
NEWS BRIEFS
FROM A HOSPITAL BED — A TESTIMONY
(From his sick bed, this Jewish brother tells how our
Gospel tracts led him to the Lord.)
The Chosen People | SEPTEMBER 2019 7
CHRISTMAS
WITH ISRAELIS
IN BRAZIL!
This month, we will
have holiday events
s
in Brazil to welcome
Israelis to hear about
the Messiah. After
their army service,
it is a tradition for
young Israelis to
travel, and Brazil is
one of the popular
spots for thousands
of Israelis to gather.
While traveling,
et
r
ro
s r
s
Israelis are often searching for answers to the big
questions of life and very open to hearing the gospel.
Outreach Brazil is a three-week trip, December 21–
January 8, for young believers, ages 18–30, to share
the gospel with Israelis while exploring beautiful sights
in Rio de Janeiro. The team will hike with Israelis in the
world’s largest urban rain forest, host Sabbath dinners,
and have conversations about the Jewish Messiah at
the foot of the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer.
Please pray for the young team members to step out
in faith, have meaningful encounters with Israelis, and
PERSIAN JEWISH WOMAN HEARS ABOUT PEACE
Esther,* an Iranian Jewish woman, during street
evangelism. The theme of that day was, “I Found
Shalom,” so Toby wrote, “Do you have peace in
your life?” on the whiteboard display. Esther was
walking by the table and the question caught her
attention. After some introductions, Esther shared
that she had lost two close family members within
the past year. She was struggling with her loss and
it made her think about life and what our purpose
is while we are here on earth. Toby told her that
he was so sorry to hear about her family member
accepted. Afterwards, Toby, asked if he could give
her a Bible and if she was interested in following up
with a female missionary. Esther accepted the Bible
even though she said she was not very religious and
provided her contact information so someone could
follow up with her. Please pray we have a fruitful
follow up with Esther and that she will be open to
– e
s
e
t
t
CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR GERMAN REFUGEES
Chosen People SEPTEMBER