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Dear CUFI SUpporterS,This past summer has been one of the busiest in CUFI’s history. Our preeminent annual event, the CUFI Washington Summit, came at a time when the Middle East was on fire.

During the Summit, more than 4,200 activists from around the country traveled to our nation’s capital to learn about the Biblical, moral, and historical reasons for Christian Zionism, and ask their elected officials to stand with Israel. Summit speakers included Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (live via satellite), Gov. Mike Hucakbee, Israeli Ambassador to the UN Ron Prosor, and national radio and television personality Glenn Beck.

In addition to these speakers, Summit attendees heard from nine sitting members of congress from both parties including Sen.’s Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham, and Rep.’s Michelle Bachman, Sanford Bishop, and Majority Leader Eric Cantor.

In addition to the large plenary sessions, smaller more intimate sessions enabled the audience to ask questions and speak directly with notable scholars including President of the Foundation for Defense Democracies Cliff May, CBN National Security Analyst Erick Stakelbeck, and Executive Director of the American Center for Law and Justice Jordan Sekulow.

The three day event concluded with CUFI activists spending a full day on Capitol Hill where they lobbied in support of tough new sanctions against Iran, urged their elected officials to adopt the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2013, and asked Members of Congress to cosponsor legislation calling for a special envoy focused on religious persecution against Christians and other minority communities in the Middle East.

One week after the CUFI Washington Summit, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed new sanctions against Iran. And upon the end of the August

Congressional, the House also overwhelmingly passed the bill that would create the special envoy to protect religious minorities in the Middle East.

CUFI’s annual Washington Summit has become a central component of the effort to ensure a strong U.S.-Israel alliance. Putting your feet to your prayers matters. There is no stronger way to make your voice heard in Congress than to go there and speak with your elected officials.

Throughout the summer, we saw Iran continuing to mislead the world in regards to its nuclear program. We bore witness as Israel’s enemies continued to threaten her. And we prayed dearly for the safety of our brothers and sisters in Christ as they suffered at the hands of their neighbors in Egypt and elsewhere in the region. As you’ll see from the discussion of our efforts below, CUFI has a direct impact on each of these issues. We are changing the world for the better by ensuring the greatest country on earth stands with God’s Chosen People and stands up for innocents throughout the Middle East.

Blessings to you and those you love,

Pastor John Hagee Founder and National Chairman Christians United For Israel

David Brog Executive Director Christians United For Israel

May 1, 2013 Night To Honor Israel Grant Pass, OR

Eager supporters of Israel poured into this event coordinated by Oregon State Director, Pastor Denny Stahl, alongside leaders from the Christian and Jewish communities. The facility held southern Oregon’s first Night to

Honor Israel meeting; which was standing room only. The grounds swell of support for the Jewish State and left everyone in the audience looking forward to similar future events.

May 2, 2013 Night To Honor Israel Las Vegas, NV

Executive Director, David Brog delivered a riveting keynote message to a packed house at the 4th annual Las Vegas Night to Honor Israel. In addition to fully funding four aid campaigns for youth and immigrants in Israel,

the event also raised $15,000 towards a trip for Pastors from the Greater Las Vegas area to experience Israel first hand. Only two weeks later the remaining funding for the trip was secured.

May 2, 2013Standing With Israel Event Salem, OROregon State Director, Pastor Denny Stahl and Pastor Greg Hall, Associate Pastor of First Church of the Nazarene of Salem, both participants of CUFI’s West Region Israel trip last January seized the opportunity to offer an informative Middle East update in Oregon’s Capitol city.

May 3, 2013 CUFI Español Standing With Israel Event Indianapolis, IN

Over 50 Hispanic supporters gathered at Centro de Avivamiento to demonstrate their love and support to the State of Israel. Pastor Fernando Deoliveira Indianapolis Hispanic City Director organized the event.

Pastor Carlos Ortiz was the keynote speaker.

May 3, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Fontana, CA

Approximately 70 people participated in the beautifully and well-organized pro-Israel event hosted by Lead Pastor Kermit & Mary Boyd and the Cross Road Evangelical Church. Pastor Boyd was also a recent

Familiarization Trip pastor from the December African-American Pastors’ Tour. Special guests that evening included Apostle Ron, Oasie Hill and the Mayor of Fontana, CA who was a self-described lover of Israel and the Jewish people.

May 4, 2013 Pastors’ and Ministry Leaders’ Luncheon Meeting Indianapolis, IN

A dozen Pastors and leaders attended the first Hispanic Pastor meeting in Indianapolis. Centro de Avivamiento hosted the event and Pastor Fernando Deoliveira, Indianapolis Hispanic City Director, organized it. Pastor

Carlos Ortiz was the keynote speaker.

May 4, 2013 CUFI Español Night To Honor Israel Somerton, AZ

Iglesia Betania held their second Night to Honor Israel in Yuma, Arizona. Over 300 Hispanic Israel supporters attended the event that had superb speakers such as Pastor Victor Venalonzo who also serves as Hispanic Arizona State

Director and representatives from the Mexican consulate.

May 5, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Diamond Springs, CA

Pastor Don Pritchard of Solid Rock Faith Center hosted a very successful Standing with Israel Sunday with special guest speaker Sgt. Benjamin Anthony of the IDF Reserves. This CUFI event was the third hosted by

SRFC, and the first since Pastor Pritchard’s participation on CUFI’s Western Region Pastors’ trip to Israel earlier this year.

May 5, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Corpus Christi, TX

Bridgeway Community Church in Corpus Christi, TX held a CUFI Sunday in honor of Israel. They invited CUFI’s National Campus Coordinator, Josh Ahrens, who spoke about his recent experiences living and studying in

Jerusalem before accepting his position at CUFI. He also spoke about the deep historical ties between Christians and Israel, and the urgency of effective action by American Christians on behalf of the State and people of Israel.

May 5, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Salisbury, MD

Stand with Israel Sunday brought in a packed service as people from other churches gathered to celebrate the nation of Israel. Parkway Church of God proudly flies an Israel flag outside the church – 365 days a year! When

it was recently stolen, a new one was immediately purchased and a new flagpole installed that assured the theft would never happen again. An especially moving moment took place during the Sunday service when Israel’s national anthem was played and the congregation, including all the children in the room, stood and applauded loudly at the conclusion of the song.

May 5, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Miami, FL

Iglesia Cristo Vive celebrated the annual Christians United for Israel Sunday for Israel event at the church where CUFI Español started 4 years ago. It was a momentous occasion where Mr. Gabriel Baredes, Director of

Hispanic Affairs for the Israel Consulate in Miami, was the keynote speaker.

May 5, 2013Pastors’ and Ministry Leaders’ Luncheon Meeting Salisbury, MD

In preparation of the May 21, 2013 Georgetown, Delaware Night to Honor Israel, local pastors and leaders from the Christian and Jewish community gathered to hear of the Biblical

mandate to stand with Israel and the informative work of CUFI on college campuses throughout the nation.

May 5, 2013 CUFI Español Night To Honor Israel Miami, FL

Joy filled the air as JTP Kendall Church celebrated a Night to Honor Israel to commemorate Israel’s 65th anniversary. Hundreds of attendees from all over the city were singing and dancing together in merriment.

