Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Christian ministry in the Middle East and Israel

 update by Mike Evans
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"I'll never forget that question! It was just before the first Gulf War started, and I had flown to Saudi Arabia to preach the Gospel. I arrived in Dhahran and encouraged the Saudis on the street to come near to hear the message of Jesus, and a large group did come.

As I prepared to speak, I could hear the voice of Satan saying, “Do not open your mouth. If you do, you will be beheaded.” I paused and something came out of my mouth which I will never forget. I said, “Before I preach, we are going to sing a song.” Immediately, I realized how absurd my statement was—I can't sing! As I hesitated, the air was filled with what sounded like the voice of an angel of the Lord. I turned and standing behind me was an African-American sergeant who had been watching me. He sang with the most incredible baritone: “His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.” Tears streamed down my face. I didn't know that soldier and had no idea he was there.

The following day, through a miracle of God, I was able to share the Gospel with Mohammad Khalid, who was the governor of Dhahran, the head of the Saudi Royal Air Force, and a nephew of the king. He took me with him to a meeting with the Egyptian Third Army and the Syrian High Command. At the end of the meeting, he asked me to introduce myself while he interpreted for me. Instead, I introduced Jesus.

He said to me, “Would you like me to show you where we cut off heads on Thursdays?” I said, “No, my schedule is totally filled on Thursday; I have no time.” He laughed. Years later, I met three Philippine pastors as I preached a crusade near the Bay of Manila to over a quarter-million people. They cried and hugged me and told me they had been condemned for preaching the Gospel in Saudi Arabia. Mohammad Khalid had commuted their sentences and deported them. He said to them, “You can thank Mike Evans who told me about your Jesus and his cross.”

The power of God is great! And He can and does work miracles when we obey His voice. Today, I'm asking you to heed His voice and help His Chosen People in a special way.

As you know, when I was in Israel I went to Haifa and met a large group of Holocaust survivors who are living in desperate need. I told them we would help because I knew you would want me to say YES! We need to raise $150,000 immediately to pay for the expenses of delivering food to 2,000 Holocaust survivors each week and to renovate four apartments to provide housing to homeless Holocaust survivors. We also must make the next payment on the Righteous Gentile Heritage Center by the end of the year. The payment that is due is $430,000.

That means that by the end of the year we must raise $580,000. In the natural, this is completely impossible. But with God all things are possible! Dear friends have provided a matching gift offer to double the impact of your gift. That means we need $290,000. The only way this miracle can happen is with your help. I am asking you today to send a generous, even sacrificial, gift to bless the Jewish People.

When we bless Israel, we bless what God wants blessed…and that turns His head and moves His hand to action in your life. And remember that your gift today will be doubled through the matching gift offer. So far 1,165 loving friends have given $127,990. That means we still need $162,010.
        With your gift of any amount…

We will send you this beautiful 2014 Jerusalem Prayer Team calendar.

This fourteen-month calendar is filled with amazing scenes from Israel and Scripture verses to encourage your prayers throughout the year.


          With your gift of $100 or more…

We will send you the calendar and this Star of David afghan.

The unique design of this afghan allows it to hang over a chair or couch with the design showing on both sides. It is our gift to express our gratitude for your support as we stand with and for Israel.

   
        With your gift of $250 or more…

We will send you the calendar and this stunning Torah Scroll.

In addition, your name or the name of someone you wish to honor will be placed on a special Scroll of Honor in the Righteous Gentile Heritage Center.

   
Your support of the Jerusalem Prayer Team today allows us to continue our work on the Righteous Gentile Heritage Center, to stand up and speak out for Israel, and to meet urgent humanitarian needs among the poor Jewish people living in Israel.

Your Ambassador to Jerusalem,
Dr. Mike Evans"

    Providing food and shelter for Holocaust Survivors in Haifa
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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Praclaming Jesus to the world

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"Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh—very different  from what most people think
We all know of the gifts the wise men brought to Jesus, but those gifts aren't what most people think they were. Gold, frankincense and myrrh were not gifts for a baby; they were the burial items for kings. From the moment Jesus came into the world, He came to die to be the Savior of the world.

