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"Hear Oh Yisra'el, Yahweh Our Elohim, Yahweh is One"

Good Report From Heidi Moir

2003 Overview

2003 Allen and Susan

2003 Ben and Ruth

2003 Cherith

2003 Gordon

2003 Heidi

2003 Rivka

2003 Sheryl

Good Report from Heidi Moir

A group of 9 people from my congregation and I recently returned from a two week “Ephraimite Excursion” in eretz Israel. We set foot in the land, and it was love at first sight. Rolling hills terraced with cream-colored stone surrounded Jerusalem. The weather was warm but tolerable, and we stopped for a drink at a spring that had recently begun flowing from a rock in the hillside. After six months of drought. Coincidence? The surrounding area had the familiar feel of being in the San Joaquin Valley of California.

From this point on the trip became a blur. We met with 62 people in the course of the next two weeks. Time after time I felt like our purpose was to listen to the speakers, but not proselytize. I was there to understand what groups make up the land of Israel, and to show them who I was. As we discussed our beliefs with our Israeli hosts, both parties came to several understandings: B’nai Ephraim loves the land, and we are willing to come alongside Judah to help them, and if necessary…die with them. We were not there to replace our brothers, but rather to help them survive as a nation. In order to make this a reality, Judah would have to find a resident status for us that did not require conversion to Orthodoxy. Over and over, we repeated the fact that we would not deny Yahshua as the divine son of Elohim. In the beginning, these conclusions may lead to Ephraim coming to the land for an extended period of time without the rights of citizenship. We may need to prove our loyalty before we acquire the right to vote, serve in the army etc.... Our brothers are cautious, and rightly so.

My favorite times in Israel were spent meeting the people on the settlements, and friends in Jerusalem who were willing to give us a chance. The people are courageous,and a pioneer spirit permeates the air. How hard they work to cling to the land! Many were tired, and some could care less what we believed as long as we could offer them relief in the struggle. When we met Leah and Moshe in Itimar and looked out from their house to the land of Ephraim it felt like home. We hugged and cried like long lost family members.

Yahweh’s hand was with us during the entire trip. Many times we were tried with situations that required us to step out in obedience…always seeking the Father’s will before making a move. The Ruach guided our steps, and we knew when we were making the right decisions. I always felt safe, and covered by the prayers of those back home.

I went to Israel to “spy out the land”, and get to know the people. I am still a believer in Yahweh Elohim, and the Master Yahshua Messiah. I will not convert to Orthodoxy, but if Judah will take me as I am, I promise to support Judah to the best of my abilities. I will come alongside him and be his helper. Simply put…I love Israel, and her people. Do not believe the American media. Support your brothers and sisters in the land by going to visit them. You will not be disappointed. The report is most assuredly good.

Heidi

Heidi with Gershon Salomon of The Temple Mount Faithful