"I have given them to you; that they may be one, even as We are one."
Shalom to you and your family tonight. From the bottom of heart, I want to thank you for your tenacious support to Operation Nehemiah Missions in the months of February. With your support, I want to share with you the good news that we will be able to complete Bethlehem Primary school building, purchased a Transporation vehicle for ONMI's Gospel radio Department and begin to work on the next construction project.
Russia and Ukraine
Writing to you with much sadness following the unfolding deadly Russian invasion of Ukraine, supposedly these are two Orthodox Christian nations in Europe butchering each other under the watch of NATO & the UN with Russian troop setting its eyes to occupy Ukraine. Tension between Russian and Ukraine has been simmering on since 2008. In the center of it lies the Geo-political and security interest of Ukraine wanting to be part of NATO at the doorsteps of Republic of Russian Federation at odd with the west. Russian response has been, a definite "No-Go." The Western Response is "Yes-Go." All this has been done at the expenses of Ukrainian people. Nobody has thought of saying let us take a pause and re-evaluate this dangerous approach to security. According to Religion News Service “In both Russia and Ukraine, Orthodox Christianity is the dominant religious tradition. According to Religion News Service a 2015 Pew survey, 71% of Russians and 78% of Ukrainians identified themselves as Orthodox. Religious identity remains an important cultural factor in both nations.”
Here is a group letter by ORTHODOXY IN DIALOGUE
AN INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD
OPEN LETTER TO THE HIERARCHS, CLERGY, MONASTICS, AND FAITHFUL OF THE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH OUTSIDE OF RUSSIA
Metropolitan Hilarion (C), First Hierarch, with the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia
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Your Beatitude, Your Eminences, Your Graces, Reverend Clergy, Monastics, and Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
It is morally and spiritually reprehensible for one Orthodox country to invade another—and yet we have precisely this situation with Russia invading Ukraine. Our Hierarchs must speak more strongly and firmly against this abominable act of aggression. Thus far the messages have been far too feeble.
Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church has called for an end to the war in Ukraine and urged everyone to pray for peace.
In a message Thursday morning, Patriarch Daniel expressed his concern over the beginning of war in Ukraine and assured Romanians living in Ukraine to help them according to possibilities
Rather they patted themselves on the backs for predicting that Russian Invassion was eminent.
The impasse has built up to an all-out bloodshed and no body, except President Trump has the wisdom to avert a colossal catastrophe unfolding before our eyes now. For four years in the White House, He was cautioning the world about this. Under three US presidents (Bush, Obama, and Biden), President Putin invaded Ukraine and Georgia (2008, 2014 and 2022) and took chunk of land from both countries with tens of thousands of people lost their lives on both sides. To date, neither Biden administration nor NATO apart from President Trump want to avert war anywhere in the world. Rather they patted themselves on the backs for predicting that it was eminent that Russia was poised to invade Ukraine.
Abraham Accord paves the way for Israel to dwell in peace with her neighbors.
In the Middle East not to mention China, Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, Iran, and North Korea, in 2020, President Trump did the unthinkable. He established the Abraham Accord to advance Israel – Arab geopolitical and economic relationship. He brought home more than dozens of Americans held as hostages in foreign lands. Abraham Accord paves the way for Israel to dwell in peace with her neighbors and respect for one another. Whether temporarily or permanent, effort, at least we know it is working. Yet, Biden administration came in last year and tried to rip that relationship apart because it is of no benefit to them as a way of governance.
Until President Trump showed up, 5 years ago, majority of previous administrations since the end of Cold War govern, manage US economy, and win re- elections by ratcheting tensions and fermenting wars among nations and discourse within the country. So, the mindset of the general public was programmed to think that the only way to achieve peace was by war mongering.
Abraham Accord was signed without bloodshed, nor did it involve USA military intervention in the Middle East, The Sudan, Morocco, or Using the Palestinian causes as pretext to keep the Israelis and her Arab neighbors at the state of perpetual conflict and fear.
We live in a small globe called the planet earth, what is happening in Europe and Russia can reverberate throughout the world.