Jesus knew His purpose. Just before the crucifixion, Jesus celebrated Passover with His disciples. Years ago, an aged rabbi, then the last living signer of the Declaration of Independence of the State of Israel, told me that the custom of the Jews was to sing Psalm 118 at the Passover. When I read that Psalm, I was astonished at the power of the words—and their fulfillment in the birth, life, ministry, death and resurrection of Christ.

    Verse five: “I call upon the Lord in my distress.”
Verse six: “I will not fear what man can do to me.”
Verse ten: “All nations compassed me about.”
Verse seventeen: “I shall not die, but live and declare the works of the Lord.”
Verse nineteen: “Open to me the gates of righteousness. I will go into them…”
Verse twenty-two: “The stone which the builders refused has become the head of the corner.”
Verse twenty-four: “This is the day which the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Verse twenty-seven: “God is the Lord which has showed us light. Bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.”

As you prepare to celebrate this wonderful holiday and the birth of our Savior, remember that He was born to die for you! God loves you so much that He gave the best gift in all of history when He sent His Son to earth. My prayer is that you will have a blessed Christmas and that 2014 will be the greatest year of your life. I speak favor over you, your children, grandchildren, your dreams and visions, and everyone you love. And I ask that you stand with us through your gift of support and love for the Jewish People.

I was in Israel last week as your Ambassador to assure the Jewish People that their Christian friends are standing with them. Sadly, the need for support of Israel and the defense of God’s Chosen People is greater than ever today. But together, we can make a difference. That is why we hosted wonderful Hanukkah parties for Holocaust survivors…and committed to do even more to help them.

Even as we increase our efforts to touch the lives of Holocaust survivors and work to meet their ongoing needs, we cannot delay our work on the Righteous Gentile Heritage Center. This vital witness of Christian love to the entire nation of Israel will only become a reality if we work and give today. And remember that your gift today will be doubled through the matching gift offer.
        With your gift of any amount…

We will send you this special Jerusalem Prayer Team prayer pouch.

This is a great resource for your prayer life. The pouch contains two notepads, one for prayer requests and the other for praises and answered prayers. It will strengthen your faith greatly as you look back and see how God has worked in answer to your petitions to Him.

   
        With your gift of $30 or more…

We will send you the prayer pouch and this Jerusalem Prayer Team travel mug.

This striking stainless steel mug is perfect for your hot drinks this winter, and everywhere you take it people will know that you are committed to praying for the peace of Jerusalem.

   
    When you send your gift of $100 or more…

We will send you the prayer pouch and this lovely Garden of Gethsemane prayer shawl.

There was no place of prayer more special to Jesus than the Garden of Gethsemane. This beautiful shawl will be a great addition to any home or office, and a reminder of your belief in the power of prayer.

   
        If you are able to send a gift of $250 or more…

We will send the prayer pouch and this stunning Torah Scroll.

In addition, your name or the name of someone you wish to honor will be placed on a special Scroll of Honor in the Righteous Gentile Heritage Center.

   
Perhaps you would like to do even more.
    If you are able to send a gift of $1,000 or more…

We will send you the prayer pouch and this massive collection of 12 of our most popular and requested books and resources, including several of my newest, best-selling titles.    
       
    We will also place your name or the name of someone special you wish to honor or remember in the Hall of Righteous Gentiles in the Jerusalem World Center.
     
Your support of the Jerusalem Prayer Team today allows us to continue our work on the Righteous Gentile Heritage Center, to stand up and speak out for Israel, and to meet urgent humanitarian needs among the poor Jewish people living in Israel. Thank you so much for being part of this vital worldwide prayer movement.
Your Ambassador to Jerusalem,
Dr. Mike Evans"

To give by phone, please call: 1-888-390-7946
Reach us via Fax: 281-257-2476
Write us, or give by mail: P.O. Box 30246 Phoenix, AZ 85046

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Christian ministry in Jerusalem

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               Update  about the Christian ministry  in  Jerusalem, by Mike Evans,

"Shalom from Jerusalem. I got up early this morning for a special time of prayer for God’s blessing in your life. I just have to share this story with you—but I warn you in advance that it made me weep.

