a box of them with EXACTLY the amount he needed – and on sale!!!!! A volunteer had just been out getting some school supplies and had EXACTLY the number of bags to be able to individually package and distribute the supplies to each child…… Finally, I had brought some food parcels we had just packed to a guy who would bring them back to Jerusalem. I was supposed to bring 20, but they are heavy, and I only brought 10. He laughed when I brought only 10 and said he can only take 10 and not the planned 20 because he didn’t have enough room in his car. EXACTLY, the Lord knows EXACTLY what we need. He provides. He knows. He sustains. As the adults sat around and told these stories, we were in awe at the Watcher and Keeper of Israel.
From Danielle
I have been serving at a hotel in Jerusalem for a week now, working together with FIRM. There are quite a few other hotels in Jerusalem that are full to capacity with evacuated Israelis. The hotel is hosting families from the North. There are 350 people, 150 of them are children. They are very happy to be safe but the children struggle – they need to do something with so much empty time. That is where the volunteers and I come in! I am helping to manage all the volunteers who come and do special activities for the children. We want to serve and make their time special. There are two rooms – a PlayStation room and a games room. In the games room, there are a lot of games, puzzles, books, Barbies, and other things to do. There is also a room for donated clothes for the people to be able to come and choose.
I am able to spend a lot of time with volunteers and with the families. I know most of the kids by now and enjoy making a relationship with everyone – and playing! Just recently, I was able to have a really meaningful conversation with a religious family about the Lord. Please pray for continued opportunities to share about my faith.
From Efraim
The military build up in the North has never been this extensive. Along the border there is constant fighting that the media is calling ‘skirmishes.’ On Sunday, an Israeli citizen was killed by a Hezbollah missile. On Sunday I was giving out special gift bags to the soldiers in the area. I was driving around the hills looking for new IDF outposts. My drive brought me to my favorite hiking trail in our area and to my surprise there was a tank base. I found a IDF Tank company holding a position in a forest. The soldiers welcomed and received from me the basic essentials that they could use. They gathered around and took a picture with me.
We heard a video of a soldier who was in Gaza. He shared that he felt people’s prayers for him, thanking everyone who is praying and to continue those prayers. He said they were seeing miracles happening around them as they fight hand in hand with God.

From Maxim (a recap of the last few day)
The Lord has done marvelous things over the past few days. On Friday, we again prepared 70 hot lunches for families spending most of their time in bomb shelters in Ashkelon for the third week. Volunteers from the local congregation in Ashkelon helped to distribute food and had the opportunity to pray with many. People send us many thanks for the blessing of delicious food! After this, we held a second Friday night Shabbat meeting with refugees from Ashkelon and Sderot. We had a wonderful time together, I shared a word from the Bible, and we talked a lot.
I feel now people are under adrenaline-stress, and after a while, they will begin to experience post-traumatic depression. In such cases, it is imperative to let them speak and let them share about what is worrying them. This is precisely what happened during our time at the Shabbat meeting. I asked questions and they poured out their pain, and this is very good because then it will be much easier for them to bear the pain. We prayed a lot together. The children were happy with the ice cream and games!
On Sunday, we were in Holon, where Jason, Gidon, Sergey, and volunteers helped pack food bags and deliver them to Holocaust survivors. Jason already wrote about this. We received many thanks from the people who received the packages. They say that at this time, this is a huge help, and it has saved them from going out shopping in this challenging time for them! There are many rocket barrages to Holon every day. We prayed for their peace and safety.
On Saturday, we finally had time to visit Slavna’s parents. Her mother’s dementia is progressing very quickly, and her father, despite his age of 78 years old, still works. They live on the 7th floor, and the shelter is on the first floor. If the siren sounds and mom is alone, she doesn’t go anywhere, and we worry about it. In Tel Aviv, rockets and sirens come several times a day and we thought about taking her to our home, but she doesn’t want to. Please pray for this situation.
From Maxim (a recap of the last few day) - Part 2
On Monday, we were in Jerusalem, packing gifts for the soldiers and the people remaining in the kibbutzim on the border with Gaza. We made 80 boxes, and our assistants took them and delivered them to the recipients. I also taught how to conduct Bible studies for people living in our Messianic center. Half of us are believers, and half are not. The non-believers asked me to start these lessons, and sofar it’s going well!
On Tuesday, we were in the city of Ofakim, where we met with our friends who survived the Holocaust. Forty of them came; we sang together, rejoiced, and read the Bible. There was interesting spiritual communication – people are very hungry for touch, to talk, share, and feel that they are loved. After the meeting, we delivered food packages to those in need. In Ofakim, many Holocaust survivors find it difficult to leave home and are lonely. We brought a box to one grandfather; he lives alone, and it turned out that it was his birthday, he turned 95 and we were able to celebrate with him. He was so happy that he started crying and we cried along with him. Pray for these people, as it is challenging for them mentally, physically and spiritually! The elderly don’t really understand what is happening, they are in fear and many don’t understand Hebrew enough to follow the correct instructions. We try to support them and visit them, but there are many of them. We remember them in prayer.
