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Praise ReportsFor a very successful Hawaiian itenerary. Thebelievers were very generous in <strong>the</strong>ir support for<strong>Ariel</strong> <strong>Ministries</strong> and Mary Ann was able to comeover for a month and enjoy her Ohana family.For <strong>the</strong> completion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> new dining hall. We arestill awaiting <strong>the</strong> county to send <strong>the</strong>ir inspector togive us <strong>the</strong> certificate <strong>of</strong> occupancy.<strong>Ariel</strong> USASan Antonio,TexasMary Ann &ArnoldFruchtenbaumFor <strong>the</strong> continued progress in The Life <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>Messiah book. We are now at <strong>the</strong> 3/4 completionpoint for <strong>the</strong> first draft, not counting <strong>the</strong>introduction and <strong>the</strong> postscript.Prayer RequestsWe have a caretaker for Mary Ann who hascomitted to stay through July <strong>of</strong> this year, unlesswe find a permanent one earlier. Please pray thatwe are able to fine her replacement. Pray that wefind one by April 2013.For <strong>the</strong> Certificate <strong>of</strong> Occupancy for <strong>the</strong> newdining hall at Shoshanah.Pray for <strong>the</strong> spring itinerary, which includes <strong>the</strong>U.S., New Zealand, Japan, Israel, and Germany.Please pray for Mary Ann’s health.Please pray for many applicants to attend <strong>the</strong>Program <strong>of</strong> Messianic Jewish Studies at <strong>the</strong>Shoshanah Campus this summer. We would liketo see all six weeks be filled.Please pray for <strong>the</strong> publication <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>following…For <strong>the</strong> publication <strong>of</strong> my biography. The drafthas been submitted, and it is now undergoing <strong>the</strong>editing process.


The actual writing <strong>of</strong> The Life <strong>of</strong> Messiah book,which is now well underway. Pray for <strong>the</strong>completion <strong>of</strong> my part by <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> August2013.The Historical-Geographical Maps <strong>of</strong> Israel.This project has developed very well, and I willbe doing <strong>the</strong> final touches on it this fall since Idid not have <strong>the</strong> time to do so last summer asplanned. It will be published in 2013.The correspondence courses for Ecclesiology andEschatology. (CHECK WITH BECKY)


Praise ReportsWe now have a new ro<strong>of</strong> at <strong>the</strong> Home Office.Prayer RequestsGood health for all <strong>the</strong> branches, representatives,missionaries, and Home Office staff.That future conferences hosted here in <strong>the</strong> HomeOffice will be well-attended and impact many.HOMEOFFICEFor <strong>the</strong> traveling mercies <strong>of</strong> those who represent<strong>Ariel</strong> all over <strong>the</strong> world.That many speaking opportunities wouldpresent <strong>the</strong>mselves for those who represent <strong>Ariel</strong>all over <strong>the</strong> world.For Arnold as he travels and teaches this spring.


Prayer RequestsPlease pray for continued good health andtraveling mercies for <strong>Ariel</strong> Canada.Please lift up all <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir current projects, that <strong>the</strong>Lord would see <strong>the</strong>ir good work to completion.Please pray that <strong>the</strong> Lord would bless <strong>the</strong>m withopportunities to share <strong>the</strong> Word with unbelievers in<strong>the</strong> area.<strong>Ariel</strong> CanadaMontreal, QuebecJacques & SharonGabizonPlease pray that teaching opportunities andspeaking engagements will continue to open up forJacques and Sharon.


Prayer RequestsThree people indicated decisions to receivesalvation at a church I was visiting in early March.Please pray <strong>the</strong>y grow in <strong>the</strong>ir new faith as <strong>the</strong>yare followed up by <strong>the</strong> leadership.Please pray for health and safety as I travel untilApril 4. Thank God for all <strong>the</strong> venues where I’vebeen invited to share <strong>Ariel</strong> Canada’s ministryin both Alberta and British Columbia since <strong>the</strong>end <strong>of</strong> February. Praise Him for His provision <strong>of</strong>housing.<strong>Ariel</strong> CanadaMontreal, QuebecJackie FiermanWhile I’m on <strong>the</strong> road, please pray <strong>the</strong> Lord opensdoors in Toronto and elsewhere as I scheduleJ. Isaac Gabizon to speak this year. May I findappropriate venues to speak as well.Please pray for good first contacts in my newhome, where I plan to move this May. I’ve noticedsome Jewish names in <strong>the</strong> building, as well asmany more from o<strong>the</strong>r cultures.


