War in the Middle East
Disrupts Traditional
Christmas Celebrations
GCMM has been ministering to Jews since the early 2000s. The first media training seminars were organized for congregations in Haifa.
Successful media campaigns followed in Hebrew, Russian, and Arabic in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Haifa.
As a result, one core ministry of GCMM has developed to reach Russian-speaking Jews in Russia, Ukraine, and Israel.
Media Conveys Campaign Message to Millions
Media campaigns covering the whole of Israel have resonated with tens of thousands of people.
Additionally, several local outreach and evangelistic campaigns have taken place. People have been directed to local congregations for follow-up ministry through call centers, having received campaign books.
Over the years, thousands of Jews have had the opportunity to experience the living God! New congregations and small groups have emerged.
TV Programs on YouTube
We have produced several evangelistic program series for TV in Russian for over ten years. This includes programs filmed on location, such as “Getting to Know Israel” and the talk show series Shabbat Shalom. A weekly news program produced by Jerusalem Dateline CBN is modified into a Russian version in Kyiv. During the war in the Middle East, the program’s viewership figures on YouTube have grown exponentially.
Helping in Times of Need and Resisting Antisemitism
We comfort those suffering during Jewish crises and wars by providing humanitarian aid in both Israel and Ukraine. Likewise, we oppose the growing antisemitism in the world by sharing correct information about Israel and teaching the importance of the spiritual roots of our faith in God at this critical time in history.
When Hamas terrorists attacked, murdering, raping, and robbing one hundred thousand inhabitants of the villages around Gaza they had to flee to other areas of Israel.
Since then, around 80,000 people have had to be evacuated from their homes under Hezbollah's rocket rain.
In the early days of the war, we supported the village of Jad HaShmona near Jerusalem, founded by our Finnish partners. The village received refugees who needed accommodations, clothing, food, and psychological support.
The congregations in the Ashdod region are involved in extensive relief work for both new immigrants and war victims. We provide support as resources allow.
Together We Can Do More
Thank you for praying for Israel and the Jewish people— as well for supporting our work financially.
Pirjo Karttunen
Read the full story in the Winter 2025 Edition of the Ministry magazine. To receive a copy of this issue and other updates, you can easily make your request here.
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