Speaking as an emissary of Yeshua and concern citizen of USA, not as a politician or in alliance with anyone but the truth, it is important to remind the nations again the consequences of war and rebellion against God for He cannot be mocked: We live in a small globe called the planet earth, what is happening in Europe and Russia can reverberate throughout the world. US frantic cut and run from Afghanistan has shown how easily rogue nations can be emboldened to invade small and vulnerable nations. It is to us who have seen firsthand a reminder of Islamic persecution of Christians in the Sudan that took millions of lives and displaced tens of thousands. It is because of this reason, with your support, ONMI has been involved in rebuilding the lives of South Sudanese both Spiritually and physically for the past 28 years. It is easy to destroy than rebuild as we are seeing now in Ukraine. Just a week ago, Ukrainians and Russians were going about their daily lives as usual. But now that has changed. There is war carnage everywhere.
Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold,
Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 7 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of birth pains.9 “Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, 1 and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. 12 Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, 13 but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.” Matthew 24: 4- 13
People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money....
Many have turn away from the Faith and Love for God has grown cold.
This is dramatic changes are so true to what has become of the Judeo-Christian world of Russia, and the Western world (EU, USA and Canada). Many have turn away from the faith. Self, and materialism are worshipped as God “There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, 4 treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God— having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people.
For your hands are stained with blood your fingers with guilt.
In the Height of rebellion and rejection of God’s Sovereignty over nations by Super Developed World, Judeo- Christian civilization, Western Democracy and Global Civilization cannot longer be anchored on the stone that the builders have rejected unless they are willing to make that very stone to be their corner stone again. This whole idea that the stability of “Free World and Democracy” can be sustained from tyrants, Communism, Marxism, Islamism, socialism by nations using Military Alliances, Political and Economy Controls to replace God has already fallen apart. Unless these nations who have tasted the grace of God will repent and Return to God and acknowledge His supremacy over all Creation. As the Bible says “Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you so that he will not hear. For your hands are stained with blood your fingers with guilt. Your lips have spoken falsely and your tongue mutters wicked things. No one calls for justice.” Isaiah 59: 1-4
“Love God with all your heart, mind, soul, strength and your neighbor as yourself
The First, and the Second World Wars and the Cold War have demonstrated how far the Judeo- Christian Russia and the West have drifted away from their Judeo -Christian past. This is history repeating itself again. The horror of WW2, its colossal destruction beyond proportion, left no country or a people untouched in Europe and Russia including the US and Canada and the rest of the world. 6 million Jews lost their lives horrifically in the hands of European nations who identified themselves closely with Judeo- Christian civilization. Yet in the 20th century Western Europe and Russia who priced themselves as Civilized nations failed the test of time when they had the opportunity to demonstrate to the uncivilized world the true applications of the teaching of Yeshua: “Love God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength and love your neighbor as yourselves.” So, all in all the fact of their history does not match up.
Pray for the presidents of Russia and Ukraine
But let us pray that President Putin of Russia and President Zelensky of Ukraine will be struck by the fear of God, turn to God in Yeshua in repentance tonight. That they will take stock of their suffering people who are shivering and trembling in the cold without food, clothing, and home (women, children, boys and girls, grandparents, the elderly and the weak.”)
The last shall be first and the first shall be last
According to Religion News Service “In both Russia and Ukraine, Orthodox Christianity is the dominant religious tradition. According to Religion News Service a 2015 Pew survey, 71% of Russians and 78% of Ukrainians identified themselves as Orthodox. Religious identity remains an important cultural factor in both nations.” You will hope that they will find mercy and kindness toward one another. So, it is also Imperative for NATO Alliances to consider its own Christian composition (Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, Evangelical) Spiritual Moral High ground in relationship with Russia and Ukraine and rise above and beyond the dedicates of politics. In the center of it all, these nations have more in common with one another than just political, economic, and military alliances.
It is basically a mockery of the Christian Faith and the Church.
