Greetings from beautiful Tennessee! I certainly hope that you are making your plans to join us here this coming July 27-31 for our international conference:

Our Return – Revived, Redeemed, Restored

There is a distinct power and blessing present when we gather together with a national focus. I firmly believe our Father is well pleased when His people make the commitment to come together and the sacrifice associated with that commitment. We must realize that the gathering of all of Israel is a great part of His end times plan. It is indeed near to His heart.

One day, we will go up to Jerusalem for the feasts three times a year. But for now, as we dwell in the diaspora, YHWH still desires that His people come together. We have our local feast gatherings, which are great, but even there we miss the national implications. We say by all means keep the feasts but also realize that He gathered the Hebrews together in Egypt before the first Passover. YHWH used the plagues to separate the Egyptians from the Hebrews. World events, directed by YHWH Almighty, caused the Hebrews to come together as one people. Today, we do not have to look far to see plagues all around us as well. In response, we can scatter in fear or we can gather in strength. Please know that He will gather His people before they are led to the Promised Land. The desire for unity must precede the return. We must think and act like a nation today if we are ever hope to become one tomorrow.

“Let all the nations be gathered together, and let the people be assembled…” (Isaiah 43:9)

“I will whistle for them, and gather them; for I have redeemed them: and they shall increase as they have increased.” (Zechariah 10:8)

So, my dear friends, please accept this notice as my personal plea, on behalf of the God of Israel, for you to gather with us in Nashville, July 27-31. I know there may be other priorities and that there is no commandment to gather in Nashville. However, I am a father with children who are grown and living in various parts of this country. One of my greatest joys is when they all come together and gather around our Shabbat table. I understand how significant it is to have all of my children gathered in the same room. I believe my father’s heart is created in the very image of YHWH’s heart. Furthermore, I want to tickle my Father’s heart. For that reason, please make the necessary sacrifice to be with us this July. This is not about the MIA. It is about the nation of Israel and Messiah’s return.

Just in case you still need to be convinced, here are a few highlights of this year’s reunion:

• We added a fourth full night (Monday, July 30th) to the celebration.
• Over thirty stable and able Messianic teachers are coming together including: Angus and Batya, Bill Cloud, Boaz Michael, Hale Harris, Daniel Botkin, Frank Houtz, Rebecca Totillo, and two old friends who are returning – Eddie Chumney and Mordechai Silver.
• A special luncheon (Monday, July 30th) to honor Mr. Angus Wootten.
• A full day dedicated to leadership development (congregational, dance ministry, and music ministry) including round table discussions and interactive workshops.
• Jimmy Black and Steve Manning will share leading the evening worship.
• A three day Hebrew class that will have you reading Biblical Hebrew when you leave.
  Other surprises, equipping seminars, and special events!

I realize that money and time are tight. I know there are other activities this summer. But I challenge you to step out in faith and find a way to join us for this important event. The Father is whistling, will you respond?

For the restoration of all things,
Scott Diffenderfer