Consul Chaim Shacham, the keynote speaker, told attendees, “The support from the Hispanic Community is essential for the advancement of the State of Israel.” A Flag of the State of Israel was presented as a gift from the Israeli government to JTP Church. Pastor Yader Simpson, Miami Hispanic City Director, commented, “This is a historical day for our church and community.”

May 5, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Roseville, CA

Hundreds from the Greater Sacramento region joined together at Abundant Life Fellowship for a powerful message by Sgt. Benjamin Anthony of the IDF Reserves. The event, hosted and coordinated by

Pastor Doug Bird, drew protestors from an anti-Israel group, which proved to only further galvanize the pastor’s strong love and support for the Jewish State and the Jewish people.

May 6, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Chula Vista, CA

It was a time for celebration and anointing when Spectrum Church hosted their first CUFI event. Senior Pastor Gary Isbell attended the West Region Pastors’ life-altering trip to Israel in early 2013. We’re excited and

blessed to have this wonderful congregation join us in standing with Israel.

May 6, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Manassas, VA

The CUFI Standing with Israel meeting in Manassas, VA was a very successful event. Approximately 40 people participated in the pro-Israel event hosted by recent Familiarization Trip Pastor Tony

Campbell of the Yeshua Church of God in Christ. Pastor Campbell also participated in the January COGIC Pastors’ Tour.

May 7, 2013 Night To Honor Israel Roswell, NM

Roswell, New Mexico enjoyed its first CUFI Night to Honor Israel in the beautiful and historic auditorium of the New Mexico Military Institute. The event was a joint project of several area churches under the CUFI and

Daughters for Zion leadership of Rebecca Chavez and Mary Whooten.

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May 8, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Houston, TX

CUFI held a very positive and fruitful Standing with Israel luncheon in Houston this May. Recent Israel Familiarization Trip Pastor Iman Edwards of Emmanuel Church of God in Christ in Katy, Texas hosted

approximately 30 Israel supporters. Pastor Edwards enthusiastically proclaimed, “My trip to Israel was an absolute gift from God. God has blessed our congregation with light years of understanding. Thank you, Pastor Michael Stevens and Christians United for Israel!”

May 8, 2013 Pastors’ and Ministry Leaders’ Luncheon Meeting Bethesda, OH

Twenty two pastors and leaders from as far as 150 miles away from the United Methodist Epworth Center in Bethesda, Ohio came to hear the vision of CUFI and Biblical mandate of standing with Israel. The CUFI

pro-Israel movement is reaching into new places and shining a light on darkness!

May 8, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Albuquerque, NM

CUFI New Mexico State Director Annette Garcia and Pastor Richard Mansfield challenged attendees to reconsider how they can more effectively demonstrate support for Israel, with an impassioned appeal to

attend CUFI’s eighth annual Washington DC Summit. Sgt. Benjamin Anthony was a guest speaker at this successful Standing with Israel.

May 8, 2013 Presentation at Jewish Day School Albuquerque, NM

Christians United for Israel proudly coordinated Sgt. Benjamin Anthony to address an assembly of fourth and fifth grade Jewish students about their inherited connection with Israel, and the nation’s longing

for peace with her neighbors and safety for her citizens.

May 8, 2013 CUFI On Campus Regent University in Virginia Beach, VAStudents, faculty and staff packed into the Moot Court Lecture Hall at Regent University to hear renowned Holocaust Survivor & speaker Irving Roth. On this special National Holocaust Memorial Day, Mr. Roth told his compelling & heartfelt story of how he was one of the few in his family to survive the tragic Holocaust. Many listeners were moved to tears, touched by the vivid account of his personal testimony. After his lecture, Irving engaged the audience in question & answers for nearly another hour.

May 9, 2013 Pastors’ and Ministry Leaders’ Luncheon Meeting Houston, TX

For two consecutive days, approximately 40 people participated in the productive pro-Israel event hosted by Pastors Jon and Ericka McCrutchen of Houston, Texas. Pastor McCrutchen participated

in the CUFI Israel Familiarization Trip with David Barton this past winter and enjoyed every minute of it. After the event, Pastor Ericka wrote, “Thank

you for everything on the CUFI meeting in Houston. Great presentation! The Pastors who did show up were blessed and mentioned they are interested in connecting with CUFI!”

May 9, 2013 Pastors’ and Ministry Leaders’ Luncheon Meeting Terra Alta, WV

Twenty-five pastors and leaders from the West Virginia Gideon Society and National Prayer Breakfast along with other leaders in the Christian community gathered to hear firsthand the vision of CUFI and

Biblical mandate of standing with Israel. West Virginia has been a difficult state for CUFI – and all the tilling of the ground we have done is beginning to take root!

May 9, 2013 Israel In Focus Telecast on CUFI On Campus Santa Fe, NM

Program host John Sandogger of Israel In Focus facilitated a special program focusing on the importance of CUFI On Campus and rising tide of anti-Israel sentiment on US campuses.

May 9, 2013 Night To Honor Israel Santa Fe, NMThis May, Christians United for Israel had the pleasure to invite Sgt. Benjamin Anthony give an engaging keynote message to a packed studio audience and supportive viewers across New Mexico and west Texas of the live telecast of A Night to Honor Israel.

May 10, 2013 Pastors’ and Ministry Leaders’ Luncheon Meeting Morgantown, WV

Bishop David Hudson of the Riverside Apostolic Church in Morgantown, WV hosted CUFI’s first Pastor/Leaders’ Luncheon and Middle East Briefing in the West Virginia University college town. Leaders from throughout

the area attended the gathering and a number of them met for an additional gathering immediately following. At the end of the second and impromptu meeting, the entire budget had been raised for the 1st Annual CUFI Morgantown, WV Night to Honor Israel – to be held on the West Virginia University Campus on Monday October 21, 2013 with keynote speaker, Mr. Irving Roth.

May 10, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Morgantown, WV

Pastor Junius Lewis, of the Suncrest United Methodist Church in Morgantown, WV hosted CUFI’s first Standing with Israel event in the city. With a church facility directly across the street from the 30,000 student

University of West Virginia, Pastor Junius is very interested in the work of CUFI on Campus and has already registered for the 2013 CUFI Washington Summit to find out more about the work of CUFI and how he and his church can participate with us!

May 11, 2013 CUFI On Campus Leadership Dinner University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NCIt was a night of solidity in support of Israel. CUFI on Campus at UNC Chapel Hill had the distinct honor & privilege of hosting the Consul General of Israel, Opher Aviran on Thursday evening. A mixed

group of Christian & Jewish supporters of Israel listened intensely as the Consul General gave an up-to-date report on the Middle East. Afterwards he graciously answered questions from the audience.

May 15, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Stockton, CA

Pastor Joey Steelman, CUFI California State Director, facilitated a CUFI Standing with Israel meeting to an energized and enthusiastic audience; another example of a committed CUFI leadership born from the

life changing experience of visiting Israel first hand. CUFI Western Regional Coordinator Randy Neal gave a special presentation - “Dismantling the Demonization of Israel”.

May 15, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Concord, NH

Pastor Michael Stevens and the African-American Outreach Department conducted, yet again, another well-organized and attended Standing with Israel. Several factors made the Concord, NH pro-Israel event

successful including the cultural diversity of attendees and relevance of content given during presentation. Pastor Thomas Peetz and the Word of Life Church worked extremely diligently to corral several prominent ministry leaders in the New Hampshire area as well as both Jewish and Christian supporters from the greater Boston area.

