Past Events

Albuquerque, NM - June 28, 2010
It was a full house as members from both the Christian and Jewish communities filled the meeting room at the Jewish Community Center in Albuquerque for a Standing With Israel Middle East update. The meeting included a multi-media presentation and Middle East update presented by CUFI Western Regional Coordinator Randy Neal, and included messages by Sam Sokolove, Executive Director of The Jewish Federation of New Mexico, CUFI New Mexico State Director, Annette Garcia and CUFI on Campus Corrdinator John Winchester.

Honolulu, HI - June 24, 2010
Elected officials and members from the Jewish and Christian communities of Hawaii gathered at the State Capitol for an Israel Solidarity rally last Thursday. It was the first of three consecutive solidarity meetings at the Capitol building, with the next two scheduled from 12PM to 5PM on July 1st and 8th.  The positive, peaceful demonstration of support for the Jewish State and people was coordinated by CUFI Congregational Representative Nowlin Correa, and included moving remarks by US Senator Daniel Akaka (D-HI) and Congressman Gene Ward (R - Dist 17, HI). CUFI members in Hawaii are encouraged to attend one or both of the upcoming Israel solidarity rallies.

Deming, NM - June 24, 2010
Approximately one hundred and fifty people met at River of Life Church in Deming, New Mexico for the area's second Standing With Israel meeting.  The event was attended by pastors and representatives from several area churches throughout the community, and was coordinated by CUFI Deming City Director, Anne Marie Beck. The evening included a presentation and Middle East update by CUFI Western Regional Coordinator, information about CUFI's presence in New Mexico, and closing comments and benediction by Deming Mayor and Senior Pastor of Living Word Family Church, Pastor Andre Silva.

Mt. Vernon, WA - June 13, 2010
Christians from throughout the north eastern Seattle area gathered for a CUFI Standing with Israel Middle East update at Newsong Church. The meeting was coordinated by CUFI Washington State Director Pastor Jim Wagner, Senior Pastor of Newsong Church, and included a presentation on CUFI and a Middle East update by Randy Neal, CUFI Western Regional Coordinator. The meeting ended with multiple inquiries for similar meetings in the area, and several indicating interest in attending the CUFI Washington Summit.

Port Ludlow, WA - June 13, 2010
Port Ludlow Community Church hosted CUFI Western Regional Coordinator, Randy Neal, for a special Standing with Israel Sunday message. was the first CUFI meeting on the Olympic Pennisula. Special thanks to Pastor Dennis LaMance, Senior Pastor of PLCC for his vision, and his encouraging support of both Israel and CUFI.

San Luis Obispo - June 8, 2010
Pastors and leaders met for a CUFI Middle East update. Attendees had traveled hours to learn about mobilizing California's central coast to stand with Israel. A number of attendees indicated interest in simar meetings in the area.

Irvine, CA - June 3, 2010
CUFI presented a special screener of the award winning documentary "The Case For Israel". The screening, hosted by the Jewish Federation of Orange County, was received with enthusiasm and several requests for future CUFI events in the area.

Irvine, CA - June 3, 2010
Pastors and leaders from across Orange County gathered for a special meeting presenting CUFI's vision and objectives. The meeting was coordinated by CUFI Orange County Cordinators George and Lisa Haines in cooperation with the Jewish Federation of Orange County.

Spokane, WA - May 27, 2010
People from eastern Washington, Oregon and western Idaho gathered for the area's first CUFI Standing With Israel meeting. The event was hosted by Pastor Terry Little of Crossover Church, and was coordinated by CUFI Congregational Representatives John and Gail Johnson.

Several people committed to attend the CUFI Washington DC Summit. The evening ended with request for other similar meetings in the area and to begin planning a Night To Honor Israel in the region.

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Palos Verdes, CA - May 18, 2010
Nearly a hundred rallied together in Palos Verdes for the area's first Standing With Israel meeting. The event drew attendees from churches and synagogues and ended with inquiries of planning A Night To Honor Israel in the region in the near future. The meeting was facilitated by CUFI Western Regional Coordinator, Randy Neal.

Sioux Falls, SD - May 13, 2010
On 13 May a Pastors’ Luncheon and another Stand With Israel briefing was held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  The events were hosted by Pastors Mike and Vicki Bang of Faith Family Church.  The elegant luncheon was held in Spezia’s Restaurant in downtown Sioux Falls.  There were approximately 35 ministry leaders in attendance.  That evening the SWI briefing was held at the Marriott Courtyard’s Meeting room.  The room was filled to over capacity (don’t tell the Fire Marshall) with close to 100 South Dakotans in attendance.  It was an extremely friendly and exuberant crowd, well versed in the importance of praying for the Peace of Jerusalem.  Pastor Mike is the CUFI State Director and Pastor Vicki heads up the Daughters for Zion prayer ministry in South Dakota.

