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At CUFI, we are focused on several key issues with the goal of defending Israel’s strength, security, and sovereignty.

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In The News

Lebanon at ‘point of no return’: Christian politician attacks Hezbollah

The head of the Christian Kataeb Party warned Thursday that Lebanon has reached "the point of no return" after Christian villagers clashed with members of Hezbollah in a village south of Beirut on Wednesday night.

Read more: The Jerusalem Post

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Palestinian trio indicted for seriously wounding man in Jerusalem terror stabbing

Three Palestinian teenagers were indicted Friday for seriously wounding an Israeli man during a recent terror stabbing in Jerusalem’s Gilo neighborhood.

Read more: The Times of Israel

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US-Iran prisoner swap said to be part of larger deal that addresses nuclear program

Israeli officials said a prisoner exchange deal announced Thursday between the US and Iran is part of a larger set of understandings between Tehran and Washington, who have been working toward an informal arrangement that would limit the Iranian nuclear program.

Read more: The Times of Israel

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Shin Bet arrests Iranian Jewish spy upon landing in Israel

An Iranian Jew was arrested by the Shin Bet early Friday morning on suspicion of spying for Iranian security forces, the Shin Bet announced.

The suspected spy, who has relatives in Israel, was detained upon landing in Israel and admitted that he had come to Israel to gather intelligence and take photos for Iranian security officials.

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Event Recaps

July 11 – Israel Is – Visalia, CA

CUFI held its first meeting in Visalia CA, hosted by Pastors Joshua and Iliana Bulger at West Coast Believers Center. CUFI’s Randy Neal presented the ministry’s ‘Israel Is’ Sunday morning message to an engaged audience of over 200 people. A generous offering was received to create CUFI On Campus SALT sponsorships, and two dynamic college students...

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July 9 – Israel Is – Philadelphia, PA

I had such a wonderful time in Philadelphia praying for many countries all over the world, to include Israel. I was honored to then be able to give our Israel Is presentation where many of the people in church came up to me afterwards and told me that this the kind of teaching all churches need. We have strong allies now in the Liberian Immigrant...

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July 9 – Israel Is – Carrollton, TX

The Israel Is event was hosted by an Indian American congregation whose pastor is an Israel Trip alumnus from my trip last February. I challenged the congregation to support the work of CUFI and after the presentation many filled out the pledge card and inquired about how to attend CUFI events in the future.  

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July 8 – Pastors’ Meeting – Lancaster, PA

Pastor Bitsue went above and beyond to make this amazing pastors meeting come to fruition. There were four lead pastors at this meeting and two youth pastors, as well as church elders. We passionately talked Israel and CUFI over a long breakfast and I’m happy to report that every church represented at this meeting is interested in having a CUFI...

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July 2 – Israel Is – Cantonment, FL

I had a blast giving our Israel Is presentation at Pursue Life Church in Cantonment, FL to roughly 60-75 people. I absolutely love the outline Bobby created and I was able to hand tailor it and make this Israel Is presentation one of my best yet. The church already asked me to come back to speak more about Israel more in depth and would love to...

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July 1 – Pastors’ Meeting – Bowling Green, KY

I was invited to share the mission of CUFI at the Myanmar Assemblies of God Annual Pastors Conference which was attended by pastors and church leaders from different states. Most of the pastors have not heard of CUFI. Many of the pastors are interested to host a CUFI event at their churches and attend the DC Summit in the future. The host pastors...

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June 30 – Israel Is – Bowling Green, KY

I did an Israel Is presentation at a Myanmar/Burmese congregation hosted by one of the Israel trip alumni. The host pastor said that their church has been regularly praying for Israel since he came back from the trip. I encouraged the congregation to support the work of CUFI. 

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June 26 – Israel Is – Garland, TX

The Israel Is event was hosted by a Vietnamese church. Many members were thankful for what CUFI is doing for Israel and the US. They expressed their desire to attend future CUFI events and visit Israel.  The host pastor who is one of the CUFI Pastors Israel trip alumni is planning to organize an Israel tour with his congregation next year. 

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June 22/24 – Forward Conference – Duluth, GA

This event was an incredible opportunity to partner with Campus and talk to thousands of high school students, as well as so many youth and next gen pastors. Truly an amazing time. We sold merch and gave out tons of info, but most importantly we made incredible connections which will be long lasting.  

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June 19 – Pastors’ Meeting – San Francisco, CA

The meeting was attended by Indonesian American pastors from different denominations. I shared with the pastors the mission of CUFI and the importance for more Asian pastors to support Israel and stand against antisemitism. All of them agree on the need for their congregations to be educated on this issue. They are interested in attending future...

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June 18 – Israel Is – Brisbane, CA

Indonesians come from the largest Muslim nation in the world and many of the Christians have experienced persecution. The Israel Is event was hosted by an Indonesian American church. Most of the members have never heard of CUFI and are not informed of the biblical mandate for Christians to bless Israel. I spoke on the need for more Asian...

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June 11 – Israel Is – Dickinson, ND

Over a hundred gathered for CUFI’s Sunday morning Israel Is message at River of Life Church, including several first time visitors. The event was hosted by CUFI Israel trip alum Pastor Joe Stefalo, who later said the feedback from the message was great and the special offering for CUFI On Campus raised over $2500. Five attendees accepted the...

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June 11 – Israel Is – Carrollton, TX

The CUFI event was hosted by an Indian American church whose pastor is one of the Israel Trip alumni. Many of the church members thanked me for visiting their church and for helping them understand the biblical mandate for believers to bless Israel, as well as for educating them on the moral and biblical imperative to support Israel and the Jewish...

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June 11 – Israel Is – Brooklyn, NY

Bob Scott was invited by Israel Pastor’s Trip Alumni Kim Jenkins (March 2023) to her church on Sunday afternoon to meet with some local pastors and key members of their church. Israel Pastor’s Trip Alumni Dorothy Colon (March 2023) was also in attendance at the meeting. Coordinator Scott was already in the area for speaking engagements as Pastor...

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June 11 – Israel Is – Brooklyn, NY

Israel Trip Alumni Pastor Dr. Anthony Graham (March 2023) invited Bob Scott to both Sunday morning services to give the Israel Is message. The church services were held at 8:00 am and 11:00 am during the regular service time, and the Israel Is message was well received by the congregation. This church is well connected to their community, with...

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June 10 – Pastors’ Meeting – Mt. Olive, AL

This was a very successful pastors meeting that was facilitated by Rick Vinson. Rick is an Israel alumni with Bob and he was able get CUFI to speak at his Minister Association meeting where I delivered an impactful Israel message and laid out all that CUFI represents and what we are doing. It was greatly received by all of the pastors in...