The woman has had very strong opposition from her husband, who has so far refused to meet with Chosen People Ministries outreach workers. Pray for the woman's spiritual growth and for the salvation of her husband. Despite opposition and the difficult situation in the Middle East, outreach work in Israel continues. Not long ago, Chosen People Ministries workers distributed more than 50 Bibles to the Jewish people in Samaria, along with tracts and other Messianic literature. A Bold Step of Faith Nine people were recently baptized in Philadelphia amid the music and singing of a joyful service.
Baptism is a major step for Jewish believers, especially the Russian immigrants.
They risk ridicule and estrangement from family and loved ones. The Jewish community interprets their Messianic faith as both a betrayal and a denial of their Jewish heritage, culture and faith. Please be in prayer for these who followed Yeshua's command in faith against much family opposition. The Jerusalem Post recently reported that anti-Semitic threats and hate crimes across Russia and in several regions have increased dramatically during 1998 and 1999. The Union of Councils for Soviet Jews says that Soviet anti-Jewish sentiment has become entrenched in Russian social institutions.