Newell, SD - May 11, 2010
Newell, South Dakota, which calls itself the “Sheep Capital of the World” was the scene of the first Pastors’ Luncheon and Stand With Israel Briefing on the 11th of May.  The location was the Newell Christian Fellowship pastured by Rev. Sean Carney.  Pastors from several small towns around the Sturgis-Spearfish corner of South Dakota converged on Newell for the CUFI luncheon.  Several of them along with members of their congregations came back that evening for the SWI meeting.

Coarsegold, CA - May 9, 2010
In anticipation of the 2nd annual CUFI Sunday on 23 May, the congregation of Yosemite Lakes community Church of Coarsegold, California jumped the gun and became the “1st in the Nation” to hold their annual CUFI Sunday last weekend.  I thought all the “Sooners” were in Oklahoma.  Actually, a member of their congregation, the CUFI Central Regional Coordinator will be speaking in Weatherford Texas  at the Silverado Cowboy Church on the 23rd, therefore more than 500 attended the “Early Bird CUFI Sunday.”  The uniqueness and importance of this time in our country’s relationship with Israel was the theme of the message.  “If not me…Who?   If not now…When?” was the emphasis placed on American Bible-believers to get to Washington and let our elected officials know that millions of evangelicals are expecting them to bring a blessing on our nation by adopting and acting on American foreign policy which stands with and supports Israel in her time of need.  A goodly number of congregants indicated their positive interest in attending the CUFI DC Summit.

Hinsdale, IL - May 8, 2010
On Saturday evening, 8 May, in Hinsdale, Illinois more than 80 members of the Business Men’s Fellowship USA, a Full Gospel Ministry, gathered in the Hinsdale Community House to listen to a Standing With Israel briefing following a delightful meal and a time of fellowship.  The message centered on the Biblical truths regarding the judgment of nations.  The rapid demise of the British Empire was featured showing how the largest world empire collapsed once it turned against the Jews and started dividing the land of Israel  (Joel 3:2).  The question was then posed regarding our own nation and its relationship to modern Israel.  The question and answer period led to a consensus that we Christian-Americans had better  “Put feet to our prayers and beliefs by standing and speaking up for Israel, because time is of the essence.”

Rochester, NY - May 2, 2010
Rochester, New York May 2nd Standing With Israel ~ Two services at the beautiful Bethel Christian Fellowship with Senor Pastor and CUFI NY State Director, Ron Domina helped equip the members for standing with Israel at the CUFI Washington Summit. 73 people signed up to be part of the CUFI Bus Caravan to the summit as CUFI Eastern Regional Coordinator, Victor Styrsky exhorted the church to put 'action to their faith' regarding their love for the nation of Israel.

Mt. Gilead, OH - April 15, 2010
Pastor Don Lockwood of Edison, Ohio and other supporters of Israel gathered in the Seniors On Center building in Mt. Gilead, Ohio for a Stand With Israel meeting on the 15th of April, 2010.  Many excellent questions were asked which showed the deep understanding of the group about current events in the Middle East.  This group has been well educated and equipped under the teaching and leadership of Pastor Lockwood and other members of his congregation.

Cuyahoga Falls, OH - April 14, 2010
Pastor John Rasicci  of the Word of His Grace Fellowship in Cuyahoga Falls graciously hosted the initial Stand With Israel meeting on 14 April.  More than 100 people were in attendance to learn about how God judges the nations of the world (Joel 3:2) and the critical time that it is for America to continue its support of Israel.  Pastor John, his wife and family have been ardent supporters of Israel and CUFI for many years and we are so thankful for their consistent and biblically based stand.

St. Clairsville, OH - April 13, 2010
The first Stand With Israel meeting in southeastern Ohio was hosted by Pastor Dean Myers of the Harbor of Hope church of St. Clairsville, Ohio.  More than 100 attended the Tuesday evening, 13th of April event in the beautiful sanctuary overlooking the rolling hill country of the Buckeye state.  Pastor Myers has long been a teacher of Biblical prophecy and has an uncompromising love for the Jewish people and the state of Israel.  It was an honor and joy to be a part of his fellowship.

CUFI ESPANOL - Fontana, CA - April 11, 2010
Over 500 Hispanic supporters met in 2 services at Ministeios Tesoros Escondidos in Fontana, California for a Standing with Israel meeting. The events were coordinated by Pastors Cesar and Guillermina Recinos with the support of local Hispanic Pastor Sammy Fernandez from Iglesia La Puerta Abierta in East L.A. Both events served to promote CUFI Español and the upcoming Night Hispanic Night to Honor Israel and the importance of the Hispanic community to participate in this event. The meeting included a presentation by Pastor Carlos Ortiz, CUFI's Hispanic Outreach Coordinator, about why Hispanics must support the Jewish nation.

