Shalom and Blessings:
I am sure everyone has heard that we finally have a government in Israel; PRAISE GOD! There are so many political factions in this country so it is amazing that two of the largest were able to finally agree to put the people and country ahead of their political aspirations. Only God could have done this and Ellen and I believe that He gave us a government for just such a time as this. We would also like to point out that if we were not in the midst of a pandemic this Unity Government would probably never have happened; GOD IS SO GOOD!
Over the past weeks we have not been saying much about our ministry to Kenya, but by the grace of God we continue to teach, preach and help. I have been recording sermons and sending them via WhatsApp to the group. During Passover I did a special three part Passover series and I have been continuing to send Torah commentaries and sermons every Shabbat. Ellen and I did a Passover cooking video on how to make Matzo Brei, which we sent them. Matzo Brei is to Passover as Jelly Donuts (Sufgonyot) are to Hanukah. We are also ministering one on one over WhatsApp whenever someone needs counsel or prayer. Very few of the congregants have computers so Zoom and Skype are not an option for us.
The Migori orphanage is still one of our important projects. The winter floods destroyed most of their crops and there was a serious shortage of food in the camp. We still have not been able to set up a way to receive donations so Ellen and I have been digging into our savings to help. We are also in constant contact with them, as we are with Nairobi; teaching, preaching and of course helping. If there were a congregation in Canada and the United States that could collect donations for us, withhold the appropriate tax, and support us as missionaries to Africa, we could solve two problems. Those donating could receive tax deductible receipts from their country of residence and we could receive the funds to support and minister in Africa.
Hi Ellen here…praying and hoping all is well with you and your families! We continually pray for our siblings and their siblings and their siblings…yes we are all entering late 60's and 70's but our sandals have not worn out and our eyes have not dimmed (LOL). Jack and I are still in isolation except for a grocery run here and there. Israel is great in delivering all that we need but sometimes you just need a different environment, if only for an hour. Yes we wear masks and gloves and large sunglasses and take all necessary precautions in fact we both look like the first "Invisible Man" film…now I'm really dating myself. Please know that we are praying for all of you, you are our "Drash List Mishpocha" (Commentary List Family) and we appreciate and care for each of you. Please pray for our wonderful groups in Kenya. We are planning to change the name of the congregations and that takes some extra funds and extra time as well, as the Kenyan government is not functioning on full staff and hours. We like "Tree of Life Kenya" A Messianic Fellowship …do you? Be blessed and be a blessing.
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Yours in Messiah Yeshua, our Lord, our God, our soon coming King.
Rabbi Jack & Ellen
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