Harvest of Israel

04/12/2026

FROM A RECENT UPDATE PROVIDED BY
GOD'S WAREHOUSE MINISTRIES.

As you know, on the other side of the world war continues to rage. In Israel the rockets and missiles continue to rain down from Iran and Lebanon. However, God’s blessings also continue to rain down, and we are pleased to report that Harvest of Israel has just shipped container # 158 to Israel to support or great partners and friends who are distributing these supplies.

This is the 6th container shipped since January 1st of this year, and the total dollar value of the supplies shipped (just this year) exceeds twenty-five million dollars. Our God is truly able to supply our needs far beyond our greatest expectation’s and to Him goes all the Glory, Honor and Praise!!

In addition to the war in Israel, the war still rages in Ukraine. Here too God’s Warehouse Ministries has been blessed to ship supplies to support and encourage the people of Ukraine. To date God has allowed us to ship 24 container loads of supplies to Ukraine and number #25 shipped on April 10, 2026.

Thanks to all of you for your prayer and financial support that allows these supplies to be received, sorted, packaged and shipped so that God’s love may be shared.

Don Owens, Director of God's Warehouse

04/12/2026

HARVEST OF ISRAEL UPDATE -- FIRST THREE MONTHS OF 2026.

At the end of February and early March our team prepared and sent out containers #155 and #156.

The first container was entirely mattresses as we had purchased 72 sets of twin mattresses from our supplier and had them delivered directly from Atlanta to the port in Savannah. There they would be shipped to Joseph Project International for distribution to various agencies.

At the same time we ordered another full load of mattresses to be delivered to God’s Warehouse. Upon their arrival, we unloaded approximately half of the 72 sets. We then immediately began refilling the container with crates of clothing and paper products and sent it on its way.

It is worth mentioning that many of the items we have shipped in the past are now requiring documentation by Israeli Customs. This documentation has to do with testing, such as on diapers. Is the material used safe for use by children? This type of documentation is very difficult to acquire which means that without it, we cannot send that product. The team does the best it can to search out all documentation possible.

We are currently working on the next container. This one will most likely contain used furniture. It will also include ten or more quilts made by Gary Adkins.

Gary made and we shipped ten quilts on the last load to Be’ad Chaim. Be’ad Chaim operates seven anti-abortion clinics. If a pregnant woman will agree to not abort the baby, Be’ad Chaim will provide support for the mother for the first year. Many of these babies have received a quilt made by Gary.

***A note to our donors. Harvest of Israel, thanks to you, is financially sound. We greatly appreciate your support.

Tim Velie, Director of Operations

04/12/2026

Greetings from Harest of Israel. It has been quite a while since we have updated our activities. However, that does not mean that all the individuals who work in various jobs in this organization have not been busy!!! THEY HAVE BEEN SUPER BUSY ALL THE TIME!

The post that follows this one will update you briefly on our recent activities at God's Warehouse.

06/28/2025

This is a picture of our "HOT" crew after they completed Container #143 earlier this week. And believe me they were hot!

Shown below are Charles Thomas, Ralph Guzy, Jay Setser, and Claris Reese. Missing from this picture is Gary Atkins who worked the forklift for this loading event.

This morning we received good news from Israel. Container #135, which shipped from God's Warehouse on May 2nd, was received and unloaded.

On this shipment were 95 mattresses and box-springs as well as 36 sofas. Both of these items are greatly needed especially following the destruction of the ongoing war.

In addition to this good news, Tim Velie and his great crew just loaded container #143 with more much needed supplies. More containers are already on the water headed for Israel, and we will keep you updated as they arrive and the supplies are distributed.

Thank you for your great prayer and financial support of Harvest of Israel.

Information for this article received from Tim Velie and Don Owen.

11/05/2024

HEAR THE WORD OF THE LORD from the PROPHET JEREMIAH…

“The instant I speak concerning a nation and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, to pull down, and to destroy it,
8 “if that nation against whom I have spoken turns from its evil, I will relent of the disaster that I thought to bring upon it.
9 “And the instant I speak concerning a nation and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it,
10 “if it does evil in My sight so that it does not obey My voice, then I will relent concerning the good with which I said I would benefit it.” (Jeremiah 18:7-10)

May we repent that God might relent!

