Bridges for Peace USA National Field Advisor Update

Bridges for Peace USA

National Field Advisor

UPDATE

March 2017

THANK YOU for joining in the work

of the BFP-USA Field Network where...Every Day We Connect Christians to Bless Israel.

BRIDGES for PEACE

2017

INSTITUTE of ISRAEL STUDIES

REGISTRATION DEADLINE for Institute of Israel Studies

is THIS Friday, March 3!

or contact John Anthony at janthony@bfpusa.org

Millennials!

CALL TO ZION Israel Experience
July 30-August 10, 2017

ATTENTION Young Adults

YOU can be a part of a global movement of young people (ages 18-30), who will make a bold stand in the face of adversity....

Show God's heart of COMPASSION to the people of Israel.

Experience the Bible as you ADVENTURE with God and others in His Land.

Receive REVELATION through dynamic teachings, prayer and times of worship.

For itinerary, details and to register, go here

Click here or on photo

to view video from a previous

Call to Zion Israel Experience

BFP Field Network
Beachside Family Reunion

Wednesday evening: Arrivals

Dawn Sober likes the sign!

(L to R) National Field Advisor John Anthony, Associate National Field Advisor Dawn Sober and National Field Director Bill Adams, greeting the participants as they arrived at the hotel for the Field Team Family Reunion.

The Wednesday evening "Meet & Greet" participants included (l-r): John David Delgado (TX), Dawn Sober (FL), John Anthony (TX), Bill Adams (FL), Jim Shuman (OH), Frank Lenihan (MT), Wilf Deweese (FL), Jay Christianson (MN), and (front) Joe Wehrer (PA)

Thursday: Master's International University
of Divinity Seminar

Biblical Apologetics From a Rabbinic Perspective

On Thursday an on-site all-day seminar was attended by both MIUD students and BFP field team members, and taught by MIUD adjunct professors Dr. Jim Solberg and Dr. Bill Adams.

Bill Adams taught about Rabbi Hillel's Seven Principles of Biblical Interpretation.

Jim Solberg share Paul's View of Torah with the class.

Friday morning and Saturday afternoon:

Field Team Equipping Sessions

At the sessions the Field Team was introduced to the new "Israel Connection" presentations available on RepNet. Designed by Leandre Schoeman, they were presented by her husband, Marnus. Both are former long-term BFP Israel volunteers. Marnus, a pastor at Central Life Church, now serves on the BFP-USA Board.

Left: Marnus Schoeman,

Right: Randy Alonso (FL)

Field Team members each shared about activities in their areas, and participated in exercises, such as presenting "The Blue Bag Blessing". Melissa Harris (WA) and Jay Christianson (MN) are shown below.

Friday Afternoon:

River Cruise

Left: The group enjoyed the beautiful weather and scenery on the Indian River lagoon, where they saw manatees, dolphins, and many types of birds.

Right: National Field Advisor John Anthony, and his wife Connie. Connie is an avid walker, and during the weekend walked 57 miles on the beach!

Friday evening: Bridges for Peace &

Master's International University of Divinity Shabbat Dinner & Awards Ceremony

Bill Adams prays the traditional blessing over the challah (bread)

Left: Laura and Tony Invergo, Reg Reps (IL). Laura prayed the Shabbat candles blessing

Right: A wonderful Mideastern dinner was prepared by BFP-USA staff member Amy Bell.

Left: Connie and John Anthony with MIUD President & BFP-International Board member, Dr. Dennis Frey

Right: Dr Noel Sanderson (BFP-International Board), presented BFP-USA staff member Dee Miller with the MIUD Outstanding Graduate award. Dee earned her MA in Judeo-Christian Synergism

Saturday morning:

Master's International University of Divinity Graduation

On right: BFP-USA IT Consultant, Jacob Laplante, facilitated all audio-visual needs

Master's International University of Divinity

Graduation Platform Leadership
Dennis Frey, Th.D. (President);
Misty Jesse, Ph.D. (Commencement Speaker, Dean-Dept of Judeo-Christian Synergism);
James Solberg, D.D. (Member of the MIUD Board of Directors, Adjunct Faculty);

William Adams, D.D. (Adjunct Faculty);
Raymond Parker, Ph.D. (Vice President of Academic Affairs);
Noel Sanderson, D.D. (Charge to the Graduates)

Sunday morning:

Worship on the Beach

Worship with Sarah and Andy Benedick,
message from Jim Shuman,

and the Aaronic (priestly) blessing was given by John Anthony

RECENT ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

East Prairie, MO

Key contacts and Israel volunteer alumni Tamara and Daniel Wolford recently shared with Full Gospel Church about their service in Jerusalem and in

Karmiel.

Left: Daniel and Tamara Wolford speaking in the service.

Right: Tamara (2nd from left) with friends in front of their BFP information table.

Bridges for Peace CHAI NEWS

Melbourne, FL

Jan Weir is shown calling a BFP partner to say thank you, and to pray with the partner. Jan, a Key Contact, CHAI member and former Israel volunteer, serves in the BFP-USA office each Thursday as a volunteer, assisting our CHAI Prayer coordinator, Jack Renick.

Bridges for Peace USA VOLUNTEERS in Israel

Donna Cowen (CA) is currently serving long-term as the courier and receptionist at the BFP International Headquarters. She has previously served short-term twice at the Jerusalem Assistance Center.

Sarah and Kevin Keparutis (NY) have served for nearly 5 years in the Karmiel Assistance Center. Kevin has been the Home Repair team manager, a floor worker, and delivery driver. Sarah is the Israel Projects/Group and Guest Relations contact in Karmiel. She speaks to groups and individuals visiting the Karmiel facility.

NEWS from the USA TEAM

Regional Reps, Reps, CHAI Leaders and Key Contacts:

Email Cindi Hazes chazes@bfpusa.org and Sarah Benedick sbenedick@bfpusa.org, and copy me, John Anthony, janthony@bfpusa.org and Dawn Sober (Associate National Field Advisor) dsober@bfpusa.org with your monthly activity reports. Here is the direct link to the Simplified Form. We will share it with the Field Network and the Israel office. Thanks!

BFP recently fed 22,140 people across Israel, and has helped over 59,447 Jews return to their homeland, Israel. To date, we have repaired 1,224 homes of the needy and elderly, and are currently feeding 400 children in 10 Israeli schools. BFP also assists numerous victims of war and terror.