Praise Reports<strong>Ariel</strong> <strong>Ministries</strong> has greatly blessed us by raisingenough money to attend <strong>the</strong> summer Program<strong>of</strong> Messianic Jewish Studies at Camp Shoshana.Sasha, <strong>Ariel</strong>, and Liel are going to be <strong>the</strong>re foralmost <strong>the</strong> entire 6-weeks.Our three children are having <strong>the</strong>ir birthdays thismonth. And it is on our hearts to thank God foreach one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m.<strong>Ariel</strong> IsraelNear NatanyaSasha & Lyana G.The five first lessons <strong>of</strong> Come & See has gonethrough final editing, and has now been given to<strong>the</strong> web designer for layout. We can’t wait to see<strong>the</strong>m!Prayer RequestsPlease pray for <strong>the</strong> people that we shared <strong>the</strong>Gospel with. That God will open <strong>the</strong>ir hearts forfur<strong>the</strong>r search after Him.Please pray for our Messianic congregation. A lot<strong>of</strong> people in <strong>the</strong> congregation are going throughchallenging periods: health problems, traumas, caraccidents, etc...Please pray for <strong>the</strong> unity <strong>of</strong> our four elders (Sashais one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m) who are leading <strong>the</strong> congregation.For Sasha who is teaching <strong>the</strong> series <strong>of</strong> EightCovenants in one <strong>of</strong> Messianic congregation.Please ask for wisdom and grace.For Sasha and Lilian, while we minister to <strong>the</strong>couples or individuals.For Lilian who is working on <strong>the</strong> documentarymovie about Liel. It’s on her heart, throughthis movie, to “write” a song <strong>of</strong> praise to <strong>the</strong>Lord, to proclaim His redeeming, loving andgracious power. It will be screened at Liel’s BatMitzvah. Please pray for Lilian to express inthis movie all she wants to tell God and o<strong>the</strong>rs.


In May, Lilian will travel to <strong>the</strong> Germany, withher parents and her sister. There will be a familyre-union <strong>the</strong>re. Please pray for God’s passion andwisdom for all four <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m to share <strong>the</strong> Gospelwith <strong>the</strong>ir unreached jewish relatives.March through May is <strong>the</strong> time for Jewish holidaysand memorial days. Please pray for us to be“tuned” with <strong>the</strong> Lord, seeking and sensing everysingle opportunity to share <strong>the</strong> Gospel.Please pray for Lilian. Every Thursday she enters<strong>the</strong> classroom to meet with eight students in <strong>the</strong>Israel College <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Bible , where students arestudying Messianic counseling. Lilian was askedto lead a counseling group <strong>the</strong>rapy. Please pray forher as she leads <strong>the</strong>se students.Pray for Yonatan to be a diligent worker, student,(he is attending <strong>the</strong> Israel College <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Bible,studying <strong>the</strong>ology courses), and soldier in <strong>the</strong> IDF.Please pray for <strong>Ariel</strong> to study and finish well inmiddle school.Pray for Liel to use her new communicationalboard on <strong>the</strong> iPad.We still lack $10,000 to close <strong>the</strong> car loan we tooka year ago. Please pray for God’s provision for thatspecific need.


Praise ReportsFor a great time in Tasmania, where Paulexpounded <strong>the</strong> Gospel <strong>of</strong> John from a Jewishframe <strong>of</strong> reference for almost 6 hours, and <strong>the</strong>ystill wanted more.The Life <strong>of</strong> Messiah course is being faithfullytaught in two different cities (Geelong and Canberra).Prayer Requests1.) Please pray for my speaking engagements in<strong>the</strong> following areas:<strong>Ariel</strong> AustraliaSidney, AustraliaPaul & Sue Cohena. Perth, WA (two weeks)b. Exmouth, WA (one week)c. Frankston, Victoria2.) Please pray for <strong>the</strong> following translations:a. Hong Kong (Chinese translations)b. Dutch Translations


