Young Eagles

Shavei Tzyon | Return to Zion Congregation

Haifa, Israel

This year marks the 10th anniversary of our Nesher (Eagle) Project. It began in 2015, when we took a group of 12 young people who had completed their service in the Israel Defense Forces on a renewal and discipleship trip to Norway.

The Lord miraculously opened the door for us to go there, and many believers in Norway became our close friends and ministry partners. For us, Norway has truly become a place of grace, restoration, and spiritual growth. As Yevgeny, one of the key leaders of the Nesher Project, says: “It feels like a second home.”

Over the years, several hundred people have taken part in the project. Many of them experienced a renewal of their faith, and have become strong believers in Yeshua, active leaders, and servants in Eretz Israel. At the same time, our brothers and sisters in Norway were also deeply blessed through ministering to these young Israeli men and women.

As the project grew, we gradually began including not only those who had completed their IDF service, but also 16–18 year-olds preparing to serve. Last year, for the first time, we launched the project in Texas, with over 30 young men and women who had completed their IDF service.

Today, Israel is at war. You all know the news, and there’s no need to say more. There is nothing desirable or rewarding about war; but when there is no other choice, a nation must defend itself. The mass media continues to attack Israel with slander and misinformation, turning our legitimate right to defend our people into accusations of genocide. But this is not new. As Scripture says, “Many nations will gather against you...” Sadly, this kind of propaganda has been especially strong in Europe, Norway included. In recent years, Israel has faced a wave of criticism from within Norwegian society. But we thank God that many Christians in Norway know the truth. They stand with Israel in love, in prayer, and in action.

For two and a half weeks this summer (July–August 2025), the Nesher Project took place in Norway — in Hemsedal, Voss, and Bergen. Because of the situation in the Middle East, our initial flights were canceled, and we faced various obstacles along the way. But by God’s mercy, everything came together in the end. We were joined by Norwegian youth, and it was an absolutely beautiful time of fellowship. The Lord richly blessed everyone.  

This trip wasn’t just about teaching; it was also about adventure and shared life. The participants hiked through mountains, swam in rivers, spent time in deep conversations, worshiped together, sat around campfires, shared testimonies, and supported one another. Through all of it — the Lord was there in their midst. Many of you know that unique moment when the Holy Spirit begins to move, and relationships form naturally, deeply, almost effortlessly — and unity comes. That’s exactly what happened during this time.

From our experience, we know that the deepest blessings often come later — after the emotions settle, and you begin to notice God's hand in everyday things. That’s when the quiet support of Heaven becomes visible in real life. We truly believe that both the Norwegian and Israeli young people will continue to serve the Lord dynamically with joy and passion.

Please also pray for the believing young people all over Israel. They face real pressure from the world around them. And yet, they carry a great responsibility: to bear the Name of the Lord RIGHTLY where He has placed them.

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