Reaping the consequences of our behavior is one thing (what goes around" quite often does "come around"). Yet when it comes to sowing gospel seed, you never know who will reap what you sow.

When I say God appreciates us, I mean something more than just the common usage of the term. For example, I might say that I appreciate the extra cup of coffee in a restaurant or my wife's patience with me when I'm late for dinner, and often I write to tell you that I appreciate your donation to our ministry. When I use the word appreciate in that context, I mean that I am thankful, that I have recognized or enjoyed the graciousness extended to me. On the other hand, when I say that God appreciates us, I mean something entirely different. I mean that He adds to our value.

In 1980, Jhan and Melissa Moskowitz left San Francisco to continue our work in Chicago. It was a big step for the Moskowitz's but little did I know it would lead to a big step for me as well. You see, Melissa had been the editor of our Newsletter. I was a bit taken aback when Moishe Rosen called me into his office and said, I need you to edit the Newsletter." In fact, I was scared. I liked to write and had enjoyed assisting Melissa occasionally, but take over completely? "I don't think I want full responsibility," I began, but Moishe looked me in the eye and announced, "There's no one else to do it right now."

Jews for Jesus is accredited by several outstanding organizations: the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, the Lausanne Consultation on Jewish Evangelism, World Evangelical Fellowship and many others. Perhaps the one that requires us to be most accountable to their high standards is the Interdenominational Foreign Mission Association. We feel it is very important for you to know this organization and so we have enclosed a brochure describing the IFMA. I hope you will take a few minutes to look at it.