SOCIAL AWARENESS LECTURES -- May 6th The New Covenant Church hosted a lecture by Dr. Yuval Shamshum, a known sociologist and expert on the topic of the risks and effects of drugs and smoking. These vices have taken on epidemic proportions in our area and in our city, especially among the youth. We felt that we had a responsibility to educate the congregation about these dangers.
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Dr. Yuval Shamshum
MARRIAGE CELEBRATIONS -- We had the joy of celebrating at the marriages of three couples from our church this summer. God has done great things in these couples' lives.
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Fadi & Samira Steve & Rana
Fadi... came to the church one and a half years ago from a background of violence and crime. God softened the heart of this young man. He became a dedicated follower of Christ. He influenced his family to accept the Lord too.
Steve... just finished his B.A. degree in Theology. And Rana is one of our media ministry workers. They have taken the decision to serve God together as a family.
A Heart to Reach the Unreached -- These days we feel that God is pushing the church in Israel to go out and touch people. In the last month churches from all over the country have gathered and united to reach the unsaved with the gospel of Christ. It started with the Back To Jerusalem conference under the cover of Life Agape. It continued with an outreach in every city and village. The Jesus film from the perspective of Mary Magdalene was projected in many locations. Thousands came to Haifa to celebrate the catholic feast of Elijah, the prophet. Churches cooperated to give tracks and to share the gospel with those who came.
Back to Jerusalem Conference Preparation for Jesus Movie in Haifa
SITTING AT JESUS' FEET -- We have been led by the Spirit and believe that this is the time to invest in the maturity and discipleship of our congregation. July 15 we began 8 home groups that are studying the book of James from the Joy of Living series that we translated into Arabic. The people are blessed and excited to invest in their spiritual growth.
leadership preparation home groups
At the same time we received 47,000 books on church development in Arabic from a dear ministry in Canada. We distributed these books to 45 different churches around the country.
shipment of books leaders enjoying the book delivery
Reconciled In Christ -- July 25th the New Covenant Church and the Messianic Carmel Assembly gathered together for a joint meeting. Pastor Yousef preached during the service. Everyone stayed for fellowship after the service for a barbeque picnic. How blessed to see Jews and Arabs gathered at one table eating, celebrating and enjoying God's unity. This is what our country needs! A living testimony of transformed hearts in Christ.
Jews and Arabs together joyful moments
Neighborhood Outreach -- July 29th we hosted services with Eliah Malki who has had a TV speaking ministry since 1982. We invited the people from the church neighborhood to attend the meetings. Many were touched and healed. Many responded to the Spirit of God and asked for prayer and for someone to visit them at home.
New Covenant Church Dr. Eliah Malki
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