JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2013 BUILDING SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL FROM COAST TO COAST DEAR CUFI SUPPORTERS, In early January, the press revealed that Egypt’s Muslim to the southwest, in small Brotherhood affiliated president, Mohammed Morsi, said in college towns and in some a 2010 interview that the Jewish people are “descendants of our nation’s largest cities, of apes and pigs.” A few weeks after the revelation, Morsi CUFI is uniting Christians in explained his comments by asserting that they had been support of Israel. distorted by the so-called Jewish-controlled media. Not to be outdone, in late February, Turkey’s Prime Minister Morsi’s and Erdogan’s comments are not aberrations. The Recep Tayyip Erdogan described Zionism as a “crime against drumbeat of anti-Semitism is constant in Tehran, Damascus, humanity.” Cairo, and Ramallah. And it does not stop at the water’s edge. In pockets of our own society that have become Israel is surrounded by hate. The Jewish people are devoid of morality, anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism are demonized and terrorized by bigots bent on their growing. destruction. But our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land are not alone - at CUFI, we are fighting back. CUFI’s educational efforts explain that Zionism is a Christian and moral imperative, and our advocacy efforts provide an After Erdogan made his disgusting comments about Zionism, avenue through which we can collectively fight the evil that CUFI executive director David Brog told the Washington Free today rises up against God’s chosen people. But ultimately, Beacon “Erdogan’s statement is dangerous hate speech… each individual in America must decide for themselves if Denying to the Jews what is valid for the rest of humanity is they will stand with God’s chosen people. blatant anti-Semitism.” We pray that you will be with us as we work to bless the Brog then called on the Obama Administration to “condemn descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. And when you such bigotry in the strongest possible terms.” A few days consider this charge, we ask that you remember Christian later, Secretary of State John Kerry said of Erdogan’s com- philosopher Edmund Burke’s important caution: “The only ments “We not only disagree with it; we found it objection- thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do able.” Kerry’s rebuke was a small victory for Israel and her nothing.” supporters, but during such times, every success counts. Blessings to you and those you love, The moral of the story is simple: We must stand up and speak up whenever Israel is under attack. If we do not express resolute support for Israel, how can we expect our leaders to do so? Washington will only stand by Jerusalem if our voice for Israel is loud and clear. And CUFI is taking this message across the country. As you will see below, over the past three months we have held scores of events educating Christians about the importance of standing with Israel. During the same time Pastor John Hagee David Brog period, we took more than 100 Christian clergy on spiritual Founder and National Chairman Executive Director and educational trips to the Holy Land. From the northeast Christians United For Israel Christians United For Israel January 4, 2013 January 6, 2013 January 18, 2013 CUFI Standing With Israel Event CUFI Standing With Israel Event CUFI Standing With Israel Event Schertz, TX San Angelo, TX Mahomet, IL OverviewPastor and OF Mrs. Stephen CUFI’ Prescod S Events Pastor Jason Schifo of the and Elder Ginger Bright again Belmore Baptist Church in San hosted and arranged a CUFI PastorAngelo, and TX Mrs.hosted Toby a well- Irwin of Mahomet and Mark Burns of event at the Church of the First attended CUFI Standing With CommunityGreat News RFreeadio Church were of Born in Schertz, Texas. Even Israel event. Christians United instrumental with the amazing might have caused others to cancel the meeting though a flood in the sanctuary For Israel members traveled turnout on a Friday night in a preparing another site in time for the meeting. hundreds(not on an of interstate)” miles from to Midland, hear the Brady, message Mason, of small Illinois community. The subject of this they“Seeds persisted Are No Smallin honoring Thing” Israel was the by immediatelytitle of the Melvin and Odessa to “the largest city in Texas initial Standing With Israel meeting was “How inspiring message delivered to the hearts and descendants. DoesIsrael God and JudgeGod’s Nations?”Chosen People. Needless Pastor to say,Jason we’re and Januaryhow God will12, 2013bless those who bless Abraham’s prayingMark Burns to be are an leaders undivided who nation have helpedthat supports CUFI importance of instilling the truths of God’s word Pastors’ and Ministry Leaders’ Luncheon mindsto our childrenof every person.and growing It explained adults throughthe vital the Meeting in West Palm Beach, FL mandate to support Israel, and we