We welcome Les Crawford amongst us today. Les has at least 40 years experience in the ministry of God’s Word. He has a passion for the people of Israel. The following is a summary written by Les.
BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE FRIENDS OF ISRAEL GOSPEL MINISTRY AUST.
The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry Australia is part of a worldwide evangelical ministry proclaiming biblical truth about Israel and the Messiah, while bringing physical and spiritual comfort to the Jewish people. The mission started in 1938 in Philadelphia, USA, as a relief organisation for Jewish refugees and grew to its current size, operating in the UK, Europe, Israel, Argentina, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.
The mission’s activities vary from country to country according to need and opportunity. It funds missile shelters and firefighting equipment in Israel, resource distribution to poor Jewish communities, holocaust survivor care, assistance to relocate to Israel, a medical clinic and ambulance service in Argentina, and many other practical expressions of God’s love. It produces a bimonthly magazine, Israel My Glory, has a radio program, podcast, blog and distributes a large range of teaching materials. Our vision here is to see Australians believe in Jesus the Messiah and understand God’s plan for the ages, through engaging with Jewish communities and ministering in local churches.