From Rachael
Please pray for our HaMercaz team as we are in the midst of some new projects. Please pray that the details come together, the volunteers are able to come help us and for the outcome to serve many. HaMercaz will be a hub for packaging nonperishable food items for those in need (food insecurities), those who have been evacuated and for Holocaust Survivors and elderly. We will work closely with Maxim and his team, as they take these boxes of food to many living in the South, as he has mentioned above. Through this, people’s physical needs can be met and we can encourage them spiritually. Please pray that this ministry will continue to open doors for salvation of many, as they speak with us, hear our testimonies and see the light of the Messiah in us. It’s not just food – it’s spiritual food.
There are a number of plans in the works. Please pray for wisdom, logistics, clarity and endurance for our staff and leaders. We look forward to share stories and conversations that have come out of it. May He go before us and behind us.

From Randal and Luda
When the war first broke out, many volunteers wanted to help. Food parcels were packed, people delivered them to military bases and to Israelis who were evacuated. Systems were not in place yet to feed hundreds of thousands of people. Civilians donated their time and money for the war efforts. As the war developed, the government started to produce the basic food and delivery.
We have been able to take sandwiches and 300 hot meals to soldiers at a kibbutz in the Gaza area next to where the massacre had taken place. We spent time in prayer. A couple days later we went to the Lebanon border with nutritious food. We were privileged to reach a unit on the very outskirts of the border area. The commander kept shaking my hand, and he said ‘you have no idea how much this means to our soldiers. Yes, we have food, but it’s tuna fish in a can. ‘Home cooking’ means so much for the soldiers.” Everyone was really grateful and we took time to pray.
While we were north, we didn’t hear any sirens and did not have to look for shelter, but we heard that right after we left certain areas, there were missile strikes. Much of the North is evacuated. Except, you can find parking lots full of cars at army bases by the reservists who suddenly drove North to reach their units. In general, the whole North looks like a military zone. Please pray for those stationed up North, that Hezbollah would not enter this war.
From Efraim
Mid morning, I received a call from my staff team mate to see if I could bring bottles of water to some soldiers near the Lebanese front. I called the contact person, Major E and he asked if I could bring about 120 liters of water.
Straight off, I asked one of the elders in our congregation if he could help me purchase and deliver the water. As we approached the meeting point, we could clearly see clouds of artillery fire over the Lebanon border.
Major E, met us and gladly took the water and soda from us and immediately distributed it to the soldiers. I asked him about the smoke I saw and he said; “Don’t worry, it is ours”. I prayed with him for safety and courage for our soldiers. I was so encouraged that we were able to do something so concrete and requested and pray for this courageous Major.
From Jason
We had prepared goodie bags of supplies for a couple of dear soldiers on reserve duty who attend our HaMercaz events. They are our friends and we want to encourage people within our community. We called **** to say that we had something for him. A couple days later, on Friday late in the afternoon, we had a surprise knock on our door from ***** who suddenly had Shabbat off from duty. He was on his way home to his mother’s apartment (for a soldier, there is nothing like home cooking, mom’s laundry and a clean bed). He sat with us for a little while and we had a chance to pray for him and encourage him. It is very important to take time outside of our tasks and projects to encourage individuals. We said goodbye to **** and we were also filled up and ready for what the Lord has us do next.
Yesterday Jason went to Holon (south of Tel Aviv and receiver of daily barrages of rockets) and brought a couple of volunteers to a club for Holocaust Survivors. There they packaged food for delivery with plans to distribute it to four cities of our network of Holocaust Survivor friends. We delivered these much-needed parcels of food for 5 hours. Some of the Holocaust Survivors did not know that we are coming, so they were afraid to open the door. Apparently, a lot of con-artists have been trying to fool Holocaust Survivors or elderly. Once, we were able to confirm that they know our ministry and staff, they were very grateful to open their doors. A few of them, specifically mentioned how afraid they are. Most are from the former Soviet Union and don’t speak Hebrew well so they haven’t been able to receive proper updates and news. Please pray for these dear Holocaust Survivors, they have been through enough already.
From Rachael
In the midst of war, we still have individual requests for six dozen orders for Isaiah 53 Explained books in Hebrew. Their addresses were from all over the country. Please pray the books will arrive, people will read them and the eventual follow-up call and connection will go amazingly well! (I might add, many also download the book, but the majority still want it in hard copy).

From Stacey
I am blessed to be able to spend time with children in my community and congregation who need a warm and welcoming place to talk about their fears and questions. Every week, we have an art class which now works as therapy (even for me) during these troubled times. Today, a bunch of little girls made bracelets and, for a while, were able to escape their troubles. Please pray for these dear children, and all of Israel’s children, to be protected and safe both physically, emotionally and spiritually.
