January was filled with gratitude and joy for all the support we provide for the Russian speaking Jews in Israel. These elderly Holocaust survivors and former prisoners of the ghettos, share their stories, thankful for our prayers and compassion. As usual, we have the privilege and pleasure to visit many of these survivors in their homes. During the New Year celebrations, we added special gifts to the food packages we provide.

As we visit Russian Holocaust survivors and former prisoners of the Ghettos in their homes, we remind them that they are not alone; that Jesus loves them. We pray with them. Read the Scriptures together. And do their home chores. During December, whilst Israel prepared for rise of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, our staff there assisted and encouraged many of these elderly veterans! Zhanna Goffman, an 84 year old survivor we assist, is now unable to go to church for health reasons. On our visits to her home, our staff pray with her. When they are not able to see her in-person, the phone conversations with her last at least one hour. She is very grateful for the help we provide her, and she always looks forward to our next meetings so that she can pray with us! Through your support, we are able to share the hope and salvation of Jesus with her.

Our ministry in Israel is delighted to continue supporting the vulnerable and elderly living in Israel. Despite hardships from restrictions and sickness, God is our Rock and our Salvation - and this is the faith we share with Russian Holocaust survivors and former prisoners of the ghettos. Jesus is our ever present help - Emmanuel, God with us.

During October our ministry in Israel visited many sick people, some of whom have severe diseases which means they are unable to communicate, whilst others are housebound because of mobility problems. Our representatives pray for them and share the love of Christ in word and deed.