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"So, what's more fun, to be giving or to be receiving?" I asked my fellow congregation member, while we handed out the packages. Her face was radiant as she greetedeach recipient and handed them the prepared box of basic Passover goods. I could see that she was genuinely having a great time and enjoying every moment of this Passover outreach. The line of people waiting to receive a package was long and diverse - young and old, Jewish immigrants from Ethiopia, India, Russia, South America, as well as native born Israelis. One by one they stepped forward to receive a package. When their names were crossed off the social worker's list, the hesitant, uncomfortable looks were replaced with relief and thanksgiving. Some of them spoke frankly with me and told me that the heart approach with which the package was given was more significant than the actual receipt of the goods themselves. |
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In all, 400 Passover boxes were distributed to needy families in the
area, who responded gratefully. The distribution went smoothly and was a
unifying experience for our congregants who volunteered to help assemble
and give out the boxes. The project was a mutual effort with local
municipal offices. Each package contained a holiday greeting signed from
"Tents of Mercy and Lovers of Israel from all over the world," signifying
a prophetic proclamation that God cares and uses our combined hearts to
express His love and accomplish His purposes.
We are humbled to see followers of Yeshua act so generously to feed the hungry during this pivotal part of our nation's history - Passover. It was also during this Passover celebration that Yeshua washed the feet of His disciples. It is our mandate as believers to be willing servants that have been freed from slavery and darkness; to wash our cities with the hope of the Messiah. |
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