From Rachel
Today, volunteers were invited to the Baptist Village to pack 1,000 boxes of non-perishable food supplies (20 food items) for Israelis evacuated from their homes in the north and south as well as those who are struggling with food insecurity. Some of our Tel Aviv staff and children worked for four hours along with 2 dozen other volunteers. We played worship music, laughed and sweated as the day turned to night and slowly but surely, all the food was packed.
It was wonderful to see different congregations and ministries and families respond to the call for help. The organization and purchase of the food was through other ministries and will be given out to a vast number of groups who will personally deliver the boxes to people so they can be prayed and cared for. The Body in Israel is working very closely together – we serve with each other so we can reach out to others with the message of salvation. It is remarkable.
From Maxim
Wow, I am excited to share what God has done in two days! Yesterday, we went to Ashkelon, the most shelled city in this war. We went to a nursing home with which we have a relationship and have been serving there for a long time. Older adults with physical and mental illnesses live there. No one evacuated them, and most of the time, they sat in corridors protected from shelling. With us were our friends who flew from America a week ago to support the people of Israel with music. They even brought their tiny dog, Hadassah, who helps in therapy for people.
When we arrived, they had gathered all the older adults from the four floors. Together, we sang, prayed and talked with each person. It was sad to know they had been unable to go outside for two weeks. But when we sang, we saw smiles on their faces. I ordered 120 donuts, and we brought them with us, a very sweet way to treat our friends. The most remarkable testimony was for the workers and nurses, who were surprised by our love and generosity and asked many questions about who we are and what we believe!
From Maxim - part 2
A few words about the city: there weren’t any people on the street, many empty houses. Traces of shelling and burnt cars are visible throughout the city. But there are still a lot of people left in the town. Most do not have safe rooms and spend day and night in bomb shelters. Several times, we prepared hot lunches for Ashkelon, and people liked it so much that we got a lot of calls and they told us that now they want to receive lunches only from us. Remember, how can they cook when they need to run to the bomb shelter so often?! Today, we received a call from the municipality – they asked who we are, thanked us, and asked us to prepare more lunches. We had the opportunity to explain who we were, and they were very impressed. Also, this week, we distributed 70 food packages and hygiene products for women in Ashkelon. Tomorrow, we will again prepare hot food for Shabbat, which we will spread to the needy in Ashkelon and to lonely Holocaust survivors in Jerusalem. We will also celebrate Shabbat with refugees from the South. There will be more than 30 people.
Today, we were in Holon at the Holocaust Survivors Club. So, the club is located in a bomb shelter; we received permission from the municipality to gather up to 50 people. We set a table with goodies for them and held a concert. I had the opportunity to share a word from the Bible. We talked a lot, but no one wanted to leave. Many asked us to pray for their grandchildren and children. One grandmother came up to me and asked me to pray for her son and three grandchildren who are in the army. She said that she couldn’t sleep, she was worried all the time. Most people feel the same way, and when we left, they said that as a result of this meeting, they forgot about their troubles and could escape and relax.
From Maxim - part 3
We continue to serve our soldiers with whom we have been in contact since the first days of the war. We have adopted two bases, Golan in the north, on the border with Lebanon, and Agoz in the south, on the border with Gaza. Guys from the south from special forces made a special request from us to buy small sleeping bags that you can put in a bag and go with them on a mission. I ordered 25 pieces, and they will arrive tomorrow morning, and we will give them to them. Every day, we receive requests and try to help. It is essential for us to support and pray with the believing friends who are serving. They are our contacts and through them, we keep in touch with their commanders who allow us to bring in needed supplies. Whenever we bring supplies, the believers get to answer many questions about Jesus, the Messiah, who is our Comforter and Protector.
From a Staff Member
The other day, we went shopping for soldiers on the front lines and bought them thermal underwear, socks, shirts, deodorant, things of this nature that they need and don’t have. As many were called up quickly, they weren’t able to bring the proper equipment. As Israel amassed a force of 360,000 reservists plus the standing army, it is also working hard to supply the demands. The soldiers are glad to be able to have these important items quickly, as temperatures at night are dropping.
Many people have been displaced from their homes. We have been shopping for toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc. All these things are basic necessities but many of these folks left home with nothing but the clothes on their back. The need is great, but it has been really encouraging to be able to minister to and care for those who are hurting around us in a very tangible, clear way. Everyone is amazed and wants to talk about our beliefs and why we are serving them in this way, with so much love and concern.


From Rachael
We were visiting family in England for Sukkot and got stuck – after October 7 all the flights were canceled (except ElAl). After a time of assessing and much prayer, we returned home to Israel yesterday. We are ready for what the Lord has in store for us. Before leaving, Chosen People UK purchased five suitcases filled with supplies for soldiers and Israelis evacuated from their homes. Much needed things like watches, head lamps, flashlights, batteries, power banks, warm socks, gloves and kosher protein/energy bars. These supplies will be distributed through the hands of believers in the Army and to those who have been evacuated. We pray this is a blessing and can continue the dialogue of how much the Lord cares for and watches over us, even through difficult times.
