Aglow International – one of the world’s largest Christian organizations – is continuing its commitment to the people of Israel by bringing over 400 women from 19 nations to Jerusalem to promote unity, prayer, and to present gifts of compassion as the nation celebrates its 60th anniversary.

Jane Hansen Hoyt, president of Aglow, has designated Mon., May 12 as “Compassion Day” where hundreds of Aglow women and men will spend the day volunteering at numerous local charities serving orphans, immigrants and refugees in Be’er Sheva, Bethlehem, Haifa, Jerusalem, Kazrin, Mizpeh Ramon, and Nazareth. They also will donate “compassion suitcases” filled with toys, hygienic items and gifts, including teddy bears for child burn victims.

The organization also will join thousands of other Christians in the Global Day of Prayer, May 11, an event broadcast live on GodTV.

May 8-18, Aglow Celebrates in Israel
May 11, Global Day of Prayer
May 12, Compassion DayChart.

Jane Hansen Hoyt has limited availability for interviews by phone or in person and is also available from Israel.
 

Jerusalem, Israel
 

Hansen Hoyt is an expert on what the Bible says about Israel, its history, purpose and future, and why Christians are instructed to support the Jewish nation. As a frequent traveler to Israel, Hansen Hoyt can also provide a first-hand and balanced view of everyday life in Israel.

Aglow International is one of the world’s largest Christian organizations with more than 200,000 core members operating in more than 170 countries. This year’s tour is Aglow’s eighth consecutive trip to Israel. Each year, the inter-denominational ministry serves an estimated 17 million people worldwide. In 2007, Aglow celebrated its 40th anniversary. For more information, visit www.aglow.org.