We were in Haifa for a Hanukkah celebration for Holocaust survivors earlier this week. Most of the Holocaust survivors who came to Israel arrived by ship at the port of Haifa, and many of them stayed. In fact, the largest number of Holocaust survivors in Israel is in Haifa, and so many of them are desperately poor and in need of help. The director of the outreach there was so glad to see us and so appreciative of the furniture your generous support of the Jerusalem Prayer Team provided for them.

He told me that when they feed the Holocaust survivors, they pass out numbers so these elderly people don’t have to stand in line for lengthy periods of time. As he was going through passing out numbers, one elderly man looked at him and said, “I already have my number.” Then he rolled up his shirt sleeve and showed the prison camp number tattooed on his arm!

I wept as I heard that story. These precious people have suffered so much, and they need to see true Christian love in action. I told them we would help more because I knew you would want me to say yes…but that means I need your help today. Your gift for the Jerusalem Prayer Team today is literally food in the mouths of the hungry and warm clothes on their backs.

Even as we increase our efforts to touch the lives of Holocaust survivors and work to meet their ongoing needs, we cannot delay our work on the Righteous Gentile Heritage Center. This vital witness of Christian love to the entire nation of Israel will only become a reality if we work and give today. And remember that your gift today will be doubled through the matching gift offer.

    With your gift of any amount…

We will send you this Jerusalem Prayer Team notepad and a special Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem decal.

We must never lose sight of the vital spiritual battle that we are fighting for the future of Israel and the Jewish People, and these are great prayer reminders—and a great way to share your love of Israel with everyone who sees them.

          With your gift of $30 or more…

We will send you the notepad and decal and this Star of David mizpah necklace.

For centuries, mizpah jewelry—divided into two pieces to signify togetherness even when two people are apart—has been a token of great love. You can share one piece with someone special to you, or if you prefer, we will send one half of your necklace to a Holocaust survivor in Israel as a symbol of your love for them.

        When you send your gift of $100 or more…

We will send you the notepad and decal and this beautiful Comfort Ye My People afghan.

Together, we are fulfilling God’s ancient command to bring help and healing to His Chosen People. Everyone who sees this lovely color afghan will know that you stand firmly with Israel and the Jewish People.

        If you are able to send a gift of $250 or more…

We will send the notepad and decal and this stunning Torah Scroll.

In addition, your name or the name of someone you wish to honor will be placed on a special Scroll of Honor in the Righteous Gentile Heritage Center.

Perhaps you would like to do even more.

    If you are able to send a gift of $1,000 or more…

We will send you the notepad and decal and this massive collection of 12 of our most popular and requested books and resources, including several of my newest, best-selling titles.   

We will also place your name or the name of someone special you wish to honor or remember in the Hall of Righteous Gentiles in the Jerusalem World Center.

Your support of the Jerusalem Prayer Team today allows us to continue our work on the Righteous Gentile Heritage Center, to stand up and speak out for Israel, and to meet urgent humanitarian needs among the poor Jewish people living in Israel. Thank you so much for being part of this vital worldwide prayer movement.

Your Ambassador to Jerusalem,
Dr. Mike Evans"

To give by phone, please call: 1-888-390-7946
Reach us via Fax: 281-257-2476
Write us, or give by mail: P.O. Box 30246 Phoenix, AZ 85046




Sunday, November 10, 2013

Christian work in Jerusalem

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 Update by Mike Evans

"As I prayed this morning, the Lord reminded me that He said, “give and it shall be given unto you”…so I am going to pray my heart out for every Jerusalem Prayer team member, and I want every Jerusalem Prayer Team member to join me in prayer right NOW.

When was the last time thousands of praying saints prayed for you? Imagine saints from more than 120 nations—Israel, along with countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the islands of the seas—praying specifically for your life and needs. Well, that moment has come; and it is right now.

