We are called to support the Gospel beyond our walls — reaching the nations.
At Faith Covenant Family Church, global missions is not an afterthought — it is part of our DNA. We believe the Great Commission calls every believer to be involved in reaching the nations, whether by going, giving, or praying faithfully. Through our partnerships, the name of Jesus is being proclaimed in Israel, Africa, and beyond.
Beit Immanuel Messianic Congregation is one of the oldest Messianic congregations in modern Israel, located in Tel Aviv. With roots going back to the 1820s — when the CMJ established a center in Jaffa in 1844 — this congregation carries nearly 200 years of faithful history and has served as a springboard for Messianic leaders and new congregations throughout the Greater Tel Aviv area.
The congregation is led by Senior Pastor Aleksey (Lexi) Raikhstadt and his wife Alla, who immigrated to Israel from Yakutiya in the far eastern regions of Siberia in the year 2000. When they found Beit Immanuel, they knew they were called to stay — and Aleksey has faithfully served as Senior Pastor for over two decades.
As Pastor Joe shared on March 22, 2026, the congregation has been sheltering in bunkers and nearby buildings have been struck by missile attacks. Pastor Aleksey's urgent prayer request is for God to replenish Israel's Iron Dome defenses. Please be praying for them.
✈️ Pastor Joe is planning a ministry visit to Beit Immanuel — June 2026, Lord willing.
To give: Mark your giving envelope "Israel / Beit Immanuel" or contact the church office. You can also reach the congregation directly at beitimm@gmail.com.
🙏 Pray for Israel
"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: 'May those who love you be secure. May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.'"
— Psalm 122:6–7
Specific Prayer Requests from Pastor Aleksey:
Assemblies of God World Missions · US & Overseas
After 40+ years in ministry, God has called Frank and Sheri Hawley to serve their "Heroes" — the pastors and missionaries on the front lines who sometimes need a faithful team to step in, stand the post, and provide a much-deserved rest.
"God has called us to serve our Heroes. As in our own lives, our Pastors and Missionaries require from time to time a reprieve from life's challenges or scheduling woes. God has asked us to stand in and man the post that our Heroes have been called to for the much deserved rest."
Sheri is an ordained minister with over 30 years of pastoral ministry and international experience across Spain, Greece, El Salvador, and England. Together Frank and Sheri serve both in the United States and overseas through AGWM, bringing the love of Christ to ministry families who need them most.
Prayer Requests:
IPHC World Missions · East & Sub-Saharan Africa
Ron and Sharon Wooten have served with IPHC World Missions for over 25 years across East and Sub-Saharan Africa. Ron serves as the ESSA Regional Director, and Sharon — who grew up in Africa, having been brought to the continent as a three-month-old by her pioneering missionary parents — serves as Director of Women's Ministries for the region.
They personally pastor Calvary Worship Centre in Nairobi, Kenya with 650+ regular attendees, and their ministry spans Kenya, Ethiopia, Burundi, DR Congo, Rwanda, Egypt, Somalia, and beyond. The Wootens have already visited our church family here at FCFC — we are blessed to count them as partners!
Please keep Ron in prayer — he suffered a minor stroke in 2023 and has been recovering well as he paces his travels.
Prayer Requests:
Personal Pastoral Partnership · Kakamega, Kenya
Pastor Benard Masoso faithfully serves the Gospel in Kakamega, Kenya, anchored in the truth of Mark 10:27 — "What is impossible with man is possible with God."
Our connection with Pastor Benard is a personal pastoral partnership formed through Pastor Joe. Faith Covenant Family Church supports his ministry through our regular church giving, and we rejoice in seeing God at work through him in Western Kenya.
Prayer Requests:
The most powerful thing you can do for our missionaries is pray. Ask God to protect them, open doors for the Gospel, and give them wisdom and endurance in their work.
Your financial gifts directly support our missionaries and partner ministries. Every dollar given through FCFC goes to advancing the Kingdom in hard-to-reach places.
Feel called to the mission field? Talk to your pastor. Whether short-term or long-term, there may be an opportunity for you to serve alongside our partners in person.
To give to any of our missionary partners, place your gift in a giving envelope at church and write the label below on the memo line. Pastor Joe will ensure it reaches the right place. For online giving directly to missionary agencies, use the links provided.
| Missionary / Fund | Giving Envelope Label | Online |
|---|---|---|
| Beit Immanuel — Israel | "Israel / Beit Immanuel" | beitimm@gmail.com · messianic-jews.org |
| Frank & Sheri Hawley | "Hawley — AGWM" | giving.ag.org (Acct #217711) |
| Ronald & Sharon Wooten | "Wooten — Africa" | give.iphc.org/wooten-ron |
| Pastor Benard — Kenya | "Pastor Bernard Africa" | Through church only |
| General Missions | "General Missions" | Through church |
Whether you feel called to pray more specifically, give financially, or one day go on a mission trip — we want to connect with you! Fill out the form below and Pastor Joe will personally reach out to you about next steps.