From Jason
“I’m just calling to see how you guys are doing.” That was the call we got today from one of our friends serving on the border. He wanted to make sure we were OK, when he is quite literally, a watchman on the walls. He was always servant hearted and until the war started, was eager to call and ask how he can serve at our upcoming events. He said God is really blessing him. On his first day on the base, he went to a nearby town to buy socks and underwear for his unit. At the counter, a local paid his bill for him. This treasured brother needs your prayers. Pray for Yiftach* that God would continue to allow him to boldly share the gospel with his unit and that he would be safe from harm.
This week we were able to purchase some supplies for displaced people located at hotels in Israel, by buying basic things like toothpaste and hand soap. Also, since our reservist soldiers are not allowed to use their phones, they needed simple wrist watches so they could get to meetings on time. We were able to buy 200 units today and will make sure they get to the units with believers! When our care packages are delivered to these believers and their units, we have opportunities to share the gospel and explain that this aid comes from believers who stand with them and support them in prayer! Thank you for supporting our troops through your prayers for the Peace of Jerusalem. Soon, washing machines and dryers will go to a location with 2,500 displaced refugees, so that the evacuees, mostly women and children, can do laundry. By God’s grace, the store sold them to us at cost!
From Maxim - Soldiers and Ashkelon
I want to share what happened in recent days!
1 . Soldiers
From the first days of the war, we began to help the Golani unit on the border with Lebanon. Two of our leaders from our camps serve there, and through them, we have the opportunity to show the love of God. There are more than 300 soldiers there, and we brought them sandwiches, Shabbat treats, and drinks. This week, we are again preparing 300 sandwiches, 120 bottles of water, and Shabbat treats for them.
We continue to distribute gifts to our soldiers. Last week, we distributed 40 packages of smears, power banks, and flashlights to 40 soldiers from the ‘Agoz’ unit on the border with Gaza. We bought 15 fleece jackets for one of the special forces where our brothers serve!
Today, we bought a few more things, and tomorrow, we will deliver 50 boxes for our soldiers. Everyone will receive thermal underwear, a T-shirt, gloves, a unique towel, disposable razors, Shaving gel, deodorant, sanitary napkins, callus plasters, a power bank, flashlights, and energy bars.
Here are the messages we received from the soldiers: “Thank you very much for your help. It’s great to see such love!” “You can’t imagine how you saved me. It was freezing, and here you are, like an answer from the Almighty,” “Cool, everything worked out. Just what you need.” “Thank you very much, especially for the letter with verses from Scripture. It was very supportive.”
2. Ashkelon
Together with a congregation in Ashkelon, we serve more than 100 people. Many have lived in bomb shelters for at least two weeks. We prepare hot food for them in Jerusalem and deliver it to their homes and bomb shelters. We distribute grocery bags filled with necessary food and supplies. Today, we bought hygiene items: shampoos, toothpaste, pads, and much more for 70 women. On Wednesday, we are going to a nursing home in Ashkelon. We have had a ministry there for several years; we will visit people and pray with them.
We receive a lot of gratitude from people, and one old grandmother especially struck me. When they brought her hot food, she divided a piece of fish into three parts, and when they asked her why, she answered: what if there is no food tomorrow? We told her that we would bring some food for her.
There are a lot of young families in Ashkelon who have not worked for two weeks and are now worried that they will not be able to pay for their apartments. It is a challenging situation, and please pray that the government will find a solution to this problem.
From Maxim - Holocaust survivors and refugees
3. Holocaust survivors;
The entire group of Holocaust Survivors from Sderot with whom have become friends with and minister to was evacuated and scattered to different places around Israel: the Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Netanya, and Eilat. We visit as many as possible. We are in touch with everyone by phone. We support them and pray with them.
Every week, we go to Ofakim, where more than 60 people remain from the friends and community of believers we have established. We deliver food and necessary things to them. When we arrive, they come to the club and don’t want to leave. We communicate, listen to them, and read the Bible together. We constantly visit our old people in other cities, paying particular attention to the lonely! One story broke my heart. Rachel from Kfar Aza, a Holocaust survivor, first left with her children for America, but then she and her husband decided to come to Israel. They have been living here for 30+ years. Her husband died several years ago. She was supposed to fly with us to Poland on October 22, but on October 7, terrorists attacked Kfar Aza. A lot of people in the village were killed. Rachel miraculously survived for the second time in her life. She was evacuated to Eilat. We called her, and she had nothing: no money, things, or documents. We found people who could help her, but a few days ago she called us and said in tears: “My dears, I don’t need anything. I’m already in Tel Aviv, my documents have been completed, and tomorrow, I’m flying to my children in America. I love Israel very much, but my home is destroyed, my friends are killed, and I can’t live here!”
