Dear Friends
Another Israel trip
Debbie & I are flying on Thursday this week, to Israel join Dave & Ann Clark again. Together, we’ll be following-up on our original objective in Israel, which is #1) create organic friendship with the Ultra-orthodox Jewish sect called the Haredim and #2) to come alongside them with practical gifts of money and personal items, such as clothing.
Our last trip in Sept/Oct 2017 and two subsequent trips by Dave & Ann have been overwhelmingly successful. True friendships have developed which have led to some amazing interactions and relationships. It’s pleasantly surprising to us… and even to the Jerusalem locals. We’re all inspired to realize that we’re pioneering an un-orthodox relationship which has mutual blessing. Lotsa fun.
In addition, the ‘pipe-line’ of clothing from China to the local Haredi in Jerusalem is nearly in place. We’ve had lots of favor in China… in the shipping and transportation arena… and in the distribution of clothing through a trusted and well-established infrastructure in Israel. This journey is very exciting to us because there are many places on this journey that significant God-signs have inarguably established the validity of the vision.
Team ‘Open Hands’
Our relationships with the Jerusalem locals have been spectacular. Friendships in Ohio, New York, California, Missouri, China and Israel are all rallying with fresh inspiration. In fact, it was in an especially intimate occasion where our New York Ultra-orthodox Jewish friends said let’s call this concerted vision, Open Hands. So Open Hands it is!!! There just doesn’t seem to be any barrier between Jew & Christian… in fact, sincere respect and love are clearly evident.
The financial gifts we’ve given are truly making a serious contribution to the families living in poverty status or below. As you know, we never ask for money, but if you have a heart to help in any of these three areas, Dave & Ann and Debbie and I would be happy to make sure that 100% of your gift gets to one of these areas of need.
1. Personal items for Haredim families
Clothing (shirts, pants, dresses, skirts) are being manufactured in China to Haredi specifications, then shipped to Israel and distributed to families in the Haredi communities all over Israel. This clothing is then ‘sold’ to the people for about 10% of its original cost, in order to preserve the dignity of the recipients.
2. Financial gifts to a Jerusalem midwife ministry
A well-known and loved midwife named ‘Bambi’, who has delivered 40,000+ babies, is using her relationships, connections and services to help many poverty level young families as their children enter the world. Several sizeable gifts have been applied to the greatest areas of need.
3. Girls Town Jerusalem
A Jewish ministry in Jerusalem provides ‘home’ for over 500 orphan girls and young mothers in 3 or 4 locations in Jerusalem. Recently, the main facility was broken into by thieves. We’ll visit them again on this trip and will be helping them financially. You can view a video of the current need here: https://vimeo.com/266650311
If your hearts are so moved to support these Israel focuses, you can use our DPM Paypal account to facilitate the gifts. Just add memo note as to where you’d like money designated. We’ll be traveling in Israel from May 17 to June 4.
You may know that there is a heightened international unrest between Israel, Syria and Iran at this moment. As you are inspired, we’ll greatly appreciate your prayers.
Lotsa love
Mark & Debbie
Dave & Ann
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