CUFI ESPANOL - Los Angeles, CA - April 11, 2010
Over 200 people attended a Standing with Israel meeting at Ministerio Cristiano Shekina in Los Angeles, California. The event was coordinated by Pastor Josue Alonso and all the attendees were exited about supporting the next upcoming Hispanic Night to Honor Israel in Los Angeles on June 12 2010.  Pastor Carlos Ortiz shared the biblical mandate of why we need to bless the nation of Israel and also gave a short Middle East briefing.

Monroe, WA - April 11, 2010
Foothills Foursquare Church hosted CUFI Western Regional Coordinator Randy Neal as their guest speaker for a special message about Israel last Sunday. Pastor Bruce Hill, Senior Pastor of the church closed the service with a passionate declaration of commitment to Israel and the Jewish people and encouraged his congregants to attend the Christians United for Israel Washington Summit in July. Pastor Hill expressed that the forty five minute message was "over too soon', as a result Foothill Foursquare will be hosting a Standing With Israel event in early June of this year.

Connersville, IN - April 9, 2010
The first Standing with Israel meeting in eastern Indiana was held in the Community Center of Connersville, Indiana on the evening of the 9th of April.  The Connersville Community Gymnasium was the site that welcomed more than 200 people to the setting for this event.  How appropriate that this meeting was held on the indoor basketball court in the town that was still reveling in the fantastic NCAA run at the national title by Butler University and the hometown of Butler’s star player.  From the reaction of the crowd, it appears that there is just as much enthusiasm for Israel.

Urbana, IL - April 8, 2010
Urbana, Illinois was the site of the first Stand With Israel meeting on in the Urbana Civic Center.  It was organized and hosted by Denise and Russell Meyers.  More than 200 hundred central Illini attended the evening meeting in the heart of Urbana.  What a joy it was to have so many Christian and Jewish couples join the event.  Many thanks to Mark Burns of Good News Radio, WGNJ and WGNN, for his coverage and publicity in making this such a well attended affair.

Bloomington, IL - April 7, 2010
A Standing With Israel meeting was held the evening of in the beautiful sanctuary of Pastor Tafforest Brewster’s House of Faith International Church in downtown.  An update on the current situation in the Middle East and Israel was followed by the Biblical mandate that Christians have to love and support the Jewish people and the Jewish State.  The briefing also addressed the roots and growth of Replacement Theology.  The message was well received and engendered many in-depth questions and insights into this insidious theology which poisoned the relations between Christians and Jews for twenty centuries.

Havana, IL - April 6, 2010
A Standing With Israel meeting, at the Havana Community Center, was organized and hosted by CUFI Congregational Representative Mrs. Hazel Jordan.  More than 100 people from west-central Illinois gathered for the first Standing With Israel meeting in that part of the Land of Lincoln.  People with a wonderful love for Israel and the Jewish people came from miles around to share in this evening of learning and inspiration.

Rutherfordton, North Carolina - March 11, 2010
The Word of Faith Church called for a “Holy Convocation” with the entire congregation of  600 people in attendance in the main sanctuary and many others in the “overflow” room. The evening started with the adult choir leading in worship, followed by the young adult and children’s choir. Eastern Regional Coordinator, Victor Styrsky, gave a message regarding the work of CUFI and the Biblical mandate to stand with Israel in prayer and in action.  A guided tour of the 10-year labor of love, “Holocaust Museum” created by the Word of Faith K - 12th grade school was given and the night concluded with a southern style banquet of food and fellowship that continued late into the night. In attempting to explain the evening at Word of Faith, Styrsky exclaimed, “Tonight was one of the most extraordinary church experiences of my life.” WOF is hoping to send members to the 2010 CUFI Washington Summit as well as helping to host a Night to Honor Israel in the fall of 2010.

Lenoir, North Carolina - March 10, 2010
Over 200 people attended a Standing with Israel meeting at Whitnel Pentecostal Holiness Church in Lenoir, North Carolina.  Pastor Tom Ochieng from University City Church in Charlotte brought Spirit filled opening comments on the Biblical mandate for standing with the nation of Israel, and CUFI Eastern Regional Coordinator, Victor Styrsky, presented the vision of CUFI as well as a strong exhortation for the congregation to attend the 2010 CUFI Washington Summit. CUFI Congregational Representative, Starr Franklin, shared that members of the church had been praying for such an event to take place for over 3 years!  Starr Franklin has signed on as the CUFI Bus Captain and is reaching out to other congregations in the city to attend the summit as well.

Bayville, New Jersey - February 21, 2010
Cedar Creek Community Church held a Standing With Israel meeting on Sunday with Eastern Regional Coordinator Victor Styrsky as the guest speaker. The vision of CUFI was presented as well as the great need to make our voices heard at this year's CUFI Washington Summit. One of the members of Cedar Creek signed up to be a CUFI bus captain and has begun to work towards becoming part of the CUFI DC Summit Bus Caravan! Cedar Creek also committed to actively supporting the Tom's River, New Jersey Night To Honor Israel on April 18th, 2010. 

