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to know Him, the Bible, Biblical Jewish roots of Christianity, Israel and God's plan

of eternal redemption and salvation.

February 2025 Menorah Light Mission Report

Dear Friend,

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United with the Messiah Jesus Evangelism-Reach the goal with us!

We, for our part, proclaim him; we warn, confront and teach everyone in all wisdom; so that we may present everyone as having reached the goal, united with the Messiah Jesus. Colossians 1:28 CJB

There is salvation in no one else (Jesus)! For there is no other name under heaven given to

mankind by whom we must be saved!” Acts 4:12 CJB

The days are coming, says Adonai (God) when I will raise a righteous Branch for David.

He will reign as king and succeed; he will do what is just and right in the land.

In his days Y’hudah (Judah) will be saved, Isra’el will live in safety, and the name given to him will be Adonai Tzidkenu [Adonai our righteousness]. Jeremiah 23:5-6 CJB

Brothers, my heart’s deepest desire and my prayer to God

for Isra’el is for their salvation; for I can testify to their zeal for God. But it is not based on correct understanding; for, since they are unaware of God’s way of making people righteous and instead seek to set up their own, they have not submitted themselves to God’s way of making people righteous. For the goal at which the Torah (OT) aims is the Messiah, (Christ) who offers righteousness to everyone who trusts. For Moshe writes about the righteousness grounded in the Torah that the person who does these things will attain life through them. Romans 10:1-5 CJB

Our M e n o r a h and the S h e e p .....

Our logo is very special and unique as it represents the lost sheep of Israel making tishuvah (repentance from one's own ways, path, and sin) and turning to follow God's way! The 7 branch Biblical Menorah is the symbol of that correct way.

The Tabernacle's menorah (Exodus 25:31-37) was a constant testimony to the priests that they must not walk in the light of man's wisdom or human nature but that they could fulfill the service of God only as they walk in the light provided by Him. The seven-post menorah was both a light and a light bearer, a symbol of faith and hope.

The menorah is a symbol of the true Church (Body of Messiah) as a light bearer in the world. Our Lord (Yeshua) Jesus said:

You are the light of the world… Matthew 5:14 (15)

xxxThank you for your prayers and support. We cannot do what the Lord has called us to do without your coming along side in lifestyle and words in action, publicly acknowledging our personal experience following Jesus Christ. God bless you! Numbers 6:24-26

xxShalom! Pastor Re’uben and Donna Drebenstedt, directors

!One-By-One ..... One-On-One We are a front-line personal witness. As an independent mission we present the Gospel. primarily in face-to-face situations.

Shalom friends,

xxxWow! Another month seeing the Lord lead this ministry, sending so many people and situations to share the Good News Jesus and eternal life. Sometimes it is not the message well received, wanted or tolerated. Other times it is welcomed, appreciated and leads to changed lives, full of hope, comfort and joy. You never know, at least I do not, the reception. But it is our only charge in being a Biblically true emissary, one sent forth into the world to tell of God's gracious love in His free a requested gift, eternal life by faith in His son Jesus!

For I am not ashamed of the Good News, since it is God’s powerful means of bringing salvation to everyone who keeps on trusting, to the Jew especially, but equally to the Gentile (all nations). For in it is revealed how God makes people righteous in his sight; and from beginning to end it is through trust — as the Tanakh (OT) puts it, “But the person who is righteous will live his life by trust. Romans 1:16-17 CJB

xxxMany Jewish people within the Denver Jewish Community where our ministries Menorah House is, recently saw a requested NextDoor's social media platform promotion, of our outreach ministry Congregation OrHabrith-Light of the Covenant. (click) Over 1,800 also across Denver clicked to check it out, with many voicing threatening comments. Hopefully this will lead to hearts and souls in God's Kingdom! Pray for David, Kristen, Craig, Ellie and others. Several comments: 1. Messianic. Not Jewish. Sorry. I wonder if Rabbi Engel even knows you're nearby near his home or his Chabad. 2. Yeshua is not the Moshiach. His name is not Moshiach ben David. His name is Yeshua ben Yosef. You are being deceived. Jews for Jesus is identified as Christian, not Jewish. 3. I’m sure Rabbi Engel knows. I’m sure the whole Eastside Eruv knows. Jews for Jesus are not Jews!! 4. Although one is not required to be Jewish to attend a messianic congregation, it is still a Jewish synagogue. Trusting in Yeshua does not negate one's Jewishness. 5. Is this a messianic congregation?

