October 7, 2023 | A morning that changed Israel forever.
In a surprise attack, more than 1,200 people were killed, including children, women, men and elderly people, while 251 people were taken hostage. Entire families were torn apart. Homes and communities were destroyed, and once-thriving communities were left devastated in the aftermath.
The pain of that day continues to be felt by families and communities across Israel.
But in the midst of devastation, compassion can become action. Our church family came together with a desire to do more than simply watch the devastation from afar.
We prayed.
We gave.
We acted.