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Boise, ID - February 21, 2010
CUFI’s Idaho State Directors, Pastors Don and Chritina Ricci, hosted both a CUFI Sunday morning service and an evening Standing With Israel meeting. The evening event drew members from both the Christian and Jewish communities who had come to learn about CUFI and the Middle East. Several attendees committed to become CUFI Congregational Representatives and involve their church with Christians United for Israel Sunday on May 23, as well as intending to join us at the CUFI Washington Summit.

Falls Church, VA - February 21, 2010
Over three hundred people gathered at Iglesia Nacidos para Gobernar in Falls Church VA to participate in CUFI's second Standing With Israel event in this city. This was the first Standing With Israel Event celebrated at Pastor’s Fanny Porras new church which added even more energy to the enthusiastic crowd that danced and sung Hebrew music for more than one hour. The event was coordinated by Virginia’s Hispanic CUFI leader Pastor Fanny Porras who addressed the crowd and explained the importance of supporting CUFI events. She was very enthusiastic about attending the national Night to Honor Israel in Washington, D.C. on July 22^nd with all her church.  Pastor Carlos Ortiz, CUFI’s Hispanic Outreach Coordinator, was the keynote speaker for event.

Arlington, VA - February 20, 2010
Held in both Spanish and English, this was a very festive and powerful Standing With Israel Event at Jordan Church. Pastor Xenobia Robelo expressed her passion for the reasons all Christians should speak out for Israel and love the Jewish people. CUFI's Hispanic Outreach Coordinator, Pastor Carlos Ortiz spoke about the importance of the Biblical knowledge of supporting Israel and the Jewish people to the importance of action and activism on behalf of Israel

Arlington, VA - February 19, 2010
The first Standing with Israel event was held in Arlington VA at Iglesia Pentecostal Luz Verdadera.  The event was hosted by Pastor Faustino Diaz.  All the attendees expressed their commitment to join CUFI on a charter bus for the national Night to Honor Israel in Washington, D.C. on July 22^nd. Pastor Carlos Ortiz, CUFI's Hispanic Outreach Coordinator, spoke about the importance of supporting and blessing Israel now more than ever and how we can benefit by blessing God’s people financially and spiritually, especially during these difficult times for our country.

Kennewick, WA - February 18, 2010
Christians from the Tri-Cities region attended a Standing With Israel meeting at Columbia Bible Church last Thursday. Information about CUFI and the Middle East was presented by Western Regional Coordinator, Randy Neal ,and Idaho State College CUFI on Campus Leader Derek Angerman.

The audience gave enthusiastic applause after learning that a student from the host church had just been awarded a full scholarship to attend the CUFI Washington Summit.

Houston, TX - February 17, 2010
Congregation Beth Yeshurun, the largest synagogue in the United States, invited CUFI’s Eastern Regional Coordinator, Victor Styrsky, to present the Biblical reasons why Christians support the nation of Israel. Pastor Styrsky’s presentation was followed by a lengthy and candid "Q & A" session.


Bolingbrook, IL - February 10, 2010
500 people gathered at Living Water Community Church outside of Chicago on Wednesday for a Standing with Israel meeting with special guest speaker, Holocaust survivor and international educator, Irving Roth. Mr. Roth shared his story of miraculous survival through the concentration camps and explained how his parents had been saved by a Christian woman who cared enough to take action. Hundreds of attendees pledged to say “Never Again” and to stand with Israel and the Jewish people by signing the Israel Pledge and getting more involved in CUFI.

Salt Lake City, UT - February 4, 2010
A diverse audience representing the Christian, Jewish and LDS communities attended CUFI's Standing With Israel meeting last Thursday.  The event was hosted at City Church by Pastor Chad Jacobson, CUFI's Utah State Director.  Western Regional Coordinator, Randy Neal, gave a Middle East update and presentation about CUFI.  City Church will be hosting a follow up meeting and screening of the film, "The Case For Israel" in the spring.

Los Angeles, CA - Hispanic Standing With israel - February 3, 2010
Ministerios Fe y Esperanza in North Hollywood, CA was the site of a wonderful Standing With Israel meeting on February 3rd.  More than 100 enthusiastic friends of Israel gathered to hear and share about the importance of standing firm with Israel during this important time in history.  The Event was hosted by Pastor Frances Siciliano and included a Middle East Briefing by Pastor Carlos Ortiz, CUFI's Hispanic Outreach Coordinator.

Rockford, IL - February 2nd and 3rd
Rockford, Illinois had two doubleheaders on the 2nd and 3rd of February.  The CUFI Central Region Coordinator, John Somerville held the first Stand With Israel Briefing on Tuesday evening with more than 125 people present at the Rockford First Assembly Church.  It was preceeded by a 2 hour Seminar at the Rockford Valley College with 60 students on the subject of 'Israel and the Middle East:  Center of Conflict.'  The following day a Pastor Breakfast was held at the Rockford Marriott.  The afternoon witnessed a unique college seminar on 'Christian Zionism:  Past and the Present Phenomena of CUFI.'  Other cities are encouraged to look at this combination of events.  It maximizes the impact of the message of CUFI, not only in the church community but in the secular community as well.

