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Messiah!

Published by Meridel Rawlings

What is the question each living person needs to ask? “Who are you LORD?” What was the unexpected answer heard by a blind and bewildered, Saul, later called Paul, set on his course to murder ‘believers of The Way’ in Damascus?: “I am Jesus!” was the answer. This was the begining of a transformation that made Paul perhaps the greatest Apostle in history. Today our world is bankrupt. Manipulative government  leaders seem powerless to stop the wars, which create havoc in millions of lives. People of faith believe that the only hope is the coming of the Prince of Peace, The Messiah. Download Jay Rawlings’ Jerusalem Vistas Spring Newsletter here.

Passover: the most celebrated Biblical Feast

Published by Meridel Rawlings

It is with a deep sense of gratefulness and yes, joy, that today I found this piece flowing through my fingers to the keyboard from my mind and heart. Yes, Israel has an astounding history that continues to unfold prophetically. The fact that the vast majority of the Christian world does not appreciate this truth, proves that they are simply out of touch with the Biblical prophets and the prophecies of Jesus Himself. We as a family have had the privilege of docmenting 2/3rds of Israel’s modern history in documentary form. “Blessed are those who bless you Israel” has been our esperience and it isn’t over yet. We have sons and grandchildren growing up in our footsteps. I invite you to stroll down through history at our Passover Feast. Download the Passover newsletter here. Hag Samach Pessach! Meridel Rawlings

The Desert Speaks

Published by Meridel Rawlings

20 members of our synagogue Bible class enjoyed a sensational weekend in Israel’s desert. We stayed on Kibbutz Quetura named after the 3rd wife of Abraham, located on the ancient sea floor of the desert. The Red Sea and Dead Sea were one millions of years ago. We visited the biggest solar farm in Israel, the largest date palm groves and enjoyed Shabbat dinner with 400 kibbutzniks.  The Bible came alive in the Desert, as we studied Elijah. God had to take him to the desert so that he could discern “the still small voice”.

Still Small Voice thanks you, March 2016

Published by Joris-Jan van den Boom

Shalom Dear Friends; Thank you for the excitement that we read in your letters. You are happy for the open doors the LORD has granted us and so are we. The JOY of the LORD is our strength. We have no where else to go, there is no escape route when the going gets harder. Like all of Israel, we are here and we are not backing up. I hope your evening news is giving you balanced reporting. Now about the troubling situation here in Israel as it worsens day by day. “We are troubled on every side… nevertheless it is God who comforts…” 2 Corinthians 7:5.6 Bizarre, shocking and inhumane are just 3 inadequate words to try and describe the murders. In broad daylight young terrorists plunge butcher knives, screwdrivers and scissors into the heads, necks, chests and backs of victims going about their daily lives in public places. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, since 13 September 2015: 34 people have been killed in terrorist attacks with 397 people (4 Palestinians) injured. …

Nepal My Love

Published by Meridel Rawlings

Here is a sneak preview of some still photos from the movie project on Nepal that the Rawlings family are working on called, “You CAN make a Difference”. It is about combatting human trafficking and sexual abuse of children in this beautiful “rooftop of the world” mountain kingdom. Jay is currently writing the script and found some pics he thought you would like to see. They were taken on a 17 km trek up towards the Annapurna range of the Himalaya Mountains when Meridel, Chris and David met by chance a young man and his sickly mother. As you will see they met other special people as well, young and old alike. If you would like to help us complete this vital media project please visit our website where you can donate online via PayPal using most major credit cards.

Dr Jay Rawlings, Lifetime Achievement Award in Media

Published by Meridel Rawlings

The World Jewish Congress and the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus held their 10th Annual “Night to Honour Christian Leaders” on January 28, 2016 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Jerusalem. This years honourees were Dr Jay Rawlings, “Lifetime Achievement Award” for his 40 years in the media producing more than 130 documentaries about various aspects of Israel and Mr Duke Westover, “The Tourism Award” for bringing 1000’s of Christian pilgrims to the Holy land during 40 years of arranging and hosting Israel tours.

Listen to the Agony of Asia

Published by Meridel Rawlings

Nepal is in crisis after the earthquake in April 2015 and now with the Indian economic embargo. Victims are still eeking out an existence in tents. Water lines have never been restored Child trafficking is at the highest levels ever… and gasoline is at a premium as it is trucked in from India. The black market flourishes. Download the Nepal newsletter here.

Christmas Cheer from Jerusalem – A photo op by Meridel

Published by Meridel Rawlings

Dear Family and Precious Friends, Merry Christmas and a blessed anointed, healthy and prosperous New Year. I had so much fun & frustration- ;-) making this collage. Josh came to my rescue. Coming up 48 years of marriage, Jay and l have grown to include: David, Adi, Amitai 15, studying film making in the Jerusalem Art school and Liyah 11, visiting family in Helsinki for Christmas. Chris, Terhi, Noam 16, singing in Cantores Minores, the national Finnish boys choir, Youni & Liam 9 year old twins – packets of endless energy. Joshua, and daughters Maya 15, Sophia 12 and Cecilie 10. They have moved to London. :-( Maya will complete her school year here in Israel. Then she is one of only 20 applicants accepted, out of 100’s, into a “prestigious art school in London for September 2016. To quote Maya, “My Dad is my hero.” Daniel, continues to make TV shows and helps us to “get up to speed” here in Jerusalem. Nepal. Jan 10th 2016, Jay, Daniel and I (DV) fly to Kathmandu …

Meridel – Calling all Partners

Published by Meridel Rawlings

Let us lift our hearts and hands to God in heaven; Lammentaions 41:3a Exploits for the Kingdom of God is what our lives are all about. I am thanking you ahead of time for standing with me in in Nepal this coming January 2016. Please take some Christmas money for a gift for our children in Nepal. Nepal is waiting for us. I am in need of two airfares and our hotel and food costs. I will be working with children rescued from brothels. Our prayer is to complete the filming for the documentary project we are making to help children everywhere! Pray for Daniel, Maya and myself. Also in Kathmandu pray for Indira and her coworkers who care for the children. New Delhi India will be on my route, and I will do TV work there in the field of sexual abuse. This is a new open door and may the LORD add His blessing. Cost of airfare and accommodation, salary for Daniel and gift to Indira’s work: $10,000.00 Your gifts to this work are not …