May 16, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Cleveland, OHA joint presentation was made with Mr. David Walker of CUFI on Campus and John Somerville, CUFI Central Region Coordinator, in Cleveland, Ohio. This rather unusual event was to learn and evaluate the Powerhouse Advocacy Training as taught and developed by Mrs. Nila Jennings. The session was designed to be an advocate for Israel within the context of an anti-Israel meeting, as are often found on college campuses. It is a unique method using non-confrontational language, (in a questioning form) which had just been used by the speaker. This is an approach which is not designed to change the speaker’s mind, but to influence the audience to really evaluate what was being proposed by the anti-Israel speaker. The evaluations by the attendees were very positive and we look forward to having this method taught at many future events.

May 16, 2013 CUFI On Campus Standing With Israel Event Cleveland, OH

Verbal Jujutsu – The ever increasing spigot of anti-Semitism against the Jews and Israelis is manifesting more & more on college campuses. In a seminar taught by CUFI City Director, Nila Jennings,

participants learned how to apply top-notch communication tactics to use the opponents force and words against him. The seminar proved to be very effective and proved tons of useful information.

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May 17, 2013 CUFI Español Standing With Israel Fort Lauderdale, FL

An astounding over 150 pastors and leaders participated on the Browards Pastor Network Pastor Lunch. Pastor Mario Bramick President of the Broward Pastor’s association was the guest speaker and Pastor Carlos Ortiz

the keynote speaker at this great turnout.

May 18, 2013 Pastors’ and Ministry Leaders’ Luncheon Meeting Lilburn, GA

A dedicated group of Pastors and leaders attended the first ever CUFI Español Pastors meeting in Lilburn, GA. Iglesia Puerta del Cielo hosted the event and Pastor Juan Murillo organized the wonderful event. Pastor Carlos

Ortiz was the keynote speaker.

May 18 & 19, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Georgetown, DE

In preparation for the 2nd Annual Delmarva Night to Honor Israel, Pastor Victor Styrsky was asked to preach at all four weekend services at the Crossroad Community Church in Georgetown, DE. Each service

ended with a spontaneous standing ovation in response to the power of the Biblical mandate for standing with Israel that resonated with this new and powerful CUFI East Coast partner.

May 19, 2013 CUFI Español Standing With Israel Event Lilburn, GA

A group of enthusiastic Israel supporters from the Latino community of Lilburn GA attended the CUFI standing with Israel event hosted by Iglesia Puerta del Cielo. Pastor Juan Murillo quoted 122:6 and told

the crowd the importance of praying for the peace of Israel. Pastor Carlos Ortiz was the key note speaker.

May 19, 2013 Standing With Israel Event San Angelo, TX

Pastors Ron and Charity Miller, Senior Pastors of Trinity Fellowship Church of San Angelo, Texas opened their church doors to CUFI on Sunday morning. The motto of the church is “We’re here to serve!” and indeed they

are. The hospitality of the entire church staff is unparalleled. The morning message emphasized the vital importance of the US standing strongly in support of Israel for one main reason: the Bible tells us that nations are judged by God on that specific issue.

May 19, 2013 Standing With Israel Event San Angelo, TX

Pastors Jerry and Linda Roach of Victory Christian Center in San Angelo, TX associated with Victory Fellowship of Ministries. Dr. and Mrs. Roach have hosted several events for CUFI in their church and in the San Angelo

Convention Center. This Sunday evening’s meeting was highlighted by a briefing on the current situation in the Middle East and the possibility of Israel having to defend herself again. The Biblical

promises of God’s protection of His chosen People and His Promised Land were emphasized. Dr. Roach is a noted author and has written several books on the subject of Israel and the prophetic future events destined to happen.

May 20, 2013 Pastors’ and Ministry Leaders’ Breakfast Meeting San Angelo, TX

On a Monday morning, Victory Christian Center opened up their fellowship hall for a CUFI pastors’ and ministry leaders’ breakfast. Three San Angelo churches who have hosted CUFI meetings in the past cooperated in reaching out

to other ministries in the San Angelo area. Dr. Jerry Roach graciously opened his church facility for the meeting and his congregants prepared the fine meal. Col. Somerville reviewed the history of the church in Germany and its inaction in speaking out against Hitler in the thirties; which compares to today’s threats from Iran to those boasts by Nazi Germany. The pastors were challenged to not repeat the silence of the church, but to forcefully and ardently stand up and be Watchmen on the Walls.

May 21, 2013 Pastors’ and Ministry Leaders’ Luncheon Meeting Seattle/Tacoma, WA

Pastor Michael Stevens of the African-American Outreach Dept. led another outstanding Stand with Israel. We were excited to have recent Israel Familiarization Trip Pastors Reggie Witherspoon of Seattle, Washington and John

Wayne Penton of Tacoma, Washington. Over 40 pastors and ministry leaders received principles and pointers on the importance of the church standing with and supporting Israel. The cultural diversity and special guests including Bishop Edwin Bass of St. Louis, Mo. made the event significant and meaningful. Bishop Bass who serves as the National Coordinator for Urban Initiatives of the Church of God in Christ commented that CUFI’s presentation should be seen and experienced of all COGIC leaders nationwide.

May 21, 2013 Night To Honor Israel Georgetown, DE

The 2nd Annual Delmarva Night to Honor Israel gathered members of the Jewish and Christian community from Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware and Maryland. The evening started with a

celebratory rendition of “Ch’m Yisrael Chi” led by Pastor/Author Victor Styrsky and the Cross Road Worship Team, which launched keynote speaker, Sgt. Benjamin Anthony into leading a group of 20 men in dancing “like David danced” all around the sanctuary. Additional speakers included Zachariah Anani, former Sunni Muslim, now a Christian Pro-Israel Advocate; along with Rabbi Seven Weil, Executive Vice President of the Orthodox Union; and Rabbi Steven Saks of Congregation Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth, the oldest orthodox synagogue in Delaware.

May 22, 2013 Pastors’ and Ministry Leaders’ Luncheon Meeting Anchorage, AK

This CUFI Standing with Israel Luncheon event with Pastor Gary Morton was a surprisingly successful event characterized with cultural diversity and ecumenical leadership. Several prominent African-American

pastors and church leaders attended the pro-Israel luncheon led by Pastor Michael Stevens and the African-American Outreach Department.

Over 50 pastors and ministry leaders enjoyed learning of the importance of the church standing with and supporting Israel. The cultural diversity from the state of Alaska made the event significant and meaningful. Plans of strengthen-ing the upcoming Night to Honor Israel in October were discussed as well as plans to attend the 2013 Washington, D.C. Summit.

May 22, 2013 CUFI Español Standing With Israel Miami Gardens, FL

Over 100 Hispanic Israel supporters attended the first ever standing with Israel in the city of Miami Gardens. Iglesias Bautista Emmanuel, Miami Gardens’ oldest Hispanic evangelical church, was the host of this

event. Pastor Humberto Cruz who has been the Senior Pastor for over 50 years explained in detailed the importance of blessing the Nation of Israel. Rabital Malka, Dep. Consul General of Israel, attended the event and presented recognition to Pastor Ortiz for his work with the Latino evangelical community in behalf of Israel.

