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Prayer Letter September 29th, 2008


US REPORT: RISE IN VIOLENCE AGAINST MESSIANIC JEWS: Violence against Christian evangelical and Messianic Jewish communities in Israel increased significantly between July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2008, according to a US State Department report. The report, released last week, put blame for the "tensions" on "certain Orthodox and ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities."  The State Department also mentioned the Interior Ministry refused to process immigration applications from persons entitled to citizenship under the Law of Return if it was determined such persons held Christian or Messianic Jewish religious beliefs. (J.Post) Steady prayers for Messianic believers living in Israel are greatly needed - also that visas will be granted and renewed for volunteers who serve in the land.

Blessings from Jerusalem,

 Barry Segal with the Editorial Staff