Thursday, May 21st, 2026
7 sets, 1 Tanakh, 1 Brit Chadashah, and 1 Bible were given in total.
Report from Team #1
4 sets and many pamphlets were distributed.
The team did not stay long at the first mall because of on-site construction. It was loud, and the smell was strong, so there were not many people, and many were in a hurry to leave. The team then went to a second mall, but did not stay long there either, as the people were not interested in stopping to take the literature. Only a few pamphlets were given.
The team went to a third mall, where one set in French/Hebrew was given to a Jewish man, who accepted it and all the literature with joy. They also handed him the Beth Ariel card, and he was very thankful.
One set in English/Hebrew was given to a Gentile woman. When they first approached her, they thought she was Jewish because she responded to their Hebrew greeting of “Chag Sameach.” She received the Tanakh, and when she saw the Brit Chadashah in Hebrew/English, she was very excited. She shared that she had wanted the Brit in Hebrew for a long time and, with tears in her eyes, began to thank God for answering her prayer. She shared that she had been hesitant to go to Walmart but was now so happy to see the hand of God on her. They asked her if she was a believer, and she responded that she was. The team then told her that they attended Beth Ariel, and she responded that she had attended the Bible classes there on Wednesdays and that she loved Pastor Jacques. She said she might come, and she was told that the classes were now held on the first Wednesday of the month and to call the office beforehand. They invited her to come on Saturday, but she said she could not attend that day. They encouraged her to watch the YouTube videos and explained that the Bible studies included in-depth teaching on relevant Hebrew words. That made her very excited. They gave her the set, and she was very thankful. The team took the time to hug her before they left.
A pamphlet was given to a Jewish couple. They told the team they already had a Tanakh. When the team offered the Brit Chadashah, the husband replied that he did not believe Yeshua was the Messiah, and the team member shared that she was Messianic. They said that in the Tanakh one could see how the true prophets of God were mostly rejected, citing Jeremiah, and that there has been, is, and will be only a minority who believe the truth of the Word of God. They discussed Isaiah 53 and explained that only the Messiah could impart righteousness and make one tsadik. They kept the Shavuot pamphlet and left.
As the team handed out a Shavuot pamphlet and offered a set to a Jewish woman, a very religious man (perhaps a rabbi) passed by with his wife. He told them to leave the woman alone. The woman responded that the team was not bothering her. The religious couple left, and the team then shared with the woman their belief that Yeshua was the Messiah. The team was touched by her reaction and her words when she stood up to the religious man.
One set in Yiddish/Hebrew was given to a Jewish man. The team was surprised to learn he wanted the set in Yiddish, as they had not offered one in Yiddish for years. He shared that only his father, mother, and he had survived the Holocaust. All his family had died, and he felt robbed of the joy of having his other family members with him. He was thankful and grateful to God that he and his parents had been saved. He asked why they were doing this outreach, and they explained the importance of returning to the source, to the Word of God, the ancient path, as the prophets in the Tanakh continually called the people to do. The team spoke about antisemitism, how it was increasing, and that everything regarding it was written in the Scriptures. They talked about the importance of being reconciled with God, as sin separates man from God. They asked him to take the time to read Isaiah 53 and explained that no good works could save, but only the Messiah can make one tsadik. The man spoke about the magnitude of his sins, and they shared the passage in the Brit Chadashah in which Jesus says He did not come for the “righteous” but for sinners. They told him that Yeshua could forgive all sins and shared about the beauty of the Scriptures and the transparency of the Word of God, as it exposes the sins of man. They spoke about David, a man after God’s own heart, how he sinned with Bathsheba but repented to God for his sins. They pointed him to Psalm 51, which speaks about forgiveness. The man was very grateful and asked them their names. They gave him the Beth Ariel card and encouraged him to listen to the teachings.
One set in English/Hebrew was given to a woman. At first, she was reluctant to accept it and said they should give it to someone else. They then explained how important the Scriptures are, noting that they highlight the ever-present anti-Semitism, especially in light of what is happening now. They also spoke about the importance of knowing and understanding God’s promises and covenants. They noted that in the Brit Chadashah she could read about the coming of the Messiah, the genealogy of Yeshua, and that He is from the royal line, a descendant of Abraham and David. The woman wanted to make a donation, but the team explained that this was a gift from the SDHS and that it was fully paid for. The woman received the set and was very thankful.
The team thanked God for the wonderful day and prayed for the salvation of everyone they encountered, as well as those they had encountered in the past. They said they were thankful that God is mighty to save and for all those who were praying for this ministry and for the salvation of all who are lost. Praise God! All the glory is His! Amen!
Report from Team #2
3 sets, 1 Tanakh, 1 Brit Chadashah and 1 Bible were given.
A team of two visited two shopping areas on this day. The first Tanakh was given to a young lady who was out with her baby and her parents. She was happy to accept the Tanakh, and they continued on their way.
They met a couple next. The wife stated that she was Catholic, but that their daughter had married a Jewish man, so she was willing to take a set to give to her daughter. They were thankful for the gift.
The team approached a couple who informed the team that they lived in a Jewish community but were not Jewish. The wife stated that she had a close Jewish friend and was willing to take the Brit Chadashah to give to her. She also received the Shavuot pamphlet.
At the second mall, the team gave a Bible to a Muslim man from Afghanistan. He was open to reading the Scriptures, so they had a brief conversation about religion. A team member spoke to him about sin and forgiveness. She explained that no religion can save a person and that the soul must receive forgiveness through the redemptive power of sinless blood. She explained that Yeshua, the Messiah, was the only holy person who could cleanse a person of sin and that all mankind were sinners. They discussed awareness of sin, forgiveness through a repentant heart, and cleansing through the Messiah’s atoning blood. The man took the Bible and thanked the team.
They then met a couple born in Israel. They received a pamphlet and the Tanakh and were open to discussing the Messiah. The husband was not fully in agreement and said he did not believe in God, but if he were to believe in Him, he would want to start with the Brit Chadashah! He took the small book, held it to his chest, and tears came to his eyes. He blessed the team and thanked them for the gift. The team saw that he was deeply touched.
A couple was walking near the team, so the team offered them a Shavuot pamphlet, which they accepted. They continued on their way, but then the couple stopped and asked if they could make a donation. The team explained that it was a gift, and the couple said they were grateful to receive it.
A couple from Morocco was the first to accept the Tanakh. The team then presented the Brit Chadashah. The woman expressed enthusiasm for accepting the Brit and said she wanted to read it, while the husband remained quiet as she spoke. A team member opened the Brit and began to show her the genealogy of the Messiah who had come before the destruction of the Second Temple. While accepting the Brit, she told the team that she and her husband both came from very orthodox backgrounds and that their name was well known in the community. They were both very thankful for the gift.
The team expressed their gratitude for the prayers and for God’s faithfulness and protection as they travelled to the two malls. They were grateful that they experienced no harassment or intimidation that day.