On 22/11/2024, we had the joy of celebrating the 20th anniversary of the ministry of House of Prayer and Exploits (HOPE). We were 58 people gathered for this special event, incl. a couple of people of Messianic Jewish background, and some internationals. We had an incredible time reviewing the history of the House of Prayer and Exploits, as we watched three different videos together, one being the prophetic history of HOPE, the second one with testimonies of people, whose lives had been changed through the ministry, and an interview with the worship team. Finally, we watched a video with congratulation messages coming from our friends and global family around the world.

Some of the prophetic words spoken over the ministry of HOPE by our global family were as follows:

Pastor Nabil Atallah from Kuwait was emphasizing the significance of numbers in the Bible. We see several times in the Word of God that 20 years is mentioned in connection with slavery and freedom, as for example in the story about Jacob serving Laban for 20 years, before he was released, and God compensated him for everything that was stolen from him. Likewise, the Israelites were oppressed for 20 years under the Canaanite king, but God used Deborah and Barak to release the people and set them free. Pastor Nabil declared prophetically that God is about to bring new anointings of deliverance to the ministry of HOPE, the anointing of Deborah and Barak over this house will be stronger than ever before, the presence of God will be different and more tangible in this place, and many people will receive healing and deliverance.

The second meaning of the number 20 in the Bible is connected to visions and dreams, and Nabil prophesied that God will begin to release more visions and dreams to young and old, and that He will speak using signs, wonders, exploits, dreams and visions. 2 Chronicles 20:20 speaks of the importance of prophecy, and Nabil ended his message saying, “I believe that this is a time when the spirit of prophecy is released over this ministry. We will hear God differently. We will release His word, His message, His encouragements to many people in this coming season, in which God wants to reveal His purposes.”

The next word of encouragement came from Lilo Keller, Switzerland, who declared that HOPE is a house of light. She thanked Rania for her faithfulness, and for the impact she is having also on the ministry of Schleife in Switzerland as a speaker and a friend. She wanted to bless Rania and her team with Psalm 103, and concluded by saying, “We will never forget the goodness of the Lord, and we will celebrate in the middle of the war His faithfulness, His goodness, and a bright future.”

Pastor Andrew and Margaret Abu Ghazaleh were thanking God for everything He has done through the ministry of HOPE during the last 20 years, for the fire burning on the altar always, for all Rania’s sacrifices and tears and waiting on the Lord, for all the young people who have been trained in prayer and in the prophetic, and who are rising up to reach their destinies. Pastor Andrew ended their greeting by saying that they are believing God for a greater influence of His power in Israel and in the nations of the world.

Then Avi Mizrachi, Director of Dugit Ministry, Tel Aviv, brought a short greeting, “Chaya and I love you and bless you for your wonderful work of HOPE Nazareth. God bless you!”

Finally, Pastor Ray and Renaid Almgren, Pittsburg, USA, shared how they have come to visit HOPE several times, that they became family with the young people, and have seen them grow up both spiritually and in the natural. In 2018, Fire for the Nations began receiving donations for HOPE, and it did not take long to see that both ministries were prospering financially because of the partnership. They believe that the best is yet to come. Then, Renaid shared some prophetic points based on a dream she had just had about Rania, “I had a dream last night, and in the dream, you came to the US, and I was so happy to see you. You had a golden look around you, and I believe this symbolizes glory. You said to me, do this video, but stand behind the bamboo. You kept saying to me, you must stand behind the bamboo. Bamboos can grow exponentially and unbelievably many feet over night. So to me the dream confirms what God told me that in this year of 5785, a year of double grace, what took you 20 years to accomplish, this year will only take like hours.

In Mark’s gospel it emphasizes immediately that there will be situations that because of your faithfulness God will bring you what you need, and God will bring to you things that need immediate attention. He has put on you and HOPE the ability to pray and solve problems just like Deborah. I also saw a governmental anointing on HOPE to be the ecclesia prayer. Your example will teach people how to walk in greater authority. The fourth thing is that you have an assignment in Jerusalem. I saw Jerusalem not only to pray but to gather the nations together. The fifth thing is that on the young people who are now adults at HOPE I saw the healing anointing we prayed for over them coming forth this year and being utilized more than ever. The sixth thing I saw was that the fasting that you and HOPE did bring a unity. There has been a greater unity in Nazareth and a unity among the Arab people through this. Number seven, I saw HOPE becoming HOPE International. It is now according to God an international ministry, not just locally in Nazareth and Israel, but an international organization.”

In between the videos, the HOPE worship team was leading us in worship, and we were giving thanks to the Lord for everything He has been doing, is doing and will be doing through the ministry of HOPE in the future.

The celebration was concluded with fellowship around a delicious meal and many desserts including a special 20th anniversary cake.