Los Angeles, CA - January 31, 2010
Over 200 Hispanic supporters gathered on Sunday, January 31 at Iglesia Shekinah in Los Angeles California for a Hispanic Standing With Israel event. The event was coordinated by Dr. Josue Alonso, Senior Pastor of Iglesia Shekinah and included a special presentation by Christian singer and song writer Karina. The meeting included a Middle East Briefing in Spanish to all the attendees by Pastor Carlos Ortiz, CUFI’s Hispanic Outreach Coordinator.

Portland, OR and Seattle, WA- January 26th and 28th
About a hundred people from several area churches attended CUFI's Standing With Israel meeting at Woodstock Bible Church in Portland last Tuesday, and attendees drove as much as one hundred and sixty miles to attend a similar meeting at Seattle Church on Thursday.  Both events included an educational multi-media presentation and Middle East update facilitated by CUFI Western Regional Coordinator, Randy Neal. Several individuals from the meetings expressed interest in attending the CUFI Washington Summit in July, and a number of requests were made for future Standing with Israel meetings in Seattle to prepare for hosting the city's first Night To Honor Israel there. 

Grand Rapids, MI - Hispanic Standing With Israel Meeting - January 21, 2010
Over 100 Hispanic supporters from as many as 5 area churches met at the Iglesia Pentecostal de Jesus in Grand Rapids, MI for a Hispanic Standing With Israel meeting.

The event was coordinated by Pastor Hiram de Leon, Senior Pastor of Iglesia Pentecostal de Jesus with the support of Pastor Jose Riveron from Reconciliation Baptist Church in Grandville Michigan who also hosted a successful Standing with Israel event on January 20th in his church. The evening served to promote CUFI Español and included a presentation by Pastor Carlos Ortiz, CUFI’s Spanish outreach coordinator, about why Hispanics must support Israel.

Washington, DC - Standing With Israel - January 17, 2010
East Coast Regional Coordinator Victor Styrsky spoke at the National Community Church as the congregation prepared for their first church sponsored trip to Israel. For many in the audience, it was the first time they had been informed of the work of Christians United For Israel and a lively Q & A session was included in the event. Preceding the formal presentation, Pastor Styrsky participated in a 2 hour taped interview that will be used by the church to educate their many satellite church locations in the DC area.

Tucson, AZ - Standing With Israel - January 12, 2010
People from the Greater Tucson area gathered at Faith Cummunity East Church last Tuesday evening for a Standing With Israel meeting and Middle East update. CUFI Tucson City Director, Pastor Louise Brock, shared the inspiring testimony of Faith Community East Church's connection and history to Israel, and CUFI on Campus Tucson Coordinator John Winchester encouraged attendees to participate in the city's first Night To Honor Israel on April 14th.

CUFI Western Coordinator gave a multi-media presentation that included a Middle East update and an overview of CUFI's objectives and progress. 

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Laredo, TX - January 10, 2010
Over 3500 Hispanic pro-Israel Christians met Sunday in Laredo, Texas for a Standing With Israel meeting.  The event was hosted by Pastors Gilberto and Zulma Velez of Iglesia Cristiana Misericordia, Laredo's largest Hispanic church.  CUFI Espanol Outreach Coordinator, Pastor Carlos Ortiz, shared with the audience the importance of standing with Israel and the biblical mandate to bless and defend the Jewish nation.  The event was instrumental in reaching out to the Hispanic community in Laredo which is enthusiastic about supporting Israel.

Old Saybrook, CT - Standing With Israel - January 10, 2010
On Sunday January 10th Shoreline Church in Old Saybrook, CT held the first CUFI “Standing With Israel Sunday" in their city. Pastor’s Michael and Meredith Calo have been CUFI members for several years, but desired to have their city become more involved as well. Eastern Regional Coordinator Victor Styrsky brought a message of being a Christian Zionist for over 25 years and how Christians United For Israel became the vehicle for putting “action to his faith” regarding the nation of Israel. The result of the of the morning service has Shoreline Church praying and planning for a March 2010 Pastor’s Luncheon, a summer 2010 Night to Honor Israel, and hopes for filing several buses as part of the CUFI Caravan bringing congregants to the July 20-22 CUFI Washington Summit.

Salem, OR - Standing With Israel - December 8, 2009
Over a hundred individuals from various churches throughout Oregon's Capitol City met for a CUFI Standing With Israel middle East update. The meeting, coordinated and hosted by Pastor David McGarrah, Senior Pastor at Salem First Church of the Nazarene, and facilitated by CUFI Western Regional Coordinator Randy Neal. The meeting focused on encouraging our elected officials to increase sanctions against Iran.

