Every year, as summer approaches, parents begin making plans for how their children will spend their time. Vacations are scheduled. Camps are organized. Activities fill the calendar. But what if a summer could become something far more than a collection of activities? What if it became a season that changed the direction of a young person’s life?
Over the years, that is exactly what we have witnessed through our Summer Youth Discipleship program for young believers in Israel. We have seen lives transformed. We have witnessed tears of repentance, moments of spiritual breakthrough, and a growing hunger for God’s Word. What begins as a summer program often becomes a defining season in a young person’s walk with the Lord.
This year, we are once again opening our doors for an entire month of discipleship, worship, prayer, fellowship, and spiritual growth. Day after day, young people will gather together to study Scripture, encourage one another, seek God’s presence, and learn what it means to follow Yeshua wholeheartedly. One of the unique aspects of our Summer Youth Discipleship program is that the Bible does not remain confined to a classroom. Together, we will explore the very places where biblical history unfolded. Young people will study God’s Word in Jerusalem, in the Galilee, and in locations connected to the life and ministry of Jesus. As they walk through these places, Scripture comes alive in a new and personal way.
Yet some of the most important lessons will not happen during a Bible study or a worship service.
Throughout the program, participants will have opportunities to serve others through practical acts of love and compassion. They will volunteer among believers and non-believers, assist families in need, and help serve Holocaust survivors and new immigrants making Aliyah to Israel. In the process, they will discover an important truth: when we serve others, God also changes us.
One young participant described last year’s program as an unforgettable experience. Reflecting on her time at our Summer Youth Discipleship program, she shared:
“It was an incredible time. We visited biblical places, studied God’s Word, had fun together, and made new friends. Even after the program ended, we continued spending time together and encouraging one another in our faith.”
Her words capture something we see year after year. This Summer Youth Discipleship program is not only helping young people grow spiritually—it is helping them build friendships centered on their faith in Yeshua. Those relationships often continue long after the summer ends, providing encouragement, accountability, and community during some of the most important years of life.
That is why this youth program is about much more than a summer schedule.
It is about creating an environment where young people can encounter God, discover their purpose, develop lasting friendships, and build a faith that will carry them through the years ahead. In a generation facing unprecedented challenges and competing voices, we believe these moments matter more than ever.
The Psalmist declared that one generation should tell the next generation of the Lord’s mighty works and faithfulness (Psalm 78:4). That is our heart. We are not simply planning activities for the summer; we are investing in the spiritual future of a generation.
As we prepare for another month of Summer Youth Discipleship, we invite you to stand with us. Your prayers and financial support help make it possible for young Israelis to participate in this life-changing discipleship experience. Together, we are helping raise an Israeli generation that knows God’s Word, serves others with compassion, stands firm in their faith, and boldly carries the light of Yeshua throughout Israel and beyond.
What may appear to be a summer program today may become a testimony that shapes a lifetime. Thank you for standing with us!
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