Ezra International - helping Jews in the former Soviet Union

Hear what a recent visitor has said about his journey to Ukraine on such a trip . . .

“As I traveled with Barry Wagner to the former Soviet Union and observed the work of Ezra first hand, I watched in awe as dedicated, humble men and women faced extremely difficult conditions with joy and determination to be a blessing to God’s chosen people.”

The links below will take you to pages that describe trips taken by those on a previous Jeremiah 16:16 Short Term trip:

Time is the Enemy

Anti-Jewish slogans and graffiti are now common throughout the former Soviet states. Public billboards calling for Russia to be cleansed of the Jews are seen in many cities. People have been beaten in their own apartments and some have even been killed for just being a Jew.

The greatest enemy is time. It is only a matter of time before the doors for immigration slam shut leaving these precious people's lives hanging in the balance. There is no time to waste. We must get them out now while we can!

Will you help us?

Short Term Mission Opportunities

TRAVEL TO UKRAINE AND BE USED BY GOD TO FULFILL BIBLE PROPHECY

Rev. Barry Wagner of EZRA with children of Father's House.

NOW IS THE TIME!! Are you tired of just reading about what god is doing prophetically with Israel and the Jewish people? Are you tired of seeing prophecy being fulfilled and you feel like you are sitting on the sidelines? Have you ever considered that YOU can be avery important part in the plan of God and be used in a mighty way to fulfill prophecy that you have read about for years? Well now you can do just that!

This years Jeremiah 16:16 "Fishing Trip" to Ukraine has been set for September 15th - 24th, 2010. This is your personal invitation to join Barry Wagner, Vice President of Ezra International, and others from across the United States to travel behind the former Iron Curtain to visit with, minister to, and bring encouragement into the lives of many of the poorest of the poor Jewish people and families who are waiting to make their aliyah to Israel.

Upon our arrival in Kiev we will be met by Ezra staff members and transported to our hotel for overnight. During this ten day program you will have the opportunity to distribute humanitarian aid to several needy Jewish families. You will help to make them aware of God's eternal plan for their lives and help them understand that Ezra will be with them every step of the way.

You will be involved in the feeding of street children, you will visit Ezra's children shelter as well as, "Father House", a beautiful orphanage co-sponsored by Ezra International in the city of Kiev.

You will board a Ukrainian train and travel overnight to the city of Odessa, situated on the Black Sea to meet with Ezra's representative, Galina and her team as well as visiting many additional Jewish families.

You will be given a free day in Kiev to enjoy the local culture, Ukrainian food and do some serious shopping if you wish. The team may even take in a beautiful opera, a ballet or perhaps the Moscow circus.

Anyone who has made this trip in the past would tell you that God will touch your heart in a very special way as you share His unconditional love with His chosen people. For your registration form and additional information such as cost, packing, etc. simply contact Barry at: Ezra International P.O.Box 120926 Clermont, FL 34712-0926, or by e-mail at ezrausa@aol.com, or by phone at 352-394-4673 office, 407-353-2145 cell. You may also fill out the registration form on line and e-mail it to Barry. Don't delay - space is limited and is handled on a first come, first served basis. The first (12) twelve people to register will receive a free copy of Barry's book, And Still They Come - Israel's "Final Return." Welcome aboard!!

My Second Ezra Fisherman Trip

This is my second trip with Ezra and Rev. Barry Wagner to the former USSR country of Ukraine. The first trip was
to "check out" their operation with the Jewish people of that country and secondly to possibly confirm what I felt was a calling on my life from the Lord to do "something" with/for His Chosen People. Meeting with and getting to know the staff in their Kiev and Odessa offices convinced me that everyone involved in the Ezra Ministry over there was there by Divine appointment and I could do no better in my retirement years than to help them help God's people by raising the funds that are so necessary to fuel this amazing end-time ministry.

This second trip was as the Ontario Representative for Ezra Int'l; and was even more rewarding than the first. As I sit comfortably in my home in Ontario, I think back to the "Olim", the Jewish people that are in one stage or another of returning to their God-given land of Israel. I think about the poverty and persecution and the hopelessness of their current living conditions, most with no family, friends or organizational support system, and the wonderful change that awaits them upon their arrival in the Holy Land. I marvel at how, because of the faithfulness of a few, literally thousands (70,000) of them have moved from the "pit" to the "palace" that is known as the City of God.

I recall seeing the blank look of despair and despondency on their faces, and then the joy and the tears of happiness that changed their countenance as the realization of a new life of hope and dignity began to dawn upon them and become more and more real as their date of departure approached.

Yes, there are many worthwhile humanitarian organizations and causes that do wonderful work, but somehow, Ezra is different. Now in my 67th year, I am a firm believer in the "old-time" values of love, respect and courtesy. When I fell in love with my wife of 44 years, I "loved" what she loved and I "loved" doing what she loved. As Christians, we are supposed to love our God, God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. As such, I strongly believe that we should love what our God loves, and His word makes it very clear how much He loves His "Chosen People" the Jews, His chosen land, Israel, and His chosen city, Jerusalem.

His word not only makes it clear about this special love for a special people, but it even offers numerous blessings for those who will love, pray for and materially support this "nation that I have set above all nations". So, if I may be so bold, I would encourage all the readers of this newsletter to take this message to your friends, relatives, neighbors and your local churches and become activists in this cause and partner with God in helping restore His people to their covenant land of Israel. Time is running out and the doors of immigration will be closing soon. I would also encourage you to take the Jeremiah 16 "fishing" trip next year with Rev. Wagner and prepare to receive the blessing of your life.

Rev. Roy Trepanier,
Ontario Representative,
Ezra International .<><

As you visit this land you will catch the spirit of what God is doing for His covenant people. Your life will never be the same after seeing, touching and doing first hand the work of a Jeremiah 16:16 fishermen. “It is one thing to see bible prophecy being fulfilled; it is something else to be a part of it.”

We look forward to having you as part of the next Jeremiah 16:16 “Fishing team.” We have provided two methods for completing the Fishing Team Registration Form:

The Ezra Fishing Team Registration Form is available as a PDF that can be downloaded, filled out and returned to: Rev. Barry L. Wagner, P. O. Box 120926, Clermont, FL 34712-0926.
On line Ezra Fishing Team Registration Form (PDF) can be either completed on line or downloaded for completion. The form can then be returned by email by clicking the "Submit" button at the bottom of the form.

Note: Some users of AOL have experienced problems when trying to submit completed forms on line. If you are an AOL user and you have a problem submitting the form please use the first option listed above and return the form to: Rev. Barry L. Wagner, Ezra International, P. O. Box 120926, Clermont, FL 34712-0926. Please Include a Copy of the Photo Page of Your Passport.