May 23, 2013 Pastors’ and Ministry Leaders’ Luncheon Meeting Lakeland, FL

In a gathering put together by an amazing team of pastors who all participated in the 2013 CUFI South East Israel Trip, Pastor Scott Thomas outlined the work of CUFI and the Biblical mandate of standing with Israel. Church

leaders with congregations as large as 7,000 members attended the luncheon in preparation for the big Lakeland Night to Honor Israel on June 30 with keynote speaker, Holocaust Survivor, Irving Roth. Pastors from the event included Pastor John Alexander of Sanctuary Church in Orlando, Pastor Anthony McDaniel of Abundant Life Ministries, Pastor Kenneth McDuffie of Praise Cathedral Church of God, Pastor Tony Stewart of City of Life Church and Pastor John Aviles of Metro West Church of the Nazarene who sent his son, Gabriel Aviles to represent him.

May 23, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Redondo Beach, CA

Members from both the Christian and Jewish communities gathered to listen to Holocaust Survivor Irving Roth. The audience was stirred by the message that sited that the techniques to demonize Jews in

the 30s and 40s are blatantly used on U.S. college campuses today. The event led to commitments for similar future meetings joint sponsored by churches and synagogues.

May 23, 2013 CUFI Presentation at Bible College Sacramento, CAOver 150 present and future Christian leaders were instilled with a clear appreciation of the importance of Christian courage and action as Holocaust Survivor Irving Roth shared about the Christian nurse that risked her own life to save his parents.

May 29, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Sioux Center, IA

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Schutt were instrumental in setting up the first CUFI public meeting in this western Iowa community. They are also very involved in a multi-denominational prayer center in this beautiful and

prosperous farming community. The HOME stands

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for House of Missions and Equipping, and the recent emphasis on Israel was the reason for inviting Col. John Somerville to the town. The teaching was on the current events in Israel and the Middle East and how it related to biblical prophecies. One of those who attended said, “He helped us understand how we as Christians are called to stand for Israel according to the desires of the Lord.”

May 31, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Dublin, TX

For the third consecutive year, the events in Dublin, Texas were started off right with a contingent of riders from the local Cowboy Church opening the weekend by leading all the assembled in prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance

and the National Anthem soloed by one of the riders. This year’s Stand with Israel event was hosted by Pastor Harold Roan of the Community Baptist Church of Dublin. The on-going connection between Dublin and CUFI has been fostered by Mr. Bill Kloster, the owner of Dublin Bottling Works. Mr. Kloster and his son Jeff have accompanied Col. Somerville on a Bible Study Tour of Israel. The content of Friday night’s meeting was the promise and the threat to nations based upon how it treats the Jews and the Land of Israel.

June 2, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Hawthorne, CA

Hawthorne Assembly of God, one of several Southern California churches introduced to CUFI via the Los Angeles Night To Honor Israel. Pastor Tommy May invited CUFI Western Regional Coordinator Randy Neal to

present why and how Christians support the Jewish State.

June 2, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Gibsonville, NC

River Fellowship Pastor Todd Martin hosted a Sunday morning CUFI Standing With Israel event at the new location of his rapidly expanding church. The packed sanctuary listened intently as Pastor/Author Victor Styrsky

presented the Biblical mandate of standing with Israel and the urgency of adding action to our faith. A generous offering was received for the critical work of CUFI on Campus and many new members added to the work of CUFI. Pastor Todd broke down with tears as he recalled several moments of our trip to Israel earlier in the year.

June 2, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Brady, TX

Pastor Ruede Rule in The Rock Church of Brady, Texas graciously hosted a Standing With Israel meeting on Sunday morning. Pastor Rule has been involved with a Hebrew Roots movement in the heart of Texas. The interest

in Israel and all things Jewish started with two ranchers (one cattle and the other sheep). They saw the great amount of “ink” that was devoted to Israel in the Scriptures and their discussions and interests led to getting other ranching families involved in weekly fellowship and study. Col. John Somerville presenting at The Rock was a way to expand the blessing to the community of Brady.

June 2, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Lenoir, NC

Pastor Keith Gilliam of Whitnel Pentecostal Holiness Church held a special Sunday night packed Stand With Israel event. Since returning from the CUFI SE Pastors’ Israel Trip, Pastor Gilliam has preached numerous times

about the impact the trip had upon his personal life and his understanding of the threats that are facing the nation of Israel. On the following Tuesday evening, Pastor cooperated with another Israel Trip traveler, Pastor Steve Deitz of Resurrection International Church for a very successful CUFI Pastor/Leaders’ Banquet and Middle East Update.

June 3, 2013 Pastors’ and Ministry Leaders’ Luncheon Meeting Ontario, CA

Approximately 85 pastors and ministry leaders from the Greater Inland Empire area of Southern California assembled to learn about CUFI. The event catered to leaders who were previously unaware of CUFI, and was

coordinated by Reverend Jerry Musgrove of Decently and In Order Ministries.

June 4, 2013 Pastors’ and Ministry Leaders’ Luncheon Meeting Hickory, NC

Pastor Steve Dietz of Resurrection International Church, with the cooperation of Pastor Albert Grice of Liberty Fellowship International and Pastor Keith Gilliam of Whitnel Pentecostal Holiness Church, hosted a very

powerful CUFI Pastor/Leaders’ Banquet and Middle East Briefing in the cavernous Fellowship Hall of the church. More than 70 participants attended from all throughout the area including a number of college students from several different churches. At the conclusion of the presentation by Pastor/Author Victor Styrsky, expressing the urgency of expanding the work of CUFI on Campus, four students immediately applied for the CUFI on Campus Scholarship for the 8th Annual CUFI Washington Summit. The next evening I received a call from a very excited, David Walker, CUFI Eastern Region Campus Organizer, who was very excited about the fact that one of the students was from University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill–a very anti-Israel campus that is much in need of additional CUFI on Campus leaders.

June 4, 2013 Standing With Israel Event San Leandro, NC

Anti-Israel protestors galvanized the pastor and congregation of Fairhaven Bible Church after their efforts to pressure the church to cancel a CUFI Standing With Israel event failed. CUFI Western Regional Coordinator, Randy

Neal, presented “Fact or Fiction: dismantling the demonization of Israel”, confronting the lies and misinformation espoused by the anti-Israel camp. The event was coordinated by Lydia Williams, President of the CUFI On Campus chapter at U.C. Davis.

June 5, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Granite Falls, NC

Thanks to the work of Pastor Steve Dietz of Resurrection International Church and Pastor Keith Gilliam of Whitnel Pentecostal Holiness Church, Pastor Dan Greene of Christian Fellowship Chapel hosted the

first CUFI Stand With Israel event in Granite Falls. CFC is a remarkable church that proudly flies the flag of Israel in its sanctuary alongside the US flag! Though the love for Israel and the Jewish people was born in their hearts, the CUFI message of putting action to that portion of their faith was received with open ears. A long line of congregants stayed late into the evening thanking Pastor/Author Victor Styrsky–CUFI Eastern Regional Coordinator and pledging to join the ranks of over 1,300,000 members of CUFI.