4. Refugees at the Messianic Center
Sixteen people continue to live in our Jerusalem Center, five families from Ashkelon. We constantly communicate with them, pray, and discuss biblical topics. They help us a lot: together, we prepare hot food for distribution, grocery bags, and much more. Yesterday, I gave them a tour of Jerusalem. It was a perfect time. We went to eat ice cream, and one religious woman, learning that they were from Ashkelon, offered to help. It turned out that she lives not far from the center, and in the evening, she brought toys and a lot of different treats. Naturally, she asked whose house it was, and we had the opportunity to share the Good News with her!
On Friday, we celebrated Shabbat together. We invited Holocaust survivors who were evacuated from Sderot to a hotel in Jerusalem, and we also had friends from America who, despite the war, came to give concerts for people. It was a very blessed time. At the table, everyone said what worried them most, and we prayed for it. We sang a lot, ate deliciously, and talked until late in the night! The grandmothers from Sderot said ‘thank you – for the first time in two weeks, we smiled, forgetting all the horrors for a few minutes!’

From Maxim
Today we cooked hot Shabbat meals for 50 people and delivered them to Ashkelon. Also, we sent 50 food packages to the needy in Ashkelon. We look forward to continuing to meet with and bless these dear people. They know we are believers and are truly amazed by the love and support. We also prepared 25 packages for the refugees and Holocaust Survivors in Jerusalem. It was a long day. Please pray for shabbat peace and rest.
From David
This morning, CPM Japan, in cooperation with CPM Israel, purchased 10 washing machines and 10 dryers for the Israelis evacuated from their homes near Gaza, the front line. These machines will be sent to Kibbutz Sapir, where there is a significant need.
In my update for the 8th day of the war, I mentioned that in these challenging days for our people, Victoria is providing discipleship to a young lady, and we were planning water baptism for her despite the incessant rocket attacks. Today, we successfully accomplished it; Y** was baptized in the Mediterranean Sea, her face radiating joy despite the difficult situation around.
In the evening, we invited V***, whom I mentioned in my update for the 13th Day of War, to our home to welcome Shabbat together. We also invited some of our neighbors. It was a wonderful time when we were able to serve them and share about the love of our Lord – to strengthen them spiritually, and share the good news that we have in Yeshua Hamashiach.
Please pray for Y*** that she will continue to grow and strengthen in her faith. Also, please pray for V***, that a great miracle of salvation will happen in her life, and that her eyes will be opened to see Messiah Yeshua as her Savior and King.
Shabbat Shalom
From Danielle
During the Saturday when the war started, I was serving as a youth counselor at a youth camp. We had to end the camp very fast, the parents were very worried. Since then, I have spent time contacting the youth and praying for them and hearing how they are feeling. It has been very important, as I love teenagers, to spend this time talking with them.
From Vika
I have been spending time talking and visiting with people. I want to create a space for them to process what they are going through, a place to share their feelings, shock, fears, doubts, grief and to listen and show they are not alone. For many, they commented our conversation was the first real conversation they have had in expressing their thoughts since the beginning of the war. As well, it is important to talk about other things than the war so making a welcoming place to laugh and be real is also on my mind. I love the time of prayer with everyone and know that our time together with the Lord in prayer is so important.

From Jason
“They felt so loved and appreciated” was the feedback we heard from Maxim Katz regarding our help delivering food packages to Holocaust survivors today. Maxim asked our Ramat Gan Ministry team to help find volunteers to help prepare and deliver much needed food to holocaust survivors, most of whom are too afraid to leave home to go shopping. We had four vehicles go out for delivery. Jason and two other volunteers were able to deliver to a few apartments and they were so grateful for the aid. One even tried to pay us in cash but all of them paid us in ‘thanks’. It was heart-warming to see how many people wanted to help. We literally had too many volunteers! We are planning the next delivery and now we have no doubt there will be enough people ready to help!
After delivering food, Jason and two more volunteers collected more items from our ministry center and delivered them to a distribution point where believers are volunteering to take much needed supplies to places of need. Some of the packages will go to those serving on the Northern borders. The partnership by believers working in unity is tremendously encouraging.
From David
Today, Isaac Uchiyama met with the President of the Israel-Japan Chamber of Commerce, a lawyer and partner at Israel’s largest law firm, Herzog-Fox-Neeman. The managing partner of the firm also joined the meeting to thank Isaac for his work in Israel. To Isaac’s surprise, a young lady, “Tamar “ joined the meeting after hearing all about what Isaac was doing in Israel, and she turned out to be the sister-in-law of the Rabbi of the JCC in Tokyo.
In the meeting, Isaac explained his activities and the background of running the Beit Samurai guesthouse in Tokyo, along with his lifelong affiliation with the Messianic community. He explained that the donations which were collected were from Japanese Christians and local Israeli Messianic Jews.
We decided to arrange a small gathering for some former guests of Beit Samurai. Around a dozen people came to say hi to Isaac and thank him for coming to Japan during such a difficult time. Among the guests was V*** who shared with us a type of miracle she recently encountered in relation to Isaac’s visit. I offered to pray for her so that she would continue to experience miracles in her life. I also mentioned that Isaac and I want to pray for her so that she can experience the greatest miracle in life, which is to accept Jesus as the Messiah. We agreed and promised that she would join us for Shabbat dinner tomorrow night to continue this conversation.
