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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Our good friends Carol & Ron Cantrell have been denied a visa in </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Israel
</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> through the Department of the Interior, run by hard-nosed Orthodox Jews – less than 20% of </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Israel</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">'s population, but because of their many-party political system – an inordinate influence in this area. The Cantrell's were given 2 weeks to leave the country. They are seeking an extra month continuance to enable them to complete all necessary business before leaving the country. Look into Ron's book "The Mahdi" to see a significant insight into the
</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Middle East</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">.</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">However – Romans </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">8:28</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> is still in the Bible. The Cantrell's presence back in America could count more in God's Kingdom in these last days than it could remaining in Israel. They will continue to serve through "Shalom Shalom Jerusalem Ministries," and will conduct tours to
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">From the time the Cantrell's returned to </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Israel</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">
for the second time in the Fall of '91, Marie and I have not missed a month in sending them support help. Then in March of 1999, Congregation Beth Chesed of </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Tacoma</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">
added extra support help to that of ours, and have not missed a month since then.</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">BUT – as of the end of this month – the Lord has clearly led – speaking through a friend, that we should relinquish the leadership in Beth Chesed. It is 9 ½ years since God led us to accept the leadership challenge of this congregation. In the beginning we agreed to do so until they could obtain a Messianic Jewish rabbi. That has not taken place, so this month will end not only our leadership, but also the functioning of this congregation.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Humanly speaking we are concerned about the continuing support we gave to a number of outreaches, both Jewish and Arab in
</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Israel</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">. We are praying that the Holy Spirit will touch hearts of individuals and Messianic Congregations – to pick up this slack. Contact us if the Spirit speaks to you.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Here are some of the outreaches God has drawn us to throughout the years, including that of the Cantrells:</font>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Pastor Joseph Haddad of the Lebanese Congregation in Nahariya. Kehilat HaCarmel helped start this congregation in the beginning.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Pastor Yousef Dakwar of the Arabic Congregation in </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Haifa</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">
, and their unusual Radio Altareeq Broadcast. They get over 700,000 hits a month from all over the world because of their Internet Broadcast.</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Wayne & Carol King of Child Evangelism in </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Nazareth</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">
with Fadi and Eman Ramadan. The Kings pioneered this work 37 years ago. It now reaches into </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Jordan</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">, down into </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">
Bethlehem</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> and </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Beersheba</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> – and through the children reaches the parents. Leaders of the third generation are starting to be trained – hundreds and hundreds have been reached.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Jonathan Miles of "Shevet Achim" and his family are fluent in Arabic. They have brought little children 8 and under from
</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Gaza</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">, </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Jordan</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> and </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Iraq</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">
for specialized heart surgery by Jewish doctors in Tel Aviv and </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Haifa</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">. At cost, surgery has taken place. Parents accompany their children. They return home with living children – thanking God for Jewish doctors and Christian donors who have given life to their little ones at cost. It is a MARVELOUS testimony for those returning home!
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The work of David & Karen Davis on the top of </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Mt.</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">
</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Carmel</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> and in </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Haifa</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> is absolutely outstanding. In March of 2005 Marie and I spent 2 weeks with them. They have 3 Schools of Ministry a year, with some 80 attending each one from around the world. If it is your first visit to
</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Israel</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> to take this in, you will never be the same again. "The One New Man" of Ephesians 2 will be seen before your eyes. Jews, Arabs, Russians and Gentiles worshipping together on a high level in the spirit of unity and love will greet your eyes. You will see
</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Israel</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> in the spirit of Elijah and Elisha.</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Maoz of Tel Aviv and their great work of translating books into Hebrew is awesome. They are also very supportive of Messianic Congregations in
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">"Jesus of Israel," founded and directed by Dr. Theo Smilovici Ben Abraham represents this worthy outreach. Some 7 congregations have been founded by our brother in Romania, Moldova, America and Israel
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>When Theo saw Marie leading in prayer for "The Peace of Jerusalem," he wanted the same in their new congregation, hence the same name as ours. Their Messianic Congregation in Bucharest is named Beth Chesed after us. Brother Theo served in the Israel Defense Force, and is fluent in 7 languages. He first served as a medical doctor until God said, "Now I want you to serve Me founding churches and congregations." I ministered with him in
</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Bucharest</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> and </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Romania</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> in 1999 for several weeks.</span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Avi Mizrachi of "Dugit" in Tel Aviv is a worthy outreach of creative evangelism and faithful discipleship – even in the midst of Orthodox persecution.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">We are believing God for all of these to be picked up. Way over $100,000 has gone to </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">
Israel</span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> through Beth Chesed through our time together. Marie has served as Prayer Pastor from the beginning – and has in large measure made this possible. Agree with us that the slack will be picked up. These words were quickened of the Spirit to us in the beginning of 2007. Now it has come suddenly and almost unexpectedly, even though we have been prepared.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Marie and I both turned 84 this summer. We knew that this year would be for us a year of <u>Transition</u>, <u>Change
</u> and <u>Breakthrough</u>. It came suddenly and almost unexpectedly, even though we had been prepared.</font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">We would appreciate your continued prayers on our behalf, for "retirement" is not a word in the Bible. We will merely move into new directions, and dimensions of ministry. Believe with us that even greater fruitfulness will come in the time ahead. "Even in old age they will still be bringing forth fruit," Psalm 92:14. We praise God and are so grateful for the good health He is giving us. To God be the glory.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Much more we could say – but bless you all who respond to God like Jehonadab to Jehu. When Jehu met Jehonadab on one occasion, Jehu challenged him – "Is your heart right with God, as my heart is with your heart?" "It is!" responded Jehonadab. "Then give me your hand and jump into my chariot and ride with me, and see my zeal for the Lord of Hosts," challenged Jehu.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Your friends – Jim & Marie Watt.</font></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">PS. Mrs. Maria Woodworth-Etter, 1844-1924, was of the spirit of Jehu. Some thought as many as 2 million souls came to the Lord through her ministry of signs and wonders and healings. Smith Wigglesworth,
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and Amy Semple McPherson were powerfully challenged by her ministry of boldness, signs, wonders and healing, wisdom, unity, kindness, faith, dedication, zeal, self-sacrifice and love. God has challenged me through her since 1944. J.
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