The Lord Bless You and Keep You . . .

It’s September 26, 2012, and we are finally on our way to Israel! At this moment, a little after 5pm Eastern time, we are sitting in the Toronto airport waiting for our flight to Tel Aviv, which leaves around 5:45. We just want to take this opportunity to brag on God and bless those of you who have blessed us and made this mission possible.

We needed about $8,000 for airfare, rent, utilities, transportation, food, etc. God has blessed us all along the way – with one free round-trip plane ticket and $50 off the other; medical insurance that we thought we had to pay $700 - $800, cost us only $90; free shuttle ride to O’Hare airport (thanks to my sister); and so many other blessings from our generous friends and relatives. Then last Sunday, God blessed us exceedingly, abundantly above anything we could have thought or imagined! We still needed about $4,500, but God met that need, and then some, through our church family at Abundant Life!

Our blog is entitled, “Blessed to Be a Blessing”, and that’s exactly what we intend to do with any extra money God has provided to us. We will let you know of all opportunities we have to bless the people or ministries of Israel above and beyond what we will do with Bridges for Peace.

You know, God’s Word says that whoever blesses Israel, He will bless. (Genesis 12:3) To all who have given to this mission, we pray for you nightly and throughout the day, as the Lord puts you on our minds and hearts. We love you all!

Ye’varechecha Adonai v’yishmerecha:

Ya’er Adonai panav eleicha vihuneca:

Yisah Adonai panev eleicha v’yasem

l’cha Shalom.

The Lord bless you and keep you:

The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you;

The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,

And give you . . . Peace.

(Numbers 6:24-26)