08/31/2024

Thursday, August 29th, and God had another first for the Harvest load crew (pictured). Container 121 was almost 100% toys. Of course, we have sent thousands of toys on prior loads but not to this extent on one load. Our partners in Israel have been asking for toys. “Why?”, you ask. I believe it is due to the thousands of Israeli children spending countless hours in bomb shelters due to the war. Providing toys and games is a means to help them cope and pass the time. We shipped a variety of toys including Avatar, Action Figures and even ole Mr. Potato Head.
I’ve included a second picture of container 121 and its driver. This is William who has become a special friend over the last few years. We often ask for William as he is always on time and usually arrives an hour early, 7am instead of 8. He’ll even come inside and help with the loading from time to time. You’ll see him in the picture with the crew. He is another friend God has brought into our lives thru Harvest. Just one of many blessings many of us have received over the years. God is good.
As you can see from the picture, we had a full crew with Gary who is not pictured. This was even true with the absence of Billy. “Blister” as he is known, is now home and doing well. Please keep our friend Billy in your prayers as he has a ways to go. Thank you. Tim

Tim Velie
Director of Operations
Harvest of Israel

Today's crew includes Jack Henson, Ralph Guzy, William our truck driver, Charlie Thomas, Craig Price, Jay Setser, and Jigger Reese. Not pictured are Gary Atkins who operated the forklift and Tim Velie who took the pictures.

08/29/2024

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08/11/2024

Yesterday morning, August 9th, both container #119 and container #120 were loaded and sent on their way to Atlanta, then Savanah then Ashdod, Israel. Although there is nothing magical about the #119 or #120, these two containers coupled with #117 which was loaded Tuesday (August 6th) and #118 which was loaded Wednesday (August 7th) represented the first week in which Harvest had completed FOUR containers in a one week period.

My statement is not to boast, as Harvest does not function to set records. My statement is to confirm the true testament of God’s love for Israel.

Our records indicate, since October 7, 2023, God has provided material donations and financial support to allow us to ship 21 containers to Israel. That’s an average of 1.9 per month compared to our standard, yearly goal of one container per month. God is good.

One last thought. One of our team members, Billy Russell, alias “Blister”, could not join us this week as he is having some health issues. We dedicated #120 to Billy. Please keep Harvest of Israel, Billy and the rest of our team members in your prayers. Thank you.

Tim Velie,
Director of Operations
Harvest of Israel

07/28/2024

CONTAINER #116 IS ON ITS WAY

Pictured below are Debbie and Gerald Morrison who were our special guests for the loading of container #116. Debbie is holding a check for $7500 to pay for the shipping of #116. The Morrisons have contributed previously along with donating numerous items for Israel. Debbie and Gerald live in the Chattanooga area. We greatly appreciate their generosity.

Container #116 was loaded and on its way to the port around 10AM Wednesday morning (July 24th). The crew did double duty as the container brought to God’s Warehouse 80 mattress and box spring sets (160 pieces) which first had to be unloaded. We have the empty container loaded with mattresses in Atlanta. and then the driver brings them to Morristown. We began this process a few months ago in an effort to save the costs of a driver and truck traveling from Morristown to Atlanta to make this pickup. After the unloading. the crew went right to work to load the items set aside for Israel.

Pictured below is our crew for #116. This shipment consisted of clothing, sports equipment, quilts, toilet seats, mattress sets, tents, diapers, briefs and other miscellaneous items.

Tim Velie
Director of Operations
Harvest of Israel

06/12/2024

CONTAINER #113 ON ITS WAY TO ISRAEL

Container #113 was a new adventure for Harvest as we tried a new approach. We purchase mattress sets from a company in Atlanta. This requires us to send a truck there for pickup. This requires $300 to $400 in fuel expense. To eliminate this expense, we scheduled the requested container for #113 to swing by Atlanta and load the mattresses prior to coming to Morristown. The advantage was the savings of the fuel cost. The down side was the fact that prior to loading the contents going to Israel, we had to unload the container full of mattresses. My great team, along with a couple of extra helpers, accomplished both the unload and the load in less than two hours. It was a good day.

#113 was primarily clothing with one exception. On board were 500 passengers. Well, not exactly! You see, we shipped 750 Comfort Cubs (see picture). These are cuddly teddy bears which weigh about 8 to 10 pounds. The bears are use somewhat therapeutic for those experiencing difficulty. A woman, after losing a child soon after birth, somehow felt a comfort feeling in holding something that had a degree of weight. In her case, it was a vase of flowers. She, along with others, developed these Comfort Cubs. We pray that they will be of great comfort to some of the people of Israel. Think of the children trapped in bomb shelters as the war continues.

Included in the picture is the the crew for Container #113.
Ralph, Jigger, Jay, Aaron, and Jonathan assisted in this shipment. Gary drove the forklift. Jonathan is not in the picture as he is camera shy!

Tim Velie, Director Harvest of Israel.

04/18/2024