Faith in Action

Here is the New York City Library on 5th Avenue after our second snow storm of the season.  This is where I (Shosh) go to prepare Bible Studies. It is only a 15 minute walk from our apartment, and much quieter.  Currently I meet with four Jewish women weekly to study the Word of God and to learn how to apply the Word to everyday life.

One of these is a young lady by the name of Arielle. I began meeting with her last January. Arielle is the mother of twin boys who were born 3 months premature.  They are now 2 1/2 years old.  Both boys have serious medical needs and have been hospitalized most of their lives. Tidus is still in the hospital while his brother, Zachary has been home now for almost 6 months.  Arielle has a long road ahead.  She is also starting college this semester. 

   

Here are some prayer request:

1. Healing for Tidus from recent brain surgery.

2. Upcoming surgery for Zachary to have his trachea removed

3. Housing for Arielle and Zachary in a Christian community

4. That Arielle will continue to trust God for all things

Arielle Handing out Broadsides

Today is the Day of Salvation

As we enter a new year we are thankful for the faithfulness of God in allowing us to participate in His salvation of Jewish people.  Our New York City Staff was blessed to witness the salvation and  baptism of an Ultra Orthodox Jewish man in December.  This gentleman has been considering the claims of Jesus for almost 25 years. More than a few missionaries from Jews for Jesus and other Jewish missions have had a part in his spiritual journey. To protect his privacy we are not able to share photos or his name.  However we do request prayer for him.

1.  For continued spiritual growth
2.  For courage and the right timing in sharing his faith with his family
3.  For protection as his community discovers his faith

The Blizzard of 2010 NYC

After a much needed family vacation in Florida, we drove into New York City on Sunday 12/26 just in time for the Christmas Blizzard. Although life was interrupted by the weather, we enjoyed it.  This photo was taken on the final leg of our drive back from Florida.  This is Times Square in white!