Throughout the year, Beit Hallel was alive with congregational life. From celebrating Purim and Passover together, to marking our congregation’s anniversary, hosting worship nights, community picnics, art evenings, men’s and women’s gatherings, couples’ evenings, and even baby showers—our community experienced fellowship that strengthened hearts and built genuine spiritual family. Women gathered in large numbers to grow together, and many believers went deeper through Bible courses and prayer school. These moments remind us that the Church is not just something we attend—it is something we live.
Our home group ministry also continued to expand, with nine active home groups, including two new ones launched this year. These small communities remain the backbone of discipleship, prayer, and care—places where faith becomes personal and lives are truly known.
Youth and children were a major focus in 2025. Through our “Summer for God” discipleship program, youth conferences, hikes, and weekly connection, dozens of young people encountered God in powerful ways, with many new youth joining our community. At the same time, hundreds of children were blessed through Purim celebrations, Hanukkah gift projects, and Back-to-School backpack distributions. Seeing joy on the faces of children—and hope restored in families—continues to be one of the greatest rewards of ministry.
Evangelism remained at the heart of all we do. Across Nazareth and Jerusalem, during major outreach events in March, Shavuot, October, and December, well over a thousand people responded to the Gospel through prayers of salvation. Alongside these large gatherings, our evangelism team faithfully labored day after day—making thousands of phone calls, holding personal meetings, praying with individuals, and distributing Bibles. Every conversation mattered. Every prayer counted. Behind every statistic is a name, a story, and a soul deeply loved by God.
In parallel, humanitarian outreach expanded significantly in 2025. New families in Ashdod, Ashkelon, and Jerusalem received vital assistance, while our clothing warehouse served thousands with dignity and care. Beds, mattresses, clothing, furniture, medical equipment, and emergency supplies were distributed to those in need, representing a tangible expression of God’s compassion. Seasonal aid helped families through extreme weather, and special focus was given to children through gifts and school supplies.
We were also privileged to support hundreds of Ukrainian refugee families, provide shopping vouchers to struggling households, and distribute massive quantities of food across the country. In total, tens of thousands of food items and tons and tons of aid reached people at their point of need—often at moments of real crisis. These efforts were not just about meeting physical needs, but about restoring dignity and opening hearts to the love of God.
When we pause and take all this in, we can only echo the words of Scripture: “This is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes.” Every number reflects obedience. Every testimony reflects grace. Every breakthrough reflects the faithfulness of God.
To our partners and friends around the world: thank you. Thank you for standing with us, praying for us, giving generously, and believing in what God is doing in Israel through Beit Hallel. You are not observers—you are co-laborers, and this fruit belongs to you as well.
As we step into 2026, we do so with faith and expectation. There is still much work to be done, many lives to reach, and many families to serve. But we move forward encouraged by what God has already done and confident that He who began this good work will carry it on to completion.
We look forward to another year of walking together—serving, loving, believing, and seeing God’s Kingdom advance in Israel.
With deep gratitude and hope,
Pastor Israel Pochtar