xxxTo these initial comments I responded: For Jewish and non-also gave our web site menorah.org . Pray for our continued witness opportunities. For Biblical accuracy to be wanted and honestly considered. Most people we encounter (Jewish and others) have never been told or shown the real Messiah is Yeshua/Jesus passages in the Hebrew or other language Bibles! This we do personally one on one and on our web page, plus via so many email and phone calls.

xxxIf you have any questions or would like help please contact us and me personally. xxx

God bless and keep you, Numbers 6:24-26

Messianic Pastor Reuben Drebenstedt reuben@menorah.org

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May they prosper who love you." Psalm 122:6

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Therefore, we are ambassadors of the Messiah/Christ, in effect, God is making

his appeal through us. What we do is appeal on behalf of the Messiah, “Be reconciled to God! 2 Corinthians 5:20 CJB

xxxGod keeps reminding us why He brought us to this particular corner in Denver, with-in Denver's East Side Jewish community and right across from the most Orthodox Jewish Synagogue, known as The Chabad House. In all, there are 10 synagogues of all different persuasions in this immediate area.

xxxLong Story short, 30 years ago God took me to live in Israel. Unknown to me at the time, He desired to give me a heart and love for His Land and His people. It was an amazing time as that was exactly what happened! I already had a heart for evangelism but now my focused attention was being narrowed. God put me in His evangelistic 'On The Job Training Program'. I was living with Jewish Believers in the beautiful Judean Hills just outside Jerusalem with amazing opportunities in abundance for Jesus to teach me to love and share His Gospel message with His present generation of Jewish people. It was the most amazing time of life for me!

He changed everything for me on this adventure as I did fall in love with His People

and their Land and the Joy He was giving me in this!

xxxWhile back in Denver for a short time, before returning to Israel, God really shook me up by asking me if I could love the man I was working with while in the Denver area, the director of Menorah Ministries. I answered, But, Lord Jesus, I am planning to go back to Israel, remember? Another long story short, I became convinced God's plan had a new shift. I realized that He used my time in Israel to give me the heart He needed for me to serve him with Menorah Ministries under the love and care of Reuben, Menorahs Founder and Director. To love and enjoy each other while serving and living for our Savior right here in Denver's Jewish community, about to become my 'new little Israel'!

xxxSo, for these past 28 years of marriage Reuben and I have prayed to be 'a Light' on our little corner for Yeshua/Jesus! An awesome adventure and sometimes a very difficult one as we are not exactly the most 'popular' people on the block... Interesting though, many times over the years this community has actually told us while walking past our home, "Do you realize your home is such 'a Light' on this corner"... hmmm... we usually just say, thank You and smile real big as we know this is an encouragement from Jesus and pray that they will let God's Holy Spirit speak Truth into their life. It has been interesting that Reuben has been elected President of our Homeowners association for the past 25 years?!

Why did God bring us to this corner to live besides being His Light here??

xxxI also love all the evangelistic opportunities Menorah Ministries has given to me/us to be bold about Jesus outside our neighborhood! Menorah has served on many University campuses in our area with an evangelistic outreach to students since the 1980's! We have Served with our Messianic Congregation OrHaB'rith and started and released our Russian Messianic Congregation Hope of Israel. Menorah also has had the very interesting adventure of running a Mission Restaurant ministry for 14 years! And, our tent ministries have been a really good witnessing opportunity throughout the greater Denver area! We have helped many churches with Passover Seder meals and have hosted many Biblical Feasts celebrated each year in our Menorah Mission House. We hold encouraging Bible studies here also as well as teaching classes all over Colorado and some out of state. Menorah's internet ministry reaches around the world keeping Reuben pretty busy! And of course, many trips/tours to our Beloved Israel!

xxxI love that God filled my life with Reuben and Menorah Ministries and so many beautiful ways to share the Gospel Message that has always been so dear to my heart and to encourage others to do the same.

Never Ever Be Afraid to Trust God with Your Life!!

xxx

Our time on earth is getting short and eternity is a very long time for someone

to be wrong about Jesus.

Some plant; some water but it is God who gives the increase.

What a pleasure to serve Him!

xxxIn His service, unashamed, from the Menorah House, Romans 1: 16-17

xxxxxxDonna Drebenstedt, director donna@menorah.org

Great to daily witness our Lords message to a needy dark world!