I have a Divine assignment the Lord gave to me to unite all of our Jerusalem Prayer Team members to pray for YOU. Please open the palm of your right hand right now so that you can see it and look at it as we pray together. I ask that you pray this prayer out loud, just as I am doing:

    “Lord Jesus, Your hands were nailed to an old rugged cross for me. Your back was stripped open for me. You declare in Your Word that by Your stripes I am healed. Father, I set myself in agreement with Mike and Jerusalem Prayer Team members from all over the world who are praying for me right now that I am healed in Jesus' name, physically, financially, and emotionally; that my family is healed, all of them in Jesus' name; that every curse is broken, and the blessing of God is flowing over me. You said, let the weak say, ‘I am strong,’ so I declare it loudly in Jesus' name: I am strong. Satan, you will not rule over my mind and my emotions anymore. You are a liar, and I rebuke you in Jesus' name.”

And I am also asking you to join hands with me in an urgent effort on behalf of Israel today. The Jewish People are facing a struggle for their very survival, and they need our help right now.

The work that we have done in Jerusalem with renovating the massive bomb shelter there into a community center for Holocaust survivors has been a witness to the entire nation. Because of that demonstration of compassion, others have requested our help. Many Holocaust survivors in Israel have no permanent residence; others live in tiny, dilapidated apartments that are in terrible condition.

These precious people who have endured so much pain, suffering, and loss urgently need help with housing. They also need help with food, clothing, and transportation for things like medical appointments. In short, we have been asked to transform the lives of these precious people.

Of course, as you know we are in the final push to pay for the Righteous Gentile Heritage Center. We cannot stop work on this great lighthouse of true Christian love…but neither can we close our ears and our hearts to this plea for help.

What we are able to do to meet this need will be determined by the response of our Jerusalem Prayer Team members—generous and loving friends like you. If you give as God leads, we will be able to make a huge impact on this great need…and more important, we will be able to show true Christian love to the Holocaust survivors and the whole house of Israel."

To give by phone, please call: 1-888-390-7946
Reach us via Fax: 281-257-2476
Write us, or give by mail: P.O. Box 30246 Phoenix, AZ 85046



Thursday, September 5, 2013

Trip to Israel

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I am making an emergency trip to Israel
as your ambassador- update by Mike Evans


"As the crisis in the Middle East continues to unfold, I am making an emergency trip to Israel as your ambassador. The Jewish People are in turmoil today. Syrian leaders are threatening to use what they call “strategic weapons” against Israel. Given the deaths of hundreds in Damascus in a chemical weapons attack, this is no idle threat.

The demand for gas masks, along with food and medical supplies needed to survive such an attack, is staggering. The government does not have the resources to meet the need. Today, I am asking you to send a special emergency gift to help the people of Israel in this urgent crisis. I want to take your gift with me so that we can purchase and distribute this life-saving help to the poor of Israel.

The members of the Jerusalem Prayer Team—loving and generous friends like you—have already paid to renovate a massive bomb shelter in Jerusalem for the elderly Holocaust survivors who live nearby…but we must do even more. I am asking you to send your generous gift today so that we can provide help to so many more and continue our efforts to bless, encourage, comfort, and support the Jewish People during this crisis.
        For your gift of any amount…

We will send you this new Star of David bookmark.

Each time you see it, you will be reminded of the promises of God to bless those who pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

   
        With your gift of $30 or more…

We will send you the bookmark and a copy of my new book Countdown.

God's prophetic clock is ticking, and you need to know what is really going on right now…and what is coming next. If you are able to send a gift of $80 or more, we will send you an autographed, hardback copy of Countdown.

   
        With your gift of $250 or more…

We will send you the bookmark and this stunning Torah Scroll.

In addition, your name or the name of someone you wish to honor will be placed on a special Scroll of Honor in the Righteous Gentile Heritage Center.

   
Perhaps you would be able to do even more.
    With your gift of $1000 or more…

We will send you the bookmark and this large silver-trimmed Yemenite shofar.

I have one of these in my office, and it is amazing. We will also place your name or the name of someone special you wish to honor or remember in the Hall of Righteous Gentiles in the Jerusalem World Center.