June 6, 2013 Pastors’ and Ministry Leaders’ Luncheon Meeting Myrtle Beach, SC

The CUFI Pastor/Leaders’ Luncheon and Middle East Briefing brought out record turnout of Christian leaders and pastors from all throughout the area. The increased growth was due to the involvement of the

local pastors who were part of the 2013 CUFI Pastors’ Israel Trip; and with this strong base of leaders we are now working on the 1st Annual Myrtle Beach Night to Honor Israel set for October 2013. At the conclusion of the luncheon, our new CUFI team had an extraordinary first meeting with Rabbi David Weissman of Temple Shalom, Rabbi Avi Perets of Temple Emanu-El, and Chabad Rabbi, Donin Aizenman. After much conversation they all committed their full participation with the October celebration and will use each of their different newsletters to reach out and invite the greater Jewish community.

June 8, 2013 Standing With Israel Event New Brunswick, NJ

An incredible group of Hispanic CUFI supporters celebrated a Standing with Israel event at Ministerio de Restauracion in New Brunswick. Pastor Rafael Mesa president of Elizabeth Pastors Association hosted the

event and Pastor Carlos Ortiz was the keynote speaker.

June 8 - 9, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Shenandoah, IAEric Perkinson was instrumental in putting together three Christians United For Israel events over the weekend. Mr. Perkinson heard about CUFI watching television; he then “Googled” us on the internet and found that John Somerville was the Regional Coordinator for Iowa. He called John and they worked out two days when he could be in their western Iowa town. Eric rented a local restaurant for a Saturday morning CUFI Breakfast for Pastors and ministry leaders and the local high school auditorium for a Saturday evening Stand with Israel meeting. Sunday morning found the CUFI message being given at Eric’s church, Faith Christian Fellowship. This just shows how anyone can bring CUFI to their hometown or church easily.

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June 9, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Portland, OR

Encouraging support for Israel was warmly expressed by dozens from the Russian-Christian community of Portland, the second largest such community in the nation. The event, a CUFI Standing With Israel

presentation, was the first CUFI event hosted in a synagogue in Portland, and gleaned positive feedback from Jewish congregants and their Christian guests. The event was one of several organized by CUFI Oregon State Director, Pastor Denny Stahl, of Calvary Chapel in Grants Pass.

June 9, 2013 Pastors’ and Ministry Leaders’ Luncheon Meeting New Portland, ME

We had over 30 ministry leaders and pastors at our CUFI Breakfast and Middle East Briefing. One couple drove more than two hours to be a part of the event which was a first in this part of the country.

June 10, 2013 Standing With Israel Event New Portland, ME

The sanctuary of the Western Mountains Baptist Church has an Israeli flag on the stage at all times. It is a thriving congregation that has members who travel hours every Sunday to be a part of a Bible-believing, pro-Israel

church in the state. They have been waiting to find out what they can do with the passion God has birthed within their hearts and our CUFI Stand With Israel Sunday was packed out!

June 10, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Portland, OR

CUFI Oregon State Director, Pastor Denny Stahl, and Western Regional Coordinator, Randy Neal, presented CUFI and Christian support for Israel across the Christian Russian radio station 1010am in Portland. A

previously untapped giant of Christian support for the Jewish State is rapidly emerging from the Christian communities of Russian, Romanian and Ukrainian speaking immigrants. Portland, Oregon is home to second largest Christian Russian community in the country; and a recent Night To Honor Israel in Central California – presented entirely in Russian, drew over 5,000 attendees!

June 12, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Grant Pass, OR

CUFI Oregon State Director, Pastor Denny Stahl, dedicated an entire week to growing CUFI’s member base and affiliated churches throughout western Oregon. Leading by example, Pastor Stahl hosted Western

Regional Coordinator, Randy Neal, for a Standing with Israel presentation dispelling misinformation about the Jewish State. The event was one of several that are proving to mobilize Oregon churches to lock arms in support of the State of Israel.

June 14, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Cottage Grove, OR

Attendees, some that traveled hundreds of miles, gathered for Cottage Grove Oregon’s first CUFI event. The meeting, hosted at Calvary Chapel of Cottage Grove, added CUFI as a resource for the already incredibly strong

supporters of Israel in western Oregon. Several indicated that political advocacy had not been on their radar for expressing their love for the Jewish State and people, and expressed sincere appreciation for the case and challenge to do so.

June 15, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Glen Burnie, MD

Over 100 Latino Israel supporters joined together at Casa de Oracion Efesios for a superb SWI event. Pastor Nelson Amaya hosted the event and Pastor Carlos Ortiz was the keynote speaker.

June 16, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Salvisa, KYSalvisa, Kentucky is the beautiful location of the picturesque setting for the historical Ebenezer Church of Christ. The attendance at the Sunday evening service was bolstered by a large class of men celebrating recovery. The message about the current state of affairs in the Middle East and the relevance of God fulfilling His promises in this day and hour was used as an example of how God is faithful, not only in large world events but also in our daily lives. The CUFI event was graciously hosted by Pastor John Kessel.

June 16 - 17, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Nicholasville, KYThe Lexington Church of the Savior in Nicholasville under the leadership of Pastor Steve Pearson hosted Central Regional Coordinator Col. John Somerville at three church services on Sunday the 16th of June and a Pastors’ Luncheon on the 17th. All of the events were extremely well attended. The meetings and hospitality coordinated by Pastor Steve and his staff were exceptional and set the pattern for a jam-packed week of CUFI meetings throughout the state.

June 17, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Lexington, KYThe evening Stand With Israel at Lexington First Assembly of God was organized by longtime CUFI members, Mr. and Mrs. Bob McCray. This Monday night meeting is a long-standing group which regularly prays for Israel and the peace of Jerusalem. The topic for the meeting was “God’s Hidden Hand in the Affairs of State”, a look at 3 presidents of the United States and how they were in office in Israel’s times of need. All three were “accidental” presidents who were in the right place at the right time (according to God’s plans).

June 18, 2013 Pastors’ and Ministry Leaders’ Luncheon Meeting Milwaukee, WIThe CUFI Standing with Israel Luncheon event with recent Israel Trip Pastors David Stokes and Christopher Tolbert, both of Milwaukee, Wisconsin was very successful and well attended with over 60 area pastors and ministry leaders. The event was led by Pastor Michael Stevens, Outreach Director of the CUFI African-American Outreach Department. CUFI State Director, Pastor Skip Henderson was present and gave a passionate invitation for all to attend the November NTHI in Milwaukee.

June 19, 2013 Pastors’ and Ministry Leaders’ Luncheon Meeting Danville, KYMrs. Aprile Hunt of Danville, a stalwart supporter of Israel arranged for a Pastor’s and Ministry Leaders luncheon in the exquisite Mallard’s Restaurant in the heart of the Bluegrass Region. Mrs. Hunt has been instrumental in introducing CUFI to the state through her extensive connections in the Christian-Zionist movement. She arranged this wonderful luncheon and also provided the most appropriate US-Israel flags and decorations which really made the luncheon very special. Col. Somerville spoke about the modern-day miracle that is currently happening in Israel and how we in America can be instrumental in meeting with our elected officials.

