PURIM in ISRAEL

 

             Purim drama and celebration at Or Chai Jewish Messianic congregation near Haifa, Israel

Recently, the Jewish people around the world celebrated the victory of survival called Purim, found in the book of Esther in the Scriptures.

Many visitors came to see the drama written and performed by the new congregation near Haifa. There was a spirit of great joy and festivity, knowing the LORD has given the Jewish people victory over their enemies. His faithfulness of the past proves His steadfast plans regarding the future of Israel too, knowing the LORD Himself causes miracles to take place when key people step up to obey Him.  (like Mordechai and Esther (Hadassah). The Jewish people were saved from a plan to destroy them throughout all of the Persian empire. 

Likewise, the Odessa New Jerusalem congregation performed a Purim drama that was a blessing for all who attended or watched online via internet.

Thank you for blessing the Jewish people through Messiah's Compassion by prayers and by giving financial support even during difficult times.

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PURIM & PASSOVER just ahead

Pastor Alexander in west Ukraine

 

Jewish couple receives food package 

Messiah's Compassion was blessed to recently serve Jewish people in west Ukraine in a couple of cities. Jeff spoke at once Jewish Messianic congregation in the beginning of March. Having visited a couple two Messianic congregations and a Pentecostal church for a special prayer meeting, we are truly grateful for the safe journey by vehicle, and the fellowship of the believers who warmly received us. Believers are very weary of the ongoing war in Ukraine, but they show tenacity by their perseverance to worship the LORD and serve others. There was a beautiful spirit of worship in each location. 

Messiah's Compassion was invited to visit and pray for a Jewish grandmother who has been unable to walk since 2019. Luba, her, and grandson all survived the attacks in east Ukraine during the war. They evacuated to west Ukraine and live government dormitory housing. The local Messianic Jewish believers met them and began to help them in practical ways. We were blessed that both grandmother and her daughter were ready to pray for forgiveness of sins. Luba and Anya prayed to receive Yeshua (Jesus) as Messiah! Glory to His Name! (A food package and some medical basics were provided also for this Jewish family. The local believers will continue to bless them and disciple them.) 

Please earnestly pray for Jewish people in ISRAEL and Ukraine to be open to the message of good news as they celebrate special services during Purim and Passover. Thank you for all you do to help us reach the Jewish people with the love of the Messiah!

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Jewish People decide to follow Messiah

Pastor Leonid V. leads two congregations in Odessa, UA while serving often as a chaplain in war torn areas. Hanukkah 2024 saw many raise their hands, praying to receive Messiah! He writes, “In 2024, we have held 21 outreach services (16 holiday-themed and 5 with distribution of food aid packages); they were attended by about 2700 people in total. 42 Jewish people and more than 100 Gentiles professed faith and accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior!”
 

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New Lives enter the LORD's Kingdom in ISRAEL

 

New believers receive water immersion in Sea of Galilee

Or Chai Jewish Messianic congregation near Haifa, Israel recently had another water immersion event of three more new Jewish followers of Jesus (Yeshua)! Messiah's Compassion rejoices with them too. Earlier in 2024 it was good to get acquainted with some of them during a home Bible study group at the pastor's home. These leaders and young congregation are doing a wonderful job seeing the new work established! The Holy Spirit is leading and directing them weekly in their preparations and services. Thanks for your prayers and support for these kinds of ministries.

Your prayers for Pastor Alexander regarding his recent eye surgery in Zaporozhe, Ukraine are very much appreciated. He is recovering well and hopefully, his vision in that eye will be better now. He continues to serve the Jewish/Slavic Messianic congregation with online Shabbat services.

Please pray for Messiah's Compassion as we make plans to assist in an "Israel" conference in Czechia, then travel to minister to Jewish people in Ukraine in the upcoming weeks ahead. Plans are being made to serve again in ISRAEL as the LORD opens the door in 2025. 

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2024 Hanukkah is Coming Soon

 

                                             Two friends looking out overview of Haifa port

Thank you for your continued prayers for the Jewish people in Israel and Ukraine! The ceasefire has with Lebanon has taken hold a few days ago. However, Syria's regime fell, and new rebel leaders have taken authority there. Israelis have had to take extra measures to protect the Golan Heights and to prevent terror acts on the border with Syria.

The new congregation Or Chai continues to do well outside of Haifa. Messiah's Compassion stays in contact with different leaders and workers in the Messianic congregations in Israel on a regular basis.

Please continue to pray for the Jewish people in Ukraine. The cities in southeast, especially Zaporozhe has come under severe attack. The Jewish Messianic pastor, Aleksandr and his wife are safe, but under tremendous pressure under the bombings. Many people have been injured and several died in the homes after enemies attacked them with large ballistic missiles. Please keep praying for their safety, especially there, Odessa and Kyiv. (All of the country). Additionally, please pray for Pastor Aleksandr regarding his upcoming eye surgery this month.

Hanukkah is coming soon and each location in Ukraine and Israel will reach out especially to the Jewish communities with humanitarian aid, special services and personal witness about the Messiah.

Thank you for your prayers and support!! 

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Please STAND in PRAYER with ISRAEL and UKRAINE

Ma'alot in northern Israel (October 2024)    

Messiah's Compassion asks you to keep fervently praying for the Jewish people in ISRAEL and Ukraine, and all over Europe. Attacks both in Israel and Ukraine have intensified. It as though the enemy knows that his time is for bringing maximum harm and destruction. Pray for the protection and emotional and spiritual strength of the believers. A violent organized pogrom by pro- Muslim group injured at least 10 Israelis in Amsterdam, Holland. 

Nevertheless, the believers in the midst of all of this keep serving other Jewish people in Israel and Ukraine. The war front has become so intense in SE Ukraine (Zaporozhe) that many perished and many have been injured. Today, in Odessa there was loss of life and injuries. Pray that the terrible terrorists of war and destruction will be stopped by righteous nations. Pray that Messiah's Compassion can better assist those Jewish people in need during the hard winter months in Ukraine, while still standing with the new congregation plant in Israel with support and prayer!

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Serving in Israel during FEAST of TABERNACLES

The Israelites were commanded to rejoice during the Feast of Sukkot (Booths) as according to the Scriptures. It has been a great joy for Messiah's Compassion to serve in the midst of troubling times, and yet bless the Jewish people during these Fall biblical holidays!

Several prayer meetings took place recently in Ma'alot with some local leaders and prayer partners. The LORD opened doors to share testimonies with a Jewish couple from Ukraine. They allowed us to pray for their physical needs as well. Despite the background sounds of various aircraft and defense systems, the LORD was gracious to allow these interactions and special prayer meetings. The Holy Spirit definitely is opening the hearts of the people to hear and thirst for His Word while seeking answers to all the complications of the war in Israel and Ukraine. (Additionally, Jeff was invited to preach via zoom internet for Zaporozhe, UA- Messianic Jewish congregation during Feast of Trumpets.)

Messiah's Compassion has been grateful for your prayers for protection. Several air sirens have caused us to go to the bomb shelter, but thankfully these have only been for short periods of time.

Thank you for your steadfast support and prayers! Messiah's Compassion is focused on obeying the LORD, and may He continue to guide and open doors to serve. The congregations in Israel are doing well. 

Serving Jewish seniors with Return to Zion congregation

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