We partnered with two incredible women trained in trauma care to lead a workshop at Christ Church for the CMJ staff. The aim was simple: to offer tools and support to help those living in the constant stress of war.
What stood out most wasn’t just the content of the training, but the gratitude from the staff. We were able to give them something they desperately needed— recognition of their struggles and a few practical tools to help them manage. It was such a privilege to be there and serve in that way.
Then came our trip in April, which took us from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and down to Ein HaBesor. In every place, the message on our hearts was the same: “The world may be turning its back on Israel, but God never will.” This was especially meaningful during our time with Israeli soldiers.
We met two soldiers by chance at a gas station, and we struck up a conversation. They were secular Israelis, and at first, it was hard to connect. But when I began sharing from the book of Jeremiah about how God would never abandon His people, you could see something shift in their eyes.
That moment—looking them in the eyes and letting them know that there are Christians around the world who stand with them—was powerful. It’s a message they needed to hear, and I believe God used us to deliver it.
But it’s not just about delivering a message—it’s about building relationships. One of the most touching experiences we had was cleaning homes for families who had lost loved ones to cancer and terrorism. There was so much grief in those homes, but also joy. They were so thankful we came, not to fix anything, but just to be with them, to serve them. It’s in those quiet moments— scrubbing floors or sharing a cup of coffee—that real connections are made.
And it’s not just the Jewish families we’ve connected with. We’ve formed lasting relationships with the Christian community in Jerusalem as well.