June 19, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Harrodsburg, KY Harrodsburg, the oldest permanent settlement west of the Appalachians was the site of a meeting at the Harrodsburg Baptist Church introducing Christians United For Israel into that historic region. Pastor Wayne Spivey opened and closed the meeting with the most popular Q & A subject about the role Christians should play in the political process. The consensus was that the moral voice of authority should come from the church and synagogues and that should be reflected in Christian activity in the political process. The example of William Wilberforce combining his spiritual beliefs with his political position was used to illustrate how the evil of slavery was ended when belief and political action were combined.

June 20, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Bowling Green, KYThe Hope In Messiah congregation is led by the multi-talented Biblical-Research author, musician, songwriter and practicing attorney Jonathon Sacks. If that wasn’t enough, he also happens to come from a family that includes 19 generations of rabbis. If all those solid credentials make you think he might be a rather stiff academic you’d be wrong. He’s one of the warmest and well-humored leaders we’ve ever met. He made CUFI feel right at home and he fully understands our objectives and purposes.

June 20, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Burgin, KY The night of the 20th of June found Col. John Somerville in the delightful rural community of Burgin in the heart of Mercer County, Kentucky. Although Burgin has a population under 1,000 there was an overwhelming attendance at this CUFI event. The Stand With Israel event was preceded by a dinner for all the local pastors. It was an enjoyable and unique event of Q & A regarding the purposes, objectives and methods of CUFI that was well received by the local clergy. The evening meeting was just as rewarding when special kudos came from a gentleman who attended our meeting on the eve of his 100th birthday. He encouraged us not only by his health and vigor but by his support for Israel… “Because it’s in the Bible…and that’s good enough for me!”

June 22, 2013 Pastors’ and Ministry Leaders’ Luncheon Meeting Memphis, TNThe CUFI Standing with Israel Luncheon event with recent Israel Trip Pastor Dr. Patricia Lewis in Memphis, Tennessee was an overall successful meeting and gathering. The 20 ministry leaders, who eagerly attended, learned the ever-important facts of standing with Israel. Pastor Michael Stevens led the event.

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June 23, 2013 Concert in Sacramento, CA

Hundreds of people passed a small group of anti-Israel protestors to attend a special CUFI solidarity concert in the Golden State’s Capitol City. The event, coordinated to promote the area’s fall Night To Honor

Israel with radio host Dennis Prager, featured music by Wild Branches – the music team of CUFI’s Eastern Coordinator, Victor Styrsky, and The Hebrew Project – led by CUFI Stockton, CA leader Pastor Dumisani Washington of Congregation of Zion. The event was an overwhelming success, allowing supporters of Israel a positive and uplifting means of expressing their solidarity with the Jewish nation and their local Jewish neighbors.

June 23, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Baltimore, MD

Around 100 Hispanic Israel supporters attended the Standing with Israel event at ICR in Baltimore. Pastor Carlos Castillo, Maryland Hispanic State Director, organized this superb event full of music and support for the

Jewish State. Pastor Carlos Ortiz was the keynote speaker.

June 27, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Olympia, WA

Around 100 congregants attended the CUFI Español event celebrated at Grace Church in Olympia. Pastor Manuel Lozano organized and hosted the event and Pastor Carlos Ortiz was the keynote speaker.

June 29, 2013 Pastors’ and Ministry Leaders’ Luncheon Meeting Des Moines, IAThe CUFI Pastors’ Luncheon with Supt. Marion Eppright, was postponed until November 21, 2013 due to Pastor Michael Stevens’ flight being cancelled the night before the event. Lunch, however, was still served to the crowd of approximately 30 guests and the host pastor gave a testimony of his time in Israel and encouraged all to attend the planned event in November.

June 30, 2013 Night To Honor Israel Lakeland, FL

In a gathering put together by an amazing team of pastors who all participated in the 2013 CUFI SE Pastors’ Israel trip; Pastor Scott Thomas outlined the work of CUFI and the Biblical mandate of standing with Israel. Church

leaders with congregations as large as 7,000 members attended the luncheon in preparation for the big Lakeland Night to Honor Israel on June 30 with keynote speaker, Holocaust Survivor, Irving Roth.

June 30, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Seattle, WA

Over 200 enthusiastic Hispanic Israel supporters from Seattle got together on a Sunday to celebrate Israel and demonstrate support for the Jewish people. Pastor Jose Infante, CUFI’s new WA Hispanic State Director

hosted and organized this event, full of music and love for the Jewish State. Consul General of Israel for the Northwest Dr. Andy David gave a

memorable message via video and Pastor Carlos Ortiz was the keynote speaker.

June 30, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Lafayette, INApproximately 70 of -described lover of Israel and the Jewish people.

July 1, 2013 Pastors’ and Ministry Leaders’ Luncheon Meeting Lafayette, IN

Pastors James and Thometra Foster and their church, The Living Truth of Christ, hosted the Central Regional Coordinator for CUFI, Col. John Somerville (USMC ret.), for a Sunday morning service and again on Monday for

a Pastors’ breakfast in Lafayette. The high esteem in which the community holds the Fosters was obvious by the tremendous turnout of Pastors ministry leaders for the CUFI breakfast. These informative meetings in Lafayette were the first for CUFI in the area. They came about because the Fosters attended a breakfast many months before in Chicago. “Our job is to keep spreading the seed on good ground and God gives the increase,” said one attendee.

July 7, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Mesa, AZ

Attendees braved 120 degree plus temperature in Mesa, AZ for a CUFI Standing with Israel event at Mesa East Four Square Church. The church’s youth enthusiastically embraced the pro-Israel message; a sign of

what they have heard from the pulpit each Sunday.

July 7, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Minneapolis, MN

This CUFI Stand With Israel event with Brother Ike, a designated leader of African-Americans for Israel and member of Pastor Mac and Lynn Hammond’s Living Word Christian Center, was a significant and groundbreaking

event for the Minneapolis/St. Paul area - especially for people of color. Daughters For Zion leader, Deb Campbell, was present and added great value to the pro-Israel meeting.

July 7, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Doral, FL

A group of Hispanic Israel supporters attended the Standing with Israel Event at Presencia Viva Church in Doral. Pastor Edwin Castro hosted this superb event. Gabriel Baredes, Director of Hispanic Affairs at the Israeli

Consulate in Miami, was the guest speaker and Pastor Carlos Ortiz the keynote speaker.

July 8, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Phoenix, AZCUFI’s Facts or Fiction presentation had audience members engaged and outraged at the methods used to demonize the Jewish State. Meanwhile, anti-Israel protestors lost their fervor as they sat in their air-conditioned cars to avoid the sweltering Arizona heat.

July 12, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Tigard, ORAn incredibly diverse audience of over one hundred people attended this CUFI event just south of Portland. The event was just one of

several confronting the anti-Israel rhetoric common in the Northwest and served to identify new leaders to help further CUFI’s impact in the area.

July 14, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Houston, TX

Iglesia Peña de Horeb in Houston celebrated their first Stand With Israel event. An incredible display of music and dancing adorned this magnificent evening. Pastor Jose Luis Romero quoted Genesis 12:3 and informed the

congregation of the importance of standing with Israel during these difficult times. CUFI Hispanic Outreach Coordinator Pastor Carlos Ortiz was the keynote speaker.