I was also able to connect with a number of the guests who were excited to learn about the Messianic Center in Ramat Gan, and we agreed that I would be following up with them. One of the men, G**, had received the New Testament from Isaac when he was in Japan and came very eager to talk about it with Isaac. I also exchanged phone numbers with G** and promised to introduce him to Victoria and Moti (CPM staff in Ramat-Gan Center) so that they could meet for spiritual discussions.
We continue to support the evacuee community in Central Aravah and have purchased three refrigerators and a TV, which we will take to them along with additional supplies they are in need of.
My dear friends please continue to pray for me and Isaac, so that we would be instruments in the hands of God to preach the Gospel, provide encouragement, and offer humanitarian assistance where it is most needed.

From Jason
“There is an URGENT Need. Urgent!” That was the phone call that Jason received from a logistics officer on the Northern border. We have a friend there, who often helps operate our espresso machine for events at our Ramat Gan Ministry Center. We wanted to know what he and his unit needed. They need warm clothing. They are sleeping outside on the mountain top. We asked other believers in the reserves and they told us the same thing. “LONG UNDERWEAR, GLOVES, etc. We are cold.”
Our hands have not been idle. Jason, together with our ministry team ordered warm weather clothing for 200 people. We contacted our Ramat Gan Ministry Center community and they responded! A team of eight of us repackaged all of the supplies by size for each person. We would have had more people come to help us repackage everything, but the country’s supply lines are chaotic and we didn’t get much notice when the order was ready. Praise God, these supplies are already being delivered by our Tel Aviv and Jerusalem staff to the bases with believers on them, so they can share where and why the packages came from!
If there are no changes, soon we will also distribute food to Holocaust Survivors in a suburb of Tel Aviv and our Mercaz community will come out to help with that as well. This week David and Jason went shopping for supplies to help displaced evacuees at a site where 2,500 people are temporarily relocated. David drove down there with a member of Chosen People Ministries Japan. They served in the logistic center for two days, stocked shelves and drove to a distant city to buy even more supplies.
From Maxim
Yesterday, we delivered food packages to older people from Sderot who are being evacuated. We also went to the city of Ofakim, whose residents experienced tough days; terrorists entered the town, many people died, and residents are under constant rocket fire. Six people from the Holocaust survivors’ club with whom we work were killed on the first day of the attack!
While distributing food packages, we cried with them, listened to stories of their experiences of how civilians were shot before their eyes. We also delivered food items individually to people who could not come, afraid to leave their homes after what they had experienced and the constant rocket attacks. The city is empty; people are scared to open the doors! Upon our return, we received many calls and messages of gratitude!
Last Shabbat we provided special food for the soldiers on the Lebanon border. They received challah, wine, grape juice, some sweets, burkas, and more. Also, we provided them with insect repellent. Today we delivered gifts to the soldiers from special forces on the Gaza Board and to the Air Force. The gift includes thermal clothes, power banks, flashlights….
From David
Today is the 12th day of the war.
Today, we spent the day serving soldiers and special police units in Judea and Samaria. This is our first visit to this area of Israel during this war. One of the requests was for watches for soldiers in Judea and Samaria.
That’s what we did. In addition to socks, underwear, and other essentials, we purchased 50 Casio G-Shock watches. Soldiers and policemen were genuinely delighted to see us. We had a great time discussing prophecy, talked about Jesus, and mentioned to them that many believers in Jesus, the Jewish Messiah, love and support the Israeli people.
In one of the units we visited, there was a believer named Y*** who was very pleased to see us and promised to continue our conversations about the issues we discussed during our visit.
These are challenging days for the people of Israel, but there’s a strong sense of unity, openness, and a desire to understand one another. Please pray that many of the soldiers we met today will eventually come to CPM’s ministry center in Ramat Gan. Please pray that the seeds that were sown will bear fruit for salvation.

From Sergei
The grandson of the head of a Holocaust Survivors’ club we partner with has been wounded. He was at the desert rave party with friends. His friends were killed and yesterday were the funerals. We are mourning with him
Our congregation bought 150 warm jackets for our soldiers on the Syrian border. We’ll take them there today or tomorrow.
Some of the people in our congregation are scared. One of the congregants struggles with depression even in peacetime, but now it’s very difficult for her. But others are supporting her. One of our congregants has completed psychological counseling courses and is supporting her. Baruch Hashem.
A friend of mine from the Messianic community in California was invited to an American (English speaking) Christian church to pray for Israel. He was shocked that Christians support the Arabs, blame the Jews for what is happening, believe that the problem is that the Jews captured Palestine and see the path to peace for the Jews to be to return their land to the Palestinians. He wrote to me that many American Christians think this way. It is very sad and we need to pray and speak up.
From Janice
I spoke with ****, a fairly new Jewish believer, who grew up near Eilat. I have been mentoring/discipling since the Spring.
