Hello Friends and Family,
   
I hope this spring has been fruitful and fun for you and your
household! As we are approaching summer, Jillian and I are getting
amped up about the ministry we will be taking part in this summer! The
Lord has really opened doors in both the Messianic and Arab
communities. We also have the privilege of serving Sudanese refugees in
Nazareth by teaching them English and ministry principles.  The Lord is
moving in the hearts and minds of His people here in the Holy Land and
I am excited to see what is on the horizon for this summer.

This month, Jillian and I had the opportunity to minister in the
Messianic Passover Camp. The Lord really did some amazing things at
this Passover camp. The speaker, David Salinger, spoke to the students
about relationships. His main point was that our relationship with God
affects every other relationship we have, whether it is with family,
friends, schoolmates, or potential spouses. This message was extremely
timely and resonated among the students.

This month I had the opportunity to be a part of a youth ministry forum
for youth leaders in Israel. This is the first of its kind among the
Arabs and it went amazing. This monthly forum meeting is meeting a real
need among youth leaders in the Galilee. We are providing youth leaders
with training, resources, and most of all encouragement. This ministry
has the potential to be one of the best things that has happened for
youth ministry in the Galilee in a long time.
   
I have said this before, but I feel compelled to tell you again just
how blessed Jillian and I feel to be connected with each and every one
of you. Your interceding on our behalf means so much. As you pray this
month, I ask that you would pray especially for Jillian's foot. She
injured it on October 31 and it still has not recovered. She is
currently going to physical therapy weekly to try to repair it. Also as
you pray, please pray for:

*   The summer camps, that the Lord will do incredible things through
these ministries.
*   Our hearts to remain steadfast in the Lord's call on our lives.
*   God's provision for funds. Our funds are getting low and we have to
raise more funds to remain on the field for the next year.
*   The youth ministry forum
   
Once again we thank you for your prayers in advance, and we would love
to hear from you. We love to know how we can pray for you and your
family. I hope the Lord is using you mightily.

Blessings,
Jillian and Matt Altman