       
Your support of the Jerusalem Prayer Team today allows us to continue our work on the Righteous Gentile Heritage Center, to stand up and speak out for Israel, and to meet urgent humanitarian needs among the poor Jewish people living in Israel. Thank you so much for being part of this vital worldwide prayer movement. Your ambassador to Jerusalem,
Dr. Mike Evans"

    See this latest narrative tour of the Righteous Gentile Heritage Center from the development team Disk-In Pro
    Now you can see the Kotel and prayer wall Live 24/7!
To give by phone, please call: 1-888-390-7946
Reach us via Fax: 281-257-2476
Write us, or give by mail: P.O. Box 30246 Phoenix, AZ 85046

Please address email inquiries to: memi@jpteam.org





Saturday, August 31, 2013

Supporting Israel

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update by Mike Evans

"URGENT: We are in urgent need of funds for war protection efforts through the Operations Center at your Jerusalem World Center and the Jerusalem bomb shelter/community center. Will you please send an emergency gift today?

My friend of more than 30 years, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has given a stern warning to anyone who attacks Israel—whether Syria, Iran, Egypt or a terrorist group. He promised that Israel will respond swiftly to any such strike against its people. Many times, Mr. Netanyahu has told me how much he appreciates the prayers and support of Christians around the world—and I am asking you to stand with him and with Israel once again today.

Your gift today to help us create a lighthouse of true Christian love is a blessing to Israel and to God's Chosen People at a time when they need it most, and I know that God will bless you according to His promise in Genesis 12:3. There is no question that Israel is facing serious threats and challenges. The Jerusalem Prayer Team is uniquely positioned to help meet the urgent needs of the Jewish People at this crisis moment. Because of our long history of meeting needs in Israel, the people there know we can be trusted and depended upon to respond. I need your help today to meet this crisis need.

When you support the Jerusalem Prayer Team as we stand with and for the Jewish People, you are in agreement with God's heart. You are supporting and blessing “the apple of His eye.” And because of that, you WILL receive His blessing! And your support is so urgently needed right now as the clouds of war loom darker every day.

Today you can fulfill the prophetic Word of God to bring a light to the nation of Israel by helping the Jerusalem Prayer Team build the first Christian museum in the nation of Israel. When tens of thousands of Jewish people go through the Righteous Gentile Heritage Center to hear the story of Christian love for the first time ever, you will be fulfilling prophecy; they will call you “blessed.” Please do your very best today to help us make this wonderful dream come true.

This story can only be told with your help. We must make the next payment today. So far 1,975 friends have given $189,130. That means we still need $60,870. Please join me right now in praying a commanded blessing on every friend who takes part in this effort.
        For your gift of any amount…

We will send you this Prayer Card Pouch.

Designed especially for members of the Jerusalem Prayer Team, this is a great way to keep track of both what you are praying for and how God has answered your prayers.

   
        With your gift of $40 or more…

We will send you the prayer card pouch and this ornate mezuzah.

For centuries Jewish people have placed mezuzahs by the door of their homes in obedience to God's command. This beautiful piece is both a link to a great heritage of faith and a wonderful reminder of your commitment to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

   
        With your gift of $100 or more…

We will send you the prayer card pouch and this “Comfort Ye My People” afghan.

This beautiful, full-color afghan features the command of God found in Isaiah 40:1 and will be a lovely addition to your home or office.

   
        With your gift of $250 or more…

We will send you the prayer card pouch and this stunning Torah Scroll.

In addition, your name or the name of someone you wish to honor will be placed on a special Scroll of Honor in the Righteous Gentile Heritage Center.

   
Perhaps you would be able to do even more.
    With your gift of $1000 or more…

We will send you the prayer card pouch and this large silver-trimmed Yemenite shofar.

I have one of these in my office, and it is amazing. We will also place your name or the name of someone special you wish to honor or remember in the Hall of Righteous Gentiles in the Jerusalem World Center.

