So, Passover 5784 has come and gone, and the Feast of Unleavened Bread and the Feast of Firstfruits with it.  Now we’re into the counting of the omer, the 50 days from Passover to the 4th Feast of the Lord, Shavuot or Pentecost.

But there are ‘man-made’ days of significance that we will recognize in the month of May – three to be exact.

May 6 is Yom ha Shoah, a day of remembrance of the Holocaust (Shoah).  It is especially significant this year as we witness violent and virulent displays of anti-Semitism and calls for the destruction of both the Jewish people and the Jewish State here in America and around the world.  While the ‘world’ labels the problem as ‘the war in Gaza,’ and labels Israel an “apartheid state’ and ‘guilty of genocide,’ the real root of the problem is spiritual – the eternal animosity of the enemy towards the Jewish people, ‘chosen’ by God. Why?  Destroy the Jewish people, and the Bible is not true.  Hurt God’s chosen people and hurt God.  Damage the ‘apple of God’s eye’ and cause God pain.

All that said, God has promised that Jews will be part of His creation always and that He is coming back to Israel to rule and reign, not Palestine, not China, not Russia, not even the US – Jerusalem in ISRAEL.  Stand with Israel and Jews worldwide on the 6th of May as we proclaim “never again” and remember the tragedy of the Holocaust.

May 13th is an Israeli Day of Remembrance, Yom ha Zikaron, established to memorialize Israelis who have given their lives in defense of Israel or been murdered in terror attacks since the inception of the State of Israel in 1948.  On the evening of 12 May (remember, Jewish days begin at sunset), at 8 PM, a siren will sound throughout Israel, and the country will literally stop.  Cars pull to the side of the road, drivers get out, and the nation stands in silent remembrance to commemorate the fallen and show respect.  At 11 AM on the 13th, a 2-minute siren will sound, and official ceremonies commemorating the day will begin at sites throughout Israel.  Israeli TV stations broadcast the names of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice – in 2023, the number stood at 24,213.  This year, it will increase significantly due to the 7th of October massacre and tragic loss of IDF lives in the “Gaza War.” Israel goes to great lengths to memorialize these fallen, and at sunset, another siren sounds & the celebration day recognizing the establishment of the State of Israel begins, Yom ha Atzmaut.

May 14th is Yom ha Atzmaut, a day of celebration commemorating the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948.  This year, modern Israel will be 76 years old.  Schools and businesses are closed, families picnic in the parks, and there are usually airforce flyovers and celebrations.  Due to the ongoing conflict with Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, Iran, Gaza, and the West Bank, things may be more muted this year.

WELL DONE VIDEO EXPLAINING THE ‘UNIQUENESS’ OF PALESTINIAN REFUGEES & THE UNRWA 
by Israeli Tour Guide Oren Cahanovitc

PARTNER WITH US IN PRAYER

• RELEASE OF THE HOSTAGES HELD IN GAZA
• ELIMINATION OF THE TERRORIST GROUP HAMAS
• SECURE BORDERS FOR ISRAEL
• ORDER ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES IN THE US & WORLDWIDE
• TRUTH TO BE BROUGHT INTO THE LIGHT
• RESOURCES NECESSARY FOR OUR MINISTRY 

PARTNER WITH US IN FINANCES

There are a few NEW options if you are prompted to partner financially in ministry with us:

If you don’t need a tax deduction, you can send funds to us via the INTERNET directly through PayPal.  Use [email protected], which is Michael’s account.  Send as a friend, and there is no cost to you or us.

If you don’t need a tax deduction, you can send funds to us by check, payable to Michael Bryan, and mail to Michael Bryan, PO Box 255, Magnolia, MS 39652.

Tax-deductible donations by CHECK can be made payable to Isaiah 61 Ministries and mailed to:

Isaiah 61 Ministries
PO Box 255
Magnolia, MS. 39652

You will receive a printed receipt and our eternal gratitude.

Tax-deductible donations via the INTERNET can be made through the KKCJ website, www.kkcj.org.  Engage the “Give” tab at the top of the page, select “Staff Support,” and select “Michael Bryan.”

We are grateful to receive a partial salary from the King of Kings Community to help with the ministry’s work. As God opens new doors for us, we know He will supply the needed resources to enable us to minister from America to Israel and to the Nations.  May God continue to bless you as you continue blessing us and Israel.

We want to thank you for all the years of encouragement, support, friendship, and help, and we ask that you pray with us as God continues to open new doors for ministry and touch people’s lives for the Messiah.   We could not do what we’re doing without you.

With love and appreciation,
Michael & Patricia