Vancouver, WA - Standing With Israel - December 7, 2009
Representatives from several area churches met at Peoples Church in Van Couver, Washington for a CUDI Standing With Israel Middle East update. The meeting was coordinated by Congregational Representative Jerry Cottrell.

La Mesa, CA - Standing With Israel Event - December 3, 2009
People from the Greater San Diego region filed into The Father's Church to attend a Standing With Israel meeting.  The evening was hosted by CUFI Southern California Director Pastor Greg Stephens and Pastor Michelle Stephens, Southern California Director of Daughters For Zion, CUFI Western Coordinator Randy Neal presented the Biblical mandate for Christians to stand with Israel, and an update on current events in the Middle East.  Several members of the Jewish community attended the event and expressed their heartfelt appreciation.  If you would like to host a CUFI Stand With Israel Middle East Update at your church please contact us at info@cufi.org

Lake Charles, LA - Standing With Israel - November 29, 2009
A Standing With Israel event was hosted by the "Christian World Church" in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  Over 1,000 were in attendance.  A seed was planted for growing the first Lake Charles Night To Honor Israel sometime in 2010.

North Dakota - November 20th - 22nd
A series of “Standing With Israel” and CUFI Pastors’ Lunches were held for the first time in the magnificent state of North Dakota.  Although the media and most politicians have historically paid scant attention to this Great Plains state, God is revealing His bounty there in these days of otherwise “doom and gloom.”  Signs are posted everywhere saying “Help Wanted, Jobs Available!”  The oil and energy industries are booming.  Heavy snows last year and a late winter this year have allowed the great fields to be fully harvested.  On Saturday plans were being made by Pastors who attended the first CUFI breakfast in the state capital to hold a Night To Honor Israel in 2010.  Sunday morning’s newspaper headlined a story about more vast oil reserves being discovered in the state.  God does bless those who bless (and plan to bless) His “Treasured Possession” Israel.  CUFI members drove hundreds of miles (even from Canada) to be part of the meetings to learn more and to be a part of honoring  God’s mandate to be a blessing to Abraham’s descendants.  Pastor Ron and Julie Enget, who have attended the past 3 CUFI Washington Summits were the catalysts in hosting all of these meetings.  On Friday they hosted the Pastors’ Luncheon in Beulah.  On Saturday they arranged for and invited the ministry leaders to a brunch in the capital city of Bismarck.  That night they arranged for a SWI meeting in Bismarck’s Lutheran North Campus facility, where they have recently planted a New Life congregation.  On Sunday morning they turned over three of their Sunday services to the CUFI Central States Coordinator to teach on the subject.  What a blessing God is pouring out on that state as He opens the window of His storehouse and what a joy it is to see God honoring His promises to these Bible-believing North Dakotans.

Las Vegas, NV - Standing With Israel Event - November 8, 2009
Over five hundred people from as many as thirty area churches met Sunday evening at Word of Life Christian Center in Las Vegas for a Standing With Israel meeting.  The event was coordinated by CUFI Nevada State Directors Pastors David and Vicki Shearin, Senior Pastors of Word of Life CC.  The evening served to promote the upcoming Night To Honor Israel there on December 1st at the Cashman Theatre, and included a presentation by Western States Coordinator Randy Neal, incredible music by the church's worship team, and moving comments by Cantor Avi Alpert from Temple Beth Shalom and CUFI on Campus 2008 DC Scholarship recipient Scott French.  If you would like to learn how easy and impacting hosting a SWI meeting at your church can be please email us at info@CUFI.org

Nashville, TN - Stand With Israel - October 18, 2009
This Sunday was particularly exciting as CUFI was hosted in Nashville, Tennessee by Mr. Mike McNally, the CUFI Tennessee State Director.  Israel's Consul General in Atlanta requested that CUFI host a meeting for Christian supporters of Israel to meet with the Vice-Prime Ministor of Israel who was in Nashville.  One hundred CUFI memebers packed the meeting room for the first Stand With israel Meeting/Reception in Tennessee.  Vice-Prime Minister and the Minister of Strategic Affairs, Moshe Ya'alon, held the crowd in rapt attention as he spoke of the plans and strategy of the Netanyahu government.  His candid talk was followed by an equally candid question and answer period.  It was also an opportunity to review and expand upon the objectives of CUFI as well as the criticality of the times for both Israel and the United States.

Detroit, MI - Stand With Israel - October 15, 2009
The first Stand With Israel meeting in the Detroit, Michigan area was held in the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Christmas of Milford, Michigan.  Cheryl Christmas organized and hosted this wonderful event.  The Christmas home was overflowing with CUFI members who came from miles around.  A wonderful surprise was the attendance of the national President of AIPAC, who expressed his joy at meeting so many Christian supporters of Israel.

