Shcc Shalom Hebraic Christian Congregation 2006 Volume 3

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Why help the poor of Israel? By Jim Becka When I moved to the old city of Jerusalem in 1973, I found a community of people overtly friendly when they found out I was from the United States. In a region where many citizens openly celebrated the destruction of the Twin Towers, Israel maintains strong ties with the United States and needs our help. An estimated 12.7% of the U.S. population lives below the poverty line and critics of overseas missionary programs say we should help people within our borders before relieving suffering in Africa and the Middle East. But, Christians have a Biblical admonition to help Israel, where a staggering 30% of the population lives in poverty. Non-Jewish believers in the first century were eager to help their Jewish bretheran, said SHCC Pastor Bron Barkley in a video production soon to be released. Barkley sited scriptures from Romans (15:26) describing an instance of Non-Jewish Christian believers living outside Jerusalem collecting supplies to send to the Jewish followers of Jeshua living in Jerusalem. Vision for Israel and The Joseph Storehouse were established in 1994 to provide food, clothing, and medical supplies to needy Jewish and Arab families. The first center opened in the Judean Hills outside Jerusalem in 1998 and has expanded to include warehouses in England and the United States. One center is in Kingwood, Texas, north of Houston.

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The population of Israel has been bolstered in recent years by

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The Joseph Storehouse is currently collecting money for back packs for Israeli children. hundreds of thousands of immigrants from Russia, the Ukraine, Ethiopia, the U.S.A., and countries from throughout the world. Many are forced to leave their possessions behind. Living conditions have worsened in Israel in the aftermath of the Palestinian terror war. Tourism, once the top earner of foreign currency has collapsed, impacting hotels, restaurants, and thousands of jobs. Nearly 1.5 million Israelis, out of a population of 6.7 million are in need of food and medical supplies. According to SHCC Rabbi Mort Petrushansky, giving should be a characteristic of Christian fellowships. He said Christians should be willing to provide assistance to people within their fellowships and to the needy of the world. You may help by contacting Pat Brooks at: 281-348-7816,

Barry and Pat Brooks, director of the Kingwood Joseph Storehouse, says Batya Segal volunteers and donations from the Houston area and Texas are (Right), needed. Brooks was invited to head the Kingwood operation founders of by Barry and Batya Segal, administrators and founders of the The Joseph program who live in Israel. Storehouse, live in Israel. She said a major project held prior to each school year is collecting money for the purchase of back packs for school children.

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Thoughts from Marina Sanchez Vaca Breaking Generational Curses Isaiah 51:21-22 Therefore hear this, you afflicted one, made drunk, but not with wine. This is what your Sovereign Lord says, your God, who defends his people: “See I have taken out of your hand the cup of trembling, the goblet of my wrath, you will never drink it again. I will put it into the hands of your tormentors....who walked all over you.”

Ezekiel 18:2-3 And “the fathers ate sour grapes and the children’s teeth are set on edge.” As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, you will no longer quote this proverb in Israel. For every living soul belongs to me, the father as well as the son -both alike belong to me. The soul who sins is the one who will die.”

Another Scripture For Your Children Isaiah 54:13 “Our children are taught of the Lord and great are the peace and undisturbed composure of our children.”

John 6:45 “It is written in the scripture of the prophets: ‘They will be taught by God,’ everyone who

listens to the Father and learns from Him comes to me.” SOME SYMBOLS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 1. Dove......John 1:32 (The dove symbolizes peace.) 2. Wind......Acts 2:2; Ezekiel 37:9; John 3:8 (The wind symbolizes the regeneration work of the Holy Spirit, showing his life giving power.) 3. Fire.......Acts 2:3; Matt. 3:11 ()The fire symbolizes the purging, cleansing power of the Holy Spirit.) 4. Water... (Rain)...John 7:37-39 (The water symbolizes how the Holy Spirit washes, cleanses refreshes, satis fies our thirst, and makes us fruitful. 5. Wine.....Ephesians 5:18 (The wine symbolizes how the Holy Spirit makes glad the heart of men and causes rejoicing.) 6. Oil......I Samuel 16:13 (The oil symbolizes the anointing of the Holy Spirit; also it is applied to the people for healing. Isaiah 61:3...The oil of Gladness for the Spirit of Heaviness.

Congregational News Wilbur Ministers to SHCC

THE JUDAICA SHOP has been closed as it is being relocated to a different location. The grand reopening sale will begin on July 8th with all items reduced 15%. Volunteers are needed to help setup. See Rabbi Mort to volunteer.

Praise and Worship Dance If you would like to participate in each Saturday’s service in the area of Praise and Worship Dance, please join the Shalom Dancers in the Green Room (past the nursery) at 9 AM before the service. If you have an questions please call Pat Brooks @832-233-3079 or 281-348-7816

Blood Is Needed! You’ll get a free cholesterol screening and blood pressure reading while you give the gift of life. If interested, talk with Rabbi Mort.

Body Life Ministry Have you ever had the desire to minister to others but were unsure how? We are providing you the opportunity to learn!! The TOUCH PASTORS CLASS is a 12 week long class. Please contact John Mangialardo for more information.

Good Luck Rosti Fridhaim!! Leaving for the Air Force.

News, Other Items For July 8 Parashah Reading 40 SHCC News are Welcome (Balak-Balak) Send them to: Jim Becka [email protected]

Torah: Numbers 22:2-25:9 Haftorah: Micah 5:6-6:8 B’rit Hadashah: 2 Peter 2:1-22