Paradox Appeal for Beit Netanel, Jerusalem 

 Beit Netanel (“House of Netanel”), the ministry of Rachel Netanel in the outskirts of Jerusalem, has the vision to share the Bible with Jews and Arabs (including Palestinians) who are interested, and to bring both peoples together in the love of Jesus.

It was established in 1998 and is unique because it is based on hospitality according to Middle Eastern tradition. Because Rachel Netanel was born in Israel and comes from a religious background, she understands how to present the Bible to Israelis – Jews and Arabs – according to their culture. In practical terms, this means eating and studying together in a family atmosphere and explaining the meaning of the Old Testament fulfilled in the New. When people mature spiritually, they are encouraged to go to a local fellowship of their own choosing, with a Jewish or Arab pastor.

Beit Netanel hosts one meeting a week with average attendance of 40 persons, several meetings for smaller groups, some meetings for 100 up to 500 people, and daily meetings that provide for one-on-one relationships and teaching.

At every meeting there is food, music (worship and instrumental), Bible teaching, fellowship and prayer.

Because this is a hospitality ministry an adequate house is  required and has recently been purchased. The property is worth more than the  purchase price and is very suitable. The first floor is Rachel’s accommodation and down-stairs is a large meeting room, kitchen, toilets, etc.

THE APPEAL

We thank God that £141,200 (including a small loan) was given through Paradox in 2007 for the purchase of Beit Netanel Ministry Centre in Jerusalem (and a fair amount of Gift Aid is still to be added to that figure). There were some gifts given through other channels.  The purchase is being completed. However, £150,000 raised other than through Paradox was in the form of interest-free loans, which, of course, have to be repaid. So we shall be grateful to receive more gifts to offset those loans, and regular gifts for Rachel’s on-going ministry.

The Beit Netanel Board is an Israeli amutah, the equivalent of a British charity, and subject to the same legal rules.

Please send your gift by cheque made out to “Paradox Ministries” and sent to the Rev Tony Higton, The Rectory, 47 Castle Rising Road, South Wootton, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 3JA. If you are a UK taxpayer please Gift Aid your donation using the online form OR take out a standing order to support the ministry regularly using the form below. Paradox Ministries undertakes that no more than 5% of any gift is used for administration of Paradox which runs this website. Any gift, however small or large, is most welcome. Each gift facilitates reconciliation with God and among Jewish and Arab people in Jerusalem through the Prince of Peace.

VIDEO OF RACHEL’S STORY 

Rachel’s story is interesting for Christians, Jews, Muslims, Messianic Jews and for everybody. 

She has recorded a 14 minute video about her spiritual pilgrimage, which you can view.

Have a look at:   http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8526174991488663496 

© Tony Higton