Shalom All:
We received an interesting email that included an inspiring idea concerning the upcoming MIA conference, and I wanted to share it with you. It came from the leaders of an MIA congregation, and we feel the idea is inspired.

Shalom Batya and Angus --

In just a short while, we will be in St. Louis, however, this cannot wait until then; there may be others to whom this may speak...

Last week, while I was "minding my own business", I felt the impression to share the following on Shabbat, which I did. I felt impressed to have all those in our congregation who, for whatever reason, could not attend the MIA conference to give me their names on little slips of paper which I would then safety-pin to my garments for the March to the Arch. Thus as we professed our repentance and marched from the west to the east, I (or rather we, my husband Frank/Yitro and I) would be carrying the members of our congregation with us on our shoulders towards our home, our sacred inheritance.

Since then, I have received many slips of paper and emails asking me to "take us with you." I thought I would share this, as there may be others who wish to demonstrate their longing for the Elohim of Israel and the authority of Messiah Yahshua and repentance for our sins and the errors of our ancestors, but may not at this time be able to attend the B'nai Ephraim conference.

We want to thank you for providing us this opportunity to demonstrate our repentance and yearning. We know that there are other elements out there ... but without repentance Ephraim's attempt to return home just won't work. Our Father is above and beyond any political party.

We send you our love and look forward to seeing you again in St. Louis. May YHVH bless and keep you ...

Shalom b'shem haSar Shalom --
Gloria / Yocheved

If this idea inspires you, as it did me, then bring your list and carry their names with you as we march through the Arch.

For those of you who do not have anyone to carry your name but want to be included, you can send me an email and I will carry your name for you. Write to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

I will see you at, or carry you through the Arch!

Shalom b’Yeshua,
Batya