Berryville, AR - Stand With Israel - October 14, 2009
Berryville, Arkansas' Oak Grove Assembly Church led by Pastors' Todd and Karen Rogers was the scene of a Stand With Israel meeting in Northeastern Arkansas.  Pastor Rogers is the CUFI city Director of nearby Branson, Missouri.  The meeting featured an in-depth discussion of how "Replacement Theology" has historically poisoned the relationship between Christians and Jews and led to the diabolical Holocaust of 1939-1945 in Europe.

Columbus, OH - Stand With Israel Meetings - October 10th & 11th, 2009
Two "Stand With Israel" meetings were held in Columbus, Ohio.  Dr. Sandy and Pastor Greg Burkett hosted a meeting on Saturday evening at their lovely home in Suburban Columbus.  Their home was filled with friends and CUFI members who all held a great love for Israel and the Jews.  The meeting had been organized and promoted by Mr. and mrs. Bob Best and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lagno.  The following day, Sunday afternoon, witnessed the first Stand With Israel meeting on the campus of The Ohio State Univeristy.  The Buckeye state's outreach of CUFI on Campus was the highlighted subject of the meeting.  Ms. Wendy McCusker has been instrumental in Columbus in not only reaching out to the college students, but was also instrumental in organizing the first Night To Honor Israel in Ohio.

Belen (Bethlehem), NM - Standing With Israel - October 10, 2009 
Under the leadership of CUFI Belen City Director Pastor Barney Carbajal III, Senior Pastor of Abundant Life Church, the area's first Standing With Israel meeting was a gala celebration of solidarity with the Jewish State.  The ground breaking gathering was held in the beautiful auditorium of the Belen High School and included a dance team, a procession of banners representing the twelve tribes of Israel, and a Praise and Worship team with musicians from three area churches.  Several area pastors and their congregants attended the event.  CUFI New Mexico State Director Annette Garcia gave an overview of CUFI's vision, history, and progress in New Mexico, and Daughters For Zion was introduced by State Director Bernadette Martinez.  Keynote speaker - CUFI Regional Coordinator Randy Neal, encouraged attendees to consider why and how they should stand with Israel and invited all to the state's Night To Honor Israel November 1st in Albuquerque.  Sam Sokolove, Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of New Mexico closed the assembly with heartfelt comments and bendiction. 

Deming, NM - Standing With Israel - October 9,2009
Christians United For Israel hosted its first Standing With Israel meeting in Deming, New Mexico.  The event encouraged people to attend the state's annual Night To Honor Israel on November 1st in Albuquerque, and was opened in prayer and hosted by Pastor Marshal Boyer, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel of Deming.  The audience represented several area churches that teamed together to cast CUFI's vision to southern New Mexico.  CUFI New Mexico State Director Annette Garcia conveyed CUFI's growth and history in New Mexico, and Western Regional Coordinator Randy Neal shared why Christians should care and tangibly act for Israel.  Special thanks go to CUFI Deming City Director Ann Marie Beck for her leadership in coordinating this successful Standing With Israel meeting.

Shreveport, Louisiana - Standing With Israel - September 27, 2009
Full Gospel Temple, Shreveport, Louisiana, hosted by Pastor Lorraine Pennington.  The city of Shreveport is preparing for their 4th Night To Honor Israel.  The blessings promised to Abraham by God in Genesis were enumerated.  Audience participation was enhanced by a guest from Israel who taught and led the congregation in singing the psalmic promise of "As the mountains are around Jerusalem, so the Lord is around His people."

Newbury, Ohio - Standing With Israel - September 17, 2009
Grace Evangelical Bible Church in Newbury, Ohio, arranged by Pastor Morris.  This meeting was the first SWI held in the far eastern suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio.  The extremely clear Biblical mandate to be a blessing to Israeland all of Abraham's descendants was the major topic of the briefing.

Parma, Ohio - Standing With Israel - September 16, 2009
Bethany First Assembly of God in Parma, Ohio, hosted by Pastor Michael Strange.  This SWI highlighted the current situation in Israel and the Middle East.  The miracle of the re-birth of the modern nation of Israel and the unconditional support that needs to come from Christians was fully discussed in preparation for the upcoming first Night To Honor Israel in the Cleveland, Ohio area.

Lakewood, Ohio - Standing With Israel meeting - August 12, 2009
The first Standing With Israel meeting was held on the 12th of August in Lakewood, Ohio, a western suburb of Cleveland.  The evening educational event was hosted by Pastor Mike Bartolone at his Lakewood Chapel Church.  there were approximately 75 in attendance.  This new area of CUFI outreach was headed up by Ed and Pat Douglas and Dennis Corban, all of whom had attended the recent CUFI summit in Washington, DC.  The fact that this meeting happened so quickly and easily demonstrated that when people have a passion for being a blessing to Abraham's descendants it is just a matter of finding a hall or a church and we will do the rest.  As so often happens, people who are the CUFI email list responded and came from all over the metroplitan area for the meeting with only a couple of days notice.