are honored to knowledge of modern historical events. It was raisehave themawareness supporting and speak us. about the biblical January 20, 2013 CUFI Standing With Israel Event amazingappreciation how for many all that retired CUFI military is doing. veterans Over 40 Hispanic Pastors and leaders Logansport, LA participated in the first CUFI Español Pastors Januaryattended and5, 2013 stayed after to express their Pastors’ and Ministry Leaders’ Luncheon LunchPalm Beach and Middle Pastors East Association Briefing inand West the PalmPort Pastor Frankie Mathis of Meeting in Baltimore, MD Beach, FL. The event was hosted by the West The Baltimore’s Pastor’s Saint Lucy Pastors Association and organized Cornerstone Cowboy Church in by Pastor Mario Branmick, Hispanic Director Logansport,morning for LACol. graciously John Somer - CUFI’s Pastor’s Lunch event in Januaryof Broward 13, County. 2013 Pastor Carlos Ortiz was the openedville, CUFI’s his church Central on Regional Sunday AssociationBaltimore, MD. held A theirdozen first pastors CUFIkeynote Standing speaker. With Israel Event Roseville, CA Pastor Carlos Castillo, Coordinator. In addition to the Cowboy Church attended the event organized by congregation,through emails there and newspaperwere many whoadvertising. came from The Palomo. Pastor Carlos Ortiz, CUFI’s National Greater Sacramento California area attended neighboring towns that had been reached Maryland’s Hispanic Director, and Pastor Abel Hundreds of people from Roseville and the Which helped the audience take a closer, speaker. Fellowship. CUFI’s Western Regional Coordinator subjecthistorical was look “Will at thethe silenceChurch of Be the Silent Church Again?” in CUFI’s first event at Abundant Life Christian HispanicJanuary Outreach6, 2013 Coordinator, was the keynote CUFI Standing With Israel Event common lies told to demonize the Jewish State. Washington DC presentedThe meeting “Myths also served and Facts,” as a senddismantling off for the the Germany and the US during the 1930s rise of church’s Senior Pastor, Doug Bird, as he would Hitlerencouraged which all contrasts in attendance with the to threatsget involved and plans with leave for Israel 48 hours later as part of CUFI’s of Iran in our day. Pastor Mathis not only the center of a Standing With West Coast Pastors’ Israel Trip. Music,Israel event dancing in our and nation’s praying were January 16, 2013 CUFI,to support he immediately Israel and to made let them plans know to go what to the capital, Washington DC. Over 50 CUFI Standing With Israel Event Washington, DC to encourage his elected officials people full of love and support Elmwood Park, IL for the nation of Israel attended folks deep in the heart of Louisiana believe on Pastor David Sagil of New January 26, 2013 this event. Pastor Marvin Aquilera coordinated thatCUFI crucial Myths subject. and Facts Presentation the event and pastors from other local churches Epic Bible College in Sacramento, CA participated as well. Pastor Carlos Ortiz was the Somerville to speak in Elmwood guest speaker. Horizon Temple invited Col. John More than 50 students from Epic January 6, 2013 CUFI at Belmore Baptist Church Event Park,Mountains a suburb of Israel.” of Chicago, This isto give San Angelo, TX a brief history on “the Bible College in Sacramento, CA attended a CUFI Myths and Facts Januarywhere, in 18,the book2013 of Ezekiel, God clearly declares presentationNeal. Professors by Westernat the school CUFI events at his Belmore Pastors’the land of and Israel Ministry as “My Land.”Leaders’ Luncheon rallied with the missionRegional of CoordinatorCUFI and requested Randy PastorBaptist Toby Church Irwin in San hosted Angelo, two Meeting in Mahomet, IL similar extended teachings in the future. TX. The morning message encompassed the covenant God February 2, 2013 morning in the prairie land of CUFI Español Standing Israel Event made with the Chosen People Pasadena, TX and the Promise Land entitled “Whose Land Is It OnMahomet, a cold and Illinois windy a warm Friday Standing With Israel event that Anyway?” Pastor Irwin, graciously, opened his breakfast was served to more Iglesiawill remain Luz y in Vida the hostedhearts anda church to CUFI for two events on that Sunday than 35 pastors and ministry minds of the attendees for a long because the church also hosted a Stand With arrangements, advertisingleaders in andthe brandfoot work new was time. Great Music made this Israel meeting that evening in the sanctuary. One luxurious Mahomet Public Library. All the particular SWI event a member of the church said, “I remember learning all of that years ago, but now that I’ve been done by two wonderful local CUFI members, Meg readingme.” about Israel all the time in the news. This Drennanmiles around. and Peggy The purposes Meyer. Their and goalsefforts of paid CUFI off memorableevent; while one the forenthusiastic the Pasadena congregation Evangelical was morning has put it all back into perspective for withwere aintroduced large assemblage and well of received.