CENTRAL AFRICAN NATIONS CELEBRATE THE FEAST

As Christians from 70 nations gathered in Israel to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles last October, many ICEJ offices organised local Succot celebrations and Feast watch parties as well. One such Feast gathering was hosted by ICEJ-Gabon at the Church of the Grace of Christ, led by Rev. Bernard Makocho. All the participants were edified by his powerful message on the origins, meaning and prophetic significance of this Feast for both Jews and Christians. Later that day, Judicaël Mounguengui, the ICEJ-Gabon national director and Central Africa regional coordinator, convened an online Feast celebration with Christian leaders and participants from several surrounding African nations, including Cameroon and the Central African Republic. The main message was delivered by Dr. Meviane Nguema, while other pastors and ministry leaders shared testimonies and led times of prayer. Earlier, Dr. Nguema had overseen the collection of a Feast offering that was sent to the head office in Jerusalem as a sign of the commitment of the Body of Christ in Central Africa to support Israel not only in prayer but also in financial giving.

In October, ICEJ-Costa Rica held a special celebration during the Feast of Tabernacles to mark 40 years since the branch was founded by Rabbi Conrado Umaña in 1982. He joined some 100 people in attendance at the host church in the city of Alajuela, as Teresita Torres Picado was honoured for her 30 years of service to the ministry, including 22 as national director of ICEJ-Costa Rica. She then passed the baton of leadership to Mauricio Bolaños Barrantes as the new branch director. He has gone through a three-year preparation process for the role under the guidance of Mrs. Torres, who passed on her knowledge, expertise and above all her love for Israel.