Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays and more!
Shalom friends and family!
It's been a while since we have written, as it has been quite a busy year of traveling for us, sharing the good news of Yeshua our Messiah, through concert ministry, testimony, and teaching. It's been amazing watching how Abba has been moving using us to reach people, and seeing them pray with us and come to faith. It's also been great to see many of you again, and even meeting new friends!
We began the Hanukkah ministering in North and South Carolina, and will be ending the holiday here in California at Beth Ariel Messianic Congregation in Woodland Hills this Saturday evening, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. followed by a Latke cook off! You are all cordially invited to come and worship the Light of the world with us through singing and dancing! Beth Ariel is located at New Life Church, 6115 Fallbrook Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367.
During this time of Hanukkah, the Lord has given us a word that really needs to be pondered with a true and sincere heart. The word is LIGHT.
LIGHT....We are called to be the LIGHT to others as Yeshua is the LIGHT of the world. I understand that many of us are hurt and angry over the numerous events that have taken place in Israel, France, here at home in San Bernadino, and in so many places. But now, ESPECIALLY DURING HANUKKAH. let us refrain from any thing that is hateful towards others, and let's be the LIGHT we are commanded and ordained to be!
We need to remember, that God still sits on the throne, and is aware of everything that is happening, and we need to continue to trust and put our faith in Him for He is in control, even though it's hard sometimes to see what is happening before our own very eyes (we even knew one of the San Bernadino victims personally). It is more important than ever, that we be the LIGHT to all. especially to those who do not yet know Messiah Yeshua.
That being said, we wish you all a joyous Hanukkah and holiday season.
In His grip,
Vince and Deborah