Over the past weeks, the Lord has been inviting us into a new step of faith.
Not a dramatic step. Not a loud one. But a quiet, costly, obedient step—one that required trust before assurance.
We have opened a new humanitarian aid center in Haifa.
This decision did not come because everything was already in place. There was no secured funding, no long list of committed supporters waiting in the wings. There were unanswered questions, practical concerns, and real risks. What we had instead was a quiet but persistent sense that the Lord was asking us to move forward—to trust Him, to obey, and to serve the people He loves.
Sometimes following Yeshua means stepping out before the path is clear.
Sometimes it means choosing faith over calculation.
Sometimes it means walking on water.
Since the doors opened, we have watched something gentle and holy unfold.
People pass by the center every day. Some slow their pace. Some pause. Some look in through the windows, unsure of what they are seeing or whether they belong inside. And then, one by one, they step through the door. Not with demands or expectations—but with need.
Homeless men who have learned not to ask for much. Families carrying financial pressure, exhaustion, and uncertainty. People living with quiet shame, long seasons of instability, and very few safety nets. Jewish and Arab alike. People who, for the most part, have learned what it means to be overlooked.
Slowly, the center is becoming known among those who need it most.
Not through advertising.
Not through announcements.
But through presence—through consistency, kindness, and the simple decision to open the door every day.
As we welcome them, we are reminded again that Scripture was never meant to stay on the page. It was meant to be lived, embodied, and carried into ordinary places.
Yeshua told His disciples to go out into the streets and seek the rejected, the forsaken, those pushed to the edges of society. Here in Haifa, that calling is becoming flesh and blood. Faces. Names. Stories. Conversations that begin with food, but often open the door to something deeper—trust, listening, and moments where hearts soften.
Every food bag we prepare is done with care and dignity. Each one contains more than sixteen essential items—ready-to-eat meals, canned food, and staples that help someone get through hard days and long nights. These are not leftovers or afterthoughts. They are prepared intentionally, knowing that each bag represents a person, not a number.
On every bag, there is a simple verse printed:
“He went about doing good… go and do likewise.”
Many read it quietly. Some pause over the words. Some ask about it. Some simply nod and hold the bag a little closer. In these small moments, the Gospel speaks—not loudly, but clearly.
The Gospel often begins this way—not with arguments, but with kindness.
Not with pressure, but with presence.
Right now, our focus in Haifa is especially on the homeless and on families in need—people living one step away from crisis. As we continue, we are also preparing to begin cooking hot meals at the center. Warm food served in a warm space, where people can sit, breathe, and be treated with dignity. A hot meal may seem small, but to someone living without stability, it can feel like a lifeline—and a reminder that they matter.
Again and again, we hear the words of Yeshua echoing in our hearts:
“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.”
The need is real.
The doors are open.
The people are coming.
What limits us right now is not compassion or willingness—it is resources.
Each food bag costs about $50 and sponsors one person in need. There are many more we want to help. Many more come through the door each week. Often, we find ourselves praying daily for wisdom—asking how far our resources can stretch, and asking the Lord to raise up partners who will stand with us in this work.
We want to invite you—without pressure, but with honesty—to consider whether you might sponsor one or more homeless people each month.
This is not just humanitarian work.
This is ministry in its most tangible form.
Every act of mercy carries the heart of Yeshua. Every meal shared, every bag given, every conversation held in love becomes a seed planted. This labor of love prepares hearts for the Gospel and bears witness to God’s faithfulness. In quiet, faithful ways, it becomes part of God’s unfolding plan for the salvation of Israel—Jew and Arab alike—through love that is lived, not merely spoken.
Thank you for praying with us.
Thank you for walking alongside us.
And thank you for standing with us as we continue to step forward in faith—trusting that the One who calls us onto the water will also keep us there.
With gratitude and hope,
Pastor Saleem
