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Volume 1 Number 2 804 Russell Palmer Rd. Kingwood, Texas 77339 June/July, 2006

Why help the poor The Joseph

of Israel?
By Jim Becka
When I moved to the old city of Jerusalem in 1973, I found a
community of people overtly friendly when they found out I
was from the United States. In a region where many citizens
openly celebrated the destruction of the Twin Towers, Israel
maintains strong ties with the United States and needs our
help.
An estimated 12.7% of the U.S. population lives below the
poverty line and critics of overseas missionary programs say
we should help people within our borders before relieving
suffering in Africa and the Middle East. But, Christians have a
Biblical admonition to help Israel, where a staggering 30% of
the population lives in poverty.
Non-Jewish believers in the first century were eager to help
their Jewish bretheran, said SHCC Pastor Bron Barkley in a
video production soon to be released. Barkley sited scriptures
from Romans (15:26) describing an instance of Non-Jewish
Christian believers living outside Jerusalem collecting
supplies to send to the Jewish followers of Jeshua living in
Jerusalem.
Storehouse is
currently
collecting
money for back
packs for
Israeli chil-
dren.
hundreds of thousands of immigrants from Russia, the
Ukraine, Ethiopia, the U.S.A., and countries from throughout
the world. Many are forced to leave their possessions behind.
Living conditions have worsened in Israel in the aftermath of
the Palestinian terror war. Tourism, once the top earner of
foreign currency has collapsed, impacting hotels, restaurants,
and thousands of jobs. Nearly 1.5 million Israelis, out of a
population of 6.7 million are in need of food and medical
supplies.
According to SHCC Rabbi Mort Petrushansky, giving should
be a characteristic of Christian fellowships. He said Christians
should be willing to provide assistance to people within their
fellowships and to the needy of the world.

Vision for Israel and The Joseph Storehouse were established You may help by contacting Pat Brooks at: 281-348-7816,
in 1994 to provide food, clothing, and medical supplies to
needy Jewish and Arab families. The first center opened in the
Judean Hills outside Jerusalem in 1998 and has expanded to
include warehouses in England and the United States. One
center is in Kingwood, Texas, north of Houston.
Barry and
Pat Brooks, director of the Kingwood Joseph Storehouse, says Batya Segal
volunteers and donations from the Houston area and Texas are (Right),
needed. Brooks was invited to head the Kingwood operation founders of
by Barry and Batya Segal, administrators and founders of the The Joseph
program who live in Israel.
Storehouse,
She said a major project held prior to each school year is live in Israel.
collecting money for the purchase of back packs for school
children.

The population of Israel has been bolstered in recent years by

Thoughts from Marina Sanchez Vaca
Breaking Generational Curses
Isaiah 51:21-22
Therefore hear this, you afflicted one,
made drunk, but not with wine. This is what
your Sovereign Lord says, your God, who
defends his people: “See I have taken out of
your hand the cup of trembling, the goblet of
my wrath, you will never drink it again. I
will put it into the hands of your
tormentors....who walked all over you.”

Ezekiel 18:2-3
And “the fathers ate sour grapes and
the children’s teeth are set on edge.” As
surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord,
you will no longer quote this proverb in Israel. For every living soul belongs to me, the father as
well as the son -both alike belong to me. The soul who sins is the one who will die.”

Another Scripture For Your Children

Isaiah 54:13
“Our children are taught of the Lord and great are the peace and undisturbed composure
of our children.”

John 6:45
“It is written in the scripture of the prophets: ‘They will be taught by God,’ everyone who
listens to the Father and learns from Him comes to me.”
SOME SYMBOLS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

1. Dove......John 1:32 (The dove symbolizes peace.)

2. Wind......Acts 2:2; Ezekiel 37:9; John 3:8 (The wind symbolizes the regeneration work of the Holy Spirit,
showing his life giving power.)
3. Fire.......Acts 2:3; Matt. 3:11 ()The fire symbolizes the purging, cleansing power of the Holy Spirit.)
4. Water... (Rain)...John 7:37-39 (The water symbolizes how the Holy Spirit washes, cleanses refreshes, satis
fies our thirst, and makes us fruitful.
5. Wine.....Ephesians 5:18 (The wine symbolizes how the Holy Spirit makes glad the heart of men and causes
rejoicing.)
6. Oil......I Samuel 16:13 (The oil symbolizes the anointing of the Holy Spirit; also it is applied to the people
for healing. Isaiah 61:3...The oil of Gladness for the Spirit of Heaviness.
 Congregational News
THE JUDAICA
SHOP
has been closed as it is being relo-
cated to a different location.
The grand reopening sale will begin
on July 8th with all items reduced
15%. Volunteers are needed to help
setup.
See Rabbi Mort to volunteer.
Praise and Worship
Dance
If you would like to participate in each
Saturday’s service in the area of Praise and
Worship Dance, please join the Shalom Danc-
ers in the Green Room (past the nursery) at 9
AM before the service. If you have an ques-
tions please call Pat Brooks @832-233-3079
or 281-348-7816
News, Other Items For July 8 Parashah Reading 40
SHCC News are Welcome (Balak-Balak)
Send them to: Jim Becka
jmbecka@aol.com
Wilbur Ministers
to SHCC
Blood Is Needed!
You’ll get a free cholesterol screen-
ing and blood pressure reading
while you give the gift of life. If
interested, talk with Rabbi Mort.
Body Life Ministry
Have you ever had the desire to
minister to others but were unsure
how? We are providing you the op-
portunity to learn!! The TOUCH
PASTORS CLASS is a 12 week
long class. Please contact John
Mangialardo for more information.
Good Luck
Rosti Fridhaim!!
Leaving for the Air Force.
Torah: Numbers 22:2-25:9
Haftorah: Micah 5:6-6:8
B’rit Hadashah: 2 Peter 2:1-22