       
Your support of the Jerusalem Prayer Team today allows us to continue our work on the Righteous Gentile Heritage Center, to stand up and speak out for Israel, and to meet urgent humanitarian needs among the poor Jewish people living in Israel. Thank you so much for being part of this vital worldwide prayer movement.
Your ambassador to Jerusalem,
Dr. Mike Evans"

    See this latest narrative tour of the Righteous Gentile Heritage Center from the development team Disk-In Pro
    Now you can see the Kotel and prayer wall Live 24/7!
To give by phone, please call: 1-888-390-7946
Reach us via Fax: 281-257-2476
Write us, or give by mail: P.O. Box 30246 Phoenix, AZ 85046

Please address email inquiries to: memi@jpteam.org




Sunday, August 25, 2013

"Four rockets from Lebanon fired into Israel "

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update by Mike Evans

"Residents of northern Israel remain on heightened alert after the first terrorist attack in the region in quite some time. Four rockets were fired into Israel from Lebanon this week, and a group aligned with Al Qaeda claimed responsibility for the attack. Israel is surrounded by enemies on every side, and the Jerusalem Prayer Team is doing everything we can to help.

The largest bomb shelter in Israel for Holocaust survivors is also a community center where they receive food, clothing, transportation and even medicines—and it's all because of your support. It has air conditioning, television, Internet, phones and a lovely kitchen...and we are working right now to improve it by providing a motorized chair for the stairs and many other upgrades. We will have a wonderful party there next month during the Feast of Tabernacles for these precious people, but we can't do it without your help.

Today you can fulfill the prophetic Word of God to bring a light to the nation of Israel by helping the Jerusalem Prayer Team build the first Christian museum in the nation of Israel. When tens of thousands of Jewish people go through the Righteous Gentile Heritage Center to hear the story of Christian love for the first time ever, you will be fulfilling prophecy; they will call you “blessed.” Please do your very best today to help us make this wonderful dream come true.

This story can only be told with your help. We must make the next payment by September 1st. So far 1,340 friends have given $124,755. That means we still need $125,245. Please join me right now in praying a commanded blessing on every friend who takes part in this effort.
        For your gift of any amount…

We will send you this “Peace and Prosperity Door Plate.”

Cast in solid pewter, the plate features Psalm 122:6 “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.” Proudly displayed on the doorpost of your home, it will serve as a daily reminder that the blessings of God will surround your life as you “Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem.”

   
        With your gift of $30 or more…

We will send you the pewter door plate and this Star of David Mizpah necklace.

Mizpah jewelry is a symbol of heartfelt trust, friendship, good will and love between two people. You can share one half of your necklace with a loved one, a friend, or a family member. Or if you prefer, you can have us send you one half of the necklace and designate the other half to be given, on your behalf, to a Jewish person in Jerusalem whose life has been powerfully impacted through your faithful prayers and support of the Jerusalem Prayer Team. No matter which option you choose, we know that you will love this beautiful necklace!

     With your gift of $100 or more…

We will send you the pewter door plate and this Garden of Gethsemane prayer shawl.

The Garden of Gethsemane was a favorite prayer spot for Jesus, and this beautiful prayer shawl is a link to the ancient Jewish roots of our faith. It is our gift to express our gratitude for your support as we stand with and for Israel.
With your gift of $250 or more…

We will send you the pewter door plate and this stunning Torah Scroll.

In addition, your name or the name of someone you wish to honor will be placed on a special Scroll of Honor in the Righteous Gentile Heritage Center.

   
Your support of the Jerusalem Prayer Team today allows us to continue our work on the Righteous Gentile Heritage Center, to stand up and speak out for Israel, and to meet urgent humanitarian needs among the poor Jewish people living in Israel. Thank you so much for being part of this vital worldwide prayer movement.


Your ambassador to Jerusalem,
Dr. Mike Evans"

    See this latest narrative tour of the Righteous Gentile Heritage Center from the development team Disk-In Pro
    Now you can see the Kotel and prayer wall Live 24/7!
To give by phone, please call: 1-888-390-7946
Reach us via Fax: 281-257-2476
Write us, or give by mail: P.O. Box 30246 Phoenix, AZ 85046

Please address email inquiries to: memi@jpteam.org