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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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Event Recaps

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Palestinians pave new road over archaeological site in northern West Bank

The Palestinian Authority has paved a new road through an archaeological site in Sebastia in the northern West Bank, right-wing activists warned on Tuesday.

The Sebastia Municipality posted a video on Monday night showing the works on the road stating that it leads from the northern area of Sebastia to the entrance of an ancient Roman horse...

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Israeli defense minister holds high-level meetings on unspecified ‘security incidents’

sraeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has held several situational assessments over the past 36 hours with regard to unspecified “security incidents.”

Gallant’s office released an unusually cryptic statement on Tuesday evening, revealing that the meetings were attended by top-ranking officials, including Israel Defense Forces chief Lt. Gen....

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Operation Break the Wave: 15 suspects arrested in West Bank overnight

The IDF, Shin Bet and Border Police arrested 15 people across the West Bank overnight on suspicion of involvement in terrorist activity, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit announced Wednesday morning.

Read more: The Jerusalem Post

Event Recaps

August 31 – Noche de Honra Por Israel – San Antonio, TX

The Spanish language Night to Honor Israel, NOCHE DE HONRA POR ISRAEL held the 31st of August 2022 at Cornerstone Iglesia in San Antonio was a powerful experience for all who attended. Visitors, church members and several invited lead pastors from other congregations filled the venue and together engaged in high energy praise and worship with much...

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August 31 – Pastors’ Meeting – Canton, GA

CUFI was invited to present our work to a group of pastors and para-church leaders during the Cherokee County Ministerial Association monthly meeting in Canton, GA. Coordinator Bob Scott was able to drive to the meeting and back the same day, so this made going to the event an easy process and well worth the time. The work of CUFI was well...

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August 30 – Why Israel – Stanley, ND

About four hundred attendees, some from as far as six hours away, gathered at River of Life church in Stanley North Dakota to learn more about standing with Israel and advancing CUFI’s mission in North Dakota. The historic event featured messages by Pastor John Hagee and Sandra Parker, and included remarks by First Lady Diana Hagee, Mr Fed Evans,...

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August 28 – Pastors’ Meeting – Plano, TX

The Pastors event was hosted by the president of the Vietnamese Baptist Pastors Network of Texas. It was attended by both older and younger Asian pastors.  After the presentation, the host pastor was thankful to CUFI for sponsoring the event and for giving them opportunity to hear the mission of CUFI.  Most of the pastors said it was the first...

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August 28 – Night To Honor Israel – Cranston, RI

This Night to Honor Israel went really well. There are many different positive aspects to it but there were definitely a few highlights. For starters, pastor was able to get two other pro-Israel RI groups to come help support the event. Pastor has been working for years to create a good relationship with the local RI Jewish community, and this...

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August 21 – Why Israel – Chicago, IL

The founding pastor of the church, who pioneered other Filipino American churches in Illinois, was there in attendance. Filipino Americans is the largest Asian American group in Illinois. Many of them are Christians and if educated, motivated, and activated to support the mission of CUFI, they can help reach other churches in this region. After...

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August 20 – Pastors Meeting – Chicago, IL

The CUFI Pastors event was attended by Filipino American pastors from the greater Chicago area. They are affiliated with different denominations and networks - Assemblies of God, Baptist and other groups.  The host pastor believes that uniting the pastors in the city to support Israel and the Jewish people is necessary for the churches to...

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August 18 – Pastor Meeting – San Diego, CA

The San Diego Filipino Ministers group invited CUFI Field Director Randy Neal to share the mission and impact of CUFI at their monthly meeting. The group is now working with their counterparts in Los Angeles for an outreach to college students within their congregations to connect them to CUFI On Campus. Two of pastors are hoping to go on a future...

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August 18 – Why Israel – Milton, FL

This event was scheduled by a wonderful friend to Israel named Nancy Huerkamp who attended the Night to Honor Israel at Pace Assembly in February 2022. She invited me to speak at the church she attends, for their monthly 55+ luncheon. The moment I walked in the room the smell of amazing food hit my nose. They prepared a special Israeli lunch for...

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August 14 – Why Israel – Burien, WA

The CUFI event was hosted by a Myanmar congregation. Most Asian American Christians will never know about the issue of Israel and the Jewish people unless they are intentionally engaged. It is my prayer that every Asian American church, regardless of the size, will hear the message of CUFI to educate them on the importance of supporting Israel and...

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August 4 – Why Israel – Davis, CA

This was an event exclusively for Native American Christians in Oklahoma. There were around 1800 folks there. The presentation I gave was during a slot where the people had several options to attend different speakers on different topics. I was given the main stage, however, and it was a wonderful time. Afterward, Woody Hansen, a pastor from the...

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August 3 – Conference – Des Moines, IA

Pastor David Sixtos, 2022 Israel Trip Pastor, invited CUFI to attend the conference of his denominational regional meetings held in this year in Des Moines, IA. The conference for Hispanic churches was held over three days, with around 180 pastors registered, who along with their spouses, leaders from the churches, and other attendees. CUFI was...