Dear Friends,

Ariel Ministries recognizes the importance of actively recruiting gifted young people and training them for ministry work in our mission. It is with great pleasure that I introduce to you Michael and Hannah Gabizon. As of July 1st, these two have joined our Ariel Ministries family as representatives in Chicago and the surrounding region. Michael and Hannah met at Moody Bible Institute where they were enrolled in the Jewish Studies Program. Michael graduated in May and Hannah will complete her studies in two years. They were married on June 13th. Michael is the son of Jacques and Sharon Gabizon, who head up our branch team in Montréal, Canada.

We praise the Lord for raising this young couple up and bringing them to our ministry family. Michael spent a lot of time at our own Camp Shoshanah while growing up. Over the last several years, Michael has interned with us during the camp season, providing leadership in both music and youth ministry. It has been a treat to watch him mature in the Lord. We are grateful for the training that both Michael and Hannah have received in the Jewish Studies Program at Moody. In the future, we hope to find more qualified ministry staff in Moody's program, under the leadership of Dr. Michael Rydelnik.

The Gabizons are committed to making the Lord's work the center of their new family. Initially, they will be involved in introducing Ariel Ministries to individuals, churches and messianic congregations, home Bible study groups, and others in and around the Chicago area. Michael is an engaging and gifted communicator. He is prepared to make a number of presentations in both small and large group settings. The Gabizons are actively looking for a few individuals to engage in personal discipling activities. Perhaps most important will be their efforts in helping us identify other young people within their sphere of influence who may be interested in becoming involved with our work at Ariel.

It goes without saying, Michael and Hannah will also be devoting time to raising their personal support. We want to do everything we can to introduce them to people who are already connected to this ministry in order to let them share their ministry vision personally. That is why I have written to you. In the months ahead, Michael and Hannah will begin making direct contact with people at their new base of operation. If you live in that area, I would appreciate it if you could carve out some of your time to visit with them. I know they will be encouraged, but just as importantly, they will be a blessing to you! We pray that you will be encouraged by what you discover concerning their plans to have an impact within the body of Messiah in your area.

If you would like to begin investing in their ministry at this time, please feel free to contact our office to set this up. You can either call 210-344-7707 or email homeoffice@ariel.org. You can also donate to the Gabizon's ministry online by completing this short donor form (in the Gift Information section select “Missionary Support Fund” and then mention “Michael and Hannah Gabizon” in the Comments section). Shalom!

Ariel Ministries Staff

July 14, 2010