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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Shavei Tsion Jewish Messianic congregation 

Jeff helping with delivery of meals to Jewish senior citizens w/Shavei Tsion team

Writing to you today from ISRAEL, and Messiah's Compassion is so grateful for the faithfulness and protection over this Promised Land. On October 1st, there was a terrible attack with many missiles from Iran. Thankfully, the Israelis were able to intercept the majority of the missiles. We participated in many prayer meetings and recently in a Feast of Trumpets service yesterday. These are biblical feasts described in Leviticus 23, days of repentance, hearing the shofar blasts, calling people to return their hearts wholly unto the LORD. Please pray that many Israelis and Jewish people around the world will have a revelation of the need to repent of sins, returning unto the One True God of their forefathers.

Thank you for your generous support and prayers, as Jewish people will be visited during these Fall holidays. Thanks for supporting these projects in Israel and Ukraine so that Jewish people can hear the good news of Yeshua (Jesus) as Messiah!

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New Life in ISRAEL

Greetings & Shalom from the Promise Land! Writing to you today from Israel, the photo above shows new believers (with leaders Dima & Mark), who recently received water immersion in the Sea of Galilee. What's even more exciting that this is beautiful growth for the new congregation that started about a year ago in a fast-growing area just outside of Haifa. Messiah's Compassion supports these efforts through Return to Zion congregation that has planted "Or Chai" congregation. MC was very blessed this week to participate in Or Chai's home group Bible study, and another special prayer meeting in Ma'alot in northern Israel. Thank you for your steadfast prayers and support as the LORD works among His people both here in ISRAEL and in Ukraine. 

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A CRITICAL TIME FOR ISRAEL & Ukraine

Special Shabbat Prayer for ISRAEL & Ukraine

Prayer Gathering of Czech, Polish & Ukrainian believers

Eastern CZ Republic

Writing to you today from the Czech Republic, Messiah's Compassion is gearing up to return to Israel in mid-September. As you are aware, the ongoing war has been prolonged by many factors with fighting terrorists in both the south and the north of Israel. Recently, the Israeli Air Force made a massive preemptive strike in southern Lebanon when its intelligence gathered that massive rocket attacks by Hezbollah were imminent, being planned to strike deep into Israel. The terrorists answered the with over 300 rockets and 20 drones, mostly which were eliminated by the Iron Dome. However, there was a woman lightly injured in Akko. So, we praise the LORD for His protection during these past few days and pray that Iran will rethink its plan to strike Israel as it did in April this year. 

Please pray for renewed strength for the Jewish Messianic pastors and Arab Christian pastors and their families. They are exhausted from the stress of the ongoing war.

Likewise, please continue to pray for Ukraine which received around 200 missile and drone strikes throughout its country a few days ago. Many people perished; many were wounded. The international community has largely lost its desire to intervene in Ukraine, even with basic humanitarian support. Messiah's Compassion is doing whatever is possible, but the congregations still request assistance for food, medicines and basic sanitary supplies.  Messiah's Compassion is still committed to assist as funds are available to purchase these basic supplies.  Thousands of people have lost jobs and housing due to the war. Please pray about helping MC with a special offering for the upcoming Biblical Feast of Trumpets and Booths for this Autumn, both in Ukraine and Israel. Thank you for your faithfulness in prayers and support! A few weeks ago, Jewish and Slavic people were immersed in water baptism in the Black Sea by the New Jerusalem Jewish Messianic congregation in Odessa, Ukraine. Hallelujah! 

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Please INTERCEDE in prayer for ISRAEL

                                              Ancient coastal Caesarea in Israel 
 

Writing to you while between trips from Ukraine on to Israel next month, the tensions are extremely high in the Land of Israel and especially near the Lebanon Israeli border. Messiah's Compassion is in contact daily with friends and good news sources who are living in the Land. As it was on April 14th this year, ISRAEL will hopefully be fully protected by the LORD Himself and by the modern defense systems. Psalm 121:4

The Iranian government, as well as Hezbollah terrorist organization (based in Lebanon) have vowed to "punish" Israel for the recent death of a main Hamas leader while visiting Iran. The Israelis are on high alert across the country, but especially in northern Israel.  Other Israelis were murdered and wounded on Saturday and Tuesday by independent terrorists from the territories, in Tel Aviv area & Jerusalem area respectively. Pray for the believers in (Jesus) Yeshua across the Land, that fear would not impair their spiritual call to be strong and courageous during such an hour, sharing the good news of Messiah.

-Pray for the Israeli people's hearts to turn toward the LORD God of their fathers in earnest repentance.

-Pray for the deliverance and safety of the remaining hostages in Gaza. 

-Pray for all of the Messianic Israelis who serve in the military and for their protection. 

-Pray for wisdom regarding the Israeli government leaders to have insight to make good decisions.

-Pray that those believers struggling with fear and anxiety be filled with strength, assurance and peace.

-Pray for a renewed passion to read and meditate on Scriptures, the promises given by the LORD.

Thank You for standing with ISRAEL in steadfast prayer!

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Remembering & Honoring Urjia

                            (On the right) Nelli & Gideon Bayer hold photo of son, Urjia

Gideon and Nelli’s son, Urjia Bayer, an Israeli army soldier, died after receiving a fatal head wound during a battle in Gaza in December of 2023. The Bayers, Messianic believers, originally from Germany & Ukraine, (Urja was one of their four children) have dedicated their lives to serving holocaust survivors and elderly Jewish people in a special care-giving facility in Ma'alot in northern Israel. Thousands of people, including city leaders and rabbis, attended Urjia’s funeral. Nelli boldly shared about God’s faithfulness to their family, about Urjia’s faith in Yeshua (Jesus) and his dedication to voluntarily serve his country of Israel. (non-Jewish residents are not required to serve but may volunteer). It was an honor to hear about Urjia’s faith, selfless sacrifice, and then pray for the Holy Spirit to strengthen Gideon, Nelli and their three surviving children. Messiah's Compassion was able to pass on a church offering to help their family and ministry. Would you please continue to pray for the Bayer family and others like them whose sons and daughters have perished while defending Israel?  

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Shavuot in the Land of Promise

Shabbat Shalom from Israel! Recently, Messiah's Compassion celebrated Shavuot (Pentecost) here. What a joy to read the promises and history of the Jewish people, renewing their covenant with the God of their Fathers! Return to Zion congregation sang lively songs, worship, explanation of the Scriptures and dairy desserts following the service during fellowship. These are elements results of the LORD's sovereign plan to bring redemption to all Israel and to all nations through His gracious plan for mankind's salvation. Messiah's Compassion is committed to support these believers and their vision to reach many people with spiritual truth - the Good News of the LORD's kingdom. Thank you for your prayers for the hostages to be released and for soldiers to be safe, and others to receive comfort and restoration, and healing from injuries. Thank you for your prayers, generous giving and encouragement.

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