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James 5:16 NIV
© 2019 Hope of Nations
© 2019 Hope of Nations
The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.
Matthew 9: 37 - 38 NIV
Hope of Nations
Christian ministry serving both Jews and Arabs in Israel, West Bank, Gaza, and surrounding countries.
Welcome!
Hope of Nations is a non-prophit Christian ministry organization, serving both Jews and Arabs in Israel, West Bank, and surrounding countries.
We simply do the following
Pray, Reach, Preach, Teach, and Send to the field.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our relief projects, teaching, training programs, and media initiatives and how you can get involved if you want.
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May the LORD bless you!
Our updates
Program of the new generation...
Rafiq Saeed, our Executive Director, is a social worker who helps parents raise their children in times of trauma, especially before, during and after war. This education is extremely important. This program is broadcast every week on all our social media channels.
Christmas outreach 2023...
Every year at Christmas we have our annual outreach, but this year was different. Because of the war in Gaza, all the denominations in Jerusalem decided not to celebrate Christmas. The excuse was, “how come we celebrate and our brothers and sisters in Gaza are under war!” So the celebrations were reduced to only prayers in the churches. But we decided to do our outreach no matter what, so we printed our posters and distributed them on the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem. The next day we found out that someone took them off the walls, so we decided to advertise through the main Facebook pages in Jerusalem. We didn’t get any response, so we boosted the event on Facebook targeting East Jerusalem, then we found out that someone was advertising that whoever wants to attend our event needs to purchase a ticket; although the entrance for the event was free of charge.
The result was like this: 130 adults and 26 children showed up. The majority were Catholic. The program was simple, worship, devotions, and a message, then at the end prayers with people. For the children we had a program as well; we taught them a story from the Bible and a song accompanied with a dance. At the end the children came up on stage to perform the song in front of their families.
During the event we saw many people crying and afterwards we heard some testimonies. One lady came to me and said, "My husband does not usually like these kinds of events. Every time he comes with me he gets mad, but this time he enjoyed it. He was worshiping with us for the first time; he enjoyed the word as well." Another lady said, "I felt God in the place; maybe you will say I am crazy but next to me was an empty seat, and I had my jacket on it. When I had that feeling, I took my jacket off the seat and said, Jesus come sit next to me!"
The result was like this: 130 adults and 26 children showed up. The majority were Catholic. The program was simple, worship, devotions, and a message, then at the end prayers with people. For the children we had a program as well; we taught them a story from the Bible and a song accompanied with a dance. At the end the children came up on stage to perform the song in front of their families.
During the event we saw many people crying and afterwards we heard some testimonies. One lady came to me and said, "My husband does not usually like these kinds of events. Every time he comes with me he gets mad, but this time he enjoyed it. He was worshiping with us for the first time; he enjoyed the word as well." Another lady said, "I felt God in the place; maybe you will say I am crazy but next to me was an empty seat, and I had my jacket on it. When I had that feeling, I took my jacket off the seat and said, Jesus come sit next to me!"
Orphan houses...
During the war between Israel and Gaza, most of the orphanages in the south and north of Israel were closed and all the children were moved to the center of Israel and Jerusalem, so these houses became crowded, so instead of taking 25 children, they had 60, and many houses needed new furnishings, so we came in to help.
Food distribution...
The need for food on both the Jewish and Arab sides became greater as a result of the war. Many young people got Jews into the army and fought, as with the Arabs, the West Bank was closed, there were no jobs for a number of Arab workers working in Israel They also distributed over two hundred boxes of food, enough for a family of members four for a whole week.
Counseling and supporting single moms...
We visited a house that hosts 42 single moms; they are all mixed between Jewish (Orthodox and Secular), Russian, and Arabs. We did it with the help of my brother-in-law Rafiq Said (whom you can see in the picture); and because he is a social worker and a strong believer, we were able to visit the house and meet with 15 of the moms and share the love of the Lord with them.
We gave each lady NIS 500 as a financial gift in the season of Hanukkah and Christmas, shared with them the message of salvation, and prayed with them. It was so meaningful for them!
Here is what different single mom's shared
“It is the first time we meet someone who cares about us here in the south, we are always running after help, but this is incredible to see someone coming to us,” she started to cry and said: “all the help usually goes to the central regions of the country, but no one cares about us here, you can ask all the ladies here; we never have enough to finish the month
A neighbor, who is a Jewish Orthodox lady showed up during our visit and got a gift as well. She said: “I will not share with my husband that I got this money from you; since he hates this place and hates Christians. But you showed us real love through your care.”
Another lady came to us saying: “I’ve been going to a church for the last 9 months, and I was wondering if I should continue going there or not. Now, I am sure that what you believe in is right, and I must continue going to church and help there, and put my faith in the right person.”
