Preaching to Israelis

Commencing in 1987 a number of special efforts were organised by CAT in East London to bring the Truth to the notice of its Jewish community. Several booklets were produced in English and Hebrew. Efforts were also held in Israel. Then in 1997 thanks to the generosity of some Brethren and Sisters - six half-page newspaper adverts were placed in Russian Israeli newspapers, specifically targeting Russian Jews returning to Israel. The adverts resulted in considerable interest and the Hebrew and Russian editions of Bible Basics played an important part in instructing people in the first principles of our faith. A number of Russian-speaking Jews were baptised and to this day the majority of Brethren and Sisters in Israel are Russian Jews.

The photo shows Duncan baptising in the River Jordan, at the spot reputed to be where John the Baptist baptised, with Bro Tim Dickinson offering the hand of fellowship.

Marcus Heaster