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October 2 – Why Israel – Norco, CA

About sixty attended the CUFI Sunday morning message at Cross Hill Church in Norco CA. The event was hosted by Pastor Doug Gooch and the message was presented by CUFI National Director Randy Neal. An emphasis was made on combatting anti-Semitism and a special offering was received for the work of CUFI On Campus.

October 2 – Why Israel – Minneapolis, MN

This Why Israel event was hosted by Rev. Kingsley James Ayesu, who is originally from Ghana. He currently pastors an American church in Minneapolis, MN. He loves Israel and been to Israel with CUFI in 2019.

Inspired by the WHY ISRAEL message, the pastor requested that I return to his church next year and he wants to bring a bigger audience in...

October 2 – Night to Honor Israel – Brooklyn Park, MN

This was the 9th Africa NTHI hosted by Dr. Francis Tabla and it was my first time to attend it in person. The goal of the event was successfully met: the Jewish community and the Christian community came together to celebrate the work God is doing among them. Special offering was raised for the Minneapolis and St. Paul Jewish federation.

This...

October 1 – Pastors’ Meeting – Brooklyn Park, MN

This Pastor’s Gathering was a very good event that brought pastors and mainly African Pastors from the twin cities together. This event was hosted by Dr. Francis Tabla as part of his weeklong program to advance the CUFI mission in his community.

The mission of CUFI, the importance of Jewish Christian relations and educating the Christian...

September 26 – Pastors’ Meeting – Tulsa, OK

The Pastors Event was attended by Burmese and Indian pastors. The pastors were grateful that CUFI has an Asian American leader reaching out to them. The host pastor has heard of CUFI and has been sending donation to CUFI from his church for the last 5 years though he never knew how to connect with CUFI. We first met a few months ago when I spoke...

September 25 – Why Israel – Tulsa, OK

This Burmese American church has been faithful with praying for Israel regularly and has been dedicating every February as Bless Israel month for their church, collecting an offering, and sending it to CUFI. Tulsa, Oklahoma has the largest Burmese population in the US, and majority of them are Christians though most of the churches have not been...

September 24 – Why Israel – Sisseton, SD

I had such a great time in NE South Dakota giving our Why Israel presentation at Pastor Owen’s church. It is a wonderful, small, Native American church that has a love for the Lord and for Israel. Pastor Owens is eager to begin a relationship with South Dakota’s Jewish population and to stand alongside them as Christian brethren. The Native...

September 18 – Why Israel – San Bernardino, CA

Over fifty people attended CUFI’s Why Israel Sunday service at Life Changing Ministries in San Bernardino California. The event was one of a two part event, the second part that evening drew the same audience plus a few first time attendees. Several attendees became members of CUFI and an offering was received to sponsor students to attend CUFI’s...

September 18 – Why Israel – Fairbanks, AK

We deeply enjoyed our time with Pastors Jeremy and Charee Davis and the Jubilee Worship Center family. They received us and our message so very well. While there are supporters of Israel in the Church, we still met many who had never heard of CUFI before. Our conversations after the service proved very productive. One family requested extra...

September 18 – Why Israel – Columbus, OH

A Sunday Morning Why Israel message was presented. The pastor who hosted the event is one of the recent CUFI Israel Trip alumni pastors. His name is Pr. Yusuf Sharma. The congregation was very responsive to the Israel message.

Love offering was collected for CUFI. Prayers for the Peace of Jerusalem was offered. Many pledge cards were also...

September 18 – Night to Honor Israel – Columbus, OH

The NTHI was a good event that brought to the Columbus community two important messages: the urgency of fighting antisemitism and the need for local activism. CUFI videos on Campus, preview videos and other overall updates of projects CUFI does across the country were shared and the people were very receptive. Pledge cards were signed. Special...

September 17 – Pastors’ Meeting – Fairbanks, AK

his Why Israel event was hosted by Pr. Elijah Wren, who is originally from Liberia, currently pastors an American church. He loves Israel and been to Israel. He is also connected to the Jewish community in the city and there were Jewish people in the audience. They appreciated all what CUFI does for the Jewish people. One Jewish gentleman...

September 17 – Why Israel – Elyria, OH

This Why Israel event was hosted by Pr. Elijah Wren, who is originally from Liberia, currently pastors an American church. He loves Israel and been to Israel. He is also connected to the Jewish community in the city and there were Jewish people in the audience. They appreciated all what CUFI does for the Jewish people. One Jewish gentleman...

September 11 – CUFI Sunday – Kennewick, WA

Over two hundred gathered at The Garden Tri-Cities for a special 9/11 presentation by Kasim Hafeez. The audience was riveted as Kasim shared his journey from hate to hope and the power of God’s redemption. Several attendees became members of CUFI and, a special offering was received to sponsor college students to attend the 2023 Washington DC...

September 11 – Why Israel – Great Bend, KS

Since my time working for CUFI, I have never felt the spirit of God like I did in this church. When I got up to start the presentation I could feel the heaviness of the Spirit in the building and it took me longer than normal to get into my groove. This church is an inspiration to me. They are true believers who believe what the Bible says about...

September 10 – Pastors’ Meeting – Pasadena, TX

The atmosphere in this day event was inviting and there was an air of excitement coming from the pastors who attended, especially the host pastor. Many of those present expressed deep love for Israel and a desire to do more which was a perfect segue to the presentation I shared. After the presentation I received invitations to share in different...

September 7 – Why Israel – Mobile, AL

2022 Israel Trip Alumni Pastor David Smith hosted Christians United for Israel at his monthly “First Wednesday” gathering for a Why Israel event. The crowd was very welcoming to the message of the work of CUFI, and the promises that are being fulfilled through the nation of Israel. Several members of the church signed up to be a part of the work...

September 5 – Why Israel & Pastors’ Meeting – Vivian, LA

This was a really unique event. Several men who were in attendance at an event I did in Shreveport last month saw the presentation and decided more pastors needed to see and hear about CUFI and how we are standing with Israel. One of these men, Walter Ward, called and asked if I would be willing to do 2 events with him on the same day and...

September 4 – Why Israel – Richardson, TX

The Why Israel presentation was hosted by a CUFI Israel trip alumni.  The congregation is part of the Calvary Chapel network, ministering to the Indian American community in the DFW metroplex.  The host pastor, who oversees 42 churches, told me that since he had joined CUFI he has experienced God’s favor in his life, family and church. He is...

In The News

Palestinians see US aid as ‘opportunity to promote terrorism’

An Israeli nonprofit that studies Palestinian society has found a troubling possible linkage between U.S. aid to the Palestinian Authority and the scope of terrorist attacks against Israelis.

Palestinian Media Watch released a study this week that analyzed statistics taken from periodic reports published by the U.S. Congressional Research...