Messianic Jewish resource ministry about Messiah Jesus-Yeshua, helping others

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

of eternal redemption and salvation.

Shalom, Please allow download of pictures.

I believe I need to share a recent critical

special Board of Directors Meeting letter.

Please join us in pray as David wrote in Psalm 4, see below.



After you read this you will understand why if you need to reach us it

will be temporarily necessary to call 303-619-6945 fax 303-339-0365

email reubendrebenstedt@gmail.com or mail 393 S Ivy St Denver, CO 80224 donations and all else.

Thank you for your understanding, prayer, support and help in this difficult situation we are facing.

September 30, 2026

Dear Directors,

xxxThe year has held many great ministry moments praise God! Even in the midst of increased attack and pressing issues attempting to both discourage and destroy our multiple ministry witness in/of Yeshua Jesus. We are standing by His power and provision. 

xxxOver history in especially the past years our website has been attempted to be taken off the internet. For 1 month now it has happened as well of loss of all emails and the reasons are credited to Satan of course. Despite my best attempts to reverse and restore it with help from many web developers the battle rages. Look and see. Today I received word from our domain holder Network Solutions, whom we have used since creating our website in 1992, that it could remain off the web for another 60 days. They are also working to correct the problem.

xxxI ask for your prayer in this matter as it obviously is a major destruction of Menorah’s witness and causes financial plus image creditability loss. We well know the Father of Lies seeks to kill and destroy but who can come against us with the Lord on our side? No one! The storm clouds have increasingly gathered but my trust is only in Jesus to lead us to greener pastures, amen. Without Him continually we cannot survive nor be a blessing unto His Name!

xxxWe need to pray as David did in Psalm 4:

Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness!

    You have given me relief when I was in distress.

    Be gracious to me and hear my prayer!

O men, how long shall my honor be turned into shame?

    How long will you love vain words and seek after lies?

But know that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself;

    the Lord hears when I call to him.

Be angry, and do not sin;

    ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent.

Offer right sacrifices,

    and put your trust in the Lord.

There are many who say, “Who will show us some good?

    Lift up the light of your face upon us, O Lord!”

You have put more joy in my heart

    than they have when their grain and wine abound.

In peace I will both lie down and sleep;

    for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.

xxxPray the Lord God answers as He did Elijah on Mt Carmel:

xxxIn 1 Kings 18:20–40, God answered Elijah’s challenge on Mount Carmel by sending fire from heaven to consume the sacrifice, the wood, the stones, and even the water in the trench. This was not a random act of power, but a supreme demonstration of His sovereignty.

xxxPray for God’s blessing of our ministry, protection and provision.

May you to be blessed and know His walk with you,

Messianic Pastor Reuben Drebenstedt   My email now: reubendrebenstedt@gmail.com

October 2026 Menorah Light Mission Report

Dear,

Jewish evangelism refers to Christian efforts to share the belief that Jesus (Yeshua)

is the Messiah with Jewish people, grounded in theological claims that both Jews

and Gentiles need reconciliation with God through Jesus.

xxxJewish evangelism is viewed by Menorah Ministries and the Bible as an essential 1st part of global evangelism. The phrase "go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature" comes from Mark 16:15 in the Bible, representing the final command of Jesus Christ to his disciples.

Key Aspects of the Great Commission

• The Command: Believers are instructed to share the good news of God's kingdom and salvation with everyone globally.
• Related Scriptures: Similar directives appear in Matthew 28:19 ("teach all nations") and Acts 1:8 ("witnesses... to the end of the earth").
• Application: Christians fulfill this mission through daily actions, speech, service, prayer, and supporting global outreach.

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xxxRomans 1:16–17 serves as the core theme and thesis statement for Jesus' disciples.

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation

to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. For in the gospel the

righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last,

just as it is written: ‘The righteous will live by faith'. (Habakkuk 2:4 and Galatians 3:11)

Key Themes

• Unashamed Confidence: Paul expresses bold pride in the message of Jesus Christ despite the cultural stigma, paganism, and political dangers present in the Roman Empire.
• Power for Salvation: The gospel is described not merely as a philosophy, but as the active, dynamic power of God that brings rescue and spiritual healing to all people.
• Universal Access: Salvation is offered to everyone—starting with the Jewish people historically, but equally open to Gentiles (Greeks).
• Righteousness by Faith: God’s right standing is given to humans through faith

xxx Our Lord Yeshua/Jesus said: You are light for the world. Matthew 5:14 Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit. Luke 12:35 … among whom (the world) you shine like stars in the sky.

