Operation Bondi
As many of you know, we travelled over 28’000 kms last year, speaking around Australia (and NZ!) about God’s heart for Israel and the Church, giving people a Jewish context of the End Times. However, in our travels we bypassed Sydney altogether.
As we started praying about 2026, what came to mind very strongly was Sydney. Once the terror attacks in Bondi took place, it was confirmation for us that this is the time!
However, ministry doors seemed mostly shut in Sydney, so I began to plan ministry in other cities. Last week, as Sarah and I were praying, we felt challenged to go back to the original blueprint God gave us – which was simply to focus on Sydney.
We feel to be here for two months – but so far only have around 3 weeks of ministry lined up. We are hearing of churches and pastors in town that are indifferent to the Jewish people and Israel.
Can you pray with us for open doors to speak to churches across Sydney? Please pray for favour and divine connections with leaders across the city.
Can you also pray that He will give us connections into the Jewish community?
The timing of our arrival in Sydney – after two weeks of ministry on the Central Coast – saw us having our first full day in Sydney on the National Day of Mourning for Bondi. I’m sure this is not a co-incidence in God’s plans!
Please stand with us in prayer for this city at this time.
If your pastor or leader is interested, can you direct him or her to https://olivetreeministries.org.au/bondi-response or to contact us for more details.
Ps Enoch Lavender was born in Australia, raised in Norway, spent time living in China and is now based on the Gold Coast of Australia. He has been studying Hebrew and the Jewish roots of our faith for the past decade, and has a keen interest in the Middle East from a Bible prophecy perspective.
Contact Enoch and Olive Tree Ministries
Thank you for hearing and answering the Voice which sometimes speaks without words, as He leads His people.
Maybe you can visit the family which lost the youngest victim of the massacre. Matilda. Praying 🙏🏼
Hoping you find receptive minds and hearts. Keep in mind western Sydney is a hotspot for antisemitism. Stay safe.
Dear Enoch,
Yes I will pray for favour while you are in Sydney that God will open doors for you to share the Jewishness of Gods Word with the churches who need to hear.
I pray also that you will have opportunities to speak with the Jewish Community, comforting them in their grief but particularly, their need to know their Messiah, Yeshua HaMashiach.
I watched the memorial and and other events, but sadly I have not heard acknowledgement from any of the Jewish people, their knowing their Messiah. You have a gentle way Enoch and I pray you may be able to help them in that understanding if it is lacking.
Blessings and favour abundant for You family
Kathryn Reid