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Event Recaps

October 22 – Pastors’ Meeting – Harrisburg, PA

This Pastor’s Gathering was a group of pastors in the Harrisburg area surrounding community. Most of them never been to the CUFI trips but heard about CUFI from friends. SALT and DC summit opportunities for their college and high school student were discussed.

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October 18 – Why Israel – Washington, DC

The evening began with a frustrated protestor in front of the Georgetown Baptist Church and his counterpart was inside sitting with the rest of the public. Everyone was polite to him. Pastor Tirza was kind enough to provide pizza and a generous assortment of foods, desserts and drinks. It was lovely. 

Everyone was happy and excited to be...

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October 16 – Por Que Israel – Falls Church, VA

Sunday morning at Jesus Church with Jorge and Elvia Pina was a great experience. The praise and worship was lively and enthusiastic. A heartfelt testimony about their efforts in Nepal was shared by a South African elder of the church who is a nuclear physicist. The atmosphere was faith filled.  

The “Why Israel?” presentation flowed easily and...

In The News

Putin hosts Assad in Moscow as Russia, Iran and China conduct Navy drill

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday as Russia is hosting the Syrian regime leader this week.

"Topical issues of further development of Russian-Syrian cooperation in the political, trade, economic and humanitarian spheres, as well as prospects for a comprehensive settlement of the situation in and around...

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UN nuclear watchdog: 2.5 tons of uranium missing from storage site in Libya

Some 2.5 tons of natural uranium stored in a site in war-torn Libya have gone missing, the United Nations nuclear watchdog said Thursday, raising safety and proliferation concerns.

Natural uranium can’t immediately be used for energy production or bomb fuel, as the enrichment process typically requires the metal to be converted into a gas, then...

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Hezbollah harassing northern residents with lasers; IDF responds with stink bombs

Operatives from Lebanon’s Hezbollah terror group have been harassing people in Israel by dazzling them with laser beams aimed over the border, prompting the military to counter with another assault on the senses.

For a while Hezbollah activists were aiming lasers at the Israeli border town of Metulla, targeting drivers and people walking...

In The News

Terrorist from Lebanon carried out northern Israel highway bombing, IDF reveals

A roadside bomb that severely wounded a motorist in northern Israel earlier this week was planted by a terrorist who infiltrated the country from Lebanon, security forces revealed on Wednesday.

The perpetrator was killed by Israeli forces while attempting to return to Lebanon, according to authorities.

Read more: Jewish News Syndicate

Event Recaps

October 15 – Why Israel – Davenport, IA

CUFI Deputy Field Director Bob Scott brought the work of CUFI to Passion Church in Davenport, IA, connecting with Pastor Nate Schaefer and Pastor Scott Schaefer. Many in the room signed up to join CUFI, and all were challenged to the obedience to the heart of God in the matter of Israel and the Jewish people. Pastor Scott Schaefer is the chairman...

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October 15 – Night to Honor Israel – Moline, IL

The Quad Cities held their 19th Night to Honor Israel, with this year’s location being at New Life Fellowship in Moline, IL. From the opening music, special videos, dancers, and speakers the night was a huge success. CUFI Deputy Field Director Bob Scott brought the CUFI connection to the night speaking about the truths of Israel, and Keynote...

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October 12 – Why Israel – Milwaukee, WI

The Why Israel presentation here in Milwaukee went really well. Pastor Arrington’s personal faith journey has been leading him to learn more about Israel so when CUFI reached out to him through pastor Giles, he saw the timing as nothing short of divine. He is a phenomenal community leader who is involved in several community based projects that...

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October 9 – Why Israel – Louisville, KY

This event was at a small community, but a very pro-Israel church led by Pastor David and Pam Heigl in Louisville, KY. Booth have been to Israel on their own and encouraged the audience to join CUFI. Several members did. Special offering was collected for CUFI and handed me sealed (to be opened by CUFI accounting office) The Why Israel...

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October 2 – Why Israel – Temecula, CA

A small group of over two dozen pastors and ministry leaders gathered at Imani Temple Church of God In Christ to learn about the mission and impact of CUFI, and why and how Christian are standing with the Jewish State. The event was coordinated by Pastor Charles Campbell, who participated on CUFI‘s 2019 Israel trip for pastors. The conversation...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...