Midland, TX - July 28, 2010
On the evening of the 28th of July a Standing With Israel educational meeting was held in Midland at the Midland Center.  There were approximately 200 people from the area who attended.  The email blast to that part of Texas brought people from 150 miles to the second SWI event in the Permian Basin.

Philadelphia, PA- May 13, 2009
The first Standing with Israel event was held in Philadelphia at the Greater Deliverance Temple.  The event was hosted by Pastor Franklin McCleod.  Participants indicated their commitment to join CUFI on a charter bus for the DC Summit on July 21. If you are in the D.C. area and would like to join us for the National Night to Honor Israel banquet the evening of July 21st, please email info@cufi.org.
 
Spring, TX- April 23, 2009
North Central Assembly of God Church in Spring, Texas was the site of a Standing With Israel meeting on the 23rd of April.  Well over 200 enthusiastic friends of Israel gathered to hear and share about the importance of standing firm with Israel during this time of change.

Pendleton, OR - April 22
Christians from over a hundred miles away gathered at Living Word Christian Center in Pendleton Oregon for that city's first Standing With Israel meeting. The event, which drew attendees from western Oregon, eastern Washington and northern Idaho was coordinated by Sharon Miller, Oregon State Director of Daughters For Zion and Senior Pastor at Living Word Christian Center. The evening of solidarity included a special message "Tangible Action in a Genuine Life of Faith" was offered by CUFI Western Regional Coordinator Randy Neal, and a CUFI on Campus update by CUFI student activist Brandon Johnson.

Mt. Vernon, WA - March 29, 2009
Christians from Seattle and further trekked to New Song Church to attend a Standing With Israel meeting in Mt. Vernon Washington. The large group represented nearly a dozen different congregations from the surrounding area. The meeting was coordinated and hosted by Pastors Jim and Kim Wagner, Senior Pastors of New Song Church, and facilitated by CUFI Western Regional Coordinator, Randy Neal. Several attendees indicated they intended to go to the CUFI Summit in July, and a number requested to serve as their church's CUFI Congregational Representative.

Boise, ID -March, 24, 2009
Dozens of Christians representing several area congregations joined together at the World Outreach Center in an evening of solidarity for the nation of Israel. The meeting was coordinated and hosted by Pastor Don Ricci, Senior Pastor of the WOC in Boise. CUFI Western Regional Coordinator, Randy Neal, offered a presentation of the Biblical mandate to support Israel contrasted by church history, and an overview of how Christians are using CUFI as a vehicle to tangibly stand with the Jewish nation and people.

Barnhart, MO - March 13, 2009 
The first Stand With Israel meeting in the St. Louis area was held at the Alpine Baptist church in Barnhart, MO.  The host for the evening was Pastor Roy Kaylor, a retired Marine Corps Master.

Columbia, MO- March 12, 2009
A Stand With Israel meeting was held at The family Worship Center.  Pastor Tom Leuther and his wife Vicki were the hosts.  Pastor Tom has been named as the CUFI City Director for Columbia, the home of the University of Missouri.

Lubbock, TX - March 11, 2009
A Stand With Israel event was held at Lubbock, TX in The Church On the Rock.  The evening was arranged by Pastor Jackie White and Mrs. Helen Burke, the chairpersons of Lubbock’s NTHI city-wide committee.  More than 200 people heard the CUFI message.

West Texas- March 9, 2009
CUFI held it’s first Stand with Israel meeting in the West Texas Church At The Barn in Lubbock.  The Cowboy Christian Church movement is growing like a wildfire across the plains.  How exciting it is to be welcomed into a segment of society that many thought had gone the way of the Old West, but to find that it is flourishing and growing in the Western states.  Pastors Ted and Jan Currington opened their church, their hearts, their Bibles and their corral to the Biblical mandate of being a blessing to Abraham’s descendants.  These cowboy churches are, as Ted and Jan say, “A good place to hang your hat!”

Miami, Florida- March 8, 2009
Held in both Spanish and English, this was a very festive and powerful Stand With Israel Event at the Cristo Vive Church. Pastor Carols Ortiz expressed his passion for the reasons all Christians should speak out for Israel and love the Jewish people. Eastern Regional Coordinator, Andrew Summey spoke with a translator on the importance of  transferring that Biblical knowledge of supporting Israel and the Jewish people to the importance of action and activism on behalf of Israel. There is a desire to educate and encourage the Spanish speaking Christian community in Miami to unite “for Zion’s sake.”

February 18, 2009 Stand With Israel Event Lancaster, PA
Despite the difficult weather and cancellations of many church services in the area, Mill Creek Bible Church decided to go ahead with a “Stand With Israel” event at their church with Eastern Regional Coordinator, Andrew Summey. It became a wonderful discussion among a passionate group of mostly younger high school, college, and young professionals. The praise and worship by the [church] both excited and filled those attending with a strong passion for God and His people, Israel.