As we approach the Thanksgiving weekend, our hearts naturally turn toward gratitude. And although this holiday began within one nation’s tradition, its message reaches far beyond borders. Gratitude is a language every culture understands, and it is a posture God invites all of us to live in — every day, in every season, wherever we are in the world.
In Scripture, thanksgiving is never presented as a single moment.
It’s a rhythm of the heart.
A way of seeing God’s hand in the ordinary and the extraordinary.
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.”
Psalm 106:1
This simple yet powerful truth expresses what we feel in this season.
Because even in a year filled with challenges, conflict, and uncertainty, we cannot help but overflow with gratitude for God’s faithfulness. Again and again, He has shown Himself steady, near, and generous toward His people in Israel.
And woven into that story is you.
We are deeply thankful for dear friends and partners from so many nations who have stood with us — praying, encouraging, giving, and carrying us through this difficult year. Your faithfulness has been one of the clearest reflections of God’s love toward us. Truly, you become part of every testimony, every outreach, every food basket delivered, every family restored, and every heart touched by the love of Yeshua.
Paul wrote something profound in Corinthians:
“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.”
2 Corinthians 9:11
This is exactly what we see happening here in Israel.
Your prayers, your generosity, your heart for God’s people — they are producing thanksgiving. Not only in our team, but in every person who is ministered to, prayed for, comforted, encouraged, and brought closer to the hope found in Yeshua.
In a world shaken by conflict, thanksgiving becomes more than an emotion. It becomes a declaration of trust:
God, You are still good.
You are still working.
You are still leading us forward.
So this week, as many families around the world pause to reflect on what they’re grateful for, we join you — across continents, languages, and cultures — in offering a united song of thanksgiving:
For God’s faithfulness.
For His protection and provision.
For His mercy over Israel.
For His unshakeable promises.
And for you, precious friend, who continues to stand with us.
May your home — wherever you are today — be filled with peace, rest, and the deep joy that comes from knowing the Father sees you, delights in you, and blesses everything you sow for His Kingdom.
With deep gratitude and love,
From all of us here in Israel — thank you, and happy Thanksgiving!
