On the Ground in Israel

July 30, 2014

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Israel stories “Day #21 - 2:29 a.m. My phone is beeping…On the screen it says: Alert over Ashdod. Another beep. Another one. Looks like it’s getting closer. I’m getting up…going to the kids’ room. Sirens….We are hearing some explosions.

Meet the Israel Defense Forces' “Foreign Legion”

July 30, 2014

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Image: IDF Blog (see below) A number of IDF reservists living and working in Europe, Africa, and America have rushed back to Israel to help “Operation Protective Edge” succeed. First Sergeant Felix Neuber immigrated from the Ukraine in 1990 as a 17-year-old boy.

Israel Called to Brace for a Lengthy Operation

July 29, 2014

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Israeli soldiers mourn the death of Sergeant Sagi Erez, an infantry soldier killed Monday in combat. His funeral was held on Tuesday, July 29, 2014.

Does Your Heart Beat for the Ukraine?

July 28, 2014

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It has been 20 years since we conducted an outreach in Ukraine. We are eager to go back and a city full of souls awaits the Good News of Yeshua. The window of ministry opportunity is closing fast for helping the Jewish People in Ukraine because of rising anti-Semitism in that nation.

Prayers for Good in Evil Times

July 28, 2014

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What is happening in Israel, and the world, changes hourly. It is hard to keep up.

Who Wants a Ceasefire?

July 28, 2014

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Amid UN Security Council demands for a ceasefire, rocket fire increased immediately after a brief respite for Palestinians to observe a Muslim holiday. Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu said: “Under these circumstances, Israel must do what it must do to defend its people.

From the Field: Zimbabwe 2014 - Day 1

July 28, 2014

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Grabbing dinner at the hotel. Everyone is plenty tired after thirty hours of travel, but happy to be in Zimbabwe. The worship team leads a time of worship before the orientation to Zimbabwe begins. Everyone on the team arrived safely in Zimbabwe on Saturday.

Medical Missions: Who is Waiting for Us in Buhera?

July 26, 2014

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Our team is on its way to Zimbabwe. Over the weekend they will finish up their travels to Buhera – a rural region of the country – and help with the final set-up of the clinic facilities. Big white tents become a triage center, nurses’ units, examination rooms, and even surgical units.

Israel's President: “Terror Will Not Cause Us to Withdraw; It Will Not Weaken Our Spirit”

July 26, 2014

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As the sun rose in Israel on Saturday, Day 19, of “Operation Protective Edge, Prime Minister Netanyahu’s agreement to “pause” the Gaza offensive for a 12-hour “humanitarian window” was fragile, though Hamas was cooperating.

URGENT PRAYER UPDATE

July 24, 2014

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The United Nations Human Rights Council drafted a resolution Wednesday demanding an independent investigation be launched against Israel, charging violations of international humanitarian and human rights laws in Gaza and condemning “widespread, systematic and gross violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms.” In an emergency meetin