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| JRAM delegates with Pastor Arnel Aquino in front of the Cannon House @ Capitol Hill |
Recently, there were a number of JRAM leaders from Calgary
and British Columbia who’ve participated in the 2013 Washington Conference and
Leader’s Summit with Israel Allies Caucus Foundation in Washington, DC last
November 14, 2013. The invitation to attend was sent by Knesset Christian
Allies Caucus through its Director, Josh Reinstein. According to the email sent
to me, “The Knesset Christian Allies
Caucus has been working hard to mobilize political support for Israel through
faith-based diplomacy. The culmination of that work will be centered around a
summit that we will be holding in Washington on November 14. At this summit we
will gather dozens of Congressman, Members of Knesset and Bible- believing
politicians from around the world. The centerpiece of the Summit will be a Gala
dinner where we will make the point that the Christian leadership is behind
Israel. Our plan is to have 50 tables full with pastors, Christian businessmen
and Christian leaders from across America.”  |
| Inside Cannon House during Summit |
In addition, one of the major reasons for JRAM’s
participation is a simple reminder that Christianity owes a debt of gratitude
to Israel, as our Savior Jesus Christ, a Jew Himself begun this movement that
we are part of. This is the least that we can do for His people, i.e., to show
our unwavering support through education of our church leaders and congregation
towards Israel and its role in our Christian life. Furthermore, we adhere
faithfully and believe in the promise that God gave Abraham in Genesis12: 2-3
about Israel, “And I will make of you a
great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will
be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I
will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed."
When I received this invitation, I immediately sent an email
to all JRAM Pastors and Coordinators with the following objectives for
attending this event:
1. To maintain friendship with Israel through
Knesset Christian Allies Caucus and support its objective for Israel's concern.
2. To connect with key leaders in the greater Body
of Christ coinciding with support towards Israel.
3. To align JRAM with like-minded organizations and
the Body of Christ in openly declaring support for Israel.
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| Taken during 2013 Washington Conference Gala Dinner |
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| JRAM delegates with Pastor Giulio Gabeli and other Canadian delegates |
I am happy to report that we have fulfilled each objective
that we have set out to do in this ministry trip. Attaining new knowledge and
understanding of the value of Israel to our Christian life is essential to
discovering God’s purpose and plan for humanity and it is when we begin to
immerse ourselves with this awareness that the biblical knowledge becomes a
reality for us today. Nobody can deny that Israel’s presence is intertwined
with Christianity’s ideals.
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| Attendees of the Gala Dinner |
Jesus Rock of Ages Ministries (JRAM) is proud to become one
of Israel’s partner in fulfilling God’s plan and purpose in sharing His message
to many people that He is a God of miracle and wonder, as Israel’s existence in
modern times is a witness of it. Overall, the ministry trip was worth it and
looking forward to a time that JRAM can organize an educational tour to visit
Israel and individually experience the Holy Bible comes alive. This is
something we need to prepare for and look forward to. Thanks to JRAM Churches
that participated by sending the Pastors and Coordinators and the opportunity
to represent JRAM. Lastly, I speak for all delegates when I say this: we were
blessed by the experience and learned a lot
from it.
