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HAPPY ROSH HASHANAH TO ALL OUR JEWISH FRIENDS

THE JEWISH HIGH HOLY DAYS

Rosh HaShanah is the Jewish New Year, which marks the beginning of a 10-day period of prayer, self-examination and repentance, known as the High Holy Days. The first night of Rosh HaShanah began TONIGHT, September 13th.
The origin of Rosh HaShanah is from the Bible book of Leviticus (23:24-25) which says “In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall observe a day of rest, a memorial proclaimed with the blowing of the shofar, a holy convocation.”
Then, 10 days from now, (Sep 22 – 23), Jews will observe Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. Yom Kippur means "Day of Atonement" and is a serious observance of fasting, prayer and repentance.
In three separate passages in the Torah of the Old Testament, the Jewish people are told, "the tenth day of the seventh month is the Day of Atonement. It shall be a sacred occasion for you: You shall practice self-denial."(Leviticus 23:27). The Yom Kippur fast is intended to help a person focus on their own spiritual needs and spiritual hunger through prayer and repentance. It is a time to rededicate oneself to reconciliation - with both God and with other human beings – by both asking forgiveness and offering forgiveness to others.
Jesus repeated this Old Testament teaching in the Lord’s Prayer when he commanded us to pray “And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.”

I wish all my Jewish friends “Happy New Year!” as they observe Rosh Hashanah!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

A MAMA'S JOKE

Four brothers left home for college, and they became successful doctors and lawyers and prospered. Some years later, they chatted after having dinner together. They discussed the gifts they were able to give their elderly mother who lived far away in another city.
The first said, "I had a big house built for Mama."
The second said, "I had a hundred thousand dollar theater built in the house."     The third said "I had my Mercedes dealer deliver an SL600 to her."
The fourth said, "You know how Mama loved reading the Bible and you know she can't read anymore because she can't see very well. I met this preacher who told me about a parrot that can recite the entire Bible. It took twenty preachers 12 years to teach him. I had to pledge to contribute $100,000 a year for twenty years to the church, but it was worth it. Mama just has to name the chapter and verse and the parrot will recite it."
The other brothers were impressed. After the holidays Mom sent out her thank you notes.

"She wrote: "Milton, the house you built is so huge. I live in only one room, but I have to clean the whole house. Thanks anyway."
"Marvin, I am too old to travel. I stay home, I have my groceries delivered, so I never use the Mercedes. The thought was good. Thanks."
"Michael, you gave me an expensive theater with Dolby sound, it could hold 50 people, but all my friends are dead, I've lost my hearing and I'm nearly blind. I'll never use it. Thank you for the gesture just the same."
"Dearest Melvin, you were the only son to have the good sense to give little thought to your gift. The chicken was delicious. Thank you."

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

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AMERICA TURN BACK TO GOD

Cracked part of the National Cathedral in Washington, DC.

The memory of the last natural calamities in the east coast is still very fresh in our minds. The earthquake aftershock was felt from the state of Virginia through New York to far away Canada. Leaving a crack at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC and the George Washington monument. The effect of hurricane Irene is not in anyway palatable. I certainly can testify to that. In my neighborhood alone, over 500,000 Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) costumers including my family, was without power for some days. Irene knocked down a big tree from my neighbor's yard right through my compound, pulling down power cable, telephone and cable wires. The sound of the boisterous wind was like a jumbo Boeing 747 crashing into my house. I remember the fear I saw in Isoken, my daughter's face that night. I had to "sweet talk" my daughter and her friends to go back to bed that all is well. Indeed, all is well. 

Some family had to sleep in the dark for almost one week. MTA, the nation's largest mass transit system was completely shut down, patients in some New York City hospitals, nursing homes and adult care facilities were evacuated. Hurricane Irene caused a considerable destruction and at least 55 deaths. About $10 - 15 billions is the estimated loss.

Empty Grand Central Terminal, New York

Could all these point to the fact that God is saying something and we are not listening? Some few days before the earthquake, God showed me some things in my dream that is very frighting. His Spirit led me to the book of Zechariah 1:3. I shared it with my wife and we both prayed and we are still praying.


My friends, God is speaking to America! America turn back to God our only creator. He is the only One that has the solution to the problems of the World. 

I hear the voice of the Lord saying, "if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land"


May those who have ears hear what the spirit is saying.


Please join us in a 21 days prayer and fasting (September 4th - 24th) as we pray for America.

A SURGEON IN USA DISCOVERS THE POWER OF PRAYER!

The patient was Dr. David Levy, a neurosurgeon in San Diego. After a brief incident in the dentist chair, something began to stir in his heart. God began to prompt him to pray for his patients, just as the dentist had done.

Trouble was, he just could not get up the nerve to actually do it. How do you begin? How do you lead up to a topic like prayer? Medical School did not have classes on the subject. Although he felt the urge to pray, he also realized this was way out of his comfort zone.

And so began a journey - hesitant and awkward at first – of probing beyond the physical into his patients’ spiritual needs. The results astounded him. His patients didn’t laugh or get angry. On the contrary, they were appreciative. Many cried and thanked him.

In his recently published book, “Gray Matter: A Neurosurgeon Discovers the Power of Prayer . . . One Patient at a Time”, Dr. David recounts his first awkward moments of introducing prayer into his practice. After a while, it became easier.

Now, when seeing a patient in his office, after initial examination and discussions are done, he closes the visit by saying, “It is my practice to pray with patients. Would you mind if I pray with you?”

Although responses vary, many patients are grateful, especially when their surgeon prays for them just before surgery.

Although self-conscious of other personnel around him at first, soon he also began praying with his surgical team before a procedure.

After a while, praying with patients, family members, and his own surgical staff became routine.

Then, something interesting happened. One day, Dr. David was led to ask a troubled patient if there was anything in her life that was bothering her, some unfinished business. Suddenly, the atmosphere in the room changed as she broke down and, sobbing, related some serious family problems. There were hurts, unforgiveness, bitterness, resentment. After some discussion, the doctor gently led her through a prayer of forgiveness and repentance. It was a life-changing experience for both of them.

Today, Dr. David frequently pursues this line of questioning when seeing patients. Many times countenances light up, peace replaces tension and physical symptoms improve.

“Forgiveness,” he explains to his patients, “is not pretending evil never happened, and it is not calling evil good. Forgiveness is setting yourself free by not giving others the power to hurt you again every time you think about them. It is the best way I know to help your body continue to heal.”

The Church is not anti-government, neither is prayer a fetish or superstitious thing rather prayer is a way of connecting to our creator just as a child communicate with the father. America needs prayers, it is stated in the Bible 2 book of Chronicles chapter 7 verse 14 "If my people, which are called by name .... shall pray.." we need prayer in our schools, the whole world needs prayer. Let us start praying for all our leaders, family, business and church organizations. We need God to heal our land. God bless America.

See detail article in Christian Telegraph. If you need prayer call 7182211187 or send an email to info2bethel@gmail.com

DEVELOPING NATIONS NEEDS INVESTMENT AND NOT CHARITY - BAN K-MOON

A measure of any society is how well it looks after its least fortunate.

The same is true of the international community.

Now is not the time to turn our backs, but to increase our support.

The past two decades saw spectacular progress among emerging economies.

The LDCs are poised to be the next wave of development achievement.

Let me emphasize again, ladies and gentlemen: I am not arguing for charity, but investment.

The returns can be profound – not just for the people living in LDCs, but for all people -- for the global economy.

Success for the LDCs is ultimately success for all.

Let us try our best to make this world harmonious, balanced, and better for all.