An Orthodox lady asked us: “do you read the Torah?” We said: “yes sure, we also read the new covenant.” She said: “it’s considered a sin to read it!”
We said: “no it is not, you can read it secretly and judge it! What do you think about what you heard from us today?”
She said: “it’s a nice teaching. And seeing an Arab coming to help me… I’ve never witnessed such a thing before!”
We replied: “We learned this from the new covenant, this is what will happen when you read it and know its author. Do you want us to get you a copy?” She replied: “No I can get it myself, then read it and judge it.”
We gave each lady NIS 500 as a financial gift in the season of Hanukkah and Christmas, shared with them the message of salvation, and prayed with them. It was so meaningful for them!
Here is what different single mom's shared
“It is the first time we meet someone who cares about us here in the south, we are always running after help, but this is incredible to see someone coming to us,” she started to cry and said: “all the help usually goes to the central regions of the country, but no one cares about us here, you can ask all the ladies here; we never have enough to finish the month
A neighbor, who is a Jewish Orthodox lady showed up during our visit and got a gift as well. She said: “I will not share with my husband that I got this money from you; since he hates this place and hates Christians. But you showed us real love through your care.”
Another lady came to us saying: “I’ve been going to a church for the last 9 months, and I was wondering if I should continue going there or not. Now, I am sure that what you believe in is right, and I must continue going to church and help there, and put my faith in the right person.”
An Orthodox lady asked us: “do you read the Torah?” We said: “yes sure, we also read the new covenant.” She said: “it’s considered a sin to read it!”
We said: “no it is not, you can read it secretly and judge it! What do you think about what you heard from us today?”
She said: “it’s a nice teaching. And seeing an Arab coming to help me… I’ve never witnessed such a thing before!”
We replied: “We learned this from the new covenant, this is what will happen when you read it and know its author. Do you want us to get you a copy?” She replied: “No I can get it myself, then read it and judge it.”
Tabs to Students...
God opened a door for us to work with the biggest association in Israel, which host 1200 children, it's called Summit Institute Association (SIA); they host most of the children from the kibbutzim around Gaza and also most of the children who have been hostages by Hamas. They asked for help because most of the children there are studying online, but they don't have devices, so we were able to supply them with 22 Tabs.
When I met the director who is a Jewish, she wondered why would an Arab do this? When I started to tell her about Jesus' love and how He asked me to start a non-prophet organization (which I will share with you one day) and how He is the one who gave us the money specifically for this project in a miraculous way, she started to cry thanking God for His goodness.
She called her husband and they asked us to share the story with him again, and she started to cry again! It was so touching to see God working in their lives and making them ask about Him.
When I met the director who is a Jewish, she wondered why would an Arab do this? When I started to tell her about Jesus' love and how He asked me to start a non-prophet organization (which I will share with you one day) and how He is the one who gave us the money specifically for this project in a miraculous way, she started to cry thanking God for His goodness.
She called her husband and they asked us to share the story with him again, and she started to cry again! It was so touching to see God working in their lives and making them ask about Him.
Brand New Pajamas for orphan Children!
This project was in an Arabic orphans house in East Jerusalem. We were able to buy 45 pieces of clothes for the children in the orphanage.
I wish you could have been there when we gave them the pajamas; they started to put them on the moment they got them; it was the first time in their lives when they receive new clothes; They were so thankful and happy with their new gifts.
It is a joy to remember the words of the Lord Jesus (Yeshua) Himself when He said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ (Acts 20:35). We shared with them the message of love; God's love to the creation; we had such an exciting conversation.
I wish you could have been there when we gave them the pajamas; they started to put them on the moment they got them; it was the first time in their lives when they receive new clothes; They were so thankful and happy with their new gifts.
It is a joy to remember the words of the Lord Jesus (Yeshua) Himself when He said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ (Acts 20:35). We shared with them the message of love; God's love to the creation; we had such an exciting conversation.
A friend lost house
He is a believer, he loves the Lord, and he serves the Lord together with his wife. Currently, there are probably 850 Christians in Gaza, They have been living in the Catholic and the Greek Orthodox Churches there, since the war started.
When there was a cease-fire, my friend went to check on his house, and this is what he found; This Israeli Defense Force (IDF) bombed three houses that belong to Hamas terrorist members next door, and unfortunately, my friend lost his apartment.
We were able to help him with some financial support; it may be a small amount comparing to his loss, but my friend was so thankful!
When there was a cease-fire, my friend went to check on his house, and this is what he found; This Israeli Defense Force (IDF) bombed three houses that belong to Hamas terrorist members next door, and unfortunately, my friend lost his apartment.
We were able to help him with some financial support; it may be a small amount comparing to his loss, but my friend was so thankful!
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