Christian Friends of Israel - our upcoming volunteer time in Jerusalem -
Steve and Laurie Martin, Love For His People Ministry
July 8, 2025, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Greetings to all,
Laurie and I had a Zoom call on the morning of July 3 with the Christian Friends of Israel-Jerusalem Director, Tristan Hall, and Nicolene in HR. We will be volunteering for three months in Jerusalem, Israel, at the CFI ministry, beginning October 15, 2025, through January 14, 2026.
During the call, they informed us that Laurie will assist with outreach efforts to support individuals as needed, as well as participate in daily lunches for the 30 staff members.
I will be involved with social media and, hopefully, IDF (Israel Defense Forces) connections.
Pictured (L-R) Gayla Hall, Tristan Hall (CFI-Jerusalem), Steve Martin, Hannele Pardain (CFI-USA), and baby Hosea Hall. Photo taken in Charlotte, NC, May 28, 2025, at the CFI 40th ministry anniversary celebration.
We will share more information as it becomes available. During our time in Jerusalem, we would like to schedule Zoom calls with all interested parties to establish a weekly update schedule. Plus I will continue my FB, website and blogs to share with you from Jerusalem.
Both of us will be on the worship team and also help lead worship during the daily staff prayer times.
CFI will provide housing and bus passes for us. (We already have bus passes with our photos on them from a few years ago. We were anticipating this time years ago!) Plus, daily lunches are provided.
We would appreciate monthly support during our Jerusalem service to cover supplies and other needs not covered.
First, though, we booked our flights. Those two tickets amounted to $3,145.
You can make a donation online now by using the donate button located in the right-hand column of this Love For His People website.
In addition, we are seeking someone (or a couple, preferred) to stay in our home for three months, with minimal rent covering utilities and other expenses.
The Lord has led and continues to lead.
Yes, Lord!
Ahava and Shalom,
Steve & Laurie Martin
From a dear friend when she heard we were volunteering at CFI-Jerusalem:
July 6, 2025 Asheville, North Carolina
“SHABBAT SHALOM, Steve and Laurie! Just had to pop in to say how absolutely rejoicing I am to hear that you two
will soon be volunteering for 3 months with CFI-Jerusalem!!! PRAISE GOD!!! There are no words to express how
fruitful and fulfilling--truly immeasurable joy and blessing--Bill and my many years of volunteering were, and I know
it will be the same for you!
Congratulations on this new step into all God has purposed and planned for your life! Love in Yeshua~ Cindi
Here is another confirming word and prophecy regarding our going to Israel at this time:
This is a prophetic word I received from Jeremy Lopez, whom I believe is a very gifted prophetic man, from whom
I have never met him in person, and only give my name when I have asked for a prophetic word, on his website.
As I was looking through some files this morning (07.05.25, 6:30 am) that I had saved on my phone, this one
At the time, I highlighted several words that stood out to me. One was his word about Israel. (Again, I never have
But on the 2nd page, there is a word which I never highlighted. Why? Because I honestly never believed it at
You know the exact amount of the check you gave Laurie and me (Love For His People) after the CFI-Jerusalem’s
Unknown to anyone but me of the timing, I had given Tristan and Gayla Hall, and Sharon Sanders, my resume,
I myself am amazed! And totally grateful to Him and again to you for hearing His word, and fulfilling this prophecy!
We believe our Lord. We know we are blessed, and in His Name and power, provision, and encouragement, through you and many others, we will go onward with His love and provision always - to Jerusalem!
Ahava and Shalom Hannele,
Steve
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He will show you more of the map as you go along. Much like Abraham was called to leave the familiar,
The Lord richly bless you and Laurie in all your ways,
Theresa
Morris Ruddick |
Come walk with me on tour at Christian Friends of Israel (CFI) in Jerusalem, Israel (4 videos)
A staff member graciously gave David Peterman and me a tour of the main office of CFI in Jerusalem, Israel. Now celebrating their 40th anniversary, founded by Ray and Sharon Sanders, I learned things I didn’t know, even after serving as a founding board member of the CFI-USA, beginning in 1994 and continuing for 14 years.
Laurie Martin now serves on the USA board, which has been faithfully directed by Hannele Pardain since 1994. This is a 4-part video, so you'll want to listen to it through to the end.
#CFI #christianfriendsofisrael #jerusalem #israel #volunteers #cfi-usa #cfijerusalem #tristanhall #loveforhispeople
Steve Martin
Founder
Love For His People
Charlotte, NC USA