Prayer RequestsPlease pray for continued good health andtraveling mercies for <strong>Ariel</strong> New Zealand.Please lift up all <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir current projects, that <strong>the</strong>Lord would see <strong>the</strong>ir good work to completion.Please pray that <strong>the</strong> Lord would bless <strong>the</strong>m withopportunities to share <strong>the</strong> Word with unbelieversin <strong>the</strong> area.Please pray that teaching opportunities andspeaking engagements will open up forChristopher Gannon.<strong>Ariel</strong> New ZealandPalmerston North,New ZealandChristopher &Denise Gannon


Praise ReportsWe finished <strong>the</strong> 50 Messianic Bible studies inHungarian and published those on <strong>the</strong> websitealong with 25 mp3-s.Prayer RequestsFor <strong>the</strong> legal process to establish <strong>Ariel</strong> Hungaryas a non-pr<strong>of</strong>it organization.To be ready with mp3-s and quizzes.For new translations <strong>of</strong> Dr Fruchtenbaum’steachings.<strong>Ariel</strong> HungaryUrom, HungaryIvan & Rita NagyFor <strong>the</strong> study groups: Life <strong>of</strong> Messiah and Come& See program.For our finances.For a city center place to be made available for<strong>the</strong> Bible studies.


Praise ReportsRegistration <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ariel</strong> India as a social-religioustrust has been completed with <strong>the</strong> charitycommissioner without any problems.For <strong>the</strong> positive attitude <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Bishop <strong>of</strong> Gujarat,Rt. Rev. Silvance Christian. He is in agreementwith <strong>Ariel</strong> India and <strong>the</strong> CNI churches <strong>of</strong> Gujarat.For <strong>the</strong> many opportunities to share <strong>Ariel</strong><strong>Ministries</strong>, as well as teach <strong>Ariel</strong>’s materialsthroughout Gujarat state.<strong>Ariel</strong> IndiaAhmedabad, IndiaBakul ChristianPrayer RequestsFor <strong>the</strong> future work to be planned in Gujaratchurches, especially preparing to teach <strong>the</strong> word <strong>of</strong>God from a Jewish perspective.To have a fruitful agreement with Gujarat Dioceseand <strong>Ariel</strong> <strong>Ministries</strong> to share <strong>the</strong> word <strong>of</strong> God inGujarat CNI Churches focusing on a Jewish perspective.Once we enter into agreement, we wil beable to preach and teach <strong>Ariel</strong>’s literature in about600 congregations to thousands <strong>of</strong> people.For CNI Christ Church Surat and for RobinChristian who is teaching Christology and The Life<strong>of</strong> Messiah from a Jewish Perspective on everythird Sunday <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> month.That <strong>the</strong> Lord may provide <strong>the</strong> appropriate personto translate <strong>the</strong> Messianic Bible Studies in Gujaratiso that it can reach out to <strong>the</strong> believers who attend<strong>the</strong> churches in Gujarat.For <strong>the</strong> Lord to provide adequate funds for <strong>the</strong>operation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ariel</strong> India.Pray for <strong>the</strong> trustees, that <strong>the</strong>y will develop andmaintain a shared vision for sharing <strong>the</strong> fullcontext <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Bible.


Praise ReportsThe first <strong>Ariel</strong> Germany in-house publication(Arnold’s book on Acts compiled from variousMBS-manuscripts) is receiving much interest andpositive feedback.There is continued interest in <strong>Ariel</strong> Germany’swork. We are still frequently being contacted bypeople who knew <strong>of</strong> Arnold’s publication foryears, but were never aware <strong>of</strong> a <strong>Ariel</strong> Germanybranch and our quarterly newsletter.<strong>Ariel</strong> GermanyBerlin, GermanyGeorge & HeidiHagedornFur<strong>the</strong>r progress is being made in regard to <strong>the</strong>German <strong>version</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Come & See discipleshipmaterials.Prayer RequestsPlease continue to pray for my Dad’s healthsituation (specifically his heart problems), thatGod may provide him with strength, and that <strong>the</strong>constant decline <strong>of</strong> fitness may be reversed, ifpossible.Please pray especially for help in mailing outmaterials and fulfilling orders. In <strong>the</strong> past, my Dadhas been a tremenous help in this, but with his declininghealth is not able to do this as before. CurrentlyI have to do this myself. That situation doesnot allow me to be away from home for severaldays, as customers expect immediate delivery. Unless<strong>the</strong> situation changes I won’t be able to travelmuch for teaching purposes, to attend seminars,workshoops.Please continue to pray for help with translationand pro<strong>of</strong>reading.


