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Editor’s Report:
Ma’ale Michmas
Bible Light Helps in Restoration
“And they shall build the old wastes, they
shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the waste
cities, the desolations of many generations”
(Isaiah 61:4).
Bible Light’s “adopted city” is located about
15 miles NE of Jerusalem. On my trip to Israel last May, I visited Ma’ale
Michmas twice. The above Scripture depicts it graphically. It is located in
the midst of “desolation” – rocky mountain terrain except where the houses
and fields of Ma’ale Michmas exist. In previous issues of Bible Light
On the News, we have written concerning the Biblical significance of
Michmas and why this spot was chosen for the almond orchard in our founder’s
memory. (See also our website.) There is still much work to be done on the
Almond Orchard, such as a fence to protect the young trees from wild
animals.
Those who go with us on tour next February
14-25 (2001) will have opportunity to visit the Ma’ale Michmas and see the
Almond Orchard.
The other project Bible Light has endeavored
to help is the ambulance needs of the area. We have been able to purchase
the paging system for the ambulance crew. Other technological advances are
needed to up-date the equipment of the ambulance, which is on constant call
and provides 24 hour service for a large area and population without regard
to nationality or religion. The present need is for a (life pack)
Defibrillator.
The secretary of Ma’ale Michmas writes in a
letter to Bible Light friends, “to save a life is to save a whole
world and you can certainly consider yourself a world-savor. I know today
how important the beepers are and how much more a defibrillator would
contribute to our success in saving lives in the future.”
God willing, the Almond trees will be in
bloom when our tour bus arrives there February 21, 2001. This will be the
most unusual and informative tour Bible Light has sponsored. (Please note
the tour information enclosed with this issue of BLON – and contact us early
to reserve your seat on the plane and hotel room.)
Contributions to these projects in memory of
a relative or friend, or to honor anyone you wish for any occasion in
life, makes a lasting commemoration – as it assists in restoration of
“waste places” of the Promised Land. For a contribution of $15 or
more, Bible Light issues a beautiful certificate suitable for framing. Just
designate “in memory of” or “in honor of” (the person you wish). And let us
know which project you wish the contribution to be used to help. Remember
the special promises of God to those who help God’s special people and land,
Israel. “I will bless them that bless thee,” (Genesis 12:3).
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