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January 13, 2009

I have visited the mayor’s office on more than one occasion, and a prominent feature of the meeting room is a remembrance corner. Pictures of those who have died are on display, along with the remains of a Kassam rocket that was fired on the town. An entire generation of children has grown up in terror, knowing where every bomb shelter is, having frequent nightmares, many of them sleeping in the bomb shelter in their home because they are afraid to sleep in their own beds.

I am so glad I went with the team. Over and over, I was able to tell mayors, social workers, moms and dads, that Christians all over the world are praying for them, some of them even fasting. I told them that not only were we praying, but we were acting, by giving of our finances to provide for their needs in this time of crisis. I told them that we are not fair-weather friends, but we would stand with them in the hard times. This is what Bridges for Peace is all about?supporting Israel and blessing the Jewish people with sincere unconditional love. Thank you for being part of our team.

Let’s continue to remind God of His promise of protection: “When you go to war in your land against the enemy who oppresses you, then you shall sound an alarm with the trumpets, and you will be remembered before the LORD your God, and you will be saved from your enemies” (Numbers 10:9). Together, our love in action?through our prayers and our gifts?can make a difference.

Blessings from Jerusalem,

Rebecca J. Brimmer International President and CEO

P.S. As we were going to print, rockets began to land in northern Israel. Pray for God’s protection along the borders.

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