Prayer RequestsPlease pray for <strong>the</strong> Lord’s blessing on His outreach,as it grows into more regions.For new participants in regions where <strong>the</strong>y areneeded and for His blessing and general provisionfor those already taking part.For Israelis to come and visit in <strong>the</strong> new regionswhere we have just commenced.Gefen InternationalIsraeli NetworkFor many Israelis to be blessed and encouraged as<strong>the</strong>y participate. That <strong>the</strong>y would have a growinghunger to seek God in His word and ultimatelycome to know Him, who is <strong>the</strong> way, <strong>the</strong> truth, and<strong>the</strong> life.For <strong>the</strong> Lord’s provision <strong>of</strong> <strong>prayer</strong> and financialsupport to sustain and develop <strong>the</strong> outreach around<strong>the</strong> world, as He leads.


<strong>Ariel</strong> USACamp ShoshanahKeeseville, N.Y.Gary & MelissaDemersPraise ReportsWe are very thankful for <strong>the</strong> work that hasbeen completed on <strong>the</strong> new kitchen dining hallbuilding. It is close to being finished and withGod’s blessing, we will be using it this summer!Gary’s bro<strong>the</strong>r, Leslie, has been working withhim quite a bit, all last summer and this wintertoo. That has been a huge help as he, too, is apr<strong>of</strong>essional carpenter. Praise God for <strong>the</strong> fundsthat have continued to come in for <strong>the</strong> building andscholarship funds. We are also thankful that thiswinter has been mild and work has been able tocontinue. We have had no roads closed, no frozenwater, etc...Prayer RequestsLeslie’s salvation.Health and safety for all who work here.The 2013 campers.That <strong>the</strong> Program <strong>of</strong> Messianic Jewish Studies2013 would be full and overflowing!That Pastors/Missionaries would attend <strong>the</strong>program.For camp staff, sowers, and volunteers.Permits for <strong>the</strong> next expansion projects to begranted in a timely manner (and easily) so we canget started on <strong>the</strong> phase <strong>of</strong> expanding <strong>the</strong> campfacilities into a year around school/camp. With anew expansion program, we will need funds to geteverything accomplished. We ask God to provide itin His time and by His way.


Praise ReportsMy book God in Eclipse has been published.I had a good week at Lancaster Bible CollegeMissions Conference.Also, I had some good meetings in Pennsylvaniaand New Jersey – spoke in two churches and intwo messianic congregations.Finished two more classes at Tyndale from classesI took from Arnold at Camp Shoshanah – Genesisand Daniel.<strong>Ariel</strong> USACharlotte, N.C.John & SharonMetzgerMy book The Mystery <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Unity <strong>of</strong> God is soldout, so <strong>Ariel</strong> will be reprinting <strong>the</strong>m.Prayer RequestsPray for <strong>the</strong> classes that I am teaching atCornerstone Bible Institute in Hot Springs, SouthDakota.For travel safety as I venture <strong>of</strong>f to Florida, Iowa,Missouri, and Pennsylvania in March and April.For extra time to complete <strong>the</strong> training section <strong>of</strong>my website.Pray as I look for opportunities in <strong>the</strong> Charlotte,North Carolina area in establishing MessianicBible Studies.Pray as I begin <strong>the</strong> process <strong>of</strong> editing andpublishing ano<strong>the</strong>r book on <strong>the</strong> New Covenant.


Prayer RequestsPlease pray for continued good health and travelingmercies.Please pray that <strong>the</strong> Lord would bless Michael andHannah with opportunities to share <strong>the</strong> Word withunbelievers in <strong>the</strong> area.Please pray that teaching opportunities andspeaking engagements will continue to open up forMichael and Hannah.<strong>Ariel</strong> USAChicago, IlinoisMichael & HannahGabizon


Prayer RequestsPlease pray for continued good health andtraveling mercies.Please pray that <strong>the</strong> Lord would bless Jeffrey withopportunities to share <strong>the</strong> Word with unbelieversin <strong>the</strong> area.Please pray that teaching opportunities andspeaking engagements will continue to open upfor Jeffrey.<strong>Ariel</strong> USADallas, TexasJeffrey Gutterman


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