SHE ASKED GOD FOR A SIGN

VOLUME 8 ISSUE #9

APRIL 2017

MAKOR HATIKVAH A MESSIANIC HEBREW DAY SCHOOL IN THE HEART OF JERUSALEM

“Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and

I will hear you..”Jeremiah 29:12 (ESV)

״וקראתם אתי והלכתם

והתפללתם אלי ושמעתי אליכם"

ירמיהו כט’12

The personal story of Linda A. ,

one of our MHT British supporters:It was 2009 when I visited Makor HaTikvah

with some friends. I had been praying for the school for some time, and there were a

number of problems, one of which was the need for a new director. It was shortly after that the school board hired a new manager (Cookie), and, not yet knowing her, I asked the Lord to give me a clear sign whether I should continue to support the school. As I walked in, the hall was covered in artwork of ladybugs. Anyone who knows me well, knows I love ladybirds and always wore

two tiny pins with them on, calling them Milly and Tilly. I was a teacher myself! Around our town I am remembered as the ladybug lady. I even had reward stickers with them on! This was such a clear sign to me...the art work was all over the walls, you just couldn’t fail to see it. What a God we serve who answers prayers so clearly! Eight years later, be assured of my ongoing

prayer support.

UPDATE FROMTHE MANAGING DIRECTORApril is a month of new beginnings – the time when everything comes alive and blossoms. In many ways, that’s how I feel. After a long, hard winter – home-bound with a cast and large metal device on my right arm, I am finally back at school – and while not completely good as new, certainly on my way. I want to thank those of you who faithfully prayed for me each day – both for my physi-cal recovery and for my ability to endure and not entirely go crazy. I felt those prayers each day, and our own students sent me lovely cards, videos and even a care package to let me know that I was missed. It doesn’t get better than that. The Lord has filled the gaps and taken good care of our school over the last four months. Our pedagogic manager, Yoel, filled in for me on so many occasions, meeting with visitors and taking over so much of the school management – even organizing a special “work day” in which parents, students and teachers devot-ed a day to clean, repair and overall enhance the school (see photos below). I am truly grateful to him and to all of our teachers who did so much during my absence especially – not to mention our office administrator Aviya who worked doubly hard to type out my responses for me. The Lord has truly supplied and made sure there was no lack. Thanks again for your faithful support, prayers and encouragement.With every blessing,Cookie Schwaeber-IssanManaging Director, MHT

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The Lord h a s t r u l y s u p p l i e d . . .

Who said kids don’t like to work?Just before the Purim holiday, we organized a work day to spruce up the school, asking for volunteers among students, parents and teachers. As you can see, everyone pitched in and had a great time doing it. The school has never looked better and the students are already looking forward to the next time!

We so much appreciate your feedback! Please keep it coming as it really encourages us. Thank you!principal@makorhatikvah.org

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SO MUCH MORE THAN ABC’S We believe that in addition to teaching academic subjects, a good school should offer activities which teach students how to work as a team, how to think outside the box and give them practical but challenging and interesting skills which will stay with them all their lives. At Makor HaTikvah, we offer a well-rounded variety of these activities including: robotics, sewing, techniques and alterations, jewelry making, chess team, music lessons and putting together a worship team band. Every student gets to choose what interests them and pursue one of the above. We think a picture is worth a thousand words.

(see below)

PROJECT “ENLARGE OUR TENT” IN FULL SWINGWith over 60,000 Euros already committed to turning our third floor attic into usable classroom space, we are excited that a couple of other organizations have expressed inter-est in helping us to raise the remaining amount needed to cover the $110,000 required to com-plete the project. If you are interested in playing a role in this exciting expansion, please let us know. Our Attic Space

MANY THANKSEach year, we are blessed by donations from Israel Today and Christian Friends of Israel, both of who sponsor our annual Purim Party and also treat the students to goodie bags. We are grateful for their contribution and partnership with us.

MAKOR MAILBAG FROM AROUND THE GLOBE

As a retired educator, you have no idea of what a blessing I receive from being able to support your school, albeit in a smaller way than I wish. The Saviour led me to your “mission” and my support will

continue until I, along with all believers, see Him face to face! Bob H., USAI really liked the testimony of the graduates...thanks. Continuing to pray. May the Lord accomplish all that concerns you. Barbara S., GermanyThank you so much for the blessed Newsletter. I forwarded it to some prayer partners. The testimonies are really heart-warming. Audrey & Reggie C., Sri LankaMany thanks for your newsletter again! It was encouraging to read the stories of MHT older students. God has richly blessed your school and will do it also in future! Irma H., FinlandMany thanks once again for a wonderful Newsletter. Praise the Lord for all He is doing for the students at Makor HaTikvah! Lovely to read the testimonies of those who have moved on and done so well since leaving MHT. I believe the Students at

MHT today are extremely blessed in every way! Thrilled to hear that you have received such a generous gift towards the extension and pray that the balance required will also come in very soon. Grace P., U.K.

Thank you so much for the newsletter. What wonderful testimonies. It must be encouraging to all the staff. Cath T., USA.

I am so glad that I can read the newsletter. Particulary the stories of the former pupils of your school. It’s a blessing to read that faith, not only learning from the Bible, is also practical help from all the friends of the school. This is a special blessing! Jan T., HollandI was glad to hear of the expansion to your school. Very good news indeed. Much blessings in your work in Israel, Rhiannon T., Cardigan, West WalesAlways a joy to read your newsletter - especially appreciated the Alumni page! The proof is in the pudding! Your grads are your “measurables.” Dr. Theresa N., USA

These are really good news stories! And wonderful, encouraging testimonies of the graduates! Ute S.., Israel

How wonderful to hear that the funds are coming in for the school expansion. Praise God for His provision and His plans for the school’s growth. God bless you, the staff and students...so blessed to read the testimonies of the graduates...what an

encouragement to see the ongoing impact of your work. Ruth S., USA

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WAYS YOU CAN HELP!Without your continued help with these special funds and projects, we would not be able to meet the needs of our School.

JOSEPH RESERVE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDThis fund has made it possible for financially needy students to attend our school each year. There are students whose families simply don’t have the resources to pay their child’s tuition. Adopting a student is one way to help make sure that no one is turned away for lack of finances. Please pray about helping these needy students.

Cultural Development Fund (School Trips)We need help supplementing transportation for field trips. An average bus charge is anywhere from 600 NIS (within Jerusalem) and as expensive as 2,000 NIS (for long distances). Parents already pay for the trips, but adding the bus fare would make many trips prohibitive. If you’d like to sponsor the transportation for one trip, please designate your gift for that purpose.