She’s gone down to the South to be near her family and help at the Shelter, a Youth Hostel in Eilat run by believers. Her sister’s husband is serving in a reserve unit currently. Her sister decided to come with her to the Shelter with her small children and asked for and received prayer from the believers there. Her sister said that she is so encouraged by ****’s faith during this time, it gives her strength.
Please continue to pray for the believers here in the Land to shine with the love and peace that comes through knowing Messiah Yeshua, that many will turn to Him.
From David T.
Yesterday, on the 10th day of the war, we arrived in Moshav Sapir, located about 130 km north of Eilat, with humanitarian aid. The state transported 2,500 people from areas bordering Gaza to this small settlement. We discovered that they had a significant need for basic necessities. Additionally, we realized they required extra hands to assist. Since we arrived quite late, and the road back to Ramat Gan was under fire, we decided to stay in the area until the next day (the 11th day of the war) and continue providing assistance in any way possible early in the morning. In addition to the physical work, we engaged with people who had been on the front lines, offering support. Some of them asked for prayers (they all knew that we were Messianic believers).
One of the stories we heard was recounted by Moran and her two sons. They are from the city of Sderot, which was affected by the actions from Hamas. Moran showed me a video of terrorists heading toward her house. She said that she still couldn’t fathom the horrors because she witnessed firsthand what occurred in her own neighborhood. Moran expressed feeling like Anne Frank as she hid in her home for hours, praying they wouldn’t be discovered and harmed. Her eldest son, who is 9 years old, experienced such trauma that he stopped talking. Her eyes welled with tears when I informed her that many Christians worldwide are praying for and supporting Israel and the Jewish people.
Please keep Moran and her children in your prayers for spiritual healing and salvation. Upon our return home, Tel Aviv was under heavy fire from Hamas. Continue to pray for us, so we can at least get some rest tonight and be prepared for a new day of service tomorrow.

From J
Today we took the boys to their piano lessons. At the site are four families evacuated from around the Gaza Strip. One mom, an old friend of ours, told us that two of her daughter’s friends were kidnapped by the terrorists while attending the Peace Concert at Re’im. Please pray for the safe return of these kidnapped two friends. Pray also for the rest of the people traumatized by the attacks. These are people who always have smiles on their faces, and the smiles have evaporated. Jason spoke to someone who works for the company that sold us our property in Tel Aviv. His family survived the attack on Nachal Oz, where he lives, but so many did not. Please pray for the families who survived and that all of their physical needs will be met, since most are now displaced.
From M
Please pray that the time with the dear friends from Ashkelon in the Dead Sea hotel would speak to their spiritual hearts. Please pray they understand the amazing love Jesus has form them, as Comforter in dark times and Healer of wounds.
Please pray that the meals which will be delivered to Ofakim and Ashkelon will boost their morale and nourish their bodies. Please pray that they will ask more questions about who we are and the One we believe in.

From L. and R.
We helped buy 20 pizzas for the base nearby. They just called in the order and the pizza place filled it, hoping someone would step in and pay. Luda saw the soldiers arriving to pay for and pick up the pizza. The soldiers were so happy and well fed! (see attached photos). We were able to share with them how the Lord is with us and will sustain us.
Many all around the country are preparing food and sending it to bases. To mobilize 360,000 people within a couple days creates many shortages. We helped buy and prepare 10 chicken meals that were delivered to a local base.
From David T.
We devoted Shabbat to spiritual service for the people. Throughout the day, individuals came from various parts of Tel Aviv. During breakfast, we met Itzik, who works with a government minister and came specifically to connect with Isaac Uchiyama, the representative of CPM Japan. He wished to discuss some of the challenges the government faces in procuring essential supplies for IDF soldiers.
Victoria met with Yael, a young believer who expressed her eagerness to be baptized. After discussions, Victoria and Yael decided that Victoria would participate in several discipleship meetings with Yael over Zoom before her baptism. Please keep Yael in your prayers, that her faith may continue to grow, and that her baptism can occur in the near future.
Around 11:00 in the morning, we had to seek refuge in a bomb shelter due to a terrorist group initiating shelling in Tel Aviv.
For lunch, we welcomed Tamar and her two sons, aged 13 and 10, to our home. Although Tamar has not yet accepted Jesus as her Lord, she asked for our prayers due to the constant stress from the ongoing shelling. We also engaged in meaningful discussions about the Tanakh and the New Testament.
In the afternoon, Yaron, an officer from one of the IDF military units, arrived to pick up a box of socks and underwear for his soldiers. These items were what remained from last week’s supplies.
Another family invited us to dinner at their home. We were delighted to spend time with Sarah and their three children. As the evening continued, Sarah’s neighbors also joined us. We talked about God and how Israel needs His protection. We also shared our faith in Yeshua with them. It turned out to be a small home group. Please keep Tamar, Sarah, her neighbors, and children in your prayers for a miracle of salvation to take place in their lives – the most significant miracle anyone can experience.
