On August 17, we went back onto the streets of Tel Aviv for another evening of street outreach. The situations we encountered were difficult, but once again we were reminded why we keep going. People were sitting on the sidewalks, struggling with addiction, homelessness, loneliness, and hopelessness. Some were looking for food. Some needed practical…
There is no one beyond the reach of God’s grace. Recently, we witnessed a beautiful reminder of this truth as several men publicly declared their faith through baptism in the Jordan River after completing the rehabilitation program at the House of Salvation. Their journey began on the streets, where they regularly came to a local…
Some weeks remind us that ministry is rarely predictable. There are moments of joy, moments of frustration, and moments that quietly remind us that God is still working, even when we cannot yet see the results. This past week was one of those weeks. Serving More Than a Meal As we gathered for our weekly…
For security reasons, identifying details in this article have been changed or omitted. Recently, we began meeting with a family from a Muslim background who have come into contact with the Gospel. The father has placed his trust in Christ and is now receiving discipleship as he seeks to grow in his faith. His wife…
There are moments in this work when something shifts without warning. This is one of them. Through a partnership we have built with a local pastor and his congregation, we were recently introduced to two men from a sensitive area who are asking to be discipled. They came to faith out of Islam. They cannot…
They were already waiting when we arrived. Before we were ready to open, people asked to come in. Within twenty minutes we had gone through a liter of milk and two packets of biscuits. That is what Sunday morning looks like at our soup kitchen in Tel Aviv. This week we served borscht, made with…
Every week we show up. We set the tables, prepare the food, and open the doors. And every week, people walk in carrying more than hunger. They carry stories, pain, and quiet requests that stay with us long after the day is over. March 15 was one of those days. This is not a report…