In the midst of the war in Israel there is a ministry that continues to reach out to the homeless street addicts in south Tel-Aviv. The stress of almost daily air raid sirens and the memory of the horrible massacre on Oct 7 adds to the drug addiction and homelessness situation in Israel. But our ministry partners are taking advantage of this situation to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ amongst the drug addicts and street people, especially in Tel-Aviv. The ministry provides food, shelter, counseling and offers a live-in rehab center to those whom the Lord draws. The love of God is manifested by deed and action in the unholy parts of the Holy Land. Your support to His Missions International enables us to support this awesome ministry.
Here is a report from our ministry partner in Israel:
Dear Ministry Partners, shalom!
“Our ministry at the drug rehab center in Tel-Avivcontinues. We praise the Lord for all our volunteer teams! They are true saints in assisting the visitors as they seek help for their drug problems. Here is another story from one of our volunteer team leaders.
Last month I met a lady named Naomi* on the street while we were distributing food. I had seen her a few times but had never got a chance to talk to her. This time she came up to me and asked: “I often see you talk to the people who live on the street, you listen to them, hug them and sometimes pray. Why do you do all that?” This gave me an opportunity to share about my faith in Jesus with Naomi* and tell her how many years ago He delivered me from the life of crime and drugs.
“And now,” I said, “just as Jesus helped me, I come here two or three times a week to tell you that your life can be changed with His help. Whatever you have gone through, Jesus knows all your pain and wants to help you.”
Naomi* told me she was divorced with 4 children. She is 42 years old. Her husband was very violent towards her, and she suffered so much that one day she ran away from home. “He treats the children fine,” she said. After the divorce she met a guy who was addicted to drugs, so she tried them too. At first, everything was fine, and Naomi* didn’t even think she was addicted, because she continued to work as a cashier at the supermarket. Until one day her boyfriend got arrested and went to prison. That was when Naomi* realized she had a serious problem with drugs, but it was already too late. Soon she found herself on the street, engaged in prostitution to earn money for her next fix.
I told her that we had a rehabilitation center she could come to, take time off from street life and drugs, get to know God and make better decisions about her future. God can help her only if she wants to invite Him into her life.
At the end of our conversation, I asked if I could pray for her and she agreed. So I quoted John 3:16 and explained that God loved her very much and wanted to help her. I asked if she believed in God. Naomi* said, “Yes, after all, I am Jewish.” I told her, “I’m Jewish too, but the difference between us is that I have a personal relationship with God, and you too can build that relationship with Him.” We prayed together and she said “Amen.” Let’s keep her in prayer together – that God would show her the way to freedom!
Our Rehab Center in Beersheva is presently taking care of 8 rehabilitants. Recently two rehabilitants have finished the program and went to live independently and 2 more are planning to do the same soon. We are happy about their progress.
Our doors are always open to newcomers, and last month we accepted a new rehabilitant who suffered from both alcohol and drug addiction.
In addition, we regularly welcome up to 8 visitors from the outside – addicts from Beersheva who still have not decided to start rehabilitation. They come to our rehab to eat and rest, and join our Bible studies and activities. They also come to the Shabbat services of our congregation, and our members welcome them warmly and share a meal with them after the service. We see that this attitude touches their hearts and encourages them to make steps towards freedom from the addiction.”
Please consider helping us at His Missions International to continue to support this ministry that is offering the Love of Jesus to desperate people in the midst of warfare against the Jewish people. To donate to this ministry please go to our website at:
ANGOLA HILTON: Ministry Report
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