As the day ends, we have returned home to rest and recharge for the days ahead.
From D.
For active soldiers, both female and male, believer and not yet believer.
A general prayer for all the warriors currently in the midst of battle, that God will grant them the strength to persevere, alertness, focus, and the ability to concentrate on their tasks. May God shield their hearts and minds from the hardships they have witnessed. Pray that God’s presence will be with them, providing peace, hope, and the reassurance of His protection. Please pray they can be a light for Jesus to others, in such dark times.
Please pray for the spouses, mainly women, who are left at home while their husbands have been called up to serve. Please pray for them as they take care of children who are also scared and confused.
For soldiers, women, children, men, and elderly people who are missing and kidnapped to Gaza.
For the government: Pray that God will bestow upon them wisdom.
Prayer for Northern Israel. Yesterday we had a few rockets, and there were no casualties. We have two factories here (in Haifa and Kiryot) that contain a lot of chemical substances. If they manage to hit the factories, there could be a significant explosion here, and many people could die. Please pray for us, for our soldiers, for our families.
From S.
Please pray for the men and women who have been called up from all the congregations throughout Israel. Many of them are pastors, elders, administrative and youth workers. Pray for their families in their absence.
From R. and L.
Please pray for the youth that are at home, worried for their friends and older siblings, that they would be comforted and not anxious.
Please pray for the newly inducted soldiers and parents who are facing worry and fears over their future in the IDF.

From the soldiers on the front line
Y says, “I’m fine. But I would like you to pray for the soldiers with me, especially those who have families. Also that I would be able to have good conversations with the soldiers who are here with me.”
E says, “pray for peace and that we can go home.” He is on the frontlines.
S says, “I’m here on the Gaza border and would appreciate your prayers for wisdom, patience and to reflect the character of God in every situation.”
From S.
Please pray for my religious neighbor. It is their first war and they are scared. Pray I can be of help and encouragement to them.
From R.
We can sense that Israel’s land invasion is coming soon to Gaza. Please pray for our soldiers who will be on the front lines. Please pray for the unarmed civilians to seek safety, as the IDF has requested.
-Please pray that the hostages are found quickly.
-Please pray for the wives and children who are home this Shabbat without their spouses and fathers. Pray for their worries and fears.
-Please pray for Commander J* who is on 3 nights straight of service, that she would have a clear mind and ability to instruct others. Pray that when she can sleep, it would be peaceful and restorative.
-Please pray for the thousands of Israeli soldiers who are trying to make their way home from distant lands, that they would be able to get on a plane and prepare themselves for service.
-Please pray for the thousands of civilians who are stranded in distant lands, that they would find comfort and shelter and a routine for their children and themselves, as they try to come back to Israel or wait out the days until a little safer to come back.
-Please pray for the food supply to remain intact, deliveries can be made and shelves remain full of necessary items
-Please pray for peace during the global ‘Day of Rage’ that Hamas has called for.
From Maxim K.
Mark, our staff member who was called up to the army, received supplies from us today. He will share them with his unit. Among the supplies are power banks for phones and headlamps. Praise God for the many friends who helped us buy and deliver these supplies while our staff was ministering elsewhere. We are at the hotel by the Dead Sea. It is unbelievable but there are 900 refugees at this hotel. And every hotel by the Dead Sea is the same, they are absolutely packed with refugees from the area around the Gaza Strip. There are also soldiers, homeland security and they brought in psychologists to help. A lot of the holocaust survivors we know from the South are here as well and today we met with the ones from Sderot. We also bought and delivered adult diapers because some needed them to be able to leave their rooms. The refugees from Sderot were supposed to leave the hotel on Sunday, but now the army has called for a complete evacuation of the city. So Maxim met with the deputy mayor of Sderot today who gave us good news – that the holocaust survivors can continue to stay at the hotel, hopefully until the end of the war.
Our activities with the group from Ashkelon are going well and they have lots of kids with them. Maxim is teaching about how to trust in the Lord and what it means to trust in the Lord. Lots of people want to pray with us. Fifteen have decided that they don’t want to return to the areas where there are still heavy rocket attacks so we will be giving them shelter in our Jerusalem Messianic Center (JMC). The JMC will be full with refugees. Gidon is also working to get the required medicine for our elderly holocaust survivors.
In the North of the country, we sent meals for the weekend to soldiers and our volunteers brought these directly to their bases. They were so grateful to have food for the weekend. Everyday, we are having lots of opportunities to explain who are as believers in Messiah.
Later today we are going to meet with more holocaust survivors that we know from Ofakim, a city close to Gaza. Five of their community of holocaust survivors were murdered and one is still missing, so we are going to minister to their needs. The hotel is giving the refugees a 50% discount, but of course there are complications because the hotels don’t take cash and many people fled without their credit cards. We need prayer for these things to be resolved.
From A.
Opening up a vegetable stand in our front yard this morning for neighbors. Pray for open doors to minister.
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