July 21, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Sunwanee, GA

Over 100 enthusiastic Israel supporters from the Hispanic community of Sunwanee attended the first Standing with Israel in this city hosted by La Vid Verdadera. Pastors Jose and Glory Palacios organized this

marvelous event full of love and support for the Jewish State. CUFI Hispanic Outreach Coordinator Pastor Carlos Ortiz was the keynote speaker.

July 30, 2013 Pastors’ and Ministry Leaders’ Luncheon Meeting Atlanta, GAThe Pastors’ and ministry leaders’ luncheon that was held during the 2013 National Holy Convocation at The Way of the Cross Church of Christ, International in Atlanta was an overwhelming success and much needed accomplishment for growing Pentecostal communities. Dr. Michael Seward graciously hosted over 40 bishops, pastors and ministry leaders. Pastor Michael Stevens, CUFI’s African-American Outreach Coordinator, led the luncheon covering the biblical, historical and contemporary reasons why Christians today are standing with the State of Israel. Participants celebrated their passion for Israel and the Jewish community with full agreement and solidarity.

July 31, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Bakersfield, CA

Ushers scrambled for more chairs as a CUFI Standing with Israel meeting turned into standing room only. The event drew attendees from as far as three hours away, and audience members stood in line to give

thanks for the presentation and ask how they could get more involved.

August 4, 2013 Night to Honor Israel Spindale, NC

Over 900 people flocked to the 1st Annual Word of Faith Fellowship Night to Honor Israel in Spindale. Donald Orenstein, former owner of the Boston Celtics, said that while he has seen the world and sat with

princes and presidents of many nations, he had never experienced anything like CUFI’s Night to Honor Israel. At the event, the WOF college student choir sang and represented the next generation of Christian Zionists being raised all across the nation.

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August 8, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Fort Worth, TX

The Lighthouse Fellowship on Robertson Road was the location for a Stand With Israel event in Fort Worth. The meeting was arranged by Vicki Davis, an elder in the Methodist church. Pastor Frank Briggs, the senior Pastor at

Lighthouse, hosted the evening for CUFI’s Col. John Somerville (USMC, ret.). This event was an eye-opener for many pastors who see new faces in their church as a result of hosting our meetings. Many people are looking for a church home that is supportive of Israel and this is one way for them to find that fellowship.

August 9, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Newark TX

CUFI Central Region Coordinator, Col. John Somerville (USMC, ret.) was invited to address the USA/Israel Club of the Bless Israel Ministry at Eagle Mountain International Church, on the campus of Kenneth Copeland

Ministries in Newark, TX. The audience certainly reflected their mission statement which states in part, “God loves Israel who is ‘the apple of His Eye.’ Because we love God we also love Israel. It is imperative for us who are called of God and who love God to come together and be unified in blessing Israel…Together we can make a difference. This wonderful group is making a difference.

August 10, 2013 Pastors’ and Ministry Leaders’ Luncheon Meeting Newport News, VA

Israel Familiarization Trip Participant, Pastor William Ward of Newport News, hosted a highly successful luncheon meeting for the Virginia Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction’s Holy Convocation. Over 40 ministry

leaders learned about the importance of standing with Israel. Pastor Michael Stevens, Director of the CUFI African-American Outreach Department, led the event with a PowerPoint presentation.

August 11, 2013 Standing With Israel Event Amarillo, TX

A wonderful CUFI BBQ was planned by long-time CUFI member and the founder of Texans for Israel in Amarillo, Mike Isley. Mike is well known all over Texas for his unflagging support of Israel and is known all over

Israel for his equally undiminished support of CUFI. Mike invited many friends to his home for a relaxed Sunday night get-together and introduction CUFI’s goals for Amarillo. Numerous pastors and their families responded positively to the event and eagerly began preparation for the 2014 Night to Honor Israel in Amarillo.

August 31, 2013 Pastors’ and Ministry Leaders’ Luncheon Meeting Albertville, AL

Over 20 Pastors and leaders from all over the state of Alabama attended CUFI’s Español’s first Pastors’ and ministry leaders’ event in that area. Pastor Fernando Rodriguez from Luz a las Naciones organized the event

in which Pastors came to learn about the importance of blessing the state of Israel and the Jewish people. CUFI Hispanic Outreach Coordinator Pastor Carlos Ortiz was the keynote speaker.

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CUFI Summit Brings Together Religious, Political And Military Leaders

In mid-July, Christians United for Israel (CUFI), the nation’s largest pro-Israel organization, held its eighth annual Washington Summit. More than 4,200 activists from around the country traveled to our nation’s capital to learn about the Biblical, moral and historical reasons for Christian Zionism and ask their elected officials to stand with Israel.

The event opened with teaching and worship services on Sunday evening.

The following day, attendees had the opportunity to participate in several breakout sessions with world renowned experts on issues ranging from Iran’s nuclear weapons program, to the U.S.-Israel relationship, to the Biblical reasons Christians stand with the Jewish State.

The setting of these smaller more intimate sessions enabled the audience to ask questions and speak directly with notable scholars including President of the Foundation for Defense Democracies Cliff May, CBN National Security Analyst Erick Stakelbeck, and Executive Director of the American Center for Law and Justice Jordan Sekulow.

Tuesday began with a morning plenary session featuring seven sitting members of congress from across the country and representing both parties. Some, such as Rep. Michelle Bachman (R-MN), focused their remarks on their personal Christian Zionist journey; others, such as Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), discussed the turbulent situation in the Middle East. All were unwavering in their support for Israel.

That afternoon the Summit’s Middle East Briefing began with a live via satellite address by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He opened his remarks by thanking CUFI for the group’s rock-solid support of Israel, and went on to warn the crowd about Iran’s nuclear weapons ambitions.

“Those weapons aren’t prepared to launch against Israel. They already have missiles that can hit Israel. Those ICBMs are intended for you - to hit the United States and that could happen very soon,” Netanyahu said.

The Prime Minister was followed by several speakers including House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA), Israeli Tourism Minister Dr. Uzi Landau, former Commander of British Forces in Afghanistan Col. Richard Kemp, Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations Executive Vice Chairman Malcolm Hoenlein, President of American Values Gary Bauer, and Israeli military analyst Maj. Elliot Chodoff (IDF res.).

The Summit’s gala event, a Night to Honor Israel, commenced that evening. CUFI African American Outreach Coordinator Pastor Michael Stevens served as the event’s master-of-ceremonies. He was joined on the stage by several distinguished

speakers: Israeli Ambassador to the UN Ron Prosor, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), national radio and television personality Glenn Beck, and CUFI founder and Chairman Pastor John Hagee.

Prosor focused his comments on the international effort to demonize and delegitimize Israel, and condemned the UN for its fixation with the Jewish State, especially amidst all the suffering that is taking place across the Middle East.

Cruz opened his remarks by asking that God bless CUFI, Israel and the United States. He went on to discuss the broader situation in the Middle East, and noted “Under each and every circumstance the alliance between the United States and Israel must remain completely and entirely unshakeable.”

Beck, who announced during his remarks that we would be personally donating $100,000 to CUFI on Campus, delivered an impassioned speech, commenting on the dark and difficult times in which we live.

“Now is the time to stand, and not just for Israel, but for all of God’s truth. Stand for all of humanity,” Beck said.

