As this year comes to a close, my heart is moved with deep gratitude as I look back on what God has allowed us to do — and on the precious lives you have helped us touch. When I think about the ministry God has entrusted to us among Holocaust survivors, I can only say: Only the Lord could open this door — and yet He chose to do it through you.
This year, we continued one of the most meaningful assignments the Lord has given us: caring for the last living witnesses of the Holocaust. These men and women have survived war, starvation, terror, and loss. They have seen things no person should ever experience. And now, in their final years, God has given us the privilege to surround them with dignity, love, and honor.
In the video we’re sharing this week, I said these words — and I want to repeat them again because they remain absolutely true:
“We couldn’t do this alone. We couldn’t do this without you.”
Your prayers and your generosity are the reason we can stand beside this fading generation and bless them while we still have time.
A Ministry of Honor, Compassion, and Restoration
When we gather with Holocaust survivors — whether at a holiday celebration, a music event, a meal, or a simple visit — something holy happens. They come dressed up, lifted up, encouraged, and reminded that their lives still matter. Many of them live alone. Many suffer from trauma. Many carry memories they rarely speak about.
And yet, when we gather with them, something softens. They laugh. They dance. They cry. They tell their stories. They feel loved.
This is not just another outreach — this is a ministry of remembrance and restoration. It is a sacred calling to care for these precious souls while we still have them with us.
Every outing we organize, every event we host, every gift we bring, every moment we spend listening to their stories — all of it is possible because you have believed in the call God placed on our hearts.
A Final Invitation Before the Year Ends
As we step into the final days of this year, I want to extend a heartfelt invitation: If God touches your heart, would you consider sending a year-end gift to support our Holocaust Survivor ministry?
Your generosity makes it possible for us to:
- Host gatherings that bring joy, dignity, and hope
- Visit survivors who are isolated and alone
- Provide practical help in their daily needs
- Create moments of honor that they will cherish
- Show them the love of God in word and action
Every seed matters. Every prayer matters. And every gift goes directly to blessing this precious generation while they are still with us.
My prayer is that in the coming year, we will continue to stand beside these survivors, bringing comfort, honor, and the love of God — and that through this ministry, the land of Israel will see healing, restoration, and hope.
From my heart to yours: thank you. We love you. And may the Lord bless you in the name of Yeshua.
With deep gratitude,
Pastor Israel Pochtar