Every time we see any country with Judeo-Christian civilization engages in destructive war against each other where churches and Christian institutions adorn the landscape of such nations, it puts all of us the faithful followers of Yeshua to shame. There are those who will say, these nations have cultural, security, economic, and political interests, and democracy itself is at stake, I got that. But if these superficial things transcend our faith that has transformed our lives into civilized world, broke down the tribal boundaries across humanity, then we are of all people to be pitied. What is happening between Russia and Ukraine is shameful and stain on the face of Yeshua. It is basically a mockery of the Christian Faith and the Church.
In tandem with the Liberal media, the administration is tactically moving the nation’s focus away from issues facing the USA
Here at home front in the US, the Weakness of President Biden since he took office has emboldened President Putin to invade Ukraine. The 2020 fraudulent election that brought this administration to the White House now has put the entire world on the brink of World War 3.
Now Biden's UN driven globalization policy has created a perfect storm of colossal proportion, spinning out of control. In tandem with the Liberal media, the administration is tactically moving the nation’s focus away from crisis in our Southern Border, where well calculated airlifting of millions of border invaders into American cities in the dead of the night has been in effect for the full length of 2021.
Yes, we must brace ourselves for impact. these are difficult times but not surprise. The Bible has already spoken of them in Matthew 24.
Power to assert control over free and healthy citizens knows no boundaries
The impact of draconian CV restriction to assert control on free citizens across America has rendered havoc on families, churches, and our economy and political structure of governance. US inflation stands at 8 %. Cost of living: Gas, materials, food and transportation chain across the nation have skyrocketed. CRT teaching is splitting up the US and demonization of parents as domestic terrorists. Making thing going from bad to worse, in our northern neighbor, Canada, Marxist Canadian Prime minister Justin Trudeau has fully implemented Chinese communist type of crackdown on her own citizens for exercising their right to freedom Convey to protest Government overreach on CV lock down. These weaknesses embolden China against Taiwan, Iran against Israel, Russia against Ukraine and so far, 5 coup d’états across Africa and a civil war in Ethiopia and counting, Islamic terrorism is on the rise again.
ONMI- South Sudan News _ seed and food distribution to the local community
As for relying on God for everything by faith, I thank you as always for encouraging us here at ONMI and reminding each other of this truth. Whether it is the need in my family or ministry, He has it all under control. He cares, he provides, he sees, knows, hears, heals, restores, open doors and closes doors. In agricultural sector, your support has propelled us to do the work that was previously relegated to the UN agents.
Opari, P.A. Area, EE South Sudan. Wow, a sight. In the past it is the UN that distribute seeds to the locals, and you have to guest what is in there that they are distributing to the people because the seeds are coated with chemicals. Now ONMI is doing this to the local community. It is very consistent with our vision. Thank to you for helping ONMI.
Operation Nehemiah has launched rapid distribution of sorghum seed to the Community of Opari. Opari is one of the many villages ONMI has been giving out seeds to the returning communities in Madi Corridor from. We have covered Pageri, Loa and, Opari so far. Our next target are the villages of Kerepi, Aueffuni, Moli Tokuro and Kit. After completing the northern, eastern, and central Madi corridor, we will move South to Jeleyi, Nimule and Mugali.
In 2008 when the people returned home from exile, seeds were distributed by the UN agencies but most of the seeds were genetically modified and chemically coated without knowing exactly what were in those seeds, they did not only posed risk to human health but also to the soils.
However, for the past 5 year as people fled back to exile and UN presence disappeared from the region, thank God, ONMI has been preparing genuine seeds locally grown in the Beth Israel Farmland by our local citizens. We are grateful to announce that at least 200 family heads will benefit from this effort.
Our Goal is to encourage self-perpetuating spirit of industrialism, revolving economy and sustainability among our people by the people for the people and be free from UN driven relief dependence.
We thank you for your support.
to find more or support the effort visit www.operationsnehiamiah.org
Light Beth Messiah Congregation ministry outreaches. Believers are breaking bread together and spreading the Gospel to their neighbors. No more cattle rushing. The Gospel Going forward. Matthew 28:18-19. Courtesy of Light Beth Messiah Congregation
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