As evening settled over the forest, a group of teenagers gathered around a campfire beneath the trees. Bibles rested on laps, questions flowed naturally, and conversations continued long after the daylight had faded. There was nothing elaborate about the setting—just a few chairs, simple lights, and young people who genuinely wanted to understand what it means to follow Yeshua.
Moments like these capture the heart of our Summer Israeli Youth Discipleship program.
Throughout the summer, these young people have been discovering that following Yeshua is about far more than attending meetings or learning Bible stories. Together they have studied God’s Word, worshipped, prayed, shared meals, and built friendships rooted in faith. Week by week, we have watched them grow in confidence as their faith becomes increasingly personal.
This week, we saw that growth become visible.
After spending time together in Bible study and prayer, many of these same teenagers joined Beit Hallel’s humanitarian outreach, helping prepare and distribute food to families and elderly people in need. They packed food boxes, carried groceries, and served with joyful hearts.
The tasks themselves were simple, but what stood out was the compassion behind them.
One of the beautiful things about discipleship is that it eventually begins to show. Compassion is no longer something we simply read about in Scripture—it becomes something we live. It is found in noticing someone who feels forgotten, carrying a heavy bag without being asked, offering encouragement, or serving with joy. This week, we watched these young people begin taking those steps naturally as their hearts continue to be shaped by the example of Yeshua.
That is why our Summer Israeli Youth Discipleship program is so much more than a summer camp. It is helping shape a generation of young believers whose faith reaches beyond Bible studies and worship services into everyday life. As they learn to follow Yeshua, they are also learning to love, serve, and care for others in practical ways.
With one month of the program still remaining, there is still time to invest in what God is doing.
Your partnership helps provide the meals, transportation, retreats, Bible studies, mentoring, and outreach opportunities that make this journey possible. More importantly, it creates space for young people to encounter God, build lasting friendships, and discover what it means to live out their faith each day.
Thank you for investing in this next generation.
Because of your generosity, these young people are discovering that faith is not simply something they believe—it is something they live. Together, we are helping shape lives that will reflect the heart of Yeshua for years to come.
