When Julia and Mikhail first came to our warehouse to receive clothing, they had already been living in Israel for two years as new Jewish immigrants. Yet, despite living in the very land where the Bible unfolded, they had never experienced it through the lens of Scripture. They had never joined a biblical excursion to see the places where God’s Word came alive—even though it is part of their own heritage.
During their visit to the warehouse, Julia and Mikhail began asking questions about who we are and why we do what we do. Our staff listened and responded warmly, but they also knew this couple needed more than a one-time answer. They connected Julia and Mikhail with our follow-up team—dedicated staff members who walk with people after their first encounter, encouraging them, praying with them, and helping them take the next steps of faith.
As our team began to build a relationship with Julia and Mikhail, Julia eventually opened up about her struggles. She shared her deep fear of traveling by car after a serious accident, and the anxiety that overwhelmed her whenever conflict broke out in Israel. These fears often left her feeling paralyzed and alone. Gently, our team reminded her of God’s promises—that fear does not come from Him, but that He gives peace and freedom to those who trust Him.
One day, our team member Rina met with Julia to encourage her and pray. During that meeting, Rina felt led to bless her with a small book called God’s Peace, along with a simple prayer of salvation. Julia admitted that the only prayer she knew was the Lord’s Prayer, and she was eager to read the book and learn more. As Rina shared her own testimony of how God had met her through prayer and filled her life with peace, Julia’s eyes lit up with hope. With gratitude, she accepted the book and promised to start praying at home. Before leaving, Rina prayed with her in the Name of Yeshua, asking Him to break the grip of fear and fill Julia’s heart with His perfect peace. It was just one step—but it felt like the beginning of a new journey with God.
Not long after, something shifted in Julia’s heart. Encouraged by what she had experienced, she and Mikhail made a bold decision: they registered for one of our upcoming biblical excursions. These trips are so much more than sightseeing—they are life-changing experiences where the Scriptures come alive, hearts open, fears are lifted, and people are drawn closer to Yeshua.
Julia and Mikhail’s story is a reminder that discipleship is not a sprint—it’s a marathon. Our follow-up team walked with them step by step, listening, praying, and encouraging them. And God, in His faithfulness, began to bring change. We trust that He will continue the good work He has started in their lives.
“Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Messiah Yeshua.”
Philippians 1:6
Together We Carry the Work Forward
Every encounter like this one is possible because of the faithfulness and generosity of friends who believe in this mission. Your support makes it possible for our staff follow-up team to keep walking with people, sharing the hope of Yeshua, and opening doors for them to encounter God—whether through prayer, conversation, or a life-changing trip to a biblical site.
Thank you for standing with us. Because of your partnership, lives like Julia and Mikhail’s are being touched, transformed, and drawn into the peace of God—step by step, through the hands and hearts of our team.