Like Netanyahu, Hagee focused portions of his remarks on the threat posed by a nuclear armed Iran. CUFI has repeatedly warned that if the Islamic Republic acquires nuclear weapons, Israel would be facing an existential threat and Iran’s newfound geo-political position would be calamitous for the entire free world.

Addressing the misguided assertions by some in the media that Iran’s new president, Hassan Rouhani, is a “moderate,” Hagee noted “[Rouhani] may walk like a moderate, speak like a moderate, but he is not a moderate.”

Hagee also condemned U.S. pressure on Israel in the context of Palestinian-Israeli peace negotiations.

“When will the Palestinians be asked to make sacrifices for peace? …How can you make peace with someone who wants to kill you?” Hagee asked.

The three day event concluded with CUFI activists spending a full day on Capitol Hill where they lobbied in support of tough new sanctions against Iran, urged their elected officials to adopt the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2013, and asked Members of Congress to cosponsor legislation calling for a special envoy focused on religious persecution against Christians and other minority communities in the Middle East.

One week after the CUFI Washington Summit, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed new sanctions against Iran. The Senate is expected to advance the legislation in the fall.

Sunday, July 21Daughters of Zion

Diana Hagee CUFI Executive Board and First Lady of Cornerstone Church, San Antonio, TX

Pastor Lynne Hammond National Director of Daughters for Zion, CUFI Executive Board and Region 8 Director

Spiritual & Rabbinical Teaching Daughters for Zion praise and prayer service

Amanda and Aaron Crabb

Cornerstone Singers

Rabbi Aryeh Scheinberg CUFI Advisory Board

Monday, July 22opening Session:why I Stand with Israel

Pastor Happy Caldwell CUFI Executive Board, Founder and Pastor of Agape Church in Little Rock, Arkansas

Diana and Pastor John Hagee with Gary Bauer

Michael Little CUFI Board of Directors and President

and Chief Operating Officer of CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc.)

Pastor Mark Biltz CUFI Washington State Director

and founder of El Shaddal Ministries

Cheryl Morrison CUFI Executive Board and Regional Director

Billye Brim Region 5 Director

Gary Bauer CUFI Executive Board, President of American Values

Pastor George Morrison CUFI Executive Board, Senior Pastor of Faith Bible Chapel in Arvada, Colorado

Pastor John Hagee Founder and Chairman of CUFI

Monday, July 22Break out Sessions part one:The Basics of the Arab-Israel ConflictCommitted to Israel’s Destructiontargeting the “Sunday people” today

Lela Gilbert Writer, Journalist and Author

Cliff May President of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Pastor Jay Bailey, Pastor Scott Thomas and Pastor Cheryl Morrison

Lela Gilbert, Pastor Steven Khoury & Jordan Sekulow

Elliot Chodoff Political and military analyst

Erick Stakelbeck, Frank Gaffney & Cliff May

Jordan Sekulow Director of Policy and International Operations for the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLI)

Pastor George Morrison and Pastor John Hagee

David Brog, Pastor Joey & Jennifer Steelman and Shari Dollinger

Erick Stakelbeck Correspondent/Terrorim Analyst on CBN News

Monday, July 22Break out Sessions part two:Myths & FactsIran: eye of the Stormthe Biblical Mandate to Stand with Israel

Pastor Ron Domina CUFI Region 10 Director

Pastor Gary Morton

Dr. Kenneth Stein Director of the Institute for the Study of Modern Israel of EmoryErick Stakelbeck

Correspondent/Terrorim Analyst on CBN News

Pastor Jay Bailey Solid Rock Church, Columbus, Georgia

Patrick Clawson Director of research at The Washington

Institute

Elliot Chodoff, Sgt. Benjamin Anthony, David Brog and Dr. Kenneth Stein

Monday, July 22Friends of Israel Circle and CUFILeadership Luncheon

Monday, July 22Chairmans Club Donor Banquet

Governor Mike Huckabee Former Govenor of Arkansas and Fox News TV Host

Billye Brim Region 5 Director

Rabbi Shlomo Riskin offers blessing of meal

Senator Ted Cruz United States Senator from Texas

Sgt. Benjamin Anthony and David Brog

Col. Richard Kemp Former Commander of British Forces in Afghanistan

Pastor John Hagee Founder and Chairman of CUFI

Pastor Happy Caldwell CUFI Executive Board, Founder and Pastor of Agape Church in Little Rock, Arkansas

Diana Hagee CUFI Executive Board

and First Lady of Cornerstone Church,

San Antonio, TX

Gary Bauer CUFI Executive Board, President of American Values

Monday, July 22ambassador’s reception

Pastor Hagee, Velvet Ridings and Govenor Mike Huckabee

Randy Caldwell & Family Wade & Beckie Decker

Pastor Hagee, Ted & Terry Squares and Govenor Mike Huckabee

Joey & Jennifer Steelman

Rabbi Scheinberg withBill and Joanie Bosch

Israel’s Ambassador to the United States - Michael Oren

Marita Styrsky

Rep. John Barrow Rep. Sanford Bishop

Rep. Michele Bachmann

Sen. Lindsey Graham

Tuesday, July 23a view from the Hill

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu - via satellite

Interactive Summit

Rep. Doug Lamborn

Israeli Soldiers-Major Dvir, Captain Michal and Captain Noam

Israeli Soldier Major Dvir

Rep. Tom Price

Col. Richard Kemp Former Commander of British Forces in Afghanistan

Col. Richard Kemp and Gary Bauer

Malcom Hoenlein Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations Executive Vice Chairman

Rep. Eric Cantor Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives

Uzi Landau Ph.D Israel Minister of

Tourism

Tuesday, July 23Middle East Briefing

Tuesday, July 23Speakers tentQ&a with IDF Soldiers

Pastor John Hagee

Israeli Soldier Major Dvir

Tuesday, July 23night to Honor Israel

Senator Ted Cruz, Pastor Hagee & Glenn BeckPastor Hagee & Rabbi Scheinberg

Pastor Hagee and Pastor Matthew Hagee present Malcolm Hoenlein with CUFI Defender of Israel Award

Sgt. Benjamin Anthony Veteran Israeli combat soldier

Pastor Matthew Hagee

Pastor Matthew Hagee and Cornerstone SingersThe R.A.M.P. Church International Mass Choir

David Creech, Aaron & Amanda Crabb

Glenn Beck Akaya Lee CUFI On Campus Student

Senator Ted Cruz United States Senator from Texas

Ambassador Ron Posor 16th Permanent

Representative of Israel to the United Nations

Pastor Steven Michaels

Pastor John Hagee Founder and Chairman of CUFI

Michael Little CUFI Executive Board

Rep. Michele Bachmann

Wednesday, July 24CUFI on Capitol Hill

David Brog and Congressman Lamar SmithCongressman Lamar Smith and Pastor John Hagee

Roy Blunt U.S. Senator for Missouri

Pastor John Hagee and Senator Ted CruzSenator Ted Cruz United States Senator from Texas

Pastor Victor StyrskyJosh Ahrens National Campus Coordinator

David Walker and CUFI on Campus Students

John Winchester and CUFI on Campus award recipient CUFI on Campus Staff

with Award Reception

David Walker Campus Field Organizer, Eastern Region

Christians United For IsraelP.O. Box 1307San Antonio, TX 78295www.cufi.org