 Philippians 2 :15

xxxBelievers in Jesus the Messiah are to reflect His light, even as He was and is the Light. We are to be a perfect, fitting and divine symbol of our Lord. This was the true light, which gives light to everyone entering the world. John 1:9

xxxOver the last 40+ years Menorah Ministries has served Jesus in evangelistic ministry in Israel and around America and the world in essence. Sharing our Lord Jesus to whomever, to the Jew first then to the Gentile with a joyful heart and expectation, Mainly in One-On-One situations!

Event's at the Menorah House

within the heart of the Denver Jewish Community:

xxxWednesday evenings 5:30 -8 pm Bible study chapter by chapter in Ezekiel.

xxxShabbat Saturday 10-12 am service/fellowship. Bible study message chapter by chapter. 1st Kings.

xxxDaily outreach to the Denver Jewish Community personally and worldwide.

xxxAt all times Praying for God's Will to be on earth as it is in Heaven. Matthew 6

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xxxPlease pray for Israel and for them to call out to their God. Psalm 122:6

xxxJews need their Messiah Jesus. fewer than 2% of Jewish people believe Jesus is the Messiah



 Thank you for standing with us in fervent prayer and faithful financial support for this ministry.

It is because of you that we can do what we do

xxxMay God bless you, Numbers 6:24-26.

xx

Shalom!

Messianic Pastor Re’uben and Donna Drebenstedt, directors

Dear,

Praising God Every Day for His Faithfulness

in Ministering to Us and Others.

Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.

And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all

your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’

There is no other commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:29-31

Jesus was quoting from Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and Leviticus 19:18

xxxIt is interesting how each day can be full of the usual ordinary things that need to be done. But, when you ask Yeshua/Jesus to be in this day and guide your heart and thoughts as you walk though it, your days can become fun surprises of God's love and care for you and others!! ...

xxxMaybe you have noticed my part of this newsletter begins the same as last month.... why?

It is still what God is doing in my heart, Surprising Us in our ministry call! We are, as most Christians, still living in the 'Sometimes God does this and Sometimes God does that" in our life! We desire to daily seek loving God with all our heart and our neighbor as ourself! Sometimes we rest in His goodness and at other times we wrestle with the enemy who desires to kill, steal and destroy. Because we know God's Word we pray to continue to stand strong against the schemes of the enemy of our souls!

xxx

xxxThank you for praying for us and Menorah Ministries as Reuben has explained above. We know and most of us have experienced that God turns all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purposes! Roman 8:28 He makes all things beautiful in His time!

xxxOne of my 'sometimes' last month was God answering prayer about giving us an opportunity to serve the Victor Marx campaign for Governor of Colorado! It has become a fun Surprise to work beside some very amazing new friends and have even seen hearts soften who where once hardened toward Victor for Governor! We now have had the privilege of meeting Victor and have seen first hand how his message for Colorado has softened and changed hearts, before our very eyes! He is an amazing man who is deeply humble and loves Jesus and has great plans for Colorado! Praying all the Nay Sayers are overwhelmingly surprised come Nov. 4th and that God has better things ahead for our crumbling state!

xxxOver the years we have met a lot of Nay Sayers who can turn very quickly into feeling like a Viper has just attacked you! I heard a phrase today that helps me explain what we are experiencing more often in our mission in these last days, 'Arrogant Ignorance'! These people feel like Vipers in their attacks. As we talk to people in our neighborhood or other settings who know our hearts for Yeshua/Jesus. The attack can seem so vicious with complete ignorance of what we are trying to say, arrogance seems their only weapon that effectually shuts down any reasonable further conversation. That has to be their strategy! We are also finding this is happening when we try to have a conversation with anti Victor Marx people who actually know nothing about him, just a few ignorant lies they can viciously shout at you.

xxxDon't be surprised or discouraged if you also experience Viper like attacks from the enemy. Maybe we just need to find something kind to say, pray and walk away... as they calm down. Pray the Holy Spirit speaks to them! Vipers don't reason. Pray for God to send open hearts, walk in the Strength and Truth of God's Word and Stand Strong in what God is asking you to do! Pray with us that in the mist of arrogance and ignorance we choose to say and do the right thig!

xxxThey enemy has come to kill, steal and destroy. John 10:10. Primarily through lies, trickery and deception! In John 8:44 he is the Father of lies. In 2 Corinthians 11:14 he makes false paths seem appealing. In 2 Peter 2:1-3 he introduces deceptive influences and in Revelation 12:9 he will lead the whole world astray.



xxxJesus tells us the Truth in the second half of John 10:10 Jesus has come to give us life, life in its fullest measure! Choose life and carry on with HIS mission for you!!! That's the goal, impossible as it may seem! Thankfully, He does walk with us daily teaching us how this should look!

Until HE Comes,

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



xxxxxxDonna Drebenstedt, director

Grateful to daily witness our Lord's message to a needy dark world!

See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit,

according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world,

and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily,

and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. Colossians 2:8-10