SEMINAR DESCRIPTION: Living in Israel is often seen as the enviable opportunity of a lifetime. How many people can say that they live in the Holy Land, the Land of the Bible, or in Jerusalem—God’s holy city? This is the place where it all happened, the land of kings and prophets, shepherd boys and giants. It is a land that flows with milk and honey, where miracles happen, and where Bible prophecy is being fulfilled. Israel’s historical and future significance makes it an alluring place to visit and live.

In this seminar, Bonnie and Wayne Paterson will share about their life-transforming experience as volunteers living and working in Israel with the 60-member crew of the Bridges for Peace team representing 11 different countries. They will recount how they worked in the Food Centre to feed 24,000 needy Israelis in 40 communities each month, provided home repair programs for the poor and elderly, and supported Zealous, a program connecting young adults with God’s plan and purpose with the nation of Israel.

Donald James, Interim National Director, will also provide a brief update on how Bridges for Peace is responding to the current war in Israel. 

Bridges for Peace Introduction: For more than 50 years, Bridges for Peace has operated as an international Christian ministry headquartered in Jerusalem with the mission to build relationships between Christians and Jews in Israel and around the world. It takes seriously the call to pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6) and provide materially for the Jewish nation that has blessed us spiritually (Romans 15:27). This is accomplished through compassion projects in Israel, tours to the Holy Land, and through regular Israel insights and prayer updates.

Bios: 

Don joined the staff of Bridges for Peace Canada in December, 2013, following seven years as a volunteer BFP representative. He studied at McMaster Divinity College and pastored Baptist churches for twelve years. Secular employment followed for twenty years. During this period, God opened his eyes to the centrality of Israel in his purposes. He is passionate to see more believers have this revelation. In addition, building relationships with the Jewish community in Winnipeg, Canada and Israel is an immense privilege afforded by being on the Bridges leadership team.

Email: donj@bfpcan.org

Prior to becoming Bridges for Peace Volunteer Representatives in Canada and Israel, Wayne and Bonnie Paterson worked successfully in their own insurance brokerage, led tour bus excursions, and played active leadership roles at Bethel Gospel Tabernacle, their long-time church in Hamilton. They are proud parents and grandparents with a zest for life, a love of Jesus and Israel, and a desire to see God’s plan for the Jewish people fulfilled.

Contacts:

 wpaterson@bfpcan.org

bpaterson@bfpcan.org

Website

 https://www.bridgesforpeace.com/