Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
Five sets and one Bible were given.
A team of two was out on this day at three local malls.
At the first mall, a religious Jewish man wearing a kippa received a pamphlet against antisemitism, the Isaiah 53 leaflet, a bookmark, and a comfort card. He already owned a Tanakh, so they asked if he would be able to recognize the Messiah when He came. He replied, “We cannot know.” They told him that the Tanakh contains prophecies about the Messiah and how to recognize Him. Then, they explained that many false Messiahs would appear and gave him the bookmark and the Isaiah 53 leaflet. He had to leave but was thankful and very polite.
They met a Gentile, Greek, Orthodox man who, after receiving the antisemitism pamphlet, directly encouraged them by saying he was very thankful and grateful for what they were doing. He shared that on another day, a Muslim man at that center was shouting about Allah, and his wife called the police and saw that he was arrested.
A set in Hebrew and English was given to a young Jewish man. When he received it, he was surprised by such a beautiful gift. He shared that he had just spoken with his father that morning about needing a new Tanakh because his was getting old. He was very touched by the gift and told them he saw God’s hand in providing it. The team told him that God was calling him. They shared their faith in Yeshua with him, and he was very moved and thankful for both the gift set and the message. He also received the antisemitism pamphlet, the Isaiah 53 leaflet, the comfort card, and the Beth Ariel card.
A Jewish woman and her mother received the antisemitism pamphlet, the comfort card, and the Beth Ariel card. They shared that they were attending a Messianic congregation as she asked some questions. The woman then told the team that she had a Jewish friend who was Messianic. She did not accept the gift set and confided that she was not religious. They then discussed sin and the importance of being reconciled to God. She was very thankful for what they were doing and encouraged them to continue their work.
Two sets in Hebrew and English were given to a young Moroccan woman. She was very surprised to receive such a beautiful gift set. She shared that they gave her the Beth Ariel card, and after viewing the address, she mentioned that her mother owned a store on the same street as the congregation and that her mother was Israeli. They asked if she wanted to give a set to her mother, and she readily accepted. They talked about Yeshua and how He fulfilled the prophecies of His first coming mentioned in the Brit Chadashah, and they referred to Yeshua’s genealogy in the book of Matthew. They discussed sin and the importance of returning to God and His word. She was very touched and grateful, sharing that she wanted to read the word. She also received the antisemitism pamphlet, the Isaiah 53 leaflet, and the Beth Ariel card.
One set in Hebrew/Russian was given to a couple who were deeply moved to receive it as a gift and even more surprised to find it in Russian. The husband told the team that they had been to Israel and then placed his hand on his chest, thanking them in Hebrew. The couple received all the literature.
A young, Gentile man who already owned an English Bible was given a Bible in French. He expressed his desire for a French Bible and shared that he was a Christian. The team shared their faith in Yeshua and mentioned they attended a Messianic congregation. He accepted the Beth Ariel contact card and showed interest in learning more. They invited him to attend the Bible classes on Wednesdays and told him that Shabbat services are held on Saturdays at 11:00 am. He appeared interested in visiting. During their conversation, they asked if he was baptized since there would be a baptism soon at Beth Ariel. He responded immediately, saying he wanted to bring friends to his baptism, and they told him he needed to attend the baptism class the week before. The team was deeply touched by this encounter, as they saw the young man engaging with and agreeing with them during their talk.
As the team was handing out a pamphlet to an Arab man, a store employee or owner in the mall approached them. They had seen him before—about a year earlier—when he was very angry that they were in the mall. Once again, he told them they shouldn’t be there because it was a Jewish community. One of the members told him she was Jewish and explained that the pamphlets they were handing out only contained verses from the Tanakh. He replied that they also talk about the apostles, but this time he was very polite and said to them in French, “avec tout le respect” (with all respect).
The team decided to leave and went to another mall, but they didn’t stay long there because the young man who collected the grocery carts in the parking lot kept looking in their direction.
At the third and final mall, they handed a pamphlet on antisemitism and a comfort card to a Jewish man. When they offered him the Tanakh, he replied that he wasn’t allowed to accept anything because of his religion.
Another Jewish man didn’t want to take any literature, but when he saw they were handing out a pamphlet on antisemitism, he mentioned that he knew all about it. He told them he was very grateful for what they were doing by distributing the pamphlet on antisemitism.
One set in Hebrew and English was given to a woman who was with her son. She was very surprised to receive such a gift and wanted to make a donation. They gave her the Isaiah 53 leaflet and discussed Yeshua with her, explaining how, in the Brit Chadashah, she could read about Yeshua’s genealogy and how the prophecies of His first coming were fulfilled. They talked about antisemitism, and she responded that she was ready to read. She received all the literature, and both she and her son were very thankful and grateful.
It was a fantastic outing, and they were impressed by the responses from nearly everyone they encountered, especially how people encouraged and thanked them for their efforts. Additionally, when they faced some opposition, the man remained very polite and respectful.
We thank God and praise Him for this wonderful outing.
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
One set and four Tanakhs were given.
A team of two was out on a very nice day at two local shopping malls. At the first mall, there weren’t many people, but they did meet a man from Egypt who told the team that he had been in Canada for thirty years. He enthusiastically shared about his work as a carpenter and how he made children’s furniture for the Coptic churches. He told the team that he knew God and prayed to Him every day. Wondering if he was truly saved, the team presented the gospel to him and asked if he wanted to be sure of his salvation by saying a prayer of repentance with them. He told them that he was in a hurry but left his business card with one of the members and accepted a Steps to Peace tract.
They then met an Iranian Muslim couple who had recently arrived in Canada. The husband spoke perfect English without an accent, and they guessed he was a businessman. The couple was about to enter the store but told the team they would like to have a Bible when they returned. Unfortunately, the team did not see them leave, but they had already taken the Antisemitism pamphlet and the Beth Ariel contact card.
A member approached a Jewish man of retirement age and presented him with the Antisemitism pamphlet. He was also given the Isaiah 53 leaflet and was told by reading that passage, how he could understand the forgiveness of sin and how the Messiah could make him tsaddik. He was then offered the Tanakh, which he took, but refused the Brit Chadashah, saying he wanted to focus on the Tanakh. He was informed that their rabbi was from Casablanca and this made the man smile.
At the second mall, a Tanakh was given to a young man around 30 years old. The man explained that he was part of the Jewish community and was happy to receive a Tanakh to share with his friends. He was then told that the team was Messianic and believed that Yeshua, Jesus, was the Messiah. He didn’t comment but thanked them for the gift and the conversation.
The team met a Jewish woman who was with her daughter. They offered her a Tanakh, which she accepted, and explained that they were volunteers with the Society for Distributing the Hebrew Scriptures. She was then told they were Messianic believers in Yeshua, the Messiah. Smiling, the woman received the contact card and thanked them for their work.
The team approached a beautiful-looking Jewish woman with a kind face and gentle demeanor. She opened up to them about a recent act of antisemitism in Toronto. Sensing her need for reassurance, they offered her a gift set. She accepted the Tanakh but declined the Brit Chadashah. She continued her story, explaining she was very worried about her two teenage daughters, who were struggling with antisemitism at school. Wanting to comfort her, they handed her the Isaiah 53 leaflet and discussed Yeshua, the Messiah who had come once (not like the two messiahs mentioned by Jewish rabbis). They explained that He first came as the suffering servant but would return to rule and reign in Jerusalem. She was then given the Beth Ariel contact card, and she said, “I will listen to it,” referring to the website. They exchanged hugs, and as she left, she held her Tanakh to her chest and asked them to pray for her children.
One set was given to a Jewish woman who said she had just returned from visiting her daughter in Israel. Her face showed happiness and peace as she received the gift set. They had a short conversation about the Messiah and His first coming, and they gave her the Isaiah 53 leaflet so she could read about the Messiah who can forgive sins. She was deeply moved and thanked the team for talking with her.
A team member met a Jewish woman who accepted the Tanakh. When she asked if she was from Jews for Jesus and she replied no, but shared a similar view, the woman politely returned the book.
The member also encountered two Arab men who took the antisemitism pamphlet and the Beth Ariel contact card.
The team ended their day thanking God for guiding them through the cold and appreciating the warm prayers offered to God on their behalf.
Thursday, November 6th, 2025
4 sets were given.
The team of two was out on another cold November day and stated that they had visited two malls.
At the first mall, they had many conversations and handed out pamphlets to both Jews and Gentiles. No one received the Scriptures at this mall. They did meet a Gentile woman who was very surprised to realize that the congregation was on the same street where she lived. She shared that she would like to visit.
At the second mall, the first Hebrew/English set was given to an elderly Jewish woman. She was very grateful to receive the entire literature and the set.
They met a young Gentile man who, upon seeing the antisemitism pamphlet, shared that he had already met another team member twice before and that a Bible had been given to his mother. They offered him a Bible, but he declined. They talked to him about salvation and explained that it can be found in Jesus, and how he can be reconciled to God through Him because of sin. They discussed the goodness of God and how He wants to save the lost, and that He has perseverance as He waits for him because He is the One calling him. They shared that God wants the best for him, gave him the Beth Ariel card, and encouraged him to listen to the messages and seek the truth. He was very thankful and grateful, smiling as they left.
A set in Hebrew/French was given to a Jewish Moroccan man who, when offered the Tanakh, asked if it was the Old Testament or the New. They took out the Tanakh and explained that it was the Old Testament, then they brought out the Brit Chadashah and said it was the New Testament. They discussed the Jewishness of the book, and he gladly accepted the entire set. They explained that he could read about the coming of the Messiah in the Brit Chadashah and shared that Yeshua would return to reign in Jerusalem. They gave him the Isaiah 53 leaflet and encouraged him to read the entire chapter. He was very thankful and grateful, saying that they were doing a great job and to keep it up.
One set in Hebrew/French was given to a Jewish man whose license plate was from New York. He also mentioned he had a home in a wealthy Jewish neighborhood in Montreal. They discussed recent elections in New York and antisemitism. He said he had received the antisemitism pamphlet at his door, and when offered a set, shared that he was no longer religious. They told him that God wanted to have a relationship with him and desired his heart, not just his religion. They talked about sin and gave him the Isaiah 53 leaflet, explaining how Yeshua could make him tsadik. He accepted the set, mentioning he already had a Tanakh and said he wanted to give it to his son. He declined the Brit Chadashah for himself but took the Beth Ariel card, as they encouraged him to listen to the messages, seek the truth, and reconcile with God. It was a very touching encounter.
A set in Hebrew and English was given to a Jewish couple. They had a brief conversation and expressed their appreciation. They received all the literature and the set, and they were very surprised to receive such beautiful gifts.
We thank God for His faithfulness and for all the conversations and sets that were shared. We thank Him for keeping our hearts warm during this cold day. All the praise, glory, and thanksgiving belong to Him!