On Sunday, August 31, we returned to a park in Tel Aviv that carries many memories for us. This week, that park was full of the same pain. Many people there spend their days smoking crack. The addiction has taken so much from them: their health, their relationships, their hope, and often even their desire…
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…
At the soup kitchen, volunteers met people facing addiction, pain, and life on the streets. In Zion Square, the message of Yeshua was proclaimed. KBNIsrael continues to go where people are hurting and bring practical help, prayer, and hope. A Meal, a Conversation, and a Chance for Hope The soup kitchen is more than a…
The law in Leviticus says that after childbirth a woman brings a lamb for an offering, and adds a provision for anyone who cannot afford one. She brings two doves or two young pigeons instead (Leviticus 12:6-8). Luke records what Mary and Joseph brought to the temple in Jerusalem. It was the birds (Luke 2:22-24)….
The table was set before anyone arrived. Flowers in a jar. Tea, coffee, and juice poured and waiting. Moshe likes to start with two cups of tea, one cup of coffee, and a juice. The food was hot and the plates were full. But the thing we will remember about this day is not the…
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…
We first met Marinda in the park across the street from the soup kitchen. She was with David, her common-law husband. They had already been living on the streets for several years and, besides using drugs themselves, there were rumours that they were dealing as well. Marinda was painfully thin and looked far older than her 39…
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…
Nobody told us Tuesdays would feel like this. It started before we even got going. A woman came in, caused an immediate scene, swore at the others, grabbed what she could, walked outside, and threw her coffee and biscuits on the street. She was banned for the day. She tried to come back twice. Then…