Purim in southeast Ukraine
“We
had no interruptions with air raid sirens during our service!” Messianic Jewish pastor Alexander
joyfully expressed from southeast Ukraine, near the war front. The event
was Purim in which Jewish people celebrate their deliverance from a death
sentence made into law in ancient Persia. (The Book of Esther). About 120 Jewish and Slavic people attended,
many of whom probably for the first time ever heard the story of Esther.
Messiah’s Compassion supports this Jewish Messianic congregation and helped Jewish
/ Slavic people during Purim in Zaporozhe, Kyiv & Odessa. Over
200 were in attendance in the two Odessa Jewish Messianic congregations with
the for Purim services. Needy people received food packages and
refreshments in each location. Messianic leader Leonid reported that many
Jewish and Slavic people raised their hands, responding to a call to repentance,
receiving Jesus (Yeshua) as Messiah! Though the war is raging in
Ukraine, the hearts of people are sincerely turning toward the God of Israel
for hope and true peace. Likewise in Israel, though the enemies from various
countries are attempting to bring terror and death, the Jewish people are opening
their hearts to hear the message of Messiah Jesus (Yeshua).
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