When the Lord began to call Jewish believers back to the identity of their forefathers, the Jewish Remnant restored a blessing to the Church that was lost since the days of Constantine. When the Lord restored the Land of Israel to the people of Israel, the tiny nation began to bless the world with contributions in many fields. And as the Jewish believers increase in Israel, the potential for G-d's power to be demonstrated through His people - and to His people - is greater than ever before.

But the obstacles are great. The same situation exists today that caused Nehemiah to grieve over the return to Zion in his day - the Lord's Remnant is "in great distress and reproach" (Neh. 1:3), with an urgent need for restoration:
 

• Many believers cannot earn a basic livelihood; they despair of surviving in Israel and often leave for easier shores. Others living abroad who long to return to the Land are afraid to even try it, for the same reason. They not only need gifts that bring short-term relief, but financial counseling and/or job training that will restore them to financial stability and enable them to help others in need.
• Many others are struggling with troubled family relationships, emotional turmoil, isolation and spiritual crisis. They need input from fellow believers who can counsel them, support them and restore their emotional balance.
• Some are in danger of conforming to the "morality of convenience" that prevails in Israeli society, because they lack the faith and the community support to fight against the stream. They need to be restored to a Biblical standard of integrity that produces a shining testimony for Yeshua, a growing trust in Him, and access to the full blessing He so much wants to give them.
• Still others are crippled or cut off from Body life because of broken relationships with other believers - the result of abuse, neglect, personal ego, or other behavior that destroys the love and caring that His people ought to have for one another. The Body of Messiah nationwide needs to be restored to the community and teamwork that G-d intended, as a witness to Israel and the world.
• Then there are the Israeli believers who are missing out on the inheritance promised to them in the Covenants of the Torah - which can be accessed in its fullness only by Jews reborn of the Spirit in the Messiah. They need to be restored to the knowledge and experience of the Covenants that G-d made with Israel, just as the Apostles knew and experienced them.

Seen at a glance, these needs are overwhelming. And yet our G-d is equal to the challenge. What's more, He has promised in His Word to restore His remnant in all these areas... and more!

Restorers is being raised up at a time when restoration of the Israeli Body of Messiah is more strategic than ever. The obstacles seem more formidable than ever too.

Many believers are extremely needy, a real challenge for the few leaders in each congregation to handle on their own. Those needs are further aggravated by the instability across Israel due to the economic situation and continuing Arab terrorism.

Israelis are increasingly turning to a "me first" strategy in order to cope, as well as escaping into New Age and hedonist lifestyles. Yet for disciples of Yeshua who stand firm, there is great openness among those who are searching for meaning, for role models they can respect, and for evidence that there is indeed a God in Israel.

The Body of Messiah in Israel is destined to lead the entire nation to salvation.

We see the pattern in the first-century Apostolic community, who reaped a Jewish harvest and "turned the world upside-down" as well. But today's Israeli Remnant needs restoration in order to become that model of faith, love and integrity that will bring Eternal Life to their weary and scared nation.

This restoration will take many helping hands, both Jewish and Gentile. In fact, according to the Scriptures (especially Isaiah), G-d has given the Gentile believers a leading role in restoring Zion.

Our role is mainly that of facilitator:

• We link needy Israeli believers with appropriate resources and giftings in the Body.
• We are in touch regularly with the congregations of Israel, to find out what they are lacking, and what they can offer to others who are lacking.
• When needs cannot be met locally, we turn to those in the Body abroad who have expressed a desire to work with us.
• In addition, Restorers personally serves the Body in areas that the Lord might direct.

 Specific activities Restorers is sponsoring right now:

*     Financial aid and budget counseling for needy Israeli believers
*     Regular surveys among Israeli leaders to match needs and resources
*     A cooperative resource pool for Israeli congregations
*     Global searches to locate solutions for unmet needs in the Body
*     Working partnerships with other ministries that seek Israel's restoration

*    Apprenticeships and career-training opportunities
*    New-immigrant adoption by veteran Israelis and overseas sponsors
*    A full-service Council to promote integrity among Israeli believers in business and ministry
*    Seminars and teaching on topics that promote restoration and unity
*    Twinning Christian families and congregations with Israeli Jewish counterparts
*    Christian working trips to Israel for service and solidarity
*    Teaching about the Gentile's role in restoring Israel, as described in Scripture
*    Support of believers who are creating an authentic Jewish witness to Israel
*    Recruitment of intercessors who will support various projects in prayer

• Support needy Israeli believers with a donation (tax-deductible in the U.S. through non-profit ministries working in partnership with Restorers).
• Serve as a Restorers resource in your profession or gifting.
• Invite a Restorers representative to speak to your congregation, ministry or conference.
• Stay in touch by receiving regular updates (write to: hannah@restorersofzion.org).

Yours in Yeshua's service,

Hannah Weiss
for Restorers of Zion in Israel

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