Shalom from David & Leslye. We are preparing today to leave from Ukraine arriving back in the US on Wednesday night. Today Ukraine votes for its Parliament which is critical to bringing some stability to this war torn country. Interestingly time changes in Ukraine today. Perhaps this is a prophetic sign of a new beginning here.
We had about 200 people attend the leadership conference this past week in Odessa. Some came from Romania, Czech Republic and Croatia as well as local leaders from throughout Ukraine. This was the best gathering we have had since the leadership conferences began in about 2006 or 2007. The level of worship, joyfulness and unity surpassed all that we had experienced in Ukraine. Our next scheduled trip to Ukraine is in mid-March 2015 for any who would like to experience Messianic Jewish revival. You can contact me at rabbidavid@shalombirmingham.com if you are interested in coming. Part of our time here included a banquet for survivors of the Holocaust and bringing joy to disabled orphans in one of the six orphanages where we serve.
In 2015 we will celebrate the 20th anniversary of our founding the Odessa congregation, Gates of Zion. Leslye and I lived in Odessa from 1995 through 2007 and have returned to Ukraine twice a year since we then. We hope to raise funds in 2015 to finish out our new office and purchase a van for the ministry in Odessa. Please contact me if you would like to be part of that blessing. Our work in Europe continues as we lead Beth Hallel Messianic Congregation in Birmingham, AL.
We believe that the life of any congregation includes both serving inside your community as well as in missions in your city, state, nation and the rest of the world. We are called to share the good news (especially to our people) that the Jewish Messiah, Yeshua, has come and will return to rule and reign on this Earth. In Europe, the Jewish people are experiencing increasing anti-Semitism. Our continued presence there is needed and appreciated for such a time as this.
Blessings and Shalom. David & Leslye Schneier
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