Fw: When I read his story, I knew you needed to hear it, too

A SPECIAL MESSAGE  From Mike Evans the founder of the Jerusalem Prayer Team Dear Marshall, At a crucial turning point in America's history, the courage and generosity of one man--a Jewish man--changed the course of history and ensured the success of the Revolutionary War...and yet it's a story that has almost totally been forgotten.  His name was Haym Solomon, and when I read his story, I knew you needed to hear it, too. Born to a European Jewish family, Solomon came to America around 1772, just three years before the Revolutionary War began.  He established a successful brokerage business in New York, enjoying for the first time in his life freedom from persecution because of his race and ancestry. When the war began, even though most of his clients were loyal to the British crown and it meant he might lose his business, Haym Solomon loved his adopted homeland and dedicated his resources to helping the Revolution succeed.  He joined the Sons of Liberty and became an active part of the fight for independence.  But Solomon's greatest contribution was in the area of finance.  He was single-handedly responsible for much of the financing of the American cause. Though there were only about 2,000 Jewish people living in America at the time, Solomon organized them and encouraged them to join him in supporting the fledging  nation.  He literally gave everything he had to see the dream of the United States become a reality.  Seventy-five times Congress and the leaders of the new nation appealed for his help--and he answered the call. The most dramatic appeal came on the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur.  As Solomon was in the synagogue, a harried government official knocked on the door and interrupted the service.  George Washington's army had the opportunity to win a great victory over the British army of General Cornwallis but lacked the funds to move into battle. Despite the solemnity of the holy day, Solomon appealed to the congregation for help in recognition of the freedom offered by America to the Jewish people.  Within a few minutes, they had raised $20,000.  This sum allowed Washington to win the decisive battle of Yorktown, which helped bring the war to a successful conclusion.  Solomon died penniless and was buried in an unmarked grave; the government owed him hundreds of thousands of dollars but could not repay the debt.  His sacrifices helped ensure the freedom we enjoy today. Today I am asking you to help pay back that debt by standing with Israel in this moment of crisis just as Haym Solomon stood with America in ours.  Israel is surrounded by enemies and desperately needs our support.  Will you join me in showing your love for God's Chosen People today? DONATE NOW: https://secure.etransfer.com/JPT/CalendarShawlJWCPrem.cfm?dn=1032&commID=340398802&ID=593745 Jerusalem is Ground Zero for spiritual warfare in our world today. It is the target of the enemy, and it is vital that you and I do our part to not only pray for the peace of Jerusalem, but to speak out in support of Israel's right to her capital city. One of the most important tools for us to fight and win this battle will be the Jerusalem World Center. This wonderful facility in the Holy City will be a lasting witness of God's love to the Jewish people and a center of ministry and outreach to them that will truly be life changing.  We have made every payment on the building so far--all praise and glory to God--but we must make another payment of $777,777 this month. Will you be part of this great miracle with your generous gift today to make the Jerusalem World Center a reality?  We have 8 days left for this miracle.  A dear friend and lover of Israel has agreed to match your gifts in October. In other words, if you give $77,777.77, it will be doubled to $155,555.54. Or if you give $777.77, it will be doubled to $1,555.54. If you give $77.77, it will be doubled to $155.54. This is a huge answer to prayer! Please know that whatever you can give will also be doubled in Heaven in your Kingdom account. Thus far 1,310 people have given $149,700. Those gifts will be matched 100% so now we have $299,400. We still need to raise $239,188.50 which will be matched to make $478,377. Please pray with me right now for supernatural favor that this need will be met. DONATE NOW: https://secure.etransfer.com/JPT/CalendarShawlJWCPrem.cfm?dn=1032&commID=340398802&ID=593745 This will be the first Christian witness of God's love of its kind to the Jewish people in the nation of Israel. There are over 300 Jewish museums but not one museum where people can go to hear the story of Christian love.  The Jerusalem World Center will also be a place where hurting elderly Holocaust survivors and impoverished Jews can go to receive help. It will be the home of the Jerusalem Prayer Team intercessory movement.  This is the largest Christian work within walking distance of the Western Wall. Please be part of this miracle today. When you send your gift of any amount to help us with this need, we will send you the 2013 Jerusalem Prayer Team calendar. If you are able to send a gift of $77 or more, we will send you the calendar and a beautiful prayer shawl prepared especially for members of the Jerusalem Prayer Team. The lovely color depiction of the Holy City and the Words of God regarding the one place where He has placed His name forever will be an inspiration and encouragement to you as you pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Perhaps you would be able to make an even more significant contribution. If you are able to give $1,000 or more, we will send you the calendar and the prayer shawl, and your name will be added to the Wall of Righteous Gentiles--a lasting legacy and testimony of your love carved into the stone wall of the Jerusalem World Center. Everyone who enters the building will see your name and give thanks for your generosity and love. God says, "See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; Your walls are continually before Me" (Isaiah 49:16). DONATE NOW: https://secure.etransfer.com/JPT/CalendarShawlJWCPrem.cfm?dn=1032&commID=340398802&ID=593745 Today I'm asking you to stand up and be counted--to join the line of heroes down through the centuries who have done their part to deliver the Jewish people from destruction. I am asking you to make a generous, even sacrificial gift to help make the Jerusalem World Center a reality and help the Jerusalem Prayer Team to do all we can to defend the Jewish state and the Jewish people around the world. Barukh attah adonai eloheinu melekh ha-olam, she'asani betzalmo. Blessed art thou Lord our God, Master of the universe, who created me in His image. Your ambassador to Jerusalem, Mike Evans See this email online: http://tool.donation-net.net/CTBF/Preview20121024b.cfm?dn=1032&commID=340398802&ID=593745 SEPTEMBER 2012 EDITION OF "CALLED" MAGAZINE NOW AVAILABLE: http://jerusalemprayerteam.org/called-magazine.asp -------------------------------------------- Join Us Online! 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