Jerusalem Comes to Vicente Guerrero

This week, IDT Baja is the honored host of the founder and directors of Springs of Hope (check out http://springs-of-hope.net/blog/).  The Lord has blessed us with a visit by this couple who serve victims of terror in Jerusalem and throughout Israel.  They are here to speak to the Church in Mexico about how God is using Springs of Hope to bring reconciliation to Jews and Arabs who have been victims of terror attacks in Israel.  Their message is simply what Jesus would probably say.  Love is the only weapon that can be victorious over terrorism and evil.

One large speaking engagement was held last night at the largest church in our area.  A full house of about 700 people heard the founder of Springs of Hope speak about how her son, an Israel Defense Forces soldier, was attacked and nearly beaten to death by a mob of Islamic terrorists.  They saw her photos of bombings, rocket attacks, etc.  They also saw hundreds of photos of children at summer camps held by Springs of Hope.  These summer camps are designed to help the young victims of terror attacks deal with their terrible memories and psychological problems (inability to sleep, behavior problems, etc.) that result from the terror attacks.  Springs of Hope also holds events to help widows and widowers who have lost spouses in terror attacks.

We have several more events to go this week with Springs of Hope.  The most interesting one, I think, will be next Saturday when many Mexican women from our area will meet with the leaders of Springs of Hope.  These Mexican women have loved and served victims of terror in Israel by making challah bread covers.  Challah bread is the special bread served by Jewish families for their Shabbat dinner every week on Friday evening at the beginning of the sabbath.  The Challah bread covers are decorative towels used to cover the bread.  Each one is made by hand and says in Hebrew script "Shabbat Shalom" (Peaceful Sabbath).  When Springs of Hope distributes challah bread covers to terror victims, the Israelis cannot believe that a Christian in Mexico loves them enough to make and send a challah bread cover to them.  It's amazing when God uses something